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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."
$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."
"Some sites were not in use because of high lake levels and park water problems. Leaking pipe? The small dune area leading up to Lake Charlevoix makes you feel like you are at Lake Michigan."
"very nice lake and beach
bathrooms and amenities are excellent
sites are close to each other, you can hear the other campers talking next to you
overall really enjoyed our stay"
TravelerTons of sites here and most are easily accessible with just about any car. Unfortunately it’s quite popular and there’s lots of trash in some areas.
ScoutSite 69 was large enough for our class C 31ft motorhome, didn't take much to level. It did rain pretty hard plus wind and with lots of trees many branches and such on top of our rig afterwards. That doesn't bother me but if it bothers you , you may want another place being this has lots of trees.
ScoutSo close to the beach! Large, well kept sites. Campground will close Labor Day for a year to up grade sewer. No city water or sewer hook ups. 30 amp or 20 amp electric.
TravelerWe had a full hook up site, the pictures on the site obviously were way better than the actual site (203), there was no shower house near our camping section. The biting insects were SOOOO bad while we were there
LegendHuge campground in a wonderful location. They have everything here- huge playground, pool, beach, great store, lots to do. The view of the lake from our site was spectacular. There is a beautiful grassy and rocky shoreline that is lined with fire pits for viewing the sunset and bridge lights in the evening. Very cool and communal in a good way. You buy your ferry tickets to Mackinaw Island at the camp store and it's 10 minutes to get there with boats leaving every 30 minutes. The island is amazing and worth a day of your life to ride around it on a bike and get some good food and fudge.
GuideWe have been coming to Loons Point for 3 summer visits. We have experienced nothing but superior service and support from the people who work here! It's not the fanciest but there's very good value for the price. You can't touch them in the area for a full hook up campground.
TravelerWonderful time at Leelanau at a waterfront site in a tent. Rangers were so nice and helpful, the sites in great condition, and the “outhouses” always clean. While most supplies, including firewood, are available through the rangers and camp store, the town of Northport, with Tom’s Grocery, is only 10 mins away. I had a great experience with quiet neighbors. Hiking is available in the park, and kayak and bike rentals are available in Leland.
GuideA beautiful campsite on the water. We were the only campers this time of the year, so it was very peaceful and quiet. Barbara runs this campground out of her home on site. She is a wonderful lady.
TravelerWe’ve been here several times and it’s one of our favorites. However, there are a lot of bugs, some biting, this time of year. We will definitely be back but will avoid May and June. AT&T reception is good. Good Ranger presence too.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Alanson, MI offers a wide range of camping options, with 129 campgrounds and RV parks near Alanson, MI and 6 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 6 free dispersed camping spots near Alanson, MI.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Alanson, MI that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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