The best family-friendly campgrounds near Mackinaw City, Michigan

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Mackinaw City, Michigan? Hipcamp has you covered with over 17 family-friendly camping options to choose from. Whether you're pitching a tent, parking your RV, or looking for a cozy cabin, we've got you covered. With prices starting as low as $25 per night and an average price of $60 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out our top campsites: Camp Moonshadow (246 reviews), Flowing Waters (38 reviews), and Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground (17 reviews). And don't worry, we've got your amenities covered too, with toilets, potable water, and cooking equipment available. Plus, you'll have plenty to do with wildlife watching, hiking, and exploring historic sites. So pack your bags, lace up your boots, and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Mackinaw City

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Mackinaw City, Michigan? Hipcamp has you covered with over 17 family-friendly camping options to choose from. Whether you're pitching a tent, parking your RV, or looking for a cozy cabin, we've got you covered. With prices starting as low as $25 per night and an average price of $60 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out our top campsites: Camp Moonshadow (246 reviews), Flowing Waters (38 reviews), and Elli's Lazy Days Resort & Campground (17 reviews). And don't worry, we've got your amenities covered too, with toilets, potable water, and cooking equipment available. Plus, you'll have plenty to do with wildlife watching, hiking, and exploring historic sites. So pack your bags, lace up your boots, and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Mackinaw City

1. Just Show Up Camping

90%

(260)

8.9mi from Mackinaw City · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

The Grand Retreat, featuring Just Show Up Camping and Captain’s Quarters, is located right on US2 for easy access to several great locations, including Mackinac Island, Mackinac City, Tahquemenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Grand Marais, and the Soo Locks. Our campsites are all “man-made” and put you into ancient glacial created forest floors with old-growth white pines. We have a bath

2. Million $ Sunset Camp

97%

(466)

17mi from Mackinaw City · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

Pitch your tent and listen to the waves of Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan. Fantastic Sunsets. Located half way between Harbor Springs and Mackinaw City. Walking distance to famous Legs Inn in Cross Village, MI. The property currently includes 8 campsites with a board walk on the east portion of the Lake side portion of the property to access the Lake MI Beach.

3. Hidden Meadow

98%

(132)

25mi from Mackinaw City · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Get ready for a peaceful camping experience in this one-of-a-kind setting! For all styles of camping units as well as rustic camping. We live in farming country, with only a few houses on our road. We know most of our neighbors as friends or relatives. Our camping area only has four sites so it’s cozy and private. We have about 5 acres land for use around the campsite and lots of wooded trails nearby. We are about 2 miles from Burt Lake, and about 10 miles from other waterways, rivers and streams, and Lake Michigan. we are also 4 miles from biking and ORV trails. There is also a dedicated stargazing field with an amazing view of the night sky!

4. Schoolie Bus Camp & Camping Area

92%

(25)

47mi from Mackinaw City · 1 site · Lodging

Enjoy the quiet side of Charlevoix right off Highway 31 just a few miles from downtown Charlevoix. Experience "Bus Life" in a nicely wooded area with fire pit, chairs, table and plenty of spots for tents and hammocks for friends and family. Bus sleeps 3-4 with 12 volt and 110 power, A/C and housed water for kitchen and bathroom (NOT FOR DRINKING). Originally Old Orchard Farms but we still have free range chickens and gardens for some seasonal U-Pick fun. Just minutes from many Public Beach Areas and amazing Trail Systems. Be in the center of the best Charlevoix has to offer!

5. Mackinaw Camp Inn

98%

(107)

2.6mi from Mackinaw City · 1 site · Tent, RV

Mackinaw City Campinn is located just 2 miles from historic Mackinaw City, a destination filled with nature, history, beaches, and fun. This is a 5 acre private camp, surrounded by woods, for self contained RV campers with a 30 or 50 amp hook up. This is a densely wooded area with some wetlands behind you.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Luke

November 2025

25 ft campervan

1 night at Just Show Up Camping

Really cool spot! Host said we could take any site since we were the only ones there! It was too dark to find the beach site but after walking over to it, it was beautiful. Highly recommend if you need to stay in the area!

ROBB & JEANNE

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Hidden Meadow

Jeannie & I loved Phil & Stormy's Place. It was quiet this time of year, and we were lucky to be the only folks at their Camp. They definitely had made it their own, and have great amenities. Firewood & Firepit, 30 amp service, a water hose , picnic table & dry kindling.. 2 Porta Potties on site, and a RV cleanout. Great Wooden games around the site for folks enjoyment. Phil is a world renown Game maker who makes Games and interesting items, which he makes in his shop on site. Sends it all around the world. Besides meeting Phil and Chit chatting, because we are both Hip Camp Hosts, Phil gave us a tour of his Shop and woodworking area. Pretty impressive. He was a great host, and is Passionate about Kubb, a Yard game that was originally played overseas, but because of Phi, brought the game to the US. He actually has his own playing field. We plan on visiting again, as we loved the vibe

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Eric

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Million $ Sunset Camp

Great campsite! Right on the lake, easy walk to Legs, beautiful spot! Highly recommend!

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Jade

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Just Show Up Camping

Good camping spot welcoming and friendly host. Quiet and pretty lake spot

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Shaunna

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Hidden Meadow

Well-kept, even grounds tucked in a hidden meadow. More space between rental spaces than an RV park. Owner leaves out a box of kindling for the fire. Will definitely make this a repeat spot on trips to Petoskey and the UP.

Kenny

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Just Show Up Camping

I loved the view! Granted it was very windy the day I stayed there so that’s something to consider since your by lake. Very easy to get to the site and overall pretty clean. Had some clutter here and there but not a big deal. My only major critique is one, maybe put stone down on the path to the beach because it had really deep ruts and it was very muddy. I got my car stuck quite a few times. The other is the shower water did not really get warm. Again, not the end of the world but addressing those few things would make the site even better than it already is. Overall I’d give it an 8/10

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Patrick

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Hidden Meadow

What a great location! So glad I was able to pay a visit before the secret gets out. Very well manicured spots. Great attention to detail, along with providing many amenities that are terrific.

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Rick

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Hidden Meadow

A great small campground in a great location for a Basecamp to explore northern Michigan from. The owner has put a lot of love into the property. He quickly responds to messages as well.

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Liam

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Just Show Up Camping

Very scenic place, went to bed and woke up to a beautiful view.

We (39') are parallel to the road facing the electrical connections, grill, and campfire.

Duane

September 2025

44 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Mackinaw Camp Inn

Perfect spot to explore the area, just 5 minutes to Mackinaw City and the bridge, Todd was very accommodating, allowing 2 RV’s to stay. 45’ truck/trailer(need to back in-no issues) and. 25’ Class C. Site has power (50/30/20) and very nicely fixed up just like your backyard deck. Couldn’t ask for a nicer place to return to after a day of exploring.

We got upgraded to the best spot! Best host ever!

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Ash

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Just Show Up Camping

Wow. Just wow. Probably the best campsite i have been too. Clean. Beautiful view. Really awesome host. And not too far of a drive from town. My only regret booking this site is that we didn't get to stay longer. 10/10. Book now it now!!!

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Erica

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Schoolie Bus Camp & Camping Area

Didn't disappoint! Beautiful area, quiet, and the bus was GREAT!

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Earl

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Hidden Meadow

Phil has a very nice little setup on his property. The sites are nice and the shower is nice. I highly recommend staying there if you don't like high volume campgrounds and just want peace and quiet.

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Tyacie

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Mackinaw Camp Inn

Great place to stay with our teardrop camper. We booked on short notice to split up a long drive. Very convenient access off I-75 right by the bridge. Easy in and out with a teardrop trailer. Had a porta potty, electric, a light, fire pit, chairs, trashcan. Private enough, although it is close to the road and a house is visible close by on one side. If it's available the next time we pass through on our way to the UP we will definitely stay again!

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Hattie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Hidden Meadow

The campsites were nicely laid out and all of the amenities were a nice addition to our stay. It was very peaceful and there was plenty of firewood for us to use.

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Mark

September 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Hidden Meadow

Hidden Meadow is an awesome property and Phil is a great host. He was incredibly responsive to a couple questions I had prior to booking which enabled me to book Rustic Campsite #4 with confidence it would meet my needs. I’m super stoked I stayed here! Rustic Campsite #4 is perfect if you’re looking for peace and quiet! I felt as though there were no other campers and yet the property was full. There was a table with umbrella, fire pit amd wood and a trash can all onsite. There’s also a really nice “outhouse” with a foot pump for water within 50 feet. The Stargazer trail is awesome too! I can say with 100% certainty my next time in the area I will stay again.

The view upon entering the site. This is only half of it!

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Kim

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Million $ Sunset Camp

This is a beautiful and very private site. I will absolutely be staying here again. The only thing I would caution about is there is poison ivy hanging into the first part of the path leading to the site and that the end of the board that goes over the stream goes into the water when you step on it. But if you keep this in mind when crossing, your foot will stay dry. Say hi to the kitty that might visit your site! She’s very friendly.

Melissa

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Schoolie Bus Camp & Camping Area

The bus was clean and everything was ready for us. We really enjoyed the location for exploring northern Michigan. Price was right too!

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Amy

September 2025

32 ft Class C

1 night at Hidden Meadow

Nice and quiet. Nice dump station. Good directions.

Ron and Debbie

September 2025

45 ft Class A

With pets

2 nights at Mackinaw Camp Inn

We enjoyed the private site and easy access. There was a fire ring, table, chairs and a swing. Plenty of room for our 43' motorhome, tow vehicle and another camper van. Entrance was clearly marked, we did unhook our tow vehicle before getting to the site. We backed in from the road, there was no room to turn around in the actual site You heard road noise during the day, not so much at night. Great location to explore the Island.