The best campgrounds near Walloon Lake, Michigan with climbing

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience near Walloon Lake, Michigan. Whether you're a climbing enthusiast or just looking to explore the beautiful terrain, we've got you covered with over 270 options specifically tailored to your activity and terrain preference. Looking for a recommendation? Check out the top campsites in the area such as Camp Moonshadow (246 reviews), Primitive Hip Camp (12 reviews), and Kruz Camping (12 reviews). With amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and toilets, and activities including off-roading, snow sports, and fishing, you can make the most of your camping trip. Plus, with an average price per night of $129 and options as low as $30, you'll find the perfect campsite to fit your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Walloon Lake

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience near Walloon Lake, Michigan. Whether you're a climbing enthusiast or just looking to explore the beautiful terrain, we've got you covered with over 270 options specifically tailored to your activity and terrain preference. Looking for a recommendation? Check out the top campsites in the area such as Camp Moonshadow (246 reviews), Primitive Hip Camp (12 reviews), and Kruz Camping (12 reviews). With amenities like trash disposal, campfires, and toilets, and activities including off-roading, snow sports, and fishing, you can make the most of your camping trip. Plus, with an average price per night of $129 and options as low as $30, you'll find the perfect campsite to fit your budget. Happy camping!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Walloon Lake

1. Grateful Acres

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(82)

14mi from Walloon Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Hello and Welcome to Grateful Acres!! *Update* Wifi has been installed at Grateful Acres and is included with each booking. Message me prior to arrival for current password. Also new this year is a small bathroom house with a flush toilet (in season only) located on the back side of campsite #1 for use by all guests. I have two sites available that will accommodate both travel trailers, as well as tents. Both have 30amp RV and 120v outlets, as well as lights for late arrival setup. In the welcome Hut, you will find dry firewood for purchase, as well as a refrigerator and freezer for use by our guests. Each site has its own labeled shelf to keep your perishables fresh. Also available for purchase are organic farm fresh eggs, cold soda, and bottled water, as well as bags of ice in the freezer. At Grateful Acres we aim to make your stay with us, as enjoyable as possible. The two sites sit on 3 beautiful, quiet acres in Northern Michigan. Site #1 is flat, open, and spacious, while site #2 is a bit more enclosed and private tucked into the trees. Both sites come furnished with a picnic table, a fire ring with attached grill for cooking and 2 adirondack chairs. The Star gazing at night is absolutley Amazing!! The property is centrally located between Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Alanson. Nearby are many lakes, rivers, state forests, mountain biking trails, golf courses and ski resorts. Come on up, Stay at Grateful Acres and enjoy all that Beautiful Northern Michigan has to offer.

2. Kruz Camping

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(35)

4.9mi from Walloon Lake · 4 sites · Tents

This is a unique piece of property inside of the beautiful. City limits of Boyne city. There is plenty of open space and wetlands for wildlife. This was once a horse farm.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent. Enjoy your walk to the lake nearby. Enjoy wildlife and peaceful vibes at our great property! We are excited to welcome you to visit with us.

3. Sydney W.’s Land

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(5)

43mi from Walloon Lake · 5 sites

4. Hiawatha National Forest

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(32)

513 sites · Chatham, Michigan

This woodland wilderness borders not one but three of Michigan’s Great Lakes.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Walloon Lake

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(11)

Lake Michigan Campground

49mi from Walloon Lake · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hiawatha National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Grateful Acres Welcome Hut

This is the welcome Hut. You will find at the top of the driveway upon entering the property. Notice the recent upgrade of a communal refrigerator and freezer for campers use. The refrigerator has one large shelf for each campsite. Also newly available within the refrigerator, are some small amenities available for purchase.

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Trevor

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Grateful Acres

Great spot close to The Highlands. Private and secluded. Matt was a great host and I'll be staying there again.

Campsite #2 Fire ring with attached adjustable grill grate for BBQ. ;)

b

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grateful Acres

This was the perfect place for me. I liked campsite 2. It felt private and had everything I needed. They also had options for sale : sodas, firewood, popsicle... The site is near a road, although it is completely quiet in the evenings. The sky was beautiful and area was very still. It's also near lots of fun things to do. I will be back again and again.

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Crystal

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Kruz Camping

Perfectly fine for a night. Owner is really friendly. Pretty basic but still nice. Not really a campground, more of an open field in someone's backyard. But still perfect for one night and had porta potties and a shower which was really refreshing!

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Lizzz

July 2025

37 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Grateful Acres

We loved our stay at Grateful Acres. The property is nicely maintained and it had thoughtful touches. It was a quick drive to Boyne Highlands. I highly recommend it.

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Courtney

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Grateful Acres

Easy to find and quiet. Nice bathroom and fire pit. Easy access site.

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Julie

July 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Grateful Acres

Matt is very easy to communicate with any questions. The camping was as pictured. Nice setup. It had nice little touches such as lighted path to bathroom. There were chairs and a fire pit. Easy in and out of the property.

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Sheila

July 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Group trip

3 nights at Grateful Acres

Great experience! Very friendly host. Clean secluded site. Host is communicative and understanding. (Flat tire on the way up).

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Jamelynne

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Grateful Acres

The space was great! Having electricity and wifi was amazing especially because I am in school and needed to do homework while camping. Only a 10 minute drive to The Highlands Bike Park which was our main attraction. Only 8 minute drive to closest gas station with essentials. Absolutely LOVED hearing the different birds and animals in the morning. Overall, great experience and would definitely come back!

Pat

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Grateful Acres

Peaceful and accomadating. I’ve been camping here for a few years now, and Matt is a great host. He continues to improve what these camp spots have to offer. Will keep coming back!

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Laura

March 2025

24 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Grateful Acres

This was a great spot, easy to find and a quiet location that was perfect for the night!

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Adam

December 2024

16 ft car

With kids

Weekend Trip to Grateful Acres

Great camp site for our needs! We winter car camped here for a night given the proximity to Nub’s and Boyne highlands to hit the slopes. 5 minute drive, clean and convenient bathroom/outhouse and close proximity to Petosky and Harbor Springs if you need anything. Would recommend for your basic campsite needs for a reasonable price and proximity to the areas mentioned above!