Swimming, fishing, and paddling are the main draws at Cranberry Lake Campground, a privately managed lakeside campground in Marcellus, Michigan. Rentable canoes and a floating pad for jumping give families and kids direct reasons to spend time on the water. Sites sit close together, which reviewers note can feel congested, and noise from other campers has been a reported issue on busier nights. The campground includes electric hookups, drinking water, WiFi (strongest near the store), firewood, and picnic tables. Cabins and trailers are available to rent for those without their own rig. Pets are welcome. Anglers report good fishing on the property. Those wanting more space or a quieter setup may find Spirit Springs Campground worth considering, or can browse campgrounds around Marcellus for additional options in the area.
Description
Nestled in rolling hills, a magnificent lake view from almost every site, Cranberry Lake Campground is exactly what you have been searching for. Known for it’s great fishing: bass, pike, crappie, perch and blue gill, take your pick. They are all in abundance and they’re biting! You don’t have to go far, just 20 miles south of Kalamazoo or 133 miles northeast from Chicago, to escape for a little fun and relaxation for the whole family. We are located within 60 miles of sand dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, fishing lakes, hiking and biking trails, museums, multiple shopping and dining options.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCranberry Lake Campground is located in Michigan near Marcellus
Private CampgroundDirections
Directions from US131 US-131 south from Kalamazoo, Michigan (north of Three Rivers) to M-216. West on M-216 (approximately 8 miles). Turn south (left) on Hemlock Lake Road. Take Hemlock to the end, turn east (left) onto Pioneer. Follow Pioneer to Cranberry Road turn right. Take first left onto Bent Rd. Campground is on the right.
Address
10301 Bent Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
Coordinates
42.00129661 N
85.76633867 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 33 min from Elkhart, IN
- 33 min from Kalamazoo, MI
- 37 min from Niles, MI
- 54 min from South Bend, IN
