The best campgrounds near St Clair Shores, Michigan with hiking

Looking for the perfect camping spot near St Clair Shores, Michigan to satisfy your hiking cravings? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 360 options in the area that cater specifically to hiking enthusiasts, you're sure to find a campsite that suits your needs. Whether you prefer a rustic camping experience or a more luxurious stay, there's something for everyone. And with prices ranging from as low as $20 per night to an average of $45 per night, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Long Haul Flower Farm (129 reviews), Rusty's Loft (74 reviews), and Be Wild and Free (76 reviews). Popular amenities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly policies, and campfires are offered at many of these campsites, and you'll have plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching, hiking, and snow sports in the area. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for the perfect camping spot near St Clair Shores, Michigan to satisfy your hiking cravings? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 360 options in the area that cater specifically to hiking enthusiasts, you're sure to find a campsite that suits your needs. Whether you prefer a rustic camping experience or a more luxurious stay, there's something for everyone. And with prices ranging from as low as $20 per night to an average of $45 per night, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Long Haul Flower Farm (129 reviews), Rusty's Loft (74 reviews), and Be Wild and Free (76 reviews). Popular amenities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly policies, and campfires are offered at many of these campsites, and you'll have plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching, hiking, and snow sports in the area. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Thousand S.’s Land

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43mi from St Clair Shores · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lapeer, MI

Welcome to Thousand Suns – an 84-acre sanctuary nestled in the heart of nature, lovingly cultivated to support healing, reflection, and connection. This isn’t your typical campground. Here, the land is vibrantly alive and holds space for both traditional and non-traditional ceremonies, as well as moments of quiet solitude or joyful gathering. Wander scenic forest trails, swim in spring-fed waters, or sit beside the flowing river — all part of a landscape that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and return to yourself. Whether you’re here to rest, explore, or reconnect, Thousand Suns offers a grounded, heart-centered experience. Throughout the month, we host community events and offer private sessions in yoga, bodywork, breathwork, and other holistic practices designed to nourish the body and spirit. Fresh eggs are available from our chickens and turkeys, and you’ll likely spot our friendly goats during your stay. Guests are welcome to use the community kitchen — a shared space where you can store your food and prepare meals with ease. Thousand Suns is the perfect retreat for solo travelers, families, and spiritual seekers alike. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones or journeying inward, our land provides a supportive and sacred backdrop. Please note: a train passes by the front of the property several times a day. While some find it grounding and nostalgic, others may wish to bring earplugs if they’re sensitive to sound. Bring your fishing pole, your swim trunks, and an open heart. We can’t wait to welcome you.

2. Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

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28mi from St Clair Shores · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Oxford, MI

**10% discount to previous guests or military(past or present, please be willing to provide proof to avoid scammers), message for code or can be applied post booking. Just let us know!** We are situated at the end of a private road with only 2 residences. 12+ wooded acres to enjoy(hiking/exploring). At this time, only Sprinter Vans, Truck Campers and small trailers are ideal for the RV sites. Tent campers set up at the back of the property in the woods. Several hiking trails and locations to camp. There are multiple fire rings out back and plenty of fallen wood to burn or you can purchase seasoned split wood bundles on site. Suggested Local Attractions: The property borders a public golf course, downtown Lake Orion or Oxford are less than 1.5 miles as is public access to All-Sports Lake Orion(the lake) as well as others in the area. Dozens of miles of hiking/mountain biking trails. Bald Mountain State Park and Addison Oaks trailheads 2 and 3 miles respectively. Disc Golf courses. Public beaches, paved trails, etc. Or you can just hang out and watch the various wildlife that frequent the property. At least a dozen breweries, distilleries, restaurants a couple miles away, easily able to walk/bike/drive.

3. Beautiful Lake Shawood Sanctuary

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30mi from St Clair Shores · 1 site · Tent, RV · Novi, MI

We are closed for the season. Have a wonderful fall and winter season. Beautiful camping experience on our little slice of heaven. Lake Shawood is a beautiful, natural spring-fed, non-motorized lake that primarily borders the City of Novi's exquisite Lakeshore Park. Lakeshore Park has everything from playgrounds for very young children and older children, to picnic pavillions and a sandy beach, and miles of hiking, running, and biking trails. We fell in love with this property the second we walked behind the old cottage. I love nature and being outdoors, especially hiking and biking. We are still making improvements on the land with a small garden, which you are welcome to enjoy during your stay. Our big-picture vision is to renovate the old cottage and live in it. This property is about 1/3 of an acre and has 1 large old oak tree and garden beds with flowers, herbs, and vegetables. (You can help yourself to any of the fruits or vegetables that are ripe) We are on an old smaller home/cottage-style small residential street. Please keep in mind, that this is a spot for family and friend fun with the awareness of keeping it a sanctuary space for the neighbors as well. Enchanting Lakefront Camping Site Pitch your tent and bring your family and children to our exquisitely beautiful site. The property sits on Shawood Lake, a non-motorized private waterfront site. There’s plenty of room to park your car, pitch a tent, enjoy a campfire, and the beauty of all types of birds (swans, geese, ospreys, and the occasional bald eagle), and animal life. The sunsets in this area are breathtaking. Take a short 30-second walk and enjoy Pavilion Shore Park, a family-oriented park with a playground, swimming, fishing pier, and waterfront seating of Walled Lake. You’ll also find public restrooms which are open until 10 pm through the summer and a restaurant across the street. We also have a portable camping toilet with a nice pop-up tent for privacy. Lakeshore Park is a 5-minute walk, an 11-acre park with volleyball, swimming, bike, and hiking trails (more than 10 miles of mountain biking and multi-purpose trails), horseshoe pits, BBQs, picnic shelters, and play structures.

4. Algonac State Park

296 sites · Algonac, Michigan

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

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5. Seven Lakes State Park

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71 sites · Holly, Michigan

Discover the natural splendor of Seven Lakes State Park.

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6. Mystic Hill

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39mi from St Clair Shores · 4 sites · Tents · Superior Charter Township, MI

Learn more about this land:Set up your tent on the spacious property, enjoy sitting next to the large bonfire pit, and wake up to the beautiful sounds of nature. There is plenty of sight seeing on the gorgeous wetlands. The Lefurge nature center is just across the street which offers hiking and photo taking opportunities. It is ten minutes from historic depot town Ypsilanti, the Matthai Botanical Gardens, and EMU's football stadium.

7. Honeywell Farms

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40mi from St Clair Shores · 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. Camp Lord Willing RV Park

44mi from St Clair Shores · 31 sites · Monroe, MI

Discover the charm of our family-owned RV Park, a unique destination that has been welcoming guests since 1958. Our commitment to providing an exceptional camping experience sets us apart, making us a favorite for both long-term and short-term RV stays. Open 24 hours a day, year-round, our park features full hookups on all lots, ensuring that you have everything you need for a comfortable stay. We take pride in continuously enhancing our facilities, creating a welcoming environment for our guests to enjoy for years to come. In addition to our excellent amenities, our RV Park is conveniently located near stunning natural features, inviting swimming holes, and a variety of outdoor activities. Explore nearby restaurants and shops to complete your adventure. Join us and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation at our beloved RV Park!

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9. Sterling State Park

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256 sites · Detroit Beach, Michigan

The only state park on the shores of Lake Erie.

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Public campgrounds near St Clair Shores

Algonac Campground

22mi from St Clair Shores · 296 sites · Tents, RVs · in Algonac State Park

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Seven Lakes Campground

45mi from St Clair Shores · 71 sites · Tents, RVs · in Seven Lakes State Park

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Sterling Campground

47mi from St Clair Shores · 256 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sterling State Park

Stories from the community

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Luke

1 week ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

Mike was super nice! Great location. Nice paths in the woods. Would definitely visit again!

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Cameron

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

First, I’ll say make sure your vehicle can handle a little bit of backroad driving, but once you get there, the campsite is lovely. Secluded, relaxing, with easy access to a facility and a great firepit. The owner was incredibly kind and helpful as he got us set up at our site. Not much I can say besides it was a lovely time all around! Thank you for lending us your land for a night!

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Maxwell

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

Beautiful piece of property. It feels like being up north. Great for a cold weather tent camp! A warning to anyone else staying here, the road noise and sirens are very loud but if that doesn’t bother you then this is a great place to stay.

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Dante

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

This little patch of heaven is just what anyone needs. Tucked away between two busy towns you feel like you're actually up north. Secluded campsites with all your basic needs (fire pit, chairs, potable water) fire wood bundled for a small fee and a privacy house that includes lanterns and toiletries. The hosts are wonderful people. I had a great conversation with Cori. They have excellent communication as Micheal answered all my questions and provided a map of the area I'd be setting up at. The property has many little trails to venture around during the day. The sites were clean and well kept. A little early morning traffic sounds are unavoidable even a mile away from the main roads but pop in your ear plugs and "poof" your back up north amongst the forest for the a relaxing morning. At night, I was serenaded by a local owl and that was magical. Quiet, secluded and for anyone wanting a quick getaway from the metro area this is the place to visit. Quiet seclusion and yet a 5 minute drive to two different small towns for food or drink. You pair these amenities with the graciousness of the hosts plus the low rental cost and you'll be hooked on becoming a regular here. Thank you, Michael and Cori for offering us all to your property. I can't wait to book here again!

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Cody

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

Absolute 10/10 hospitality. Great camp ground, well kept and peaceful. Will be returning😁

Dale

October 2025

8 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

Great property close to hiking and downtown Lake Orion. The two track back to the furthest camp site adds to the sense of seclusion. We will be staying again.

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Sean

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mystic Hill

Great spot, host even lended me some basic tools when I needed to fix my car!

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Amelia

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mystic Hill

The site was nice; an wide open plot of lush grass with tall shrubs encircling it so we weren’t right next to the road, although it was audible still. Right next to the Lefurge Preserve, which was really beautiful the morning we dropped by. Lyanna was very responsive and kind!

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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. 😃

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Nate

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Thousand S.’s Land

Beautiful property. Camp site was well maintained. Would definitely come again. Thanks!

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Caitlyn

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Mystic Hill

We loved camping here! Will absolutely come back. It was a nice little getaway for the night, they are lovely hosts and the location is fantastic.

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Anaiyah

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mystic Hill

The hosts were lovely and the land was beautiful. We got to meet their dog and were able to have a huge bonfire with some leftover wood they had. We had a great time, would definitely recommend - just got a little confusing finding the correct house.

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Paige

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Thousand S.’s Land

Campsite was very secluded and easy to find. Would come back again for the amazing views.

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Ethan

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

Great place to camp that's still close to town. We definitely will be back.

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Alli

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

Michaels property is gorgeous and well kept. It was peaceful, private, and scenic. He was so helpful. Highly recommend staying here!

J

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Thousand S.’s Land

This was my first Hipcamp experience. Our host was great. They were very responsive and helpful and very accommodating when we got there. They filled tiki torches, delivered firewood, and we had some laughs before we started to set up camp. The site was clean and the property is beautiful. We pet the goat, and the turkey laughed at us. There are outdoor showers (heated) a short walk up the trail. There is a cool trail that loops around the property. The train, as mentioned by others, did wake me up a couple times. I'll definitely be back at this site but I'm a light sleeper and will just bring my loops/ear plugs. Sleeping in may also be tough considering the rooster. I usually sleep in on weekends but we were excited to wake up and get the fire going again. There are portable toilets which are way better than up against a tree. The location is great coming from metro area - Oxford Grill is a nice stop on the way in or out and Bald Mountain recreation area/shooting range. Surprisingly low amount of mosquitoes/bugs while we were there.

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Michael J.

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Mystic Hill

Tent camping at Mystic Hills was peaceful. The land was spacious and open. The fire pit was nice. There was no need to build our own. I enjoyed that convenience. Can't go wrong with having a place to make s'mores!!! The hosts were amazing. They were prompt with any questions when I asked. They were friendly and engaging in conversation. If tent camping in Michigan is your goal, Mystic Hills is definitely the place to stay. It's also convenient for access to Ann Arbor.

Scott

August 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

Fantastic spot, peaceful, quiet and beautiful woods

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Rebecca

August 2025

6 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

I really enjoyed our stay here, it was the perfect place to try out our new truck bed tent. There was so much wood to collect from the forest to have a fire and enjoy the outdoors, I really got to enjoy the wild life. The outhouse is very cute. Michael was a very nice host and very informative and has great communication. If you’re looking to get away from the “city” with access to everything you need this is just that place for you.

View of campfire from one possible area to set up camp.

Matt

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

This little hidden gem is perfect for those in southeast Michigan who want that up north feeling—without the long drive or the bears. The site I stayed at was incredibly spacious, and well laid out. The amenities were thoughtful, with a fire extinguisher right at the pit making it the safest setup I’ve used. The trails were a nice bonus, good for a relaxed walk through the trees. Firewood was plentiful and good quality. Because it’s not rural, you do occasionally hear traffic in the distance, but it fades into the background. At night, what stands out are the crickets and forest sounds. Overall, it’s spacious, safe, well-stocked, and tucked away in the trees. I'm already planning my return trip!