The best luxury RV campgrounds near Glen Arbor, Michigan

Looking to go camping near Glen Arbor, Michigan? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 680 available options, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. From the serene Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat with 236 rave reviews, to the cozy House of Bear with 179 reviews, and the scenic Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley with 100 reviews, you'll have plenty of highly-rated options to choose from. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and potable water. And if you're into horseback riding, hiking, or wind sports, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Glen Arbor, Michigan!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Glen Arbor, Michigan? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 680 available options, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. From the serene Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat with 236 rave reviews, to the cozy House of Bear with 179 reviews, and the scenic Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley with 100 reviews, you'll have plenty of highly-rated options to choose from. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and potable water. And if you're into horseback riding, hiking, or wind sports, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Glen Arbor, Michigan!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bear Woods Resort

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33mi from Glen Arbor · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bear Lake, MI

Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Northern Michigan, our enchanting 65-acre property offers an unforgettable escape into the heart of nature's beauty. Situated amidst rolling hills and woods, our property serves as a basecamp for your Northern Michigan adventure. From here, you'll find yourself conveniently positioned to explore all the region's hotspots, including the pristine Lake Michigan beaches, a round of golf at the acclaimed Acadia course, the iconic M22 drive, and visits to charming cities such as Frankfort, Traverse City, and Bear Lake. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, golfer, beach lover, or simply looking to soak up the local culture, our property offers the perfect starting point for your daily excursions. For those who prefer the comforts of home on the road, we offer three spacious RV full hook-up sites, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay. These sites provide all the essential amenities, including water, electricity, and sewer connections, making it convenient for RV enthusiasts to relax and recharge. Additionally, we offer a unique glamping experience with canvas tents that allow you to immerse yourself in the great outdoors while enjoying the comforts of a cozy retreat. As the sun sets, gather around a campfire, stargaze under the vast Michigan sky, and savor the tranquility of our secluded haven. Whether you're embarking on a romantic getaway, an adventure with friends and family, or a solo retreat, our 65-acre property welcomes you to experience the best of Northern Michigan.

2. Winding River Campground

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21mi from Glen Arbor · 70 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Benzonia, MI

Majestic River Centric Campground is nestled on 11 acres of land overlooking the Betsie River. We are right off of US-31 before downtown Beulah. We are known as a fishing destination and many locals have said our 1900ft of frontage on the Betsie has the best fishing holes of any stretch from Homestead Dam to Grace Road. We have over 100+ camping sites with approx. 75 sites available for daily, weekly, and monthly rentals with a variety of stay options that meet your needs including RV rentals, tenting and car camping sites, river sites, highland sites close to the pool and camper amenities, glamping options, two cabin rentals, and one frame rental. Weekly and monthly activities include live music, food trucks, fishing lessons, tap takeovers, electric bikes, kayak rentals, hay rides, farm animals, crocket/horseshoe/bags tournaments and much more. Make your next Northern Michigan Visit HERE at Winding River Campground! For seasonal rates please call our main office and our staff can provide you with information. Open Dates: March 16 to November 1

3. Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

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48mi from Glen Arbor · 49 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wellston, MI

Gearing up for our 5th season as the new owners of The Sportsman's Port. We have made many updates and will continue to do so. We take pride in a clean bath house, and want everyone to have a great time at our campground. Sometimes it's crazy booked up and other times it may just be you. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and we will answer them as soon as we can. We look forward to meeting lots of new faces and hopefully starting family traditions for you and yours. We have spacious sites that are all different shapes and sizes. Depending on the site it may have 20/30/50 amp service depending on the site. There are currently only three that have 50 amp service. Also some sites have a septic hookup. Water fill station is located near the bathhouse. There is a private dump station also available for use just ask.

4. Sky Fire Camp

25mi from Glen Arbor · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Grawn, MI

Escape to our secluded 10-acre woodland retreat, where privacy meets natural beauty just minutes south of Traverse City. Nestled against hundreds of acres of pristine state land, our property offers a perfect blend of wilderness and comfort with multiple accommodation options. We have eight thoughtfully placed RV sites and a cozy vintage mobile home. Our property's intimate trail system weaves through untouched backwoods, connecting to extensive state land hiking paths and offering endless opportunities for exploration and wildlife viewing. (Note: trails can be muddy at certain times of the year.) Here, you'll find yourself immersed in the peaceful rhythm of nature. Watch deer graze in the morning mist, listen to birdsong from your private space, and end your days stargazing under our light-pollution-free sky. The dense woods ensure complete privacy from neighbors, creating a true sanctuary in nature. The full 10 acres serve as a common area shared by the eight sites and the vintage mobile home located near the entrance of the property. Despite feeling wonderfully remote, we're conveniently located just a short drive from Traverse City’s attractions, wineries, beaches, and renowned restaurants. Enjoy the best of both worlds—total seclusion with easy access to Northern Michigan’s most beloved destinations. Perfect for: • Nature enthusiasts seeking solitude • Families wanting a safe, expansive outdoor space • Couples looking for a romantic woodland getaway • Groups wanting to book multiple sites together • Outdoor adventurers using it as a base camp for regional exploration

5. Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort

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27mi from Glen Arbor · 250 sites · RVs, Lodging · Traverse City, MI

Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season resort, located just 8 minutes from downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Guests can enjoy camping in tents, RVs, or cabins; planning events like weddings, company meetings and retreats, athletic outings; or outdoor adventures on over 60 kilometers of Timber Ridge-groomed trails and the connecting Vasa trail system. Whether you are a warm-weather fan or a cold-weather fanatic, Timber Ridge can provide you and your family with an entertaining getaway or event experience. Explore our pages to discover all “The Ridge” has to offer. Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season (that means winter too!), family and pet-friendly resort featuring an RV park, cabins, banquet facility, lodge, and miles of gorgeously wooded trails. Guests can enjoy camping in one of our four-season cabins or in their own tent or RV. We offer full hook-ups at all of our sites! While in the park, take advantage of our heated pool, playground, dodgeball court, Jump Pad, outdoor laser tag course, or some of the other amenities we offer.

6. Timberline Campground

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22mi from Glen Arbor · 100 sites · RVs, Lodging · Benzonia, MI

On the cusp of Crystal Lake, where the Betsie River flows, your Timberline Campground awaits in the place where the heart of the camper glows. The go-to base camp for the expert angler and avid boater, we’re famous for trout and salmon fishing. First-time campers and seasoned explorers drop in as part of a longer Michigan expedition or stay all season. We’re a large campground and spacious, with about every conceivable configuration of RV site you can imagine. The accommodations are ample, and we’re very strategic in locating the conveniences, close and easy to get to, whether you’re driving your home, pulling it or pitching it. Our RV sites have water, electric and sewer with pull-throughs, back-ins, and buddy back-ins with 30/50-amp electric service options. We have primitive sites for tenting and a rentable cabin for those who don’t want to rough it. Whatever your camping style, you’ll have easy access to all the good stuff. Our emphasis is on providing all the recreation you could want while you’re at the campgrounds. In fact, plenty of our guests spend their vacations in our heated pools, jamming on the basketball court and hiking around the nearby Michigan beauty. With lots of storage available for boats and RVs, Timberline is the perfect home base for the whole season.

Stories from the community

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Sandra

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

Great little campground, nothing fancy but everything was clean and well kept. The host was great and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Checked in with us to make sure everything was going good. Definitely planning to go back.

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Virginia

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Winding River Campground

This is our second year camping here to fish for salmon. It’s well run and so convenient for being able to walk to the river. Bathroom is clean and hot showers are nice to have.

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matt

September 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

The site were clean and the campgrounds setup was done well.

site #15, 20 and 30 amp plugins are shown in the right of the picture. They are shared with site #14. septic hookup is near the trees to the left of the electrical box. Water fill station near the bathhouse.

Cassie

September 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

My husband and I rented a site here for our anniversary and we had a great time! The owner was very welcoming and super chill! The showers and restrooms are very clean and smelt good. We will bring our kids here too since there’s an open area with things for kids to do and places for parents to hang out! We came up to ride the trails and there are plenty of spots to start that fun! Thank you, Thomas for being a great host! I’m sure we will be back.

Jessica

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

Nice campground! Clean bathrooms and nice campsites. Would stay here again.

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

Fantastic little campground! My family and I had a wonderful time. The site we stayed at was super private and spacious and they had everything we needed. 5 stars for the family that ran it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, they were the best hosts.

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Kurt

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Timberline Campground

Everyone was very pleasant. We had a good evening.

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Anna

August 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Timberline Campground

Very nice, clean, quiet campground! The hosts were lovely and the amenities and hookups were excellent.

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Grace

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Winding River Campground

We loved camping at this campground! It was very peaceful and quite beautiful. The only con is that personally, our site was right next to the building in which the fish guts were kept, so it smelled pretty bad most of the time depending on how the wind blew. We weren’t at our campsite much so it was fine, but something to be aware of when selecting tent site #30.

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Jennifer

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Winding River Campground

I appreciated the helpful and friendly staff. They have a great store onsite, nice shower houses, a nice game room and a pool. It’s wonderful to have the river on property and just float, swim or fish! It’s also close to a grocery store (which happens to have a Starbucks inside if that’s your jam). One thing I didn’t like is one half of the park seemed to be long term residents. It just made it feel different for a vacation spot. Additionally the tent campsites are VERY small.

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Joey

August 2025

20 ft Class B

With pets

3 nights at Bear Woods Resort

We had an amazing stay at Nellie's Hip Camp with our two kids and two dogs! The property is beautiful with plenty of room to spread out and take in the stunning views. The showers were fantastic—so nice that we skipped using the one in our van and happily walked to the Bin instead. The owners were incredibly friendly and responsive, making our stay even more enjoyable. Our kids loved the playground, which was such a cool feature built with natural materials. The location is ideal—very close to a camp store and a perfect jumping-off point for exploring Iron Fish, the dunes, and more of Northwest Lower Michigan. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be back!

Fire rings are a little tight in some sites.

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Danielle

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With kids

5 nights at Winding River Campground

We stayed at Winding River Campground at the end of July on site 40. When we first arrived the hookup for the electricity was all the way on the other side of the camper, we called the front desk and they graciously let us borrow an extension cord. The site itself is pretty tight, our 22ft camper fit perfectly, but anything bigger than that would be very tight. It’s right on the betsie river which the kids loved! They floated and played in the river all weekend. Camp bathrooms were ok, water was warm all days but one. We brought bikes but the paths were too gravely to ride on. The campground is very quaint so walking anywhere isn’t bad at all. Used the laundry and that was a nice accommodation. Overall we were very pleased with our stay. It’s not your big chain campground and that’s exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely recommend.

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Michelle

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

The camp site was a good size. The liveusic Saturday night was such a bonus!

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Kim

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

I would ABSOLUTELY camp here again. The (non-electric) lots were level and very private. The bathrooms and showers were clean and well maintained. The only thing I would caution anyone on is that there aren't quiet time hours. However, just remember to pack your earplugs in case there are any unwanted noises!

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Sally

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

6 nights at Bear Woods Resort

Extra large sites, great location, and it is easy to see the owner takes pride in their business. Although we didn't use the silo bathroom/bath house it is a big focal point of the gorgeous property. Thank you for creating this amazing space!

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Raul

July 2025

Tent

4 nights at Winding River Campground

My family had a blast at the campground. Not only electric but also water available at the side and people were also very friendly. The campground was very clean and with pool and river access. We will come back!

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Amie

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

Nice and clean campgrounds. The bathrooms and showers were very clean and the water was plenty warm. We added on a few bundles of wood for the fire pit and the price was very reasonable and we were given a large stack of firewood. There is a basketball court and sand volleyball. If you want to play bring your own ball. The volley ball sand area is a bit small and a bit rough, so watch your toes if you play. Stayed at site #9 which has some nice tree cover and a spot in the back where we were able to hang up our hammock. The walk to the bathroom from this site was quite short. No complaints at all, would stay again!

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Jennifer

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sportsman's Port Wellston PineRiver

The campground was nice with clean bathrooms/showers. The hosts went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.