93% (29) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Grosse Ile
EarthWell Retreat Center
1. EarthWell Retreat Center
94%
(33)
47mi from Grosse Ile · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging
EarthWell Retreat Center boasts a spring-fed swimming pond situated on forty acres of rolling prairie, forest and wetland, surrounded by one hundred acres of Washtenaw County Nature Preserve. Six off-grid sleeping cabins dot the landscape, all within a short walk to our Common House, that includes a large gathering space, community kitchen/dining and bathrooms/shower. EarthWell offers Yoga and Meditation classes and weekend retreats year-round.
Located in Southeastern Michigan, just 30 minutes west of Ann Arbor, and near the towns of Grasslake, Chelsea, Manchester. (All downtowns are 7-10 miles away). EarthWell allows hiking, wildlife watching (amazing sandhill cranes), swimming and canoeing/kayaking/paddleboating in our pond.
East of Chelsea is the expansive Pinckney and Waterloo State Recreation areas, with over 20 lakes and trails for hikers, bikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.
There are two households (the families of Ari Wakeman and Emily Adama) that live permanently on the property. (one in the lower level of the common house, and one in a cabin 200 yards from the common house.) During your rental they will maintain quiet and privacy for your group, but will remain on the property for the duration of your stay and will be available should any issues arise.
SWIMMING AT YOUR OWN RISK +
Paddle board, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboat and life jackets/floaties available in the green shed by the pond.
*Please note the common house is unavailable between 9:30-5:30pm on the following 2024 dates due to day long retreats.
* July 28
* Aug 6
* Aug 10
* Aug 18
* Sept. 14
* Oct 19
* Nov 9
* Nov 16
* Dec 7
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$27
/ night
OG Hideaways
2. OG Hideaways
25mi from Grosse Ile · 4 sites
OG Hideaways – Escape. Relax. Stay Original.
Discover a unique getaway at OG Hideaways, where adventure meets tranquility. Nestled within our cozy Catalina Cottage and sleek hideout campers, each stay offers the perfect blend of comfort and privacy. Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat, a weekend escape, or a creative recharge, our spaces are designed to provide a one-of-a-kind experience.
Amenities include:
• Comfortable sleeping arrangements
• High-speed WiFi for work or play
• Space heaters to keep you warm
• Smart locks for easy, secure access
• iRobot vacuums keeping things spotless
Come unwind in nature, disconnect from the ordinary, and make your stay truly original at OG Hideaways.
Toilets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
$50
/ night
Bass Pointe
3. Bass Pointe
46mi from Grosse Ile · 5 sites
Our property offers 5 individual small cabin-type units. They’re fully furnished with linens, a/c, and WiFi. Located directly on Lake St Clair. There are boat slips with shore power for your fishing boat. You can also fish directly off our dock. Hop in your kayak and paddle all around the shoreline.
Our one-bedroom and loft units make for the perfect fishing vacation rental. Located directly on Lake St. Clair and across the street from St John’s Marsh, you are surrounded by nature. Bring the boat or the kayaks! A boat slip with shore power is also included with our waterfront units. The huge yard, dock, fire pit on Lake St. Clair, and patio area allow plenty of options for relaxing. FISHING RIGHT OFF THE DOCK!
Every unit comes with an optional boat slip with power. Plenty of parking for your boat trailer.
Amenities:
*Free WiFi and air conditioning are included in each unit as well as dishes,a coffee maker, a microwave, towels, linens, and a hair dryer.
*Plenty of parking for your truck and trailer. See "Parking" tab
*A public fishing boat launch is within a mile.
*The marina with gas is within view of our dock.
*Several restaurants and bars are in the area - 2 within walking distance
*Gas stations, party stores, marinas, grocery stores, and pharmacies are all near.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$141
/ night
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
4. NO LONGER AVAILABLE
50mi from Grosse Ile · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON HIPCAMP. AIRBNB ONLY.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
93% (29) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Grosse Ile
EarthWell Retreat Center
1. EarthWell Retreat Center
94%
(33)
47mi from Grosse Ile · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging
EarthWell Retreat Center boasts a spring-fed swimming pond situated on forty acres of rolling prairie, forest and wetland, surrounded by one hundred acres of Washtenaw County Nature Preserve. Six off-grid sleeping cabins dot the landscape, all within a short walk to our Common House, that includes a large gathering space, community kitchen/dining and bathrooms/shower. EarthWell offers Yoga and Meditation classes and weekend retreats year-round.
Located in Southeastern Michigan, just 30 minutes west of Ann Arbor, and near the towns of Grasslake, Chelsea, Manchester. (All downtowns are 7-10 miles away). EarthWell allows hiking, wildlife watching (amazing sandhill cranes), swimming and canoeing/kayaking/paddleboating in our pond.
East of Chelsea is the expansive Pinckney and Waterloo State Recreation areas, with over 20 lakes and trails for hikers, bikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.
There are two households (the families of Ari Wakeman and Emily Adama) that live permanently on the property. (one in the lower level of the common house, and one in a cabin 200 yards from the common house.) During your rental they will maintain quiet and privacy for your group, but will remain on the property for the duration of your stay and will be available should any issues arise.
SWIMMING AT YOUR OWN RISK +
Paddle board, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboat and life jackets/floaties available in the green shed by the pond.
*Please note the common house is unavailable between 9:30-5:30pm on the following 2024 dates due to day long retreats.
* July 28
* Aug 6
* Aug 10
* Aug 18
* Sept. 14
* Oct 19
* Nov 9
* Nov 16
* Dec 7
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$27
/ night
OG Hideaways
2. OG Hideaways
25mi from Grosse Ile · 4 sites
OG Hideaways – Escape. Relax. Stay Original.
Discover a unique getaway at OG Hideaways, where adventure meets tranquility. Nestled within our cozy Catalina Cottage and sleek hideout campers, each stay offers the perfect blend of comfort and privacy. Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat, a weekend escape, or a creative recharge, our spaces are designed to provide a one-of-a-kind experience.
Amenities include:
• Comfortable sleeping arrangements
• High-speed WiFi for work or play
• Space heaters to keep you warm
• Smart locks for easy, secure access
• iRobot vacuums keeping things spotless
Come unwind in nature, disconnect from the ordinary, and make your stay truly original at OG Hideaways.
Toilets
Showers
Hot Tub
from
$50
/ night
Bass Pointe
3. Bass Pointe
46mi from Grosse Ile · 5 sites
Our property offers 5 individual small cabin-type units. They’re fully furnished with linens, a/c, and WiFi. Located directly on Lake St Clair. There are boat slips with shore power for your fishing boat. You can also fish directly off our dock. Hop in your kayak and paddle all around the shoreline.
Our one-bedroom and loft units make for the perfect fishing vacation rental. Located directly on Lake St. Clair and across the street from St John’s Marsh, you are surrounded by nature. Bring the boat or the kayaks! A boat slip with shore power is also included with our waterfront units. The huge yard, dock, fire pit on Lake St. Clair, and patio area allow plenty of options for relaxing. FISHING RIGHT OFF THE DOCK!
Every unit comes with an optional boat slip with power. Plenty of parking for your boat trailer.
Amenities:
*Free WiFi and air conditioning are included in each unit as well as dishes,a coffee maker, a microwave, towels, linens, and a hair dryer.
*Plenty of parking for your truck and trailer. See "Parking" tab
*A public fishing boat launch is within a mile.
*The marina with gas is within view of our dock.
*Several restaurants and bars are in the area - 2 within walking distance
*Gas stations, party stores, marinas, grocery stores, and pharmacies are all near.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$141
/ night
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
4. NO LONGER AVAILABLE
50mi from Grosse Ile · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
NO LONGER AVAILABLE ON HIPCAMP. AIRBNB ONLY.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Johnathan
October 2025
Tent
My son and I camped on Emily's property for 5 days, set camp up right next to the beautiful pond where you can fish or go swimming. The property is absolutely beautiful with trails you can walk an explore and watch wildlife everywhere. Would totally recommend great place to relax and unwind. Emily is a great host can't wait ti go back
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Anthony
September 2025
3 nights at EarthWell Retreat Center
Absolutely beautiful. Extremely accommodating. They have the most amazing pond and trails. The common house is immaculate and the wildlife and sky views are perfect
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Nicholas
September 2025
Tent
I hammock camped in a beautiful site next to the pond. Compost toilets were nearby and very well taken care of (these are small, self-contained toilets that may not be a great option for larger individuals), with a full shower and bathroom at the retreat center up front. Water pressure in the shower was VERY low, but it was as expected for a small earth-centric retreat center (if you need a shower while the retreat center is in place or find yourself in need of water pressure to blast off a long day, the TA truck stop is 15 minutes away and offers private showers for $17. Tent camping area had a few gorgeous trees protecting it and a fire pit for use.
Owners were very welcoming, met me at arrival and provided a tour of the retreat center, map of the property, and information on anything I needed.
Excellent property, would absolutely stay again.
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Gershy
September 2025
3 nights at EarthWell Retreat Center
Earthwell is a wonderful place to unplug and immerse yourself in nature without feeling completely cut off from humanity.
The retreat has charming, well-stocked cabins that felt cozy and homey. Firewood and amenities were thoughtfully provided. Outhouses were well-maintained and managed odor surprisingly well.
The property itself is stunning: grass trails wind through meadows, forests, hills, and streams, with a pond perfect for paddling (canoes, kayaks, and a paddleboat are included). Wildlife is abundant- fish, frogs, and turtles in the pond; hawks, bats, and countless birds overhead; and even the distant calls of coyotes and foxes. The diversity of trees- walnut, oak, maple, and pines- made the terrain lush and vibrant. Nights brought a gorgeous starry sky and mornings offered beautiful sunrises.
The host, Emily, was warm and welcoming while providing plenty of space. Chelsea, just ten minutes away, makes for an easy day trip or supply run, but you may never want to leave the property.
Overall, Earthwell is a fantastic spot for several days of peaceful retreat and a place that captures the best of Pure Michigan.
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Stephanie
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful, serene tent, camping space on a super clean swimming pond. You will need to cart your belongings to your site (they provide the carts) but it’s a five minute walk and I did it in three trips for a full weekend. For me, it was 100% worth it for such a bucolic spot and great hospitality.
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Lauren
August 2025
With kids
We had such a great visit to EarthWell retreat! We absolutely loved our little rustic cabin and all the details made it so inviting and cozy. No need for electricity when they provide wireless fans and lanterns. The grounds are very well taken care of, the trails easy to walk and explore. The pond wasn’t too swimmable as it was later in the summer and the vegetation was high but we never felt that distracted from our weekend. Chelsea is close and has lots of options for food and shopping. Having the main house for charging and showers was a really nice extra benefit. We also fell in love with a very friendly kitty that came to visit us a few times. Overall, this is a great place to come and take a break from it all. Highly recommend!
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