Best Glamping near Alden, MI

Recent Glamping Reviews near Alden, MI

327 Reviews of 39 Alden Campgrounds

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  Jen W.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 22, 2018

  Petoskey KOA

  Very Camped

  Packed like sardines. Stones get picked over early but still the best I’ve found. Sandy Beach just down the road. board walk great for biking and jogging. More of a Glamping Park, with little shade.

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  Liz L.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 6, 2022

  Camp Squid Off The Grid

  Fabulous Hosts

  Kendra and her team have created a unique glamping experience in northern Michigan. They have thoughtfully designed spaces that are comfortable and fun. There is so much to explore in the local area and Kendra and her team are extremely informative on what is happening in the area. Our kids loved exploring the woods and we had a blast at Crystal Lake. So happy with our stay at Camp Squid and looking forward to seeing its development.

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  Chris M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 1, 2021

  Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

  First time, will be back!

  We had a chilly Memorial Day weekend but were very impressed with the campground. Great mix of activities for the kids. Big park but felt small, no problems with traffic and golf carts like we have experienced at other “resort” style campgrounds. All sites are full hookup and there are just enough cabins, cottages, and yurts for our non-camping family to tag along! Staff was very friendly.

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  Liz W.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 6, 2022

  Camp Squid Off The Grid

  Quirky and Quiet

  Stayed here for a few night whilst visiting friends at Crystal Lake. The Camp Squid team were at hand to solve and issues. Kendra, thd owner was super friendly and we loved the free coffee area in a morning. We stayed in 2 yurts and were comfortable in the summer. Kendra is planning to add further dwellings over the next year to make winter stays more possible. If we are ever in that area again, we for sure would stay here.

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  Allison H.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 26, 2021

  Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

  Good for kids

  This is a very busy and large campground that is typically full in the summertime. It’s great for elementary and middle grade kids, with a ton of activities available. They have a pool, small lake/beach, jumping pillow, bike trails, dodgeball, etc. it’s right next to a dirt bike/atv trail. They have tc and tent fires along with yurts and all kinds of cabins. There is a nice mix of about 1/3 seasonal, rest short term. Definitely not a natural/rustic experience, but fun for active families. Also, it’s a good base fir exploring the traverse city area.

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  Amanda L.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 29, 2018

  Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

  Busy, fun-filled place

  If you are looking for a camping getaway, this may not be the place for you. It is always bustling with action, but can be lots of fun! I would definitely say this is geared more towards children and families than an escape into nature. There is a camp store, turbo bikes, a variety of family activities, a pool, playground, bike park, equipment and rentals, laundry facility, cabins, cottages, and yurts for rent. This is also a pet friendly campground, so there are many dogs. Probably one of my favorite parts was dodgeball... and the multiple bike trails that connect to the VASA trail system.

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  Allison H.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 1, 2021

  Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

  Great for active kids

  This is a very large campground that is usually full during the summer. There is no shortage of activities here: a small pond/beach, pool, jumping pillow, dodgeball, bike trails, ATV trails, crafts, parades, etc.  It's great for the active family, particularly those with elementary & middle school age kids.  It can be rather loud at times.  There are some seasonal sites, a small "village" of tiny houses, yurts, and a lot of RV/tent sites.  The location is good, as it can be a good jumping off point to explore Traverse City and the surrounding area.  This definitely isn't a campground for people who like quiet and solitude, but if this is your style of camping, it's a great place.

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 27, 2017

  Wild Cherry RV Resort

  Nice Park, Lots to Do Nearby

  We visited Wild Cherry RV Resort on the recommendation of some friends and found the park to be nicely maintained, sites were well-spaced, and we LOVED the area. Our site was a pull-in that faced a large pond on a corner that overlooked a four-acre lake. We never had a neighbor on the site next to us during our stay and since we were on a large corner there was nobody on that side either so we never felt crowded. The park was very quiet and since our site was in the back of the park there was not much traffic.

  The park is called a “resort” which is a little misleading because there are very few amenities. There is no swimming pool, no tennis courts, no shuffleboard, no fitness center, no playground, in fact there were not even bathrooms/showers (except for porta john and tent shower in the rustic camping section).  There was a small club house and a driving range but that was pretty much it. You do get a free newspaper delivered to your site daily. It turned out that we didn’t care about the lack of amenities since we were so busy exploring and we don’t often use all the amenities that private parks offer anyway.  The park is a mix of seasonal and transient people. Most of the seasonal people went to work during the day which made the park even quieter. And while they do have a lot of seasonal campers none of the sites were junked up. Sites are gravel with paved patios with the average lot being 45x70 (according to their brochure). There are nice grassy areas between sites that is very well-maintained. All sites have picnic tables but not all have fire pits (if you have your own you are allowed to use it). 

  The roads are very wide and there are not too many trees so maneuvering big-rigs is not a problem. The water, sewer, and electric were all placed appropriately in the site so no extended hoses were needed. There was no cable but sites are very open allowing for good satellite reception and we were able to get over a dozen antenna channels. Sites are either pull-in (which we had) or back-in. There are no pull-thrus. Set back in a wooded area are a scattering of rustic tent sites, rental cabins and yurts with potable water, grills, fire pits, and picnic tables. These sites are so tucked in a wooded area that I never noticed them until the last day I was in the park.

  There is a lot of activities within a short drive of this park and we wished we would have stayed longer. The park is in a perfect location to explore the towns of Leland (and Fishtown), Lake Leelanau, Northport, and Sutton’s Bay. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the town of Glen Arbor are a 20 minute drive and Traverse City is about 45 minutes. All these towns are quaint coastal towns with shopping, galleries, good restaurants. The park is on the Leelanau Peninsula which is one of Michigan’s most well-known and revered wine region and there are three wineries within a couple of miles (one is just across the street from the entrance). That being said, there are nearly some 20 wineries within 15 – 20 minutes of the park. There are a few state parks and county preserves nearby that have hiking, scenic views of Lake Michigan and picturesque lighthouses.

  All-in-all we really liked this park and would definitely come back. We took advantage of their “Big-Rig Special” which gave a 25% discount if you booked 4 nights. Otherwise, the price per night was $69 which we found to be expensive for what you get. The biggest dings we give this park are for the high nightly price and the lack of amenities that should come in a “resort” with that high a price. This area is one of our favorites in Michigan and we easily could have spent a couple of weeks here enjoying the area.

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  Shari G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 5, 2017

  Wild Cherry RV Resort

  Ranger Review: Optic Nerve Sunglasses at Wild Cherry RV Resort

  Campground Review:

  Nestled in a private spot on the Leelanau Peninsula on the 45th north parallel and just a couple miles from Lake Leelanau (west) and Suttons Bay (east) beach, marina, and village is this quiet RV and tent campground.

  While trees line the perimeter and are speckled throughout the campground, all of the RV sites are completely open to the sun, making it an RV parking lot with grass. Each RV site comes with water and electrical hook-ups and many with sewer hook-ups as well. While most RV campgrounds have centralized bathrooms with flush toilets, sinks, and showers, this one is lacking those amenities.

  The tent camping area has 10 sites, is nestled in the trees, with a picnic table and fire ring at each site. In addition, there are 2 rustic cabins and 1 yurt nestled among the tent sites for those who aren’t interested in roughing it as much. There is a one pit toilet, a unique “tent shower,” and a central fresh water spigot for campers and those staying in the cabins.

  There are 2 man-made ponds in the middle of the RV section of the campground, which sadly act more as mosquito breeding grounds than they do for water activities as they are quite small. There is also a new driving range above the campground for the golfers in the group.

  The best part of this campground is its location. It is just a couple miles from either Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau, and within walking/biking distance of 2 local wineries (Forty-Five North and Aurora), nice restaurants, and great backroads that are off the beaten path and away from nearly all traffic. The Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery has a great walking/mountain biking trail in addition to a nice selection of very accessible wines, a great atmosphere, and super friendly staff! Hang out on their porch or play cornhole and bocce ball while you enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate.

  Product Review: As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I was able to test the Rapid & Backwoods sunglasses by Optic Nerve. After a day of cycling and wine tasting, we took our sea kayaks out to Suttons Bay and spent the day kayaking around the bay.

  What I like most about these glasses:

  · Lightweight (poly carbonate materials) but seem very durable.

  · Great price for high quality glasses. I usually buy cheap glasses because I tend to lose them or break them, but these are well-worth the extra $10-15 for quality glasses.

  · Polarized lenses with 100% UVA/UVB protection. Perfect for water sports such as sea kayaking, sailing, etc.

  · Different shapes/lines work well for various sports or simply for everyday. I chose the Rapid sunglasses for use on the water and the Backwoods style for cycling/running.

  · Lifetime warranty!

  Some of the things I wish these glasses had:

  · It would be great if these came with a protective case with the Optic Nerve logo.

  Product Link:

  https://www.opticnerve.com/collections/mens/products/rapid

  https://www.opticnerve.com/collections/mens/products/backwoods

  Product Video:

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  Lauren W.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 14, 2016

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Great!

  Clean and quiet, with numerous sites right on Lake Michigan, what's not to like?

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  debra S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 7, 2020

  Hartwick Pines State Park Campground

  Very Nice

  Nice large sites. Some full hookups, unusual for Michigan state parks that I’ve seen.

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  Jami M.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 15, 2019

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Family favorite

  Awesome campground with lots to do. Can check out the lighthouse. Close to Northport with cute shops. A great way to experience Lake Michigan.

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  Tammy G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2018

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  rustic

  beautiful park next to the lighthouse. no showerhouse or flushing bathrooms...portajohns only.water pumps to get water from...and beautiful views of Lake Michigan

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  Lon L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 29, 2024

  Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds

  close to travese city and interlockin

  Quiet, large sites, like new bath house, 7th nite free, rate$35, good location for northwestern Michigan sites Water on all outside sites. interior sites share water hookups

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  Edmund P.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 25, 2020

  South Higgins Lake State Park Campground

  Beautiful Park

  One of my favorite parks in Michigan. Beautiful beaches and always a fun week during Harvest Fest!

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  Ash S.

  Scout

  

  May. 15, 2022

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Very peaceful lakeside campground

  No hookups, No problem! Very quiet campground on the Shores of Lake Michigan. Sites are large and private with large fire rings and picnic tables. Vault toilets only but they are kept very clean.

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  Alisse H.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 27, 2020

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Camping by the lake

  Our campsite was feet away from Lake Michigan- practically on the shoreline! Going to bed and waking up to the lapping of the waves is something you can’t miss here. Such a beautiful and well kept state park!

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  Judy B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 15, 2016

  Scheck's Place State Forest Campground

  Lowland Beauty

  This campground is in some lower ground, with a beautiful river running though it. It's fairly wide open, with trees around, but this was great as it made stargazing easy. We were here for a night as we were traveling on the Michigan Shore to Shore Trail, the overall experience was excellent!

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  Kathie M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 19, 2020

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Heaven on earth

  My hands down all time favorite campground! Although rustic (I personally LOVE) this campground is literally ON Lake Michigan. Sites on the shore or you can choose a site in the trees. You can fall asleep and wake up to the sound of Lake Michigan. Campground is small but that’s what keeps its charm. Beautiful summertime and fall is especially beautiful. Grand Traverse lighthouse right next door. Be sure to explore walking trails that dump you out on a beach so beautiful- you do have to drive or bicycle to these trails that are a bit south of the campground. Leelanau peninsula so quaint with small villages of Northport, Leland, Sutton’s Bay. No flush toilets. No dump station. I’ve tent, trailer, van camped and also rented cabins several times. I have camped here in summer, fall and winter. I love this campground so much I can’t decide which season I love best.

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  Fiona

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 30, 2021

  Magnus Park Campground

  Great location!

  The location makes this campground. Stayed 6 nights as it was so relaxing.

  Pros:

  • Right on Lake Michigan
  • Only a 15 min walk from Petoskey downtown

  Cons:

  • The sites are quite close together
  • The showers are pretty basic

  Would stay here again.

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  Emily K.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 28, 2021

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  The absolute dream campground, but don't tell anyone

  We stayed at sites 5 and 27 one weekend in September, and it was picture perfect. There are very few places where you can stay right on Lake Michigan, and the views can't beat. We love Northport and the surrounding areas, and hope this place stays kept secret as long as possible.

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  alie P.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 4, 2021

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  very cute

  this rustic campground is small but very cute. my girlfriend and i stayed here and had a great time. we went to the lighthouse museum which was $2 fee for kids (up to 18 yrs old!) and hiked to the manitou overlook. very pretty scenery everywhere you go- but that is as expected in northern michigan! ❤️

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  Halie C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 10, 2018

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  One of my favorite places to camp in the lower peninsula.

  I love driving down M22 to this state park. It’s rustic with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. There are a few sites which are right on the sand which I recommend if you don’t mind a little sand in your tent. definitely check out all of the quaint little towns in the area, especially Glen Arbor and Sutton’s Bay!

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  Lexi G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 30, 2020

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Absolutely Beautiful

  The location of this campground is perfect. It’s right in the shore of Lake Michigan. The sites are reservable online. It’s completely rustic, there are vault toilets and water pumps for drinking water. The drive in is also so beautiful, it’s a long ways up but the little towns are cute and have essentials. Traverse city is at least 30+ mins.

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  Travis L.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 18, 2018

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  leelanau

  This state camp is at the very tip of the leelanau peninsula. It had great views of lake Michigan and you could see fox island off in the distance. A lighthouse is apart of the park and is an excellent addition. Unfortunately there was not much of a beach area and the camp had minimum hiking trails. Great spot to stay for a family looking for a weekend getaway.

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  Mary H.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 21, 2019

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Rustic and lovely

  Stayed here on a chilly late September weekend with very few other campers around. Loved it. It's remote, rustic and the lakefront is scrubby and unspoiled. We had one of the waterfront sites and could hear the shore sounds all through the night. The location, while removed from the bustle of touristy areas, is a great starting/ending point for exploring the peninsula with all its Lake Michigan vistas and quirky little bars. Loved it.

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  Judy B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 15, 2016

  Magnus Park Campground

  Beautiful Niche Spot

  I have visited Magnus Park several times, it's a beautiful little campground in downtown Petoskey MI. The park as a full array of sites, but mostly caters to RV's, I paid the same rate to pitch a tent as it would have costed to park a large RV. The campground has a perfect location, along the Lake Michigan Shore, and about 4 blocks from downtown Petoskey.