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Lyanna B.’s Land
4 sites · Tents2 acres · 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.
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White Pine Farm HipCamping
6 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Ann Arbor, MI
IMPORTANT NOTICE - If you book a site for the Memorial Day Weekend please be advised that a neighbor holds an event at the same time and there will be some noise from 4 wheelers racing around their property, usually from 10 AM to 10 PM. If this kind of activity wouldn't bother you then feel free to come stay with us! We'd love to have you.
Our beautiful farm situated between Ann Arbor and Dexter is on 10 acres, and the 5 acre area where our six compsites are located is wooded with mature oak, maple, walnut, elm, and white pine trees. We're isolated and surrounded by wild areas and natural farm land but just a 5 - 10 minute drive from restaurants, groceries, fuel, and other amenities. The Ann Arbor area is home to a huge array of worldclass events from the Ark music venue to National Champion Michigan home football games and a whole lot more. Downtown Ann Arbor or Dexter or Chelsea is only a 10 - 15 minute car drive while White Lotus Farms, which has a wonderful farmer's market on Saturdays and Wednesdays is a 10 minute walk down our dirt road. If you forget to bring something, anything, that you need, don't hesitate to ask! We've got a growing number of camping essentials for rent that can make your stay even more enjoyable for very reasonable prices from hamocks to bug spray to camp chairs and more.
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Peaceful Stream Hideaway
1 site · Tent600 acres · Ann Arbor, MI
Come set up camp at this beautiful wooded site in the middle of our 600+ acre farm. Your site rests along a secluded stream surrounded by woods away from any noise of the city or road.
It's back to the basics camping at Boone farm, no bathroom or water is available however we will have firewood for purchase as you are not allowed to bring in your own.
While the farm is sprawling, there are multiple houses across the property so stay on marked trails only and keep your noise levels down. And please be respectful of nature and our home by following the Pack It In Pack It Out protocol- what ever you bring to the site, please take it with you when you leave.
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Tom and Julie's Place
4 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · MI
4/17/2024 It's official! The camping season has started with the first campers onsite this weekend. Super exciting! The woods and the trees are all abloom turning a vibrant green. All 4 campsites are open and available to book. The deer are moving around and we see them several times a day currently. Bunnies, birds, and turkeys are plentiful. Book your trip now and start making plans to explore the area! We look forward to your visit.
The property has a lot of wildlife. Deer, Turkey, Rabbits, Coyote, Birds, and Fox.
A small creek runs on the property.
There are many lakes just minutes away, as well as the Huron river for fishing and kayaking.
Public beaches at Lake Chemung and Bishop Lake.
Campfires allowed. Plenty of dead wood around.
Potable water is available to fill fresh water tanks and containers.
Sewer dump station is 5 miles away at Brighton Recreation Area (there is a fee to the state park).
Summer activities:
Howell Balloon fest in June.
Howell Melon fest in August.
Captain Frosty's Ice Cream is located approximately 2–3 miles away. They offer a variety of ice cream deliciousness, slushies, shakes, and malts.
Fall activities:
U-Pick Pumpkin Patch and Petting Farm next door. Free wagon rides on the weekends and a free corn maze anytime. Purchases available: pumpkins, cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds, squash, mums, honey, and other wonderful treats.
Terrified Forest and Haunted Mansion are just 1 mile away beginning around mid-September for Halloween.
Apple Orchard is 3–4 miles away. They offer apples and have an organic farm stand with a variety of vegetables.
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EarthWell Retreat Center
7 sites · Lodging, Tents40 acres · Chelsea, MI
EarthWell Retreat Center boasts a spring-fed swimming pond situated on forty acres of rolling prairie, forest and wetland, surrounded by one hundred acres of Washtenaw County Nature Preserve. Six off-grid sleeping cabins dot the landscape, all within a short walk to our Common House, that includes a large gathering space, community kitchen/dining and bathrooms/shower. EarthWell offers Yoga and Meditation classes and weekend retreats year-round.
Located in Southeastern Michigan, just 30 minutes west of Ann Arbor, and near the towns of Grasslake, Chelsea, Manchester. (All downtowns are 7-10 miles away). EarthWell allows hiking, wildlife watching (amazing sandhill cranes), swimming and canoeing/kayaking/paddleboating in our pond.
East of Chelsea is the expansive Pinckney and Waterloo State Recreation areas, with over 20 lakes and trails for hikers, bikers, backpackers, and horseback riders.
There are two households (the families of Ari Wakeman and Emily Adama) that live permanently on the property. (one in the lower level of the common house, and one in a cabin 200 yards from the common house.) During your rental they will maintain quiet and privacy for your group, but will remain on the property for the duration of your stay and will be available should any issues arise.
SWIMMING AT YOUR OWN RISK +
Paddle board, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboat and life jackets/floaties available in the green shed by the pond.
*Please note the common house is unavailable AFTER 9:30am on the following Sundays due to retreats:
* 2023 Dates
* Nov 19
* Dec 10
* 2024 Dates:
* Jan 28
* Feb 4
* Feb 25
* April 28
* May 5
* May 19
* Aug 4
* Aug 18
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Nature and Nurture Farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Dexter, MI
Our 130 acre property is currently an organic heirloom vegetable seed farm that is only 12 minutes from Ann Arbor. Part of it was formerly owned by the Egeler family who at one time owned quite a bit of Marshall Rd and part of it was owned by the Mersereau family. It was formerly a conventional farm, but we've converted it to organic seed production (see www.natureandnurtureseeds.com). The rolling land is 1/2 forest/wetlands and 1/2 fields, making it a biodiverse hot spot for plants, animals, and fungi.
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Mulligan's Valley in the Woods
4 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Oxford, MI
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.
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TravelingTeahouseApothecaryGardens
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Dearborn Heights, MI
Harmonic Hollow Rustic Shelter is our cedar off grid building with a twin bed for camping in the back of our herbal gardens. Sunshine Cottage is our heated tiny cabin with one single bed and some amenities. wifi is spotty while we work to extend. There are also grassy and woodsy spaces for van, tent or camper stays. short term stays only. very nice and clean outdoor composting toilet. outdoor shower during warmer months. 1 quiet pet per camp rental on leash only. must clean up after pet. not fully fenced.
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Tails and Trails Horse Farm
2 sites · Tents80 acres · Adrian, MI
Tails and Trails Farm is a gorgeous property that sits on 80 acres at the edge of the Irish Hills. We offer a place of healing and support for humans and animals through nature, music, and interaction. Many of our animals are rescues and we use them in a variety of therapies in an effort of healing for human an animal alike. We offer guided trail rides, horseback riding lessons, and pony rides. You can also tour the farm, meet the animals, and hear their stories. We look forward to meeting you!Learn more about this land:Come and enjoy our farm! Tails and Trails is a small family-owned horse farm in the Irish Hills of southeastern Michigan.Our campsite sits in the middle of 30 acres of private woods. There is a fire ring with room for seating and a separate area to place your tent directly adjacent. There is also another sitting area and plenty of options to hang hammocks. The site is about a 10 minute or .5 mile walk through a beautiful wooded trail from the parking area. We do offer our services to bring larger items to the site by utility vehicle upon request. We also offer scheduled horseback trail rides across our 82 acres, for people of all ages. (If you have small children please specify so we can discuss options.) Please send us a message if you are interested to inquire about availability or if there are any questions we can answer. In addition to the many full-size horses, we also have several miniature horses, miniature donkeys, chickens, 5 dogs, barn cats, and a pot-belly pig. All of which love attention from humans of all ages. We are a 420 friendly property as cannabis is legal in Michigan. There are 5 dispensaries in Adrian offering both Recreational and Medical cannabis products for sale. If you would like help or advice about the local market please just ask. This is a pack it in, pack it out campsite. The closest source of potable water is in the barn or about a ten-minute walk from the site. This is a perfect social distancing campsite however you are still only a 10-minute drive to the nearest grocery store and 20 minutes from some great swimming lakes, kayaking, and small-town allure in the Irish Hills area. Ann Arbor is also only a 45-minute drive and has a bounty to offer anyone. We are very familiar with the city and can offer advice or suggestions if you'd like. There is a kayak rental in Tecumseh which is about 15 minutes away where you can do an entire river loop and return to the same place thus requiring only one vehicle. There are also several close lakes where you can drop your own kayak in and explore. If you’d like some more amenities then Walter Hayes State Park or Lake Hudson State Park are both about a 20-minute drive. We have trails throughout the woods and along with our fields for exploring. We welcome guests to wander and enjoy the property while respecting nature and all the things that live here. The area is alive with animals and creatures of all types. Families of deer and turkey call the farm home and don’t be surprised to hear a coyote howl at night. With natural water sources and different types of topography, we are blessed to have a variety of wildlife at our farm.We keep to ourselves however are more than happy to accommodate reasonable requests and appreciate others getting to enjoy the beauty and serenity the country can offer.We welcome all humans of good character that show love to each other and the Earth.
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American Acres
1 site · Lodging3 acres · Belleville, MI
Our property is a small private campground. We have 30/20 amp electricity and water on each site. A dump station is available. We are in a suburban location that we describe as countryish. The campground is a park like setting with mature trees. The grounds are mostly shady with some areas of sun.
We have a large community fire pit. We wouldn't describe our location as a place that you would want to camp at for an extended period. Our place would be a good place to try out sleeping in an RV. You can rent one of ours and stay in it a night or two to see if you like the idea of RV camping. Our place would be a great spot to stop off at for a night while passing through or attending a nearby event.
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Treasure Hunt Treehouse
1 site · Lodging3 acres · Brooklyn, MI
On the bank of the Raisin River, 3 acres on a dirt road in the country.
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Starlink WiFi
Smart TV with Netflix, Disney+, Prime, and Atari.
Minifridge, coffee maker, toaster
Propane heaters only and we supply the propane.
Heated mattress pads on all the beds.
Potable water available via hose right from our home
Outdoor Activities:
Stargazing
Ice Fishing
Miles of Hiking Trails on State Land within a 5-min walk
Outdoor Shooting Range open all year long less than 5 min away!
7 min drive from public boat launch (No Boat Parking)
Swimming with Private Access to All Sport Lake
Fire Pit with Seating: Wood & Cash Jar by the Fence
Kayaks: Available to rent (Weather Permitting)
NOTE: For Winter, we highly recommend 4 wheel drive vehicles. We have a steep driveway on a dirt road!.
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Camping on the edge of forever
1 site · Lodging7 acres · South Lyon, MI
The edge of forever. What can I say?Learn more about this land:Site selection will be between the owner and the Guest as to where to establish the campsite. Owner is pretty flexible on campsite selection. There are many acceptble areas such as wooded, grassy lands, older wooded, cut lawn, very early stages of forest, water front (25ft pond area), tree house deals and such (building) considered.
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