The best campgrounds near Pontiac, Michigan with snow sports

Looking for a camping experience near Pontiac, Michigan that caters to your love for snow sports? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 118 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation for your adventure. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a rustic yurt, or a spacious campsite, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $10, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy the great outdoors. Check out top-rated campsites like Rusty's Loft (74 reviews), Nature and Nurture Farm (66 reviews), and Camp Peace (31 reviews) for a truly memorable experience. Plus, popular amenities like trash, showers, and toilets are available to ensure your comfort. So, get ready to hit the slopes and enjoy the thrill of snow sports at your dream camping destination!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Pontiac, Michigan that caters to your love for snow sports? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 118 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect accommodation for your adventure. Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a rustic yurt, or a spacious campsite, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $10, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy the great outdoors. Check out top-rated campsites like Rusty's Loft (74 reviews), Nature and Nurture Farm (66 reviews), and Camp Peace (31 reviews) for a truly memorable experience. Plus, popular amenities like trash, showers, and toilets are available to ensure your comfort. So, get ready to hit the slopes and enjoy the thrill of snow sports at your dream camping destination!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Nature and Nurture Farm

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38mi from Pontiac · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Dexter, MI

Our 130 acre property is currently an organic heirloom vegetable seed farm that is only 12 minutes from Ann Arbor. We've converted this former conventional agricultural land to a beautiful oasis of Certified Organic seed production and homesteading. The rolling land is 1/2 forest/wetlands and 1/2 fields, making it a biodiverse hot spot for plants, animals, and fungi. Nature abounds at Nature and Nurture Farm so come enjoy our private camping spots.

2. White Pine Farm HipCamping

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39mi from Pontiac · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Ann Arbor, MI

LARGE GROUPS - We are hosting events! Graduation parties, small weddings, family reunions, you name it. You can rent the whole campground for a day a night, a weekend, or a whole week if that suits your need. Just send us a message and we can talk about it. We can also accommodate large groups at a single campsite or you can rent several of them. Our primary guideline is that if your event will be held while other campers are here, it cannot disturb them. So, consider renting the whole campground. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please plan to arrive and set up camp between 3 and 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM, please send us a message letting us know. We decide on a case by case basis since we prefer not to have late arrivals. In any event we do not accept arrivals after 11 PM except in an emergency since many campers and your host may have already gone to bed. Overview: Our beautiful 10 acre farm and homestead is situated between Ann Arbor and Dexter not far from the Huron River. The 5 acre area where our campsites are located is wooded with mature oak, maple, walnut, elm, and white pine trees. We're isolated and surrounded by wild areas and natural farm land but just a 10 minute drive to restaurants, groceries, fuel, and other amenities. The Ann Arbor area is home to a huge array of world class events from the Ark music venue to National Champions Michigan home football games and a whole lot more. Downtown Ann Arbor or Dexter or Chelsea is only a 15 minute car drive. White Lotus Farms, which has a wonderful farm market on Saturdays from 9 - 2 and Wednesdays from 9 - 1, is a 10 minute walk down our dirt road. If you forget to bring something that you need, don't hesitate to ask! We've got a growing number of camping essentials for rent or sale for very reasonable prices that can make your stay even more enjoyable: from bug repellants to camp chairs, potable water in 2.5 - 5 gallon containers, and more. NEW IN 2025 we have installed a hose with potable water near the entrance to the campground for your convenience.

3. EarthWell Retreat Center

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49mi from Pontiac · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging · Chelsea, MI

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

4. Seven Lakes State Park

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71 sites · Holly, Michigan

Discover the natural splendor of Seven Lakes State Park.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

5. Algonac State Park

296 sites · Algonac, Michigan

Algonac State Park: A Gateway to Natural Splendor and Outdoor Fun.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

6. Camping on our Organic Farm

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42mi from Pontiac · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · North Branch, MI

WHAT'S NEW ON THE FARM 2025 This year we are expecting a foal (baby horse). The end of April. We are also milking a family cow for our own milk as well. Her name is Daisy. We are also bottle feeding two calves at this time. We will have Great Pyrenees puppies from April through mid July. Come and spend some time with them! ABOUT DOREEN I’m an entrepreneur. I’m all about health and taking care of the mind, body and spirit. I’m an organic farmer, an animal nut, health coach, mindset mentor and Psych-K facilitator. I have six children and hosted three foreign exchange students. I love kids, animals (especially horses) and nature. I love anything and everything about health and personal growth and well being. ABOUT THE FARM We have a working, organic farm with a lot of animals, however, we also do crops as well. This particular farm is 138 acres with 8 acres of woods. We have working dogs, sheep, cattle, horses, a couple goatsWe have some super great animals. Most of which are very friendly. You never know what will be available to see on the farm when you visit. We are expecting a foal (baby horse) this summer (2021) and are already planning for another foal next summer as well. We often have puppies as well and sometimes we have to bottle feed lambs. There's never a dull moment. Our farm is unique in the way of having a very positive VIBE to it. The energy is awesome! It's really a space of tranquility and healing if you allow yourself to go there. After hosting with air bnb for a little over a year now, we decided to give this a try as well. We love hosting people and having them come to the farm and enjoy our way of life. It also helps to have a supplemental income as having and running a small family farm isn't very sustainable. Typically there's off the farm jobs to help pay for the farm life. It's a crazy equation. Small family farms are far and few between. Please support your local farmer if possible! It is greatly appreciated!

7. Honeywell Farms

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19mi from Pontiac · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Highland Charter Township, MI

Learn more about this land: Twenty acres of rolling, open land, perfect for star gazing, with community fire pit and pavilion just steps away. Indoor restrooms for your convenience. Inquire about our fabulous event or hospitality packages! Please note that we are only taking guests on the weekends. Check-in is on Friday.

8. Secluded Nature & Nurture Farm

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38mi from Pontiac · 4 sites · Tents · Dexter, MI

This 50-acre property is part of a 130-acre farm and is currently an organic heirloom vegetable seed farm that is only 12 minutes from Ann Arbor. Part of it was formerly owned by the Egeler family who at one time owned quite a bit of Marshall Rd and this part of was owned by the Mersereau family. It was formerly a conventional farm, but we've converted it to organic production. The rolling land is 1/2 forest and 1/2 fields, making it a biodiverse hot spot for plants, animals, and fungi.

Public campgrounds near Pontiac

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Seven Lakes Campground

22mi from Pontiac · 71 sites · Tents, RVs · in Seven Lakes State Park

Algonac Campground

39mi from Pontiac · 296 sites · Tents, RVs · in Algonac State Park

Stories from the community

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Aaron

October 2025

17 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

Pete and Olga were absolutely a delight both over text and in person. Very cool property/hipcamp. I recommend this to anyone looking for a unique experience.

Vaughn

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

We had a great time and Pete was very accommodating. We had a surprise birthday party and had a beautiful site with space for everyone. Appreciated the ease of firewood available to purchase and extra chairs. The perfect place to relax and have a bonfire with friends.

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Johnathan

October 2025

Tent

5 nights at EarthWell Retreat Center

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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Pamela

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Honeywell Farms

Andrea is a wonderful host! Her place provides a safe, relaxing, peaceful, and beautiful camping experience. Easy access to lakes, parks and shopping. I'll be booking here again. Thank you, Andrea. 😃

Nicholas

September 2025

Tent

4 nights at EarthWell Retreat Center

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.

Inside the lower bungalow. Additional thick camping mat available under beds.

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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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Allison

September 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at White Pine Farm HipCamping

Pete was super kind and pleasant. Campground was great!

Triniti

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

This place is great!!!! Next time I want to bring a group. But it you are looking for a little get away for a peaceful weekend, this is the place to go.

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Kyler

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

The campsites are always clean and easy to get to and they feel rural despite being a short drive from civilization.

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Sydney

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Secluded Nature & Nurture Farm

We absolutely loved our stay on Michael’s land! We stayed at Site 9 so we had a very secluded spot with an amazing view. It was very quiet and peaceful. The only downside was it was quite a walk back and forth to the porta potty, something to keep in mind, but we didn’t mind the walk, it was nice scenery to walk through.

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Ian

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

Pete was extremely helpful, accommodating, and responsive— and his dog Geddeon (I think that’s how it’s spelled) treated me as if I had known him for years. This place is perfect for a quick getaway that’s only a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Highly recommend staying here. There are several campsites to choose from depending on what you’re looking for and each has its own quirks.

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Sara

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

Pete & Olga’s property was amazing! Quiet and such a serene setting with lots of great shade. They were easy to communicate with and we enjoyed our stay!

Ahmed

August 2025

28 ft campervan

2 nights at White Pine Farm HipCamping

Beautiful magical camping areas, secluded areas surrounded by trees and small pond. Hosts are amazing with fast communication. Totally recommend this place!

There are a few options as to where you place your tent at each site.

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Jim

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

A very nice and quiet site with helpful host. Well shaded

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AJ

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Honeywell Farms

A little oasis in the suburbs. Pretty, clean ad safe. Andrea is welcoming and helpful. Perfect place for a few friends to spend the night around the fire. And a great place for birthday gatherings, weddings, retirement parties.

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Stephanie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to EarthWell Retreat Center

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

Weekend Trip to EarthWell Retreat Center

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!

Eric

August 2025

18 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

Had an amazing experience camping here. Pete and Olga are great people and very welcoming. This is now one of my favorite Michigan camp spots and I can’t wait to go back.

Ahmed

July 2025

29 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to White Pine Farm HipCamping

We loved camping on Pete and Olga’s property! We had a wonderful experience and everything was perfect. The property was very well maintained and the natural surrounding was magical. The pond was a beautiful sight my 3 year old loved it. The area was breathtaking especially at sunset and sunrise. The hosts are wonderful kind people and were very helpful when we needed them. They made us feel like family. We will definitely be back to camp here more!