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98% (1.5K) • 293 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mackinaw City
Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley
1. Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley
100%
(219)
43mi from Mackinaw City · 1 site · Tent, RV
We now only book one site on our 40 acre property so you can enjoy a secluded experience in the woods. Our property is undeveloped, so you will need to bring drinking water, but there's no need to worry about finding firewood before your arrive as we supply you with all you need. There are beautiful wooded trails that will guide you to the river's edge where you can enjoy the beauty and wildlife along the West Branch of the Sturgeon River. It will feel as if you are in the middle of nowhere, yet the convenience of the small town of Vanderbilt is just three miles away.
We are located just three miles off of I-75. The larger town of Gaylord is only a 15 minute drive south. There's lots to do here in beautiful Northern Michigan! Only a few miles from our camp you can go for a swim at Thumb Lake Park or take a bike ride along the North Central State Trail in Vanderbilt. Drive 15 minutes north and you can canoe or kayak the main branch of the Sturgeon River in Wolverine. There are many great hiking trails in the Pigeon River State Forest and the North Country National Scenic Trail is only 6 miles away.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$60
/ night
Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
2. Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
100%
(6)
17mi from Mackinaw City · 3 sites
Jasper Moss is a glamping retreat experience located on the remote Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, where you can unplug, rest, retreat and rejuvenate while surrounded by untouched nature. The venue consists of three yurts, an outdoor shower, sink and toilet, and fully screened outdoor kitchen. It is located across the gravel road from Lake Huron, next to a public nature preserve and a 5-minute walk from one of just two restaurants on the island.
The blue and turquoise yurts each have a full-sized bed, a small table and two chairs. The red yurt has two twin beds. There is basic electric access for a bedside light, fan, and charging of electronics as needed. The outdoor kitchen is fully screened in, and offers basic amenities for communal use, such as a refrigerator, grill, gas burner and griddle, toaster oven, coffee maker, and basic utensils, dishes, pots, and pans. Revelers will live comfortably close to the Earth and immersed in the diversity of flora, fauna, and geology.
Onsite is a separate art studio where we paint, turn wood, and do lapidary art.
Inquire directly to customize your island experience. Kids and families are welcome. Jasper Moss is located on a private property, owned and operated by a BIPOC LGBTQIA family of 6.
Important things to note:
1) You must take a ferry to the island, via Plaunt Transportation, which leaves out of Cheboygan, Michigan
2) Your experience is entirely customizable. It can be booked as a single yurt or the entire venue. Tent sites also available.
3) Want an experience beyond just a yurt rental? Contact us via email at jaspermossretreat@gmail.com and we will help you plan for a great time on the island
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$90
/ night
LOT 47 LaBudie CRV
3. LOT 47 LaBudie CRV
100%
(1)
24mi from Mackinaw City · 1 site
Lot 47 is approx. 35 ft x 65ft deep. Privately owned within Cedarville RV Park. Cedarville MI. Gravel pad was added May 2025. Grass area next to pad for picnic table and lawn chairs.
Full hookups
from
$65
/ night
Starlight RV Retreat | Alanson MI
4. Starlight RV Retreat | Alanson MI
26mi from Mackinaw City · 1 site
🌟 Starlight RV Retreat – Northern Michigan Camping Near Petoskey and Pickerel Lake
Welcome to the Starlight RV Retreat, a peaceful RV site tucked among three Northern Michigan nature preserves. Right next door to our beloved Starlight Cottage, this spot gives RV travelers the same cozy charm and stargazing skies our guests rave about — with the convenience of easy access, space to spread out, and the beauty of Northern Michigan right outside your door.
🚐 The Site
• Level RV parking with easy access for most rigs
• Electric (20/30/50 amp, 125/250 volt triplex outlet for RV and EV) and water hookups — no septic at this time
• 2.5 tree-lined acres with open skies for stargazing
• Space for outdoor seating, grilling, or simply relaxing
🌲 Location, Location, Location
• Just minutes from Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Pickerel Lake, and the Inland Waterway (great fishing access year around!)
• Close to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island ferries (about 25 minutes)
• Easy access to North Michigan trails, wineries (Crooked Vine Winery is just up the road) beaches, and small-town shopping
• A peaceful home base to explore the best of the Petoskey Wine Region and the Tunnel of Trees drive
🌌 The Experience
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer Northern Michigan adventure, you’ll love the balance of quiet retreat and close-to-everything convenience. Watch the sunset, greet visiting deer, turkeys, and the occasional sandhill crane, make s’mores under the stars, or wake up to birdsong before a day of exploring.
✅ Perfect For
• Road-trippers exploring Northern Michigan
• Families wanting a safe, private spot to park and play
• Couples seeking a quiet RV getaway with starlit skies
• Outdoor adventurers hitting the trails, lakes, and scenic drives (we’re right on the Moosejaw Snowmobile Trail)
✨ Book your stay at Starlight RV Retreat and let the magic of Northern Michigan nights make your trip unforgettable.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$52
/ night
Bear River Retreat
5. Bear River Retreat
100%
(3)
32mi from Mackinaw City · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Peaceful setting on Bear River,5 campsites total. Great for small campers and tents, very spacious lots. All sites have grill, fire ring, picnic table, garbage can. Minutes from downtown petoskey, nature and bike trails, great unique dining in town, grocery stores within 2 miles, Lake Michigan and waterfront some of the favorites, 35 minutes from the mackinaw bridge
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$50
/ night
98% (1.5K) • 293 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Mackinaw City
Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley
1. Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley
100%
(219)
43mi from Mackinaw City · 1 site · Tent, RV
We now only book one site on our 40 acre property so you can enjoy a secluded experience in the woods. Our property is undeveloped, so you will need to bring drinking water, but there's no need to worry about finding firewood before your arrive as we supply you with all you need. There are beautiful wooded trails that will guide you to the river's edge where you can enjoy the beauty and wildlife along the West Branch of the Sturgeon River. It will feel as if you are in the middle of nowhere, yet the convenience of the small town of Vanderbilt is just three miles away.
We are located just three miles off of I-75. The larger town of Gaylord is only a 15 minute drive south. There's lots to do here in beautiful Northern Michigan! Only a few miles from our camp you can go for a swim at Thumb Lake Park or take a bike ride along the North Central State Trail in Vanderbilt. Drive 15 minutes north and you can canoe or kayak the main branch of the Sturgeon River in Wolverine. There are many great hiking trails in the Pigeon River State Forest and the North Country National Scenic Trail is only 6 miles away.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$60
/ night
Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
2. Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
100%
(6)
17mi from Mackinaw City · 3 sites
Jasper Moss is a glamping retreat experience located on the remote Bois Blanc Island, Michigan, where you can unplug, rest, retreat and rejuvenate while surrounded by untouched nature. The venue consists of three yurts, an outdoor shower, sink and toilet, and fully screened outdoor kitchen. It is located across the gravel road from Lake Huron, next to a public nature preserve and a 5-minute walk from one of just two restaurants on the island.
The blue and turquoise yurts each have a full-sized bed, a small table and two chairs. The red yurt has two twin beds. There is basic electric access for a bedside light, fan, and charging of electronics as needed. The outdoor kitchen is fully screened in, and offers basic amenities for communal use, such as a refrigerator, grill, gas burner and griddle, toaster oven, coffee maker, and basic utensils, dishes, pots, and pans. Revelers will live comfortably close to the Earth and immersed in the diversity of flora, fauna, and geology.
Onsite is a separate art studio where we paint, turn wood, and do lapidary art.
Inquire directly to customize your island experience. Kids and families are welcome. Jasper Moss is located on a private property, owned and operated by a BIPOC LGBTQIA family of 6.
Important things to note:
1) You must take a ferry to the island, via Plaunt Transportation, which leaves out of Cheboygan, Michigan
2) Your experience is entirely customizable. It can be booked as a single yurt or the entire venue. Tent sites also available.
3) Want an experience beyond just a yurt rental? Contact us via email at jaspermossretreat@gmail.com and we will help you plan for a great time on the island
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$90
/ night
LOT 47 LaBudie CRV
3. LOT 47 LaBudie CRV
100%
(1)
24mi from Mackinaw City · 1 site
Lot 47 is approx. 35 ft x 65ft deep. Privately owned within Cedarville RV Park. Cedarville MI. Gravel pad was added May 2025. Grass area next to pad for picnic table and lawn chairs.
Full hookups
from
$65
/ night
Starlight RV Retreat | Alanson MI
4. Starlight RV Retreat | Alanson MI
26mi from Mackinaw City · 1 site
🌟 Starlight RV Retreat – Northern Michigan Camping Near Petoskey and Pickerel Lake
Welcome to the Starlight RV Retreat, a peaceful RV site tucked among three Northern Michigan nature preserves. Right next door to our beloved Starlight Cottage, this spot gives RV travelers the same cozy charm and stargazing skies our guests rave about — with the convenience of easy access, space to spread out, and the beauty of Northern Michigan right outside your door.
🚐 The Site
• Level RV parking with easy access for most rigs
• Electric (20/30/50 amp, 125/250 volt triplex outlet for RV and EV) and water hookups — no septic at this time
• 2.5 tree-lined acres with open skies for stargazing
• Space for outdoor seating, grilling, or simply relaxing
🌲 Location, Location, Location
• Just minutes from Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Pickerel Lake, and the Inland Waterway (great fishing access year around!)
• Close to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island ferries (about 25 minutes)
• Easy access to North Michigan trails, wineries (Crooked Vine Winery is just up the road) beaches, and small-town shopping
• A peaceful home base to explore the best of the Petoskey Wine Region and the Tunnel of Trees drive
🌌 The Experience
Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer Northern Michigan adventure, you’ll love the balance of quiet retreat and close-to-everything convenience. Watch the sunset, greet visiting deer, turkeys, and the occasional sandhill crane, make s’mores under the stars, or wake up to birdsong before a day of exploring.
✅ Perfect For
• Road-trippers exploring Northern Michigan
• Families wanting a safe, private spot to park and play
• Couples seeking a quiet RV getaway with starlit skies
• Outdoor adventurers hitting the trails, lakes, and scenic drives (we’re right on the Moosejaw Snowmobile Trail)
✨ Book your stay at Starlight RV Retreat and let the magic of Northern Michigan nights make your trip unforgettable.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from
$52
/ night
Bear River Retreat
5. Bear River Retreat
100%
(3)
32mi from Mackinaw City · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Peaceful setting on Bear River,5 campsites total. Great for small campers and tents, very spacious lots. All sites have grill, fire ring, picnic table, garbage can. Minutes from downtown petoskey, nature and bike trails, great unique dining in town, grocery stores within 2 miles, Lake Michigan and waterfront some of the favorites, 35 minutes from the mackinaw bridge
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$50
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jeremy
August 2025
Tent
Amazing little spot. Far enough away from the chaos of downtown Petoskey, but close enough to get there for your adventures.
Only 4 camping spots so it feels like you have your own personal campground even when the other spots are occupied.
I will definitely be staying here next time I’m in the area!
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Jesse
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Lou and Lee are fantastic hosts. Site is a great home base to explore the south east UP and Les Cheneaux Islands.
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Patti
August 2025
2 nights at Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
The yurt was amazing and perfect for our two night stay!! Bed was comfortable and yurt was very clean. Jess was great and communication was great and timely.
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Patti
August 2025
2 nights at Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
Amazing place to stay!!! Yurts were great, very clean and beds were comfortable!! Kitchen area was stocked with everything you would need!!
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Dan
July 2025
2 nights at Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
We love the yurt camping. Very comfortable set up for glamping. It was so quiet and the island is so beautiful. We had a great time with the serenity of the place if you love quiet and simplicity. People in the island are friendly and helpful. There’s water for showering too and kitchen for cooking. Jasper provided super helpful advice which added to the experience.
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BunkNews
July 2025
2 nights at Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
We absolutely loved spending our time here! The yurt was so comfortable and the amenities were great for our two-night stay. Jess was a great host and made us feel very comfortable and welcome. This land is a gem and we would love to visit again.
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J
July 2025
4 nights at Island Yurts & Jasper Moss Retreat
The yurts at Jasper Moss are lovely to stay in!! The bed was so comfy and everything was clean. The bath house was the nicest vault toilet I’ve experienced and the shower had wonderful water pressure. The host family was so kind and accommodating. They were willing to help us with everything. Being long term residence of the island, they had so much knowledge to share with us.
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