The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Grand Rapids, Michigan

If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Grand Rapids, Michigan, look no further than Hipcamp. With over 1,160 options specifically tailored to accommodate pets, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for you and your furry friend. From the scenic Mulln-Heim Vineyards with 342 reviews, to the secluded Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat with 236 reviews, and the charming Long Haul Flower Farm with 129 reviews, there are plenty of highly rated options to choose from. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like trash disposal, showers, and potable water. And if you're in the mood for adventure, you'll find an array of activities to enjoy, including exploring historic sites, engaging in snow sports, and fishing. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $10, you can experience the great outdoors without breaking the bank.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Grand Rapids

If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Grand Rapids, Michigan, look no further than Hipcamp. With over 1,160 options specifically tailored to accommodate pets, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for you and your furry friend. From the scenic Mulln-Heim Vineyards with 342 reviews, to the secluded Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat with 236 reviews, and the charming Long Haul Flower Farm with 129 reviews, there are plenty of highly rated options to choose from. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like trash disposal, showers, and potable water. And if you're in the mood for adventure, you'll find an array of activities to enjoy, including exploring historic sites, engaging in snow sports, and fishing. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $10, you can experience the great outdoors without breaking the bank.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Grand Rapids

1. Retreat Center Campsites

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(115)

39mi from Grand Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

The Retreat Campsites are situated on land owned by the Red Spirit Retreat Center. The beautiful wooded land is perfect for walking in. The stars are like brilliant diamonds, and in mid June the fireflies float up from the prairie into the trees by the hundreds. It is pretty quiet except for the birds and the bullfrogs and your own crackling campfire. In the spring the fruit trees can be seen blooming across the fields. Straw is grown on the neighbor's farm and cut and baled midsummer. The farm buildings are off in the distance but have gleaming white buildings and silver silos. Guests may walk wherever they like on trails or bushwhack through the forests of the Red Spirit Retreat Center. Each campsite is unique and pretty private. While you may see other campers you probably can't hear them as they are about half a city block away through the trees. Staying at the Country Dome Home is an amazing experience. Located on a hill at the top of the prairie, the view of farms and forests is spectacular. To enjoy the view, the front window is 8 feet tall and 11 feet wide. The 12 foot ceiling enlarges the room tremendously. There is an awesome feeling of spaciousness. On a warm day 8 foot wide by 3 foot high screens can be opened up to let and with the screen door to let breezes blow through. The solar fan then pulls the heat right out of the roof. Outside there is a patio sail providing shade. A lovely dinner can be cooked on a propane griddle while watching the view. Refurbished Jordan Brown Tamiami table and chairs and a chaise lounge provide comfortable seating. Deck chairs are out on the front deck as well. Sitting around the campfire is a great way to end the day. About 9 pm hundreds or thousands of fireflies slowly make their way to the tops of the huge trees and the stars start to twinkle as the sun sets. The birds, crickets, and bullfrogs gradually quiet down, lulling you to sleep in the most comfortable bed in the world. You feel at one with nature.. Stay at the dome in the fall or early spring and the wood stove will keep you toasty warm on chilly nights. Three rustic campsites with their own personalities are also on the land but hidden by trees. The Frog Pond Campsite is a in a sylvan glade next to the pond and creek, with parking immediately next to the campsite. The Edges and Deep Forest Campsites are both larger campsites that are located inside the forest near the Prairie. These sites are separated far enough apart to allow for a very private feeling. Each campsite has parking space very close by. All campsites have their own private composting toilets, fire pits, one bundle of wood, sanitary spray, toilet paper, and at least three gallons of water. At the Deer Blind more wood is available at the Deer Blind for $10 per bundle with Venmo or PayPal. There are two yoga mats, frisbees, bubbles, and a corn hole game for borrowing. You may request a one night stay, but it is dependent upon my availability to clean in between guests. We hope that our guests have a truly beautiful, quiet, and relaxing stay.

2. Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

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43mi from Grand Rapids · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

BLUE LAKE HOPS and GARDENS is working Hops Yard, FARM MARKET, FOOD TRAILER and MICHIGAN CRAFT BEVERAGE BIERGARTEN. In the midst of the Manistee National Forest, a mile to a seasonal beach and picnic area on BIG BLUE LAKE with the WHITE RIVER, and five SUMMER CAMPS close by, THREE SITES are available sized to accommodate tent camping, Travel Trailer (EXCEPT 5th Wheels), and Class B and C RV"s. Each site is easily accessible, open and sunny for trailers and RV's with shaded areas for tenting. You will be in the woods adjacent to a open area working Hops Farm. Each site has a fixed in place fire-ring with cooking grate and 8-foot picnic table. Parking area, Food Truck, Biergarten and Farm Market are walk-able to on the property. Portable Toilet serviced weekly and potable water is central to the sites. Trash containers with trash bags are at each site. NO HOOK-UPS ARE AVAILABLE. Expect NO or LIMITED cellular service. One Travel Trailer or up to Three Tents accommodated per site. Sites are flat with moss/grass on sand terrain. One vehicle allowed on each site, parking lot for additional vehicles is available. This is a PEACEFUL AREA with loud music, noise and entertainment DISCOURAGED. QUIET HOURS ARE 11PM - 8AM DAILY. CONTINUOUS USE OF GENERATORS IS DISCOURAGED. Weather is typical for West Michigan with occasional winds and rain, we are on sandy terrain so ponding is very limited. WILDLIFE regularly includes Deer, Turkeys, Raccoons and Possum. Black Bear sightings are rare but not a common occurrence. NEAR-BY IS: GERBER SCOUT RESERVATION, Michigan Crossroads Council, Scouts BSA is across the road. BLUE LAKE PARK with BEACH and PICNIC AREA 1 mile (seasonal). OWASIPPE SCOUT RESERVATION, Pathway to Adventure Council, Scouts BSA 2 miles. DEREMO BOAT LAUNCH on Big Blue Lake 3 miles. PIONEER TRAILS CAMP, Pioneer Resources, Muskegon 3 miles. YMCA CAMP PENDALOUAN 3 miles. HAPPY MOHAWK CANOE LIVERY 4 miles. BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP 6 miles. GOLFING 9, 11, 13, 15 miles. WHITEHALL and MONTAGUE DOWNTOWN'S 11 miles. MICHIGAN'S ADVENTURE 12 miles. FREMONT DOWNTOWN 14 miles. WHITE RIVER LIGHT STATION 18 miles. MUSKEGON 18 miles. MEINERT PARK LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH 19 miles.

3. Duck Lake Wooded RV Retreat

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44mi from Grand Rapids · 1 site · Tent, RV

Rent this gorgeous empty corner lot adjacent to my home and enjoy the same privacy as if we were merely neighbors! 50-amp electric hookup, water hookup (hose to house), and sewer hookup. Two acres of woods on a corner lot with one dirt road and one paved road. Beautiful view of peaceful, residential-only Duck Lake just one mile from the bustling summer town of Crystal, Michigan, in Montcalm County. Lake and dock access. Great fishing for kids! Bluegill, pike, bass, sunfish galore. RV hookup is solo - for just one RV. Two tents welcome alongside your RV. Firepit and wood included. One large trash bin provided; pickup once a week provided. Well-behaved, leashed/staked dogs welcome; we just kindly ask you to pick up their poo. We often have cornhole and croquet sets out on the lawn RVers are welcome to use. Peaceful, gorgeous, wooded, and a quick jaunt to the village of Crystal, where there's a one-screen movie theatre screening first-run films on weekends, Ike's Ice Cream shop, two gas stations, two bars, restaurants, and a pizza joint. Blanchard's Grocery store is also located in Crystal, and Crystal Raceway is just a couple of miles away. Enjoy the peacefulness, or head to town for all of the action. The Crystal Public Beach area has just been newly revamped and is gorgeous and active with lots of boats on the weekend anchoring by the shore and live music in the park.

4. Starlit Hollow Campground

39mi from Grand Rapids · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Starlit Hollow, your next destination for a nature retreat or home base for a family vacation. Across the street from the Huron-Manistee National Forest and minutes from many other activities. *New* All sites and entrances recently trimmed for 13ft clearance height. Nearly 4-acre wooded property offering secluded sites of all sizes to reconnect with nature. We also offer a group discount for your own private campground. Huge 6ft community fire ring. Firewood available on-site Compost, Trash, and Recycling bins available No hookups yet (future upgrades). Personal Porta-toilet available upon request ($25 cleaning fee). Potable well water and Solar Shower available in communal area. Hosts available for check-in and as needed for maintenance. Lots of wildlife, here are a few of our favorite: Pileated Woodpecker, Blue-tailed Skink, and Blue-Spotted Salamander Local Attractions -Michigan’s Adventure 10 mins -Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo 22 mins -Silver Lake Sand Dunes 36 mins -Grand Rapids 40 mins -ATV/ORV/Dirt Bike Trails (multiple within 10 mins) -Twin Lake County Park and other local lake access 3 mins Duck Lake State Park 20 mins -Muskegon State Park 22 mins -Thunderbird Raceway 9 mins -Hart-Motague Trail (multiple access points) -Muskegon River (multiple access points for kayaking/floating) -White River Light Station Museum 21 mins

5. Forest Friends Camp

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33mi from Grand Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Experience the beauty of Michigan’s outdoors! As the largest parcel of private land within the Allegan State Game Area (we own 31), the property is surrounded by 50,000 acres of beautiful wilderness. Direct access to a seasonal road, adjacent to the DNR headquarters and many trailheads. Miles of trails for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Allegan county allows ATV usage on county and seasonal roads (with appropriate permit sticker), you can drive for miles on your own or join a community ride! Hunting or exploring is not permitted on our property, but you are welcome to rest and relax in our sites and then adventure into state game land during hunting season. The deer are our friends and we want them to see this property as a safe haven.

Public campgrounds near Grand Rapids

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Holland Campground

30mi from Grand Rapids · 311 sites · Tents, RVs · in Holland State Park

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Grand Haven Campground

31mi from Grand Rapids · 174 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Haven State Park

Trails are dog friendly, and lead right to the lake

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Hoffmaster Campground

33mi from Grand Rapids · 298 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hoffmaster State Park

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Twinwood Lake Campground

36mi from Grand Rapids · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Huron-Manistee National Forests

Oak Campground

38mi from Grand Rapids · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Newaygo State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Stephanie

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

We love Blue Lake Biergarten! Our family joined two other families for a fall camping weekend, and had a lovely time. The camping areas are so spacious we all had plenty of room. The grates on the fire pits were perfect for cooking our meals, and the kids had a blast playing capture the flag and collecting dead sticks for campfires. Our weekend lined up with a tasting event from Long Road Distilling, which was a fun treat when we visited the biergarten. We're already looking forward to the next time we go!

Kirsten

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

We loved staying here! Sites are private and spacious. Porta potties are clean. Water available and drinkable. Ice and firewood available onsite. Biergarten and food truck were both great. Staff was so friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and had good recommendations for the area. Would definitely stay here again!

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Chad

October 2025

8 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

What a fun place to camp! The included bundle of wood on my first night was a lovely surprise, and the little touches like wildflowers, the lighted port-o-let and a bucket of water for extinguishing the campfire were appreciated. This is all before we get to the quaint Biergarten with a food truck, a small assortment of mixed drinks and beers from local breweries who use hops grown on the farm. I hiked Owasippe Scout Reservation’s trails, which were nearby, and visited Lake Michigan. Great visit!

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Joe & Brenna

September 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

19 nights at Duck Lake Wooded RV Retreat

I chose to stay at The Only Spot as it was within 15 min or so of my relatives and some friends. We were on an extended trip to MI to escape the southern heat. So when my husband had to fly back for work this spot worked great as there aren't a lot of camping options around. It is a quiet area so it's a great place to kick back and relax with a good book.(You do hear the Crystal race on Saturday night but its not bad) I enjoyed seeing the sunrise at Duck Lake in the morning then going to see the sunset at Crystal. I also enjoyed having the windows open and having the cool breeze from the lake even though it was across the street. The ice cream at Ike's was great. The little store in Crystal I found some food items I needed along with refilling my propane tank. I kayaked at the lake as we brought our own. It's a small lake but peaceful as there is not alot of boat traffic. Jennifer was a great host and was responsive to the few question I had. I would stay here again.

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Nate

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

The space was fantastic and having the Biergarten nearby was an added bonus. The space was well kept and had a dedicated trash can for each site. A lot of care went into the area with premium fire pits with grill grates, upgraded portable bathroom, and even a native plant garden on the path to the Biergarten (which also had a great selection and roaring campfire). Staff were the pinnacle of hospitality and a highlight of our weekend! We will absolutely be visiting again!!

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Mark

September 2025

22 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

The sites were private, level, and well maintained. The beer garden had good food and a great selection of beer. Overall the experience was like a very well executed back yard cookout. I would highly recommend especially if you want to take advantage of the food truck and beer garden.

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Elizabeth

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

Second time staying here and it’s fantastic. Great sites, great people and great camping!

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Anna

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

I loved staying here! The Biergarten is beautiful, and the land out back even more so. Tent camping was easy, and I appreciated the plentiful firewood available at the site. The sky was beautiful from this site, and the location is great - can’t beat a close drive to the beach. The employees (shout out to Mike) were super helpful with our questions about kayak rentals and general goings-on around the campsite. I would recommend this to anyone looking at staying here.

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Kim

August 2025

23 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

Nice vibe at Biergarten! Campsite was private, tucked away in the trees. Porti potty was clean and had a foot pump powered sink which was a small unexpected perk. Staff were super friendly.

Map of Allegan State Game Area. Blue dot in center marks camping sites.

Alan

August 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Forest Friends Camp

This is a lovely little set of sites with a real 'back-woods' feel. I think it would be ideal for a group of friends to share several sites and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Alegan Game Preserve - almost a wilderness. Sites and loo are well-tended, although recent heavy rains displaced some of the mulch base. Right on the fringe of cell service - reduced distraction!

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Vanessa

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Forest Friends Camp

Quiet and serene, perfect for secluded tent camping

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Natalie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

Overall, I would recommend this site! Firewood (as well as drinks and food) are available for purchase at the biergarten and the staff (shoutout to mike!) was friendly. The site was fairly private, and the porta-potty was clean. Unfortunately, we had the most insane rainstorm while at this campsite, and were forced to shelter in our car from lightning, but it was no fault of the hosts.

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Jamie

August 2025

21 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Duck Lake Wooded RV Retreat

Great, peaceful spot with easy access to two lakes! Very peaceful with lots of wildlife and all the necessities you need (sewer, water and electric hookup). Very large lot so you have room to spread out! Firepit and wood provided for cozy bonfires. Would highly recommend and look forward to coming back!

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Kristi

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Duck Lake Wooded RV Retreat

Great location and beautiful view of the lake! Everything was as expected and we enjoyed our stay. Definitely planning another trip!!

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Ty

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Forest Friends Camp

Beautiful spot in the middle of nowhere! If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing weekend or night away this is great. Plenty of free space to move around and take the dogs for a walk. Big fan of listening to nature and it did not disappoint. I think my favorite part was hearing two great horned owls talk to each other for a while. Honestly one of the most relaxing weekends I’ve had in a while. Erin was great and friendly! She checked in before and during the trip making sure everything was going great

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Mary

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

Amazing place for a quiet get away, huge campsite! Vicki is awesome, very welcoming to everyone, really enjoyed talking to her! Great selection of craft beer & the food on the food truck was really good.

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Rachel

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

Great camping experience! Doesn’t get better than having a Biergarten within walking distance. Their locally brewed beer offerings were extensive & food from the food truck was nice. There’s only 3 sites & they are all large & very private. Will definitely be back with friends!!

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Tommi

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

Great experience! The site was beautiful and well maintained. The Biergarten was very fun to have available. Looking forward to camping there again!

Matthew

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

Interesting place. They have a food truck and drinks, I kept getting back too late to enjoy, but it looked cool. I bet my brother would love it.

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Adam

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blue Lake Hops & Gardens

Had a great stay, 2 adults and a dog. With only 3 sites, the grounds are quiet and secluded. Having the beer garden a walk away was nice to have a few beverages before bed. Had a decent fire pit ring with cooking grate. Had fire wood and ice available for purchase. Food truck on site was also a perk for an additional little snack if needed. The staff were helpful and extremely friendly. Will definitely be back!!