Reservations are strongly recommended at Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, a large private campground along the Lake Huron shoreline in Mackinaw City, Michigan, open May 1 through October 25 with nightly rates ranging from $16 to $50. The campground is drive-in accessible and accommodates RVs up to 70 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups available. Pets are welcome, and the site also has WiFi, a dump station, and showers on-site.
Site selection makes a real difference here. The lakefront sites along the Lake View section have sandy beach access and open sightlines toward Lake Huron, while sites on the opposite side face the Mackinac Bridge with a rockier shoreline. Reviewers consistently note that lakefront spots fill quickly, so booking early matters. The campground is large enough that a bike helps with getting around, and rentals are available on-site if needed. A communal row of fire pits lines the grassy and rocky lakeshore, used by campers for watching sunsets and the bridge lights in the evening.
The camp store draws frequent mention in reviews. One camper describes it as "one of the nicest I have been in," and others confirm it stocks a wide range of supplies including ferry tickets to Mackinac Island. A free shuttle van transports campers and their bikes to the ferry, which runs every 30 minutes with a roughly 10-minute crossing. A pool and playground round out the on-site facilities. Campers exploring campgrounds near Mackinaw City will find a few alternatives in the area, including Tee Pee Campground and Mackinaw City / Mackinac Island KOA, though Mill Creek's direct water access and ferry logistics make it a practical base for anyone prioritizing time on or near Lake Huron.
Description
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping features cabins and sites for all types of campers. From modest supersaver sites (for those on a budget) up to large RV sites (sewer, water & 50 amp electric), Mill Creek campground has it all. From beautiful basic cabins, up to 3-bedroom, 2-story loft cabins with bathrooms. Over 200 acres of woods and a mile of shoreline, viewing the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge. Voted one of Michigan's top family friendly destinations by the Detroit News. A favorite vacation spot for thousands of summer visitors to the Mackinaw area for over 50 years!
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMackinaw Mill Creek Camping is located in Michigan near Mackinaw City
Directions
Location of Campground We are located 2 1/2 miles South East of the Mackinac Bridge on US Hwy 23. Once you are heading south on US Hwy 23, we have lots of directional signs. You will have no problem finding us. Note: Even the Google Map below tends to jump around with our location from time to time. Physical Address of Campground If using our physical address with your GPS device or with Internet maps such as Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, Bing Maps or Mapquest, double check your results against our map posted here. Many online and GPS maps give the wrong locations for our office. If you head south from Mackinaw City on US Hwy 23 you will have no problem finding us within the first 2 1/2 miles. 9730 US Hwy 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 Directions to Campground Coming north or south on I-75? Just follow the signs to US 23 South and go 2 1/2 miles south of Mackinaw City on US Hwy 23. (Don't worry, there are plenty of campground signs along the way.)
Address
9730 US23
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Coordinates
45.75071809 N
84.68880281 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/29/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 80 usersLast on 7/29/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/29/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 80 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 56 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 23 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 25 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 34 min from Saginaw, MI
