The best luxury RV campgrounds near Suttons Bay, Michigan

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Suttons Bay, Michigan? Hipcamp has over 680 camping options in that area, with prices ranging from as low as $12 to an average of $42 per night. If you're looking for top-rated campsites, check out Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat (236 reviews), House of Bear (179 reviews), or Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley (100 reviews). With popular amenities like toilets, pet-friendly areas, and potable water, and activities ranging from wind sports and snow sports to hiking, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful location.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Suttons Bay, Michigan? Hipcamp has over 680 camping options in that area, with prices ranging from as low as $12 to an average of $42 per night. If you're looking for top-rated campsites, check out Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat (236 reviews), House of Bear (179 reviews), or Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley (100 reviews). With popular amenities like toilets, pet-friendly areas, and potable water, and activities ranging from wind sports and snow sports to hiking, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful location.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bear Woods Resort

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45mi from Suttons Bay · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bear Lake, MI

Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Northern Michigan, our enchanting 65-acre property offers an unforgettable escape into the heart of nature's beauty. Situated amidst rolling hills and woods, our property serves as a basecamp for your Northern Michigan adventure. From here, you'll find yourself conveniently positioned to explore all the region's hotspots, including the pristine Lake Michigan beaches, a round of golf at the acclaimed Acadia course, the iconic M22 drive, and visits to charming cities such as Frankfort, Traverse City, and Bear Lake. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, golfer, beach lover, or simply looking to soak up the local culture, our property offers the perfect starting point for your daily excursions. For those who prefer the comforts of home on the road, we offer three spacious RV full hook-up sites, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay. These sites provide all the essential amenities, including water, electricity, and sewer connections, making it convenient for RV enthusiasts to relax and recharge. Additionally, we offer a unique glamping experience with canvas tents that allow you to immerse yourself in the great outdoors while enjoying the comforts of a cozy retreat. As the sun sets, gather around a campfire, stargaze under the vast Michigan sky, and savor the tranquility of our secluded haven. Whether you're embarking on a romantic getaway, an adventure with friends and family, or a solo retreat, our 65-acre property welcomes you to experience the best of Northern Michigan.

2. Winding River Campground

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34mi from Suttons Bay · 70 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Benzonia, MI

Majestic River Centric Campground is nestled on 11 acres of land overlooking the Betsie River. We are right off of US-31 before downtown Beulah. We are known as a fishing destination and many locals have said our 1900ft of frontage on the Betsie has the best fishing holes of any stretch from Homestead Dam to Grace Road. We have over 100+ camping sites with approx. 75 sites available for daily, weekly, and monthly rentals with a variety of stay options that meet your needs including RV rentals, tenting and car camping sites, river sites, highland sites close to the pool and camper amenities, glamping options, two cabin rentals, and one frame rental. Weekly and monthly activities include live music, food trucks, fishing lessons, tap takeovers, electric bikes, kayak rentals, hay rides, farm animals, crocket/horseshoe/bags tournaments and much more. Make your next Northern Michigan Visit HERE at Winding River Campground! For seasonal rates please call our main office and our staff can provide you with information. Open Dates: March 16 to November 1

3. Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort

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20mi from Suttons Bay · 250 sites · RVs, Lodging · Traverse City, MI

Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season resort, located just 8 minutes from downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Guests can enjoy camping in tents, RVs, or cabins; planning events like weddings, company meetings and retreats, athletic outings; or outdoor adventures on over 60 kilometers of Timber Ridge-groomed trails and the connecting Vasa trail system. Whether you are a warm-weather fan or a cold-weather fanatic, Timber Ridge can provide you and your family with an entertaining getaway or event experience. Explore our pages to discover all “The Ridge” has to offer. Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season (that means winter too!), family and pet-friendly resort featuring an RV park, cabins, banquet facility, lodge, and miles of gorgeously wooded trails. Guests can enjoy camping in one of our four-season cabins or in their own tent or RV. We offer full hook-ups at all of our sites! While in the park, take advantage of our heated pool, playground, dodgeball court, Jump Pad, outdoor laser tag course, or some of the other amenities we offer.

4. Sky Fire Camp

25mi from Suttons Bay · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Grawn, MI

Escape to our secluded 10-acre woodland retreat, where privacy meets natural beauty just minutes south of Traverse City. Nestled against hundreds of acres of pristine state land, our property offers a perfect blend of wilderness and comfort with multiple accommodation options. We have eight thoughtfully placed RV sites and a cozy vintage mobile home. Our property's intimate trail system weaves through untouched backwoods, connecting to extensive state land hiking paths and offering endless opportunities for exploration and wildlife viewing. (Note: trails can be muddy at certain times of the year.) Here, you'll find yourself immersed in the peaceful rhythm of nature. Watch deer graze in the morning mist, listen to birdsong from your private space, and end your days stargazing under our light-pollution-free sky. The dense woods ensure complete privacy from neighbors, creating a true sanctuary in nature. The full 10 acres serve as a common area shared by the eight sites and the vintage mobile home located near the entrance of the property. Despite feeling wonderfully remote, we're conveniently located just a short drive from Traverse City’s attractions, wineries, beaches, and renowned restaurants. Enjoy the best of both worlds—total seclusion with easy access to Northern Michigan’s most beloved destinations. Perfect for: • Nature enthusiasts seeking solitude • Families wanting a safe, expansive outdoor space • Couples looking for a romantic woodland getaway • Groups wanting to book multiple sites together • Outdoor adventurers using it as a base camp for regional exploration

5. Bear River Retreat

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43mi from Suttons Bay · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bay View, MI

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

6. Timberline Campground

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35mi from Suttons Bay · 100 sites · RVs, Lodging · Benzonia, MI

On the cusp of Crystal Lake, where the Betsie River flows, your Timberline Campground awaits in the place where the heart of the camper glows. The go-to base camp for the expert angler and avid boater, we’re famous for trout and salmon fishing. First-time campers and seasoned explorers drop in as part of a longer Michigan expedition or stay all season. We’re a large campground and spacious, with about every conceivable configuration of RV site you can imagine. The accommodations are ample, and we’re very strategic in locating the conveniences, close and easy to get to, whether you’re driving your home, pulling it or pitching it. Our RV sites have water, electric and sewer with pull-throughs, back-ins, and buddy back-ins with 30/50-amp electric service options. We have sites for tenting and a rentable cabin for those who don’t want to rough it. Whatever your camping style, you’ll have easy access to all the good stuff. Our emphasis is on providing all the recreation you could want while you’re at the campgrounds. In fact, plenty of our guests spend their vacations in our heated pools, jamming on the basketball court and hiking around the nearby Michigan beauty. With lots of storage available for boats and RVs, Timberline is the perfect home base for the whole season.

Stories from the community

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Virginia

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Winding River Campground

This is our second year camping here to fish for salmon. It’s well run and so convenient for being able to walk to the river. Bathroom is clean and hot showers are nice to have.

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Jeremy

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bear River Retreat

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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Kurt

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Timberline Campground

Everyone was very pleasant. We had a good evening.

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Anna

August 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Timberline Campground

Very nice, clean, quiet campground! The hosts were lovely and the amenities and hookups were excellent.

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Grace

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Winding River Campground

We loved camping at this campground! It was very peaceful and quite beautiful. The only con is that personally, our site was right next to the building in which the fish guts were kept, so it smelled pretty bad most of the time depending on how the wind blew. We weren’t at our campsite much so it was fine, but something to be aware of when selecting tent site #30.

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Jennifer

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Winding River Campground

I appreciated the helpful and friendly staff. They have a great store onsite, nice shower houses, a nice game room and a pool. It’s wonderful to have the river on property and just float, swim or fish! It’s also close to a grocery store (which happens to have a Starbucks inside if that’s your jam). One thing I didn’t like is one half of the park seemed to be long term residents. It just made it feel different for a vacation spot. Additionally the tent campsites are VERY small.

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Joey

August 2025

20 ft Class B

With pets

3 nights at Bear Woods Resort

We had an amazing stay at Nellie's Hip Camp with our two kids and two dogs! The property is beautiful with plenty of room to spread out and take in the stunning views. The showers were fantastic—so nice that we skipped using the one in our van and happily walked to the Bin instead. The owners were incredibly friendly and responsive, making our stay even more enjoyable. Our kids loved the playground, which was such a cool feature built with natural materials. The location is ideal—very close to a camp store and a perfect jumping-off point for exploring Iron Fish, the dunes, and more of Northwest Lower Michigan. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be back!

Fire rings are a little tight in some sites.

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Danielle

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With kids

5 nights at Winding River Campground

We stayed at Winding River Campground at the end of July on site 40. When we first arrived the hookup for the electricity was all the way on the other side of the camper, we called the front desk and they graciously let us borrow an extension cord. The site itself is pretty tight, our 22ft camper fit perfectly, but anything bigger than that would be very tight. It’s right on the betsie river which the kids loved! They floated and played in the river all weekend. Camp bathrooms were ok, water was warm all days but one. We brought bikes but the paths were too gravely to ride on. The campground is very quaint so walking anywhere isn’t bad at all. Used the laundry and that was a nice accommodation. Overall we were very pleased with our stay. It’s not your big chain campground and that’s exactly what we were looking for. Would definitely recommend.

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Sally

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

6 nights at Bear Woods Resort

Extra large sites, great location, and it is easy to see the owner takes pride in their business. Although we didn't use the silo bathroom/bath house it is a big focal point of the gorgeous property. Thank you for creating this amazing space!

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Raul

July 2025

Tent

4 nights at Winding River Campground

My family had a blast at the campground. Not only electric but also water available at the side and people were also very friendly. The campground was very clean and with pool and river access. We will come back!

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Todd

July 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bear Woods Resort

Everything was perfect. The site was clean, bathhouse was amazing. Wish we would have booked a longer stay. Maybe next time.

The Yurt will be placed to the right of the Tree behind the picnic table

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Brett

July 2025

18 ft pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Winding River Campground

Campground and staff were awesome. We will be back next year to secure a spot. This campground was located near so many things.

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Kristen

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Winding River Campground

We camp with a small Rpod. Lot 37 was perfect!! We were right on the rivers edge and enjoyed watching the fish jump, turtles that came to visit and listening to the birds each morning. We came in contact with several staff members and all were very kind and told us to call if we needed anything. We will definitely be back!

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Daniel

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

6 nights at Timberline Campground

Beautiful and perfect campground. Wooded site with full hookup and very nice seasonal campers and staff.

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Doug

July 2025

19 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Bear Woods Resort

We enjoyed our stay over the 4th of July weekend. Very clean and accommodating, nice roomy rv lots with hook ups. The only thing that stood out was some kind of shelving in the showers to put your nesseciates and not have to put them on the floor while you were showering. Would highly recommend and we will be returning.

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Alex

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Winding River Campground

Phenomenal campsite with easy access to amazing water access points nearby. All amenities were in great shape and accessible. Plenty of space for our tent and cars, would come back any time!