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Top Tent Camping near St. Johns, MI

Looking for an adventure where you can explore St. Johns and then fall asleep in your tent? With The Dyrt, it's easy to find St. Johns campgrounds for you and your tent. Each tent site offers quick access to one or more of St. Johns, Michigan's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Camping Sites Near St. Johns, MI (81)

    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground

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    Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    83 Photos
    133 Saves
    Ovid, Michigan

    Located just 20 minutes north of Lansing, Sleepy Hollow State Park is an idyllic getaway for anyone needing some time away from the city. The 2,600 acre park is situation on Price Road off US-27 making it easily accessible to people passing through. That being the case, the park still maintains its charm and accommodates campers and visitors every day without issue. The Little Maple river can be found winding in and out of the forested geography, with Lake Ovid situated right in the heart, thanks to the clever placement of a dam. Visitors come from all over to enjoy the scenic landscapes, birdwatching opportunities, and Winter Snowshoeing.

    During the Spring, camp rangers host the weekly Sleepy Hollow State Park Nature program, which educates campers about local wildlife and the history of the surrounding regions. This is a great opportunity for families to spend some time together, especially after a long day of hiking and camping.

    Surprisingly, it’s during the winter that this park is most frequently attended. In fact, Sleepy Hollow is most recognized for the miles of snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails that run through the land. The trails are well-traveled, however there’s no shortage of privacy to get out and find peace and quiet within the confines of a forest muted by snow.

    Camping here is easily accessible. Michigan Residents can utilize their State Park Recreation Passport to get in for free. Otherwise, entrance rates are $11 for residents, and $16 for non-residents. If camping, full-service campsites start at $25/night, while walk-in rustic sites are only $17/night. Furthermore, if camping in a tent doesn’t sound like your thing there are onsite cabins available for rent at $68 per night. If you want electricity and a full-service cabin, Deluxe Cabins can be rented for $101 a night.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $101 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lansing Cottonwood Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lansing Cottonwood Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lansing Cottonwood Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lansing Cottonwood Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lansing Cottonwood Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lansing Cottonwood Campground

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    Lansing Cottonwood Campground

    11 Reviews
    38 Photos
    33 Saves
    Holt, Michigan
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $40 / night

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    Walnut Hills Family Campground

    13 Reviews
    37 Photos
    70 Saves
    Cohoctah, Michigan

    Our Southeast Michigan Campground is A Northern Michigan Camping Experience Without the 6 Hour Drive

    Walnut Hills has an onsite canoe livery for Shiawassee River floating, a swimming lake with a beach, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, playgrounds throughout the park, and pavilion rentals available for group events.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $31 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Ionia State Recreation Area — Ionia Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Ionia State Recreation Area — Ionia Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Ionia State Recreation Area — Ionia Recreation Area
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    Camper-submitted photo from Ionia State Recreation Area — Ionia Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Ionia State Recreation Area — Ionia Recreation Area

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    Ionia State Recreation Area — Ionia Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
    8 Photos
    71 Saves
    Ionia, Michigan

    Rolling hills, babbling brooks, open meadows, forested ridges, a lake nestled in the hills and a river winding its way through woods and fields -- that's Ionia Recreation Area. The 4,500 acres of flat to rolling terrain is a mixture of open field, mature hardwood forest and pine plantations. Four miles of Grand River floodplain follow the river course on the north border of the park. Dammed waterfowl floodings and other wetlands dot the park. Birding is excellent, with more than 199 species identified by the Audubon Society, and wildflowers abound.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Maple River Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple River Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple River Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple River Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple River Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Maple River Campground

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    Maple River Campground

    3 Reviews
    11 Photos
    34 Saves
    Pewamo, Michigan
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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      Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

      2 Reviews
      14 Saves
      St. Johns, Michigan
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      Camper-submitted photo from Just-In-Time Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Just-In-Time Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Just-In-Time Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Just-In-Time Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Just-In-Time Campground

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      Just-In-Time Campground

      2 Reviews
      7 Photos
      25 Saves
      Hamilton, Michigan
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Bishop Lake Campground

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      Bishop Lake Campground

      25 Reviews
      57 Photos
      86 Saves
      Brighton, Michigan

      Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $17 - $90 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Brock County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Brock County Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Brock County Park
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      Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Brock County Park

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      Bertha Brock County Park

      5 Reviews
      21 Photos
      43 Saves
      Ionia, Michigan

      Bertha Brock Park was founded in 1931 to be a public gathering place. With a host of facilities from rustic to refined, the park is a popular location for meetings, recreational events, weddings and receptions, family photos, and banquets.

      A healthy trout stream runs through nearly 200 acres of beautiful rolling hills. Trails wind their way through the woods, rustic campsites are scattered along paved paths, and many playground and picnic areas can accommodate a quiet family outing or a major organized event.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $15 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Moon Lake Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Moon Lake Campground
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