98% (1.8K) • 607 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Reed City
Muskegon Pines-Lake Cabin
1. Muskegon Pines-Lake Cabin
100%
(14)
29mi from Reed City · 1 site · Lodging
Pet friendly 2-bedroom, 1 bath cabin on Croton Pond with great views of the Muskegon River valley. The lake cabin has all the amenities necessary for an incredible stay. There is a private beach and a dock for a boat on a large all sports lake. Lake and beach area is accessible on property via 185 steps. There are other lake access points in the area such as Duchemin public boat launch. There is great fishing in the area, and we are approximately 2 miles from the Dragon Trail - mountain bike trail.
https://www.thedragon.us/the-dragon-trail/
https://newaygocountyexploring.com/project/croton-pond/
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$140
/ night
The 40 Acre Wood
2. The 40 Acre Wood
100%
(81)
50mi from Reed City · 5 sites · Lodging
Before our forest was "owned," it belonged to the Odawa people. Once white settlers arrived and governments were established, land deeds were written. We traced those deeds back through the Oceana County Register of Deeds and found that larger tracts of land were owned by people from Chicago and California, which were later divided into smaller parcels.
Interestingly, one owner lost the property after failing to pay back taxes of $3.50, shortly after World War II. It is likely that he never returned.
In the mid-1900s, Ed Dewey was the owner. Today, we have a cabin on the east side of the 40 acres that was built by Ed, entirely constructed with oak. He had three sawmills there, each powered by the engines of old Studebakers. He cut and milled enormous oak trees, using the wood to construct crates for transporting cherries. Today, you can still see old oak crates on various farms, but they are slowly being replaced by plastic.
Ed never finished the little cabin, and the story goes that he died there.
The next owners were a couple from Inkster, near Detroit. Despite Ed leaving an acre of "yard art" all over, the place was used as a vacation home after a 50-foot long mobile home was placed near the cabin. As they aged, they sold off their property to us. First, we acquired the 20 acres where the Cozy Camper Cabin resides, then the 7 acres near Weaver Road and 44th, and finally, the remaining 13 acres with the cabin. We began purchasing the property in parcels in 1992 for $500 an acre and owned it all by 1998.
From 1998 to 2008, we removed the mobile home, cleaned up all the yard art, refurbished the cabin, added a garage, and built a new shed nearby. The Hipcamp shed was originally built in 1999 and has been used for storage until it was converted into a unique little place in the woods in 2021.
Over the years, our Forester has carefully managed the property. We have logged three times. The first round was to remove 75 huge oak trees. The second round involved culling mature poplar trees. The last time, we took out 276 mature oaks and beeches. A Woodsman spent a year cutting down the tops of the trees. Clearing these old growth trees revitalized the forest, as planned.
Today, there are over two miles of trails running throughout the property. Some were logging roads, while others were carved out over time. The land is flat to the north but hilly to the south, as these are forested sand dunes. There are approximately a million trees on the property, densely forested with many large "mother trees" such as oaks, beeches, maples, and pines. The poplar trees are growing rapidly, as they do. Wild cherry, sassafras, beeches, oaks, and maples are also growing quickly and thickly.
To the south, there are fenced-in asparagus fields and cherry orchards. To the north, on the other side of Weaver Road, is the privately owned Silver Lake Airport, which remains quiet most of the time. On the east side of our 40 acres, you'll find our cabin and buildings, and we kindly ask you to avoid wandering onto that side of the property. Signs will alert you when you get close.
To the west, there is a 20-acre section occasionally occupied by some "Dunners." The area is famous for Silver Lake State Park and the sand dunes, located about 2.5 miles northwest of us. Our neighbors in that area have dune buggies, and they sometimes drive around their property, creating more noise than we prefer. It's possible that you may encounter this during your visit, so please be aware.
Deer are abundant in the area, and in 2021, we spotted a porcupine for the first time, although we have occasionally seen evidence of their presence through bark-stripped maples. Raccoons come and go, while turkeys are frequent visitors at times. You can hear coyotes yipping away at night, and depending on the time of year and migratory season, you'll see lots and lots of birds.
We're pleased to report that there is no poison ivy on the property!
It is a beautiful place in the woods, not far from many entertaining activities suitable for both the young and old. Come and visit, but please be respectful of the land and our privacy while enjoying yours.
Love Mother Earth while you are here and nourish your soul.
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from
$90
/ night
Sunshine Pond View lot 14
3. Sunshine Pond View lot 14
94%
(18)
50mi from Reed City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Pond view
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$23
/ night
Starlit Hollow Campground
4. Starlit Hollow Campground
48mi from Reed City · 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
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
$15
/ night
Maplehill Farm Adventures
5. Maplehill Farm Adventures
97%
(16)
41mi from Reed City · 1 site · Lodging
Hello
We’ve a cute little trailer all set up for two with a large covered deck to enjoy a beverage and listen to the crickets. In the morning take your coffee out on the deck and hear the farm animals begin to wake up. Take a ride into downtown Ludington or a kayak/boat trip down the Pete Marquette or the Manistee rivers.
Spend the day at the beach relaxing, eat ice cream from the House of Flavors or visit the White Pine Village for a historic lesson.
Come back, grill up some dinner and enjoy a beverage with a campfire or watch the tele.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$99
/ night
98% (1.8K) • 607 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Reed City
Muskegon Pines-Lake Cabin
1. Muskegon Pines-Lake Cabin
100%
(14)
29mi from Reed City · 1 site · Lodging
Pet friendly 2-bedroom, 1 bath cabin on Croton Pond with great views of the Muskegon River valley. The lake cabin has all the amenities necessary for an incredible stay. There is a private beach and a dock for a boat on a large all sports lake. Lake and beach area is accessible on property via 185 steps. There are other lake access points in the area such as Duchemin public boat launch. There is great fishing in the area, and we are approximately 2 miles from the Dragon Trail - mountain bike trail.
https://www.thedragon.us/the-dragon-trail/
https://newaygocountyexploring.com/project/croton-pond/
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$140
/ night
The 40 Acre Wood
2. The 40 Acre Wood
100%
(81)
50mi from Reed City · 5 sites · Lodging
Before our forest was "owned," it belonged to the Odawa people. Once white settlers arrived and governments were established, land deeds were written. We traced those deeds back through the Oceana County Register of Deeds and found that larger tracts of land were owned by people from Chicago and California, which were later divided into smaller parcels.
Interestingly, one owner lost the property after failing to pay back taxes of $3.50, shortly after World War II. It is likely that he never returned.
In the mid-1900s, Ed Dewey was the owner. Today, we have a cabin on the east side of the 40 acres that was built by Ed, entirely constructed with oak. He had three sawmills there, each powered by the engines of old Studebakers. He cut and milled enormous oak trees, using the wood to construct crates for transporting cherries. Today, you can still see old oak crates on various farms, but they are slowly being replaced by plastic.
Ed never finished the little cabin, and the story goes that he died there.
The next owners were a couple from Inkster, near Detroit. Despite Ed leaving an acre of "yard art" all over, the place was used as a vacation home after a 50-foot long mobile home was placed near the cabin. As they aged, they sold off their property to us. First, we acquired the 20 acres where the Cozy Camper Cabin resides, then the 7 acres near Weaver Road and 44th, and finally, the remaining 13 acres with the cabin. We began purchasing the property in parcels in 1992 for $500 an acre and owned it all by 1998.
From 1998 to 2008, we removed the mobile home, cleaned up all the yard art, refurbished the cabin, added a garage, and built a new shed nearby. The Hipcamp shed was originally built in 1999 and has been used for storage until it was converted into a unique little place in the woods in 2021.
Over the years, our Forester has carefully managed the property. We have logged three times. The first round was to remove 75 huge oak trees. The second round involved culling mature poplar trees. The last time, we took out 276 mature oaks and beeches. A Woodsman spent a year cutting down the tops of the trees. Clearing these old growth trees revitalized the forest, as planned.
Today, there are over two miles of trails running throughout the property. Some were logging roads, while others were carved out over time. The land is flat to the north but hilly to the south, as these are forested sand dunes. There are approximately a million trees on the property, densely forested with many large "mother trees" such as oaks, beeches, maples, and pines. The poplar trees are growing rapidly, as they do. Wild cherry, sassafras, beeches, oaks, and maples are also growing quickly and thickly.
To the south, there are fenced-in asparagus fields and cherry orchards. To the north, on the other side of Weaver Road, is the privately owned Silver Lake Airport, which remains quiet most of the time. On the east side of our 40 acres, you'll find our cabin and buildings, and we kindly ask you to avoid wandering onto that side of the property. Signs will alert you when you get close.
To the west, there is a 20-acre section occasionally occupied by some "Dunners." The area is famous for Silver Lake State Park and the sand dunes, located about 2.5 miles northwest of us. Our neighbors in that area have dune buggies, and they sometimes drive around their property, creating more noise than we prefer. It's possible that you may encounter this during your visit, so please be aware.
Deer are abundant in the area, and in 2021, we spotted a porcupine for the first time, although we have occasionally seen evidence of their presence through bark-stripped maples. Raccoons come and go, while turkeys are frequent visitors at times. You can hear coyotes yipping away at night, and depending on the time of year and migratory season, you'll see lots and lots of birds.
We're pleased to report that there is no poison ivy on the property!
It is a beautiful place in the woods, not far from many entertaining activities suitable for both the young and old. Come and visit, but please be respectful of the land and our privacy while enjoying yours.
Love Mother Earth while you are here and nourish your soul.
Toilets
Campfires
Wifi
from
$90
/ night
Sunshine Pond View lot 14
3. Sunshine Pond View lot 14
94%
(18)
50mi from Reed City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Pond view
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$23
/ night
Starlit Hollow Campground
4. Starlit Hollow Campground
48mi from Reed City · 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
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from
$15
/ night
Maplehill Farm Adventures
5. Maplehill Farm Adventures
97%
(16)
41mi from Reed City · 1 site · Lodging
Hello
We’ve a cute little trailer all set up for two with a large covered deck to enjoy a beverage and listen to the crickets. In the morning take your coffee out on the deck and hear the farm animals begin to wake up. Take a ride into downtown Ludington or a kayak/boat trip down the Pete Marquette or the Manistee rivers.
Spend the day at the beach relaxing, eat ice cream from the House of Flavors or visit the White Pine Village for a historic lesson.
Come back, grill up some dinner and enjoy a beverage with a campfire or watch the tele.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$99
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Joel
November 2025
5 nights at The 40 Acre Wood
Great choice for a peaceful getaway! The property is beautiful and the cabin is as cozy as advertised.
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Alexa
November 2025
With pets
We had an amazing time at this site. The property was beautiful and the cabin was so cozy. We loved walking the trails on the property and hanging out by the fire. Highly recommend this site, we hope to be back!
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Hana
October 2025
2 nights at The 40 Acre Wood
the cabin was so cozy and had everything you would need! we’re definitely coming back here :)
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Ryan
October 2025
With pets
I loved the coziness in this area. Our dog loved his freedom and we enjoyed everything about being secluded. the amenities inside the cabin was unexpected and it was very helpful. Thank you Dave for a relaxing weekend.
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Sarah
October 2025
With kids
My son and I stayed for a weekend to go fishing and get away from the busy city life. We absolutely loved our stay, were so impressed with the cleanliness of the place, the items available for our use, and the breathtaking views. We will definitely be back!
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Whit
September 2025
With pets
We absolutely loved how secluded and beautiful this spot was! You really can't beat the location either - 15 minutes to beautiful sand dunes, 10 minutes to delicious cherry farm treats. And the trails are so well marked and maintained - we were thoroughly impressed with everything, including quick and helpful responses from our host. We are already dreaming up our next visit here.
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Ariel
September 2025
With pets
Beautiful views, host makes the house feel super homey and cozy, and its pet friendly :) my boyfriend loved fishing as well.
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Joshua
August 2025
With kids
Well-stocked, comfortable and clean cabin. Really nice outdoors space. We had a great time!
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Jose
August 2025
Group trip
Easy as could be. Beautiful property and location. Had everything we needed. Could not recommend it enough for a trip to get away. The cabin was more than we needed as we we outside the whole time. And honestly the nicest outhouse I have ever seen.
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Victor
August 2025
With pets
It's an incredible cabin surrounded by nature, and the owner is quick to answer any questions you may have. I highly recommend visiting. What I liked most is that you can bring your dogs and the owner of the cabin has dishes and a bed for the dogs.
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Rebecca
August 2025
With kids
Had a great time at this cozy little stay, perfect mix of camping and home. Area is incredibly private, bed was comfy, and having AC was a huge bonus!
Only thing to note is the outhouse is quite a hike so bring a headlamp. ☺️
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Myriah
August 2025
With pets
The cabin was beyond gorgeous and even more charming then in the pictures. The bed was super comfortable, and supportive, not something we expected for a lil cabin! The perfect balance between being in nature, while still having access to a fridge, AC, and electricity! Lots of little touches that made the cabin feel special. Dave was also a highly responsive and gracious host. We will definitely try to make our way back out and do some more exploring!
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Sara
August 2025
With kids
DAVE's wooden lodge is a cute and very cozy place far enough from everything, but close to nature and close to Silver Lake Dunes, which is also awesome. Very peaceful, even on the toilet you can watch deers and squirrels. We used the hammock and made a fire, too, which was the best thing to do. Our kids loved discovering the trails and "hiking" in the woods.
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Kevin
July 2025
With pets
Wow. This place is really special. The camper you stay in is really cute, cozy and has a large porch overlooking the woods.
The property itself is beautiful with a creek and trails running through it.
Susan was a great host and even provided us fresh eggs and cucumbers!
10/10 I would definitely stay here again.
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SHANNON
July 2025
25 ft campervan
I was unable to make it due to a family situation but the host was very kind about it & communication was great. 👍
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Kate
July 2025
3 nights at The 40 Acre Wood
What a perfect getaway for a long weekend. My husband and I loved the quaint simplicity of Dave’s cabin and enjoyed plenty of time to reconnect over the fire at night while listening to the evening sounds of the woods. Perfect location for exploring lighthouses, dunes, and beautiful beaches.
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Laura
July 2025
With pets
I really enjoyed my stay at Susan's camper. She is a thoughtful host and provided us with the freshest cucumbers and eggs. The deck was the perfect spot to sit and watch the rain come in. My dog loved the property, and the air conditioning unit was a welcome relief during the heat of summer. This charming location offers just the right amount of privacy and is stocked with everything you need to enjoy your stay.
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Fred
July 2025
2 nights at Maplehill Farm Adventures
Trailer/Camper was nice and comfortable. Very nice porch to hang out on. Cooked over the fire both nights. Plenty of privacy for me and my girl friend. Thank you for the pleasant two nights.
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Justin
July 2025
Weekend Trip to The 40 Acre Wood
What a great spot! Like the title says, very cozy and well stocked spot. My son and I were able to just relax and have fun. Easy directions, very clean and comfortable. We will be back!!
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Catie
July 2025
1 night at The 40 Acre Wood
This cozy camper was perfect for our visit to Shelby / Silver Lake Dunes.
We truly enjoyed the space. It was the perfect final stop for a girls road trip. The bed was very cozy, the AC was great after a hot day, the mini fridge was perfect for giving our coolers a break, and the cabin itself was equipped with the basics (mugs, paper towels, bedding, a small cooktop, etc.)
The outdoor space was so lovely and very private. We enjoyed a few hikes on the private trails by day and a warming fire by night.
I highly recommend checking out Silver Lake Sand Dunes (we climbed them, it wasn't easy) and the Little Sable Point lighthouse is a perfect space to swim by day and soak in the beauty of the sunset over the lake. We had lunch at the Cherry Point Farm & Market on the way out of town and it was so so tasty.
Anything you'd want to do in town is about 15 minutes away, which is perfect!
Highly recommend!
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