Best Cabin Camping near Alger, MI

Several campgrounds near Alger, Michigan provide furnished cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. Rifle River Campground and River View Campground & Canoe Livery offer cabin rentals with electricity, basic furnishings, and access to shared facilities. Outdoor Adventures Rifle River Resort features cabins with mini-fridges, bunk beds, and electrical outlets. Pinconning County Park maintains year-round cabin accommodations with heating systems for winter visitors. Most cabins include picnic tables and fire rings outside, with proximity to bathhouses and shower facilities. According to one visitor, "Cabin had electricity, mini fridge, and bunk beds," though they noted their cabin was "close to fairly busy road."

Rustic cabins and more modern options are available depending on location and season. Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several locations including Arrowhead Lake Camp and Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort, which operates year-round. Devoe Lake Rustic Campground in the Rifle River Recreation Area offers more primitive cabin experiences with vault toilets and limited amenities. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods when cabins book quickly. One reviewer at Jellystone Park noted, "I would recommend the single room cabins, they are affordable and have a cute front porch - the bed was even comfortable." Most locations enforce quiet hours, with staff regularly patrolling the grounds to ensure a peaceful experience.

Most cabin rentals provide beds and basic furniture but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from basic fire rings with cooking grates to cabins with small refrigerators and microwaves. Campers should pack cooking utensils, dishwashing supplies, and food storage containers. On-site camp stores at locations like Outdoor Adventures Lake of the North Resort stock firewood, ice, and limited groceries. For more extensive supplies, the towns of Sterling and Standish offer grocery stores within a reasonable driving distance. Cabins with electricity support small appliances like coffee makers, though power capacity may be limited in more rustic accommodations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Alger, Michigan (46)

    1. Rifle River Campground

    8 Reviews
    Alger, MI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 654-2556

    "There is a cluster of quiet sites, a track of sites tucked away in some pines, and then the modern sites. The campground itself is large and has a couple lakes to go fishing in."

    "If you book at the right time, you can get a spot right by the river which is super appealing."

    2. River View Campground & Canoe Livery

    5 Reviews
    Alger, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 654-2447

    "It sits along the Rifle River next to Rifle River Campground and Whites Campground. 

    The campground is huge and offers so much!"

    "Bathrooms and showers are decent for a campground. Also love that there are a lot of trees to provide shade during the hot days."

    3. Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Lupton, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 473-2258

    "He provided good directions, and helped us with our Rec Pass.

    The site was easy to find, spacious, and had adequate distancing from other campers. It included a fire pit and picnic table too."

    "Rifle River Recreation Area is located directly east of Houghton Lake within the AuSable State Forest, near the city of Lupton.

    The RRRA offers several camping areas within its borders."

    4. Outdoor Adventures Lake of the North Resort

    1 Review
    West Branch, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 871-9953

    "From activities, pool, a small store, boat rental and more. We loved our stay here."

    6. Pinconning County Park

    7 Reviews
    Pinconning, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 879-5050

    "Great beach area with rental boats! My family of 5 stayed 2 nights."

    "The beach was nice with picnic tables and lots of playgrounds. I was very excited to do the board walks but when we arrived most were flooded I was very disappointed."

    8. Arrowhead Lake Camp

    1 Review
    Lupton, MI
    16 miles
    +1 (313) 510-4399

    $50 - $300 / night

    "We stayed in the Lakeside cabins. Amazing views! We went kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and fishing. The wildlife is plentiful and the lake is full of fish. The staff are fantastic."

    9. Gladwin City Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Gladwin, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 426-8126

    "I had a little lack of communication with the online reservation system but the park made up for it."

    "This is a very nice city park, nice play area, tennis and basketball courts, trails, river with beach area, pavilions, two bath houses, lots of shaded sites with a couple right on river, there’s a local"

    10. Grousehaven Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Lupton, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 473-2258

    "Not rustic by any means, but a great spot for kids and multiple families to have a good time."

    "I’m happy to have booked here as it’s a smaller well shaded campground. We were in the lower unit and stayed on site 3. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and is paddle only, no motors of any kind."

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Cabin Reviews near Alger, MI

227 Reviews of 46 Alger Campgrounds


  • Kathie M.
    Jun. 20, 2020

    North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    Overnite stay in cabin

    One nite stay in cabin. Cabin had electricity, mini fridge, electricity and bunk beds. Only complaint was cabin was close to fairly busy road.

  • t
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Sleeper State Park Campground

    Late summer peace

    Went later September on a Saturday and it was perfect. Good mix of tents and rv’s. Everyone was respectful and the whole campground was pretty quiet despite being essentially full. Bathrooms were clean, stocked, with plenty of hot water. Didn’t shower there but there is a ton of showers. Beach was a crazy close walk and really impressive. Even a pet friendly beach too. Camp host had fun activities for the kids (my kids claim this was the best time of the trip) as well as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Staff was incredibly friendly

  • Amanda L.
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park & Resort at Grayling

    Themed Weekends!

    I love going to the Halloween themed weekends with trick-or-treating at the campground. People decorate their sites, dress up, and hand out candy. Great campground filled with wonderful staff, a cute camp store, hiking and biking trails, wild berries, mini golf, a pool, and plenty of activities! Afforable, easy to find, and I’ll definitely be back.

    One of my favorite parts is the outdoor cartoon theater. You sit on logs, blankets or camp chairs if you're in the back and watch cartoons on the big screen. It reminds me of the drive-in movie theaters. Sometimes, if you're lucky, you'll even run into Yogi Bear himself!

    Tent, RV, Camper, Cabins and Cottage sites/rentals are available with bathrooms, showers, and a dump station.

  • Rodger M.
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

    Spacious, Quiet, Relaxing

    We were greeted at the gate by an extremely helpful and knowledgeable gentleman. He provided good directions, and helped us with our Rec Pass.

    The site was easy to find, spacious, and had adequate distancing from other campers. It included a fire pit and picnic table too.

    The lake was serene in the early mornings and evenings. Listen for the woeful call of the loons. What a treat!

    Word of caution, the raccoons start partying as soon as you bed down. Make sure your food and trash is adequately covered/contained.

    Campground has vault toilets. We never used them but good to know they have them.

  • Nona A.
    Aug. 30, 2017

    Sleeper State Park Campground

    A nice campground for a weekend by the water

    Sleeper State Park Campground is located a few miles north of Caseville, MI. This is a modern campground, and has 226 camp sites, and 1 mini cabin. The campground sits right off of M25, so I recommend getting a site towards the back. We unfortunately were only able to get sites at the front and the road noise was obnoxious, 3 a.m. cars and trucks flying by. Campground, bathrooms, and showers were all kept very clean. Most sites are set up for trailers, and RV’s, and tents. There are a few sites that are tent only sites. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit and electric hook up. There is firewood available at the park office for $5 a bundle, they also rent kayaks $10 for 2 hours or $40 for the day. The campgrounds host site has coffee, tea, and hot chocolate available in the mornings. They also offer activities in the afternoon. Across M25 and part of Sleeper State Park is the beach, and picnic area. There is a walkway overpass that goes over M25 making for a safe walk from camp to the beach. The beach area has a bathroom and drinking water. There are charcoal grills, and picnic tables in the picnic area around the parking lot. The beach is a lovely stretch of shoreline along the Saginaw bay.

  • Brittny B.
    Aug. 17, 2018

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park & Resort at Grayling

    Perfect family campground

    This campground has very nice amenities for families. There is a pool, outdoor movies, horseshoes, inflatable blob (kids love the blob), putt putt, sand box, small bikes to rent and a nice store and lodge on site.

    We actually stayed here in a cabin to celebrate our anniversary. It is a nice campground with well spaced out sites. I would recommend the single room cabins, they are affordable and have a cute front porch - the bed was even comfortable.

  • Emily F.
    Jul. 10, 2021

    Bay City State Park Campground

    Close sites

    Nice and clean. I’m in the inner loop though and the sites are very close together. If I came back I would definitely try to stay out the outer loop. Electric, fire pit, and picnic table on site. No grate. Showers and bathrooms available.

  • Macy M.
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Herrick Recreation Area

    Quiet, wooded sites

    Nice little county campground, under the canopy of trimmed pine trees. Lots were large, no issues with backing in our 36’ TT with 2 slides (make sure to clean your slides from the pine needles before you go). Fire pits were small And installed in ground, electrical was up to 30amp, and sites were all dirt for most part. They do have sites in front of the park (outside the loops) that is grass but in full sun. It is pet friendly. They have a few spots for fishing, but if you would Luke to swim, you will have to go across the street to the day use (still included with your stay) beach. Only real issues we had (just me) was starting around 9:30-10, the rangers would drive around the loops every 10-15 minutes until midnight (probably longer, but that’s when we turned in) and their lights from the pickup would blind us. In the back end of the park there was 4-5 loops and the loops are the size of a roundabout. So every time the truck would go into any of the loops it would constantly shine in your eyes when you are trying to enjoy the fire.

  • Rachel S.
    Jul. 29, 2018

    Old Orchard Park Campground

    Great family campground

    I have been coming to this campground for many years. I bring my whole family! Very family and pet friendly. It has a playground and a small beach. There are many options to stay here! Highly recommend


Guide to Alger

Cabin camping near Alger, Michigan offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of well-reviewed options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

Cabins are available at Devoe Lake Rustic Campground

  • Enjoy a peaceful stay at Devoe Lake Rustic Campground, where cabin campers can relish the tranquility of the Rifle River Recreation Area.
  • This campground features spacious sites with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars.
  • The nearby Devoe Lake offers opportunities for swimming and fishing, making it an ideal spot for water lovers.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities at Grousehaven Campground

  • Grousehaven Campground provides clean facilities and well-maintained cabins, ensuring a comfortable stay for families.
  • With access to hiking trails and a no-wake lake, it's perfect for paddleboarding and kayaking enthusiasts.
  • The campground's family-friendly atmosphere includes a playground and picnic areas, making it a great choice for those traveling with children.

Explore the Rifle River for outdoor adventures

  • At River View Campground & Canoe Livery, you can easily launch your canoe or kayak for a fun day on the river.
  • This campground is known for its tubing opportunities, providing a thrilling way to experience the scenic beauty of the Rifle River.
  • With various amenities, including clean bathrooms and playgrounds, it caters to both adventure seekers and families looking for a relaxing getaway.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Alger, MI is Rifle River Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 8 reviews.

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