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"We were here two days and fell in love with the town, the surrounding area, and never got tired of beautiful views of Lake Michigan. "
"There were a number of hiking trails that take you into the woods and up the dunes. Some are more difficult than others, but nothing miserable."
"The area we swam in was very shallow quite a ways into the lake. The showers and bathrooms are pretty close to the campsites."
"Have great paths, boat launch, and beaches. Have a dog beach too. Lots of boats in that area of the beach not paying attention."
"Pretty secluded campsites with trees surrounding each site. Private little sandy trail from the site down to Lake Michigan allows for good distancing from others. Can’t beat the sunsets."
"You are within walking distance of Lake Michigan and the beach is nice and sandy. The sites are well maintained but there is not much distance between them so be prepared for that."
"Lake Michigan beach is about a 5 minutes drive."
"The KOA campground is close to Petoskey, but outside town enough to be a bit quiet. A short drive to breweries, wineries, and dinner. "
"The park is run by the City of Petoskey and sits on 21 acres in downtown Petoskey overlooking Lake Michigan. "
"The location makes this campground. Stayed 6 nights as it was so relaxing."
"The best place to camp in northern Michigan. Should be more well known."
"This park is operated by Emmet County and offers a very remote feel yet it is only 15-20 minutes from Petoskey, Michigan. "
"Then, for $15 a night, we found this beauty along the northwest shore of Burt Lake, one of the larger inland lakes in northern Michigan. "
"Pros: Location! 25 minutes from Mackinaw City, 10 Minutes from Pellston for supplies. Right on Burt Lake. Clean pit toilets. Generally not too crowded."
$22 - $42 / night
"We reserved site 83A for our family of 5. we were in close proximity to the newly constructed bathhouse complete with dish washing stations. it was a full campground on the Friday night that we were there"
"The Straits State Park in Michigan's Upper Penninsula sits on the North end of the Mackinaw Bridge in St. Ignace."
$50 - $95 / night
"Close to stores, tubing, able to ride atv/utv in and out."
"Location is central to several activities; Mackinac Island, Petosky, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake etc.. 55 gallon trash bins throughout campground so you don’t have to go all the way to front of campground for"
$30 - $34 / night
"Right on Mullett Lake, close to town for easy access to food, but really enjoyed kayaking lake"
"Many beautiful sites along the lake, perfect for boaters to anchor their boat where they can see it. There’s a little walk out pier to go out on, too."
ScoutThe campground is well maintained, everything functioned properly, and the staff are friendly. My only complaint is that the sites are VERY narrow, putting you right next to your neighbors.
ScoutNot many campers for July. The sites are small and right on top of each other so I’m glad the campground isn’t crowded. The fire pit is full of garbage from the previous campers so we didn’t make a fire the first night. First time here.
GuideGreat spot on the lake. A lot of people are set up. Otherwise great location
TravelerWhat a beautiful RV resort!! Nice wooded campsites with back-in and “pull-through” options, plus “buddy sites” so families and friends can face each other. They also have “premium” sites that include options like concrete/brick patios, paved sites, pergolas, BBQ grills, etc. The vast majority of sites are full hook-ups, and WiFi is available throughout the resort. What is also amazing is how quiet the park is. Even with families and dogs it’s very peaceful and relaxing. The vibe is contagious and all the neighbors are friendly and considerate.
Very kid-friendly, including a large playground, a large heated swimming pool, plus volleyball, horseshoes, corn hole, basketball and pickleball courts.
They also have a beautiful and well-stocked camp store, a coffee shop, and lots of ice and firewood for sale. A comfortable, clean laundry room and a fitness center are great amenities. And a HUGE dog park with lots of room for pups to run off-leash, chase balls and make friends! (Speaking of “off leash”, our English Cocker Spaniel puppy darted from our trailer this evening during dinner hour. Thanks to the owners and the “it takes a village” attitude, Maizey was corralled after a brief but intense getaway chase.!)
Katie, Jonathan and Terrell are the owners/hosts and you’re treated like family from the first contact until they remind you to come back. Their wonderful team are friendly and hard working to keep the park and facilities in tip-top shape.
This is our second stay, and we have already booked our stay for next year. A first-class staff delivering a first-class experience in a beautiful setting!!
GuideEasy to get to camping spot with multiple camping sites overlooking ponds. A couple miles down a nice gravel road that any kind of car could make it down. A couple people were here with moderate sized RVs. The mosquitos were pretty bad but what do you expect in the UP in July.
TravelerWe have a 25’ Class A motorhome and spent 2 days in July at Hoeft StatePark. We had camped here several years ago and decided to revisit. It was great then and just as great now. The site we had (54) was a perfect combo of sun and shade. The park itself is clean and park personnel very upbeat and helpful
GuideIt is a beautiful area that has flowers blooming. The monarch butterflies are dancing on them. You travel down a sand road but then turn left in a grassy area. It's next to a campground and 15 minutes from the lighthouse and ferry to Macimac Island. I am looking forward to hanging out here .
TravelerWe stayed at site 155 with a rented RV, and wow—what an incredible experience! The park is absolutely massive, with plenty to explore and enjoy. One of the standout features was the camp store—easily one of the best I’ve ever been to. Super well-stocked, clean, and genuinely fun to browse.
Our site was just steps away from Lake Huron, so we got to enjoy swimming right from camp, which was such a bonus. We also took a scenic walk over to the bridge view side of the campground and were blown away by the views of the Mackinac Bridge.
This place has something for everyone—whether you’re relaxing by the water or adventuring around the grounds. Plus there is a pool! We’d absolutely stay here again. One tip: definitely bring your bike if you can! It makes exploring the park so much easier. But if you forget, no worries—they have rentals available on-site too.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun, scenic, and well-run campground experience in Northern Michigan!
ScoutThis campground lacks full hookup. We like it fine it is just the inconvenience of only a dump station. It is a small city owned campground. Sites are gravel. Has a shower house. Most sites have a great Michigan views. Only 30 amp and water hookup.
Camping near Alanson, Michigan, offers a great mix of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Alanson, Michigan, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Alanson, MI offers a wide range of camping options, with 131 campgrounds and RV parks near Alanson, MI and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Alanson, MI is Petoskey State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 28 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Alanson, MI.
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