The best bell tent rentals near St Joseph, Michigan

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource for outdoor enthusiasts! If you're looking for a unique camping experience near St Joseph, Michigan, and have a preference for bell tents, we've got you covered. With over 18 available options in the area, you'll be sure to find the perfect bell tent campsite to suit your needs. From affordable options starting at just $55 per night to more luxurious accommodations, you'll find something to fit your budget. Check out some of our top campsites, like Blooming Bus Farms with 82 reviews, Camp Cozy on Christiana Creek! with 8 reviews, or Indigo Zen Gardens with 5 reviews. These campsites offer popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and campfire pits. Plus, you'll have plenty of activities to enjoy, such as horseback riding, swimming, and snow sports. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable bell tent camping experience near St Joseph, Michigan!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource for outdoor enthusiasts! If you're looking for a unique camping experience near St Joseph, Michigan, and have a preference for bell tents, we've got you covered. With over 18 available options in the area, you'll be sure to find the perfect bell tent campsite to suit your needs. From affordable options starting at just $55 per night to more luxurious accommodations, you'll find something to fit your budget. Check out some of our top campsites, like Blooming Bus Farms with 82 reviews, Camp Cozy on Christiana Creek! with 8 reviews, or Indigo Zen Gardens with 5 reviews. These campsites offer popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and campfire pits. Plus, you'll have plenty of activities to enjoy, such as horseback riding, swimming, and snow sports. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable bell tent camping experience near St Joseph, Michigan!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Blooming Bus Farms

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26mi from St Joseph · 12 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Niles, MI

Blooming Bus farms is a working urban flower, vegetable and fiber farm practicing sustainable, organic, natural farming practices. Spread out over 15 acres, upon completion, you’ll find 4 yurt sites and 3 byo tent sites. Working hard contributing to our compost are our alpaca and free range chickens. While this is a working farm, we try to not run any equipment before 10:00am! Inquire about reserving the entire property to host your group getaway!

2. Riverside Retreat at New Richmond

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43mi from St Joseph · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging · Fennville, MI

Welcome to the Historic Village of New Richmond! Once a bustling lumber town established by early settlers, New Richmond now sits idle on the Lower Kalamazoo River. Fast Forward 150 years...... Welcome to WaterTrail Ventures! Where the pavement ends, adventure begins. Come adventure with us!! Our riverbend glamping site awaits your arrival! Located on our private river bank this is on 3 acres of land shared by 2 personal glamping sites and a rustic group campsite. Our sight offers scenic views of sunrise on the riverbend as well as the New Richmond Swing Bridge. Now open to pedestrian traffic only, the small county park next door offers a riverside boardwalk full of natural flora and wildlife for morning strolls or the delight of a fisherman who likes to be 1st on the water! Kayak and Canoe Rentals are also available on sight by appointment or reserve one with your tent. Hiking trails nearby offer a great way to explore the Allegan Forest and reconnect with nature. 7 miles east of Saugatuck and 5 miles north of Fennville, our site makes a perfect escape from the nearby lakeshore district and tourist attractions. Just follow the paved road all the way to the end and enter through our private drive. ....where the pavement ends, adventure begins! See ya at the river!

3. Heart Valley Springs

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31mi from St Joseph · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging · Bloomingdale, MI

Discover a hidden gem in southwest Michigan. Tucked away, but convenient to many major cities. Experience 50 acres of forest, farm, plains and hills. We have furnished bell tents, camping areas with and without electricity, restrooms with showers, flush toilets, and a lot more. What really sets this place apart from other locations is the evergrowing edible landscape. Around every turn you will find berries, herbs, and fruit trees. Experience the first permaculture inspired campground around!

4. Kalamazoo Haven

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43mi from St Joseph · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Kalamazoo, MI

Half way between Chicago and Detroit is a city named Kalamazoo. Our place is near the intersection of US 131 and I-94, so whichever direction you are traveling is accessible. Whether you are heading to the beauty of "up north" or running between the big cities east and west, this is a great spot to rest and enjoy some down time. Lake Michigan is a 40 minute drive west from here and if you are a bicyclist, you can ride the Kal-Haven Trail from the trail head about 2 miles from here, all the way to the Big Lake and back (35.5 miles one way). We have trails in the woods and open fields to look over, depending on your preference. As of this year, there is no electricity and water hookup, so tents or trailers with electric and water are your option. We have a bell tent available for a single or a couple to stay. On that same site is room for a trailer or tents, if you want to invite your friends, and we've built a cooking shelter and a bath house that has a compost toilet and a shower with on demand hot water from solar energy. We have a horse farm on the property and offer horse experiences (All our activities are done on the ground near or with the horses, so, no riding is offered) at an additional fee. It is expected that you will remain outside the fence from the horses while you are staying, unless you sign a release and are accompanied by the owner to interact with them. We do not allow dogs. There are two campsites cleared in the woods, for tent camping, and more will be cleared in 2025, as time allows. There will be a bathhouse with a compost toilet and on-demand hot water nearby those campsites. If you want to stay before our build, we will offer a lower rate, but expect you to take away your own waste when you leave or clarify with us where whether there is an appropriate place on the property to dispose of it. At some point during the fall of 2025, we are placing a restored vintage 1957 Ideal camper in a separate area of the property. It will have solar power and an indoor compost toilet, with a stove and sink. It will host a single or a couple who can sleep on a full sized mattress. Another sleeping area may be offered from converting the table, but we are not sure how comfortable it will be until we've completed the renovation.

5. Nature’s Refuge

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37mi from St Joseph · 1 site · Lodging · Marcellus, MI

Ultimate Glamping experience. Nature at its finest! Our 6 acre paradise is designed for your family & pet. Near Marcellus, MI, a 2 hour drive from Chicago and 45 minutes from Souh Bend, IN. A 16’ yurt bell tent with queen bed, queen air mattress and single floor mattress, sleeps 5. All amenities provided. Wi-Fi, electric, water, utensils, vegetable garden outhouse and shower provided. Bring: Family-warm clothes- food-ice & beverages. Everything else is provided. 30 rec lakes nearby. Additional 3 camp spots onsite w fire pit and outhouse, not glamping.

Stories from the community

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Shaun

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Riverside Retreat at New Richmond

Great hospitality and communication. Julie helped us out with good directions and updates on the river, as we were canoeing in for the night. She even had a fire going for us when we arrived. Had a great time.

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Alaina

October 2025

With kids

4 nights at Blooming Bus Farms

It was great! The ambiance at night was incredible. We had crappy weather while we were there (rained 4 of the 5 days 😅) but we still had a great time. The yurt made the trip doable even with the rain. We’ll definitely be back!

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Elizabeth

October 2025

With kids

1 night at Blooming Bus Farms

Absolutely wonderful! The camp is beautiful, even at the end of the season. 2 of the 5 of us had never camped before and it was all 3 kids favorite place we stayed (over 6 nights throughout Michigan, a different town each day). The host was positively amazing and extremely kind. We will be back for sure.

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Nicole

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Blooming Bus Farms

Will definitely camp here again. The place is beautiful, the bed is comfy, and the hosts are so accommodating. We loved it!

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Channa

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Blooming Bus Farms

Lovely spot and well taken care of. I would like to come back!

Emily

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Blooming Bus Farms

My partner and I took our three teenage nephews (and dog) and we had the most fun, peaceful weekend at Blooming Bus Farms. This was the perfect place for nature lovers who enjoy some comforts of home. Melissa was incredibly accommodating and quick to respond, and made us feel welcome before setting foot on the land. She let us meet their sweet and funny alpacas, which was a real treat for us city dwellers. The entire property is enchanting and our campsite truly became our home for a couple days. We will be coming back for a couple’s trip, and the boys are already asking if we can take them again. 10 out of 10!

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Leo

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Riverside Retreat at New Richmond

Great location next to the river and bridge park. We felt welcomed and respected by the hosts and other guests. Will return!

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Jason

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven

We had the most relaxing time. The tent was so comfortable and the privacy was amazing. We loved the shower.

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Ryan

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Blooming Bus Farms

great camp spot for a notre dame game! hot showers and nice tents, 15 minutes from campus

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Blake

October 2025

2 nights at Nature’s Refuge

Had a wonderful time with my wife and our dogs! A wonderful spot with everything you could want to have a good camping trip.

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Geoff

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Blooming Bus Farms

Such a wonderful place for children and adults. Everything was clean and tidy. Alpacas were great. 5 🌟

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shira

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Nature’s Refuge

My husband and I really enjoyed camping on John's land. Everything that you need is already there, set up ready to go. The place was very peaceful and quiet. Both of our dogs were able to run around the property and enjoy it just as much as we did. I would definitely plan another stay here.

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Maggie

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven

Absolutely incredible experience! Sandra was very welcoming and helped us learn the ins and outs of the land before our stay. The tent was adorable, clean, and well-maintained, and the outdoor restroom was also very clean, too. Horses made the stay extra enjoyable! Thank you:)

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Faith

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Nature’s Refuge

What an incredible place. So peaceful, so secluded, exactly what we were hoping for. We only stayed one night for this trip, and we all wished we could have stayed longer so we will definitely be planning a longer stay in the future. The bed was very comfortable, I always worry about that when staying at places away from home. We did have to relocate a few 8-legged friends from inside the yurt when we first arrived, but they didn’t put up too much of a fight. We got rain during the night, and my new favorite thing is sleeping in a yurt while it’s raining. It was heaven. I love how the yurt is nestled under pines, it’s such a good spot.

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Kate

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven

We loved our stay at this sweet farm. Sandra was so kind and helpful- as was her husband and the woman helping on the farm. The bell tent site was very peaceful with a lovely view of the meadow and tree line. We enjoyed an awesome fire at night…. and loved the presence of horses behind us in the paddock. The tent, covered kitchen area and bathroom are well thought out and so cute! We didn’t use the shower, but it was amazing that it was even an option!! The composting/cassette toilet was very much appreciated and running water to wash hands too! The kitchen area was nice in case of rain. We kept our cooler under there and appreciated the thoughtful items available to use. This was amazing glamping with true connection to nature. We hope to be back!

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Allison

September 2025

1 night at Riverside Retreat at New Richmond

Julie and her team were very friendly and welcoming. They provided some camping essentials that we had forgotten and were super helpful. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.

Christian

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Kalamazoo Haven

We loved camping here on Sandra's land! The view was gorgeous and the horses were very friendly the morning we were getting ready to go! The only thing that I would change for next time was the bed because the matress would fall in. Other than that, everything was great! Would definitely reccomend.

Megan

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Riverside Retreat at New Richmond

We loved our time at Trestle Bell! It was so nice to arrive to our site and have firewood waiting for us, as well as potable water. We really enjoyed the riverside location near Fennville and it was a short drive to Saugatuck and Douglas.

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Audrey

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Nature’s Refuge

We had a wonderful time and Jeff was great! We would certainly recommend to anyone who wants a peaceful, private spot to hangout and relax. The shower, kitchen, and outhouse were much appreciated- I really loved how well maintained and clean the outhouse was! We brought our dogs and they enjoyed running around and lounging in the sun too.