Top Tent Camping near Alger, MI
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Best Tent Sites Near Alger, MI (38)
1. Spruce Campground
3 Reviews•19 Photos•10 SavesMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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2. Russell Canoe Livery & Campground
1 Review•5 Saves- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
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- Market
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3. Arrowhead Lake Camp
1 Review•12 Photos•16 SavesThis property is nestled between West Branch and East Tawas with a 90-acre private lake! There are multiple tent sites as well as renovated cabins situated on or off the lake. Several amenities are included such as firepits and BBQ grills. The main lodge has a men's and women's restroom with showers. There is also a commercial kitchen available to cook your favorite meals. There are two docks for fishing as well as kayaks, row boats and a peddle boat to enjoy the beautiful lake.
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
$50 - $300 / night
4. Sugar Springs Campground
1 Review•6 Photos•3 Saves- Fires
- Electric Hookups
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
$18 - $32 / night
5. House Lake State Campground
1 Review•2 Photos•9 SavesMichigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html
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- Dispersed
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- Firewood Available
$15 / night
7. Hoist/Reid Lake Areas
3 Reviews•10 Photos•29 SavesRecreation areas located near Hoist and Reid Lakes, north of the Au Sable River in the northeast corner of the Huron National Forest.
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8. White Pine Canoe SF Campground
4 Reviews•8 Photos•44 SavesWhite Pines Campground is a backcountry campground, with a restroom and a fire ring. This 60 acre greenspace is mostly undeveloped, offering only parking at the main entrance and a single trail through the forest. When the original 20 acres of the park were acquired in 1927, they contained one of the few remaining pure stands of white pines in the county. The park has since been managed with the goal of preserving this stand and enhancing it with plantings of new white pine seedlings.
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- Dispersed
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9. Greenwood Campground
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10. Troll Landing Campground and Canoe Livery
Be the first to review!•2 Photos•3 SavesTroll Landing Campground and Canoe Livery offers adventures that will await you ... pools and riffles and is designated Michigan Wild Scenic Natural River.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Alger
368 Reviews of 38 Alger Campgrounds
- ttyler H.
Scout
Sleeper State Park
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
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Djakata S.
Guide
Jewell Lake Campground
Great place
Only stayed one night but it was a very nice stay. Private but not secluded. Encountered a bear in the night but it retreated back into the woods. Did have my dog with me. I would definitely go back.
- Chad H.
Traveler
Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort
Common Camp Ground we go to all the time
Alright camp ground, it’s a members only. Few grouchy people that seem more miserable than into relaxing. It’s definitely an interesting atmosphere compared to other campgrounds. Staff are hit or miss, seems like the pleasant ones take layoff and move on. Small improvements are made year over year, which is nice.
Ralph E.Guide
Alcona Park
very nice campground
nice campground with plenty of woods and water. rustic sites could be a little more leveled off but not awfully bad. they have full, semi and rustic sites. camped here 4 times and enjoyed my time. PRO'S- great fishing, playgrounds for kids, great for riding bikes, sites are clean and many have good space for larger campers, staff is friendly and reliable. CONS- showers need more pressure, roads can get extremely dusty when it's dry, "beach" is small and rocky and on a slop which is difficult to walk on due to too many rocks in what little sand there is however the whole lakeshore is rocks so wear water shoes, while it didn't bother me, it can get a little loud at nite, after 10pm "quite time" but nothing really serious, some rustic sites could use some dirt to level them up but manageable, rustic sites, IMO, are a little expensive at $20 a night but I've camped at others that were $40! summing my review up, I enjoyed every time I camped here! caught lots of fish from walleye to crappie, even a 6.3lb small mouth bass!! very nice campground that I will continue to camp at and recommend!!
- LLISA R.Traveler
Arrowhead Lake Camp
Amazing place
This place was fantastic. 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. If we needed anything, they were there in minutes. Always courteous and friendly. Will definitely be back
Jacqueline A.Traveler
Bay City State Park
Great Park on Lake Huron
Beach, trails and children's solace pad, just an easy walk across the road. Newer bathhouse. Shady sandy campsite. Be sure and visit downtown Bay City, lots of great restaurants, a Riverwalk on both sides of the river, concerts in the park. Great atmosphere.
Gary G.GuideBay City State Park
Good park
Most sites are good, though some have slopes to them. Choose carefully. Great newer playscape and splash pad (!) for the kids, across State Park Rd from the main campground. Nice newly opened visitor/nature center. Campground usually clean and patrolled. Showers/restrooms are good, cleaned twice a day. Friendly staff.
Some of the best campground hosts are here.
Groceries, restaurants & laundromats are a short drive away.
TV reception was ok, and T-Mobile worked well enough.
Just J.Scout
Muskegon River Canoe Camp
A quiet spot on the Muskegon River
A great place for dispersed camping. Don't forget the bug spray! Only 20 minutes from town if you did! Great two weeks here!
Sara Y.ScoutTawas River RV Park
Trailer Park
This campground was disappointing to say the least. Bathrooms were nasty with fruit flies no toilet paper either. The dump station was in poor condition. The non potable water didn’t even work. Our electric box didn’t work we had to use the box next to us. The bugs were awful! There was raw sewage there as well. It smelled so bad. You’re also in a trailer park with condemned trailers! The park was in bad shape as well. The site we reserved wasn’t even vacant!
- Gary G.Guide
Tawas Point State Park
Nice location
Nice park. Can feel a little tight on some spaces, especially if your neighbor sprawls over the lines. Restrooms could use a little improvement (like replacing the crappy doors leading into the building) and some maintenance, but are clean. Being on a point between Lake Huron & Tawas Bay, there's almost always some breeze. There's beaches on both sides of the point. Staff friendly. Like most MI State Park sites, it's electric only. Tawas has no (as of this review) FHU sites. There's the Tawas Point Lighthouse here, which you can climb for a few bucks. Nice little gift shop next to it. It can get really packed here on weekends, and the day use gets closed because of being too full.
Big rigs, note that the roads can be tight, especially when inconsiderate campers crowd the road, cause you know... It's all about them.
All in all, it's one of our favorite state parks.
Hit Klenow's Market in town. They do great sandwiches!
Rebekah J.Guide
Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
Quite, Spacious sites
Most campgrounds we have been to had lots of road noise but not this one! We stayed for 2 nights/3days and this campground was quite.
The vault toilets were well stocked with toilet paper, although one had a hornets nest inside and the other was extremely smelly.
Access to the river was good and the sites were a decent size with privacy in between.
We enjoyed walking some of the nearby trails
- Lydia T.
Legend
Wilson State Park
Great State Park Campground
The ONLY issue I had with this campground was that it's on a busy road. The campground is beautiful and very clean with a great swim area, cute playground, and newer shower houses.
- John H.Scout
Pine River Campground
Great campground
Great Campground. Great sites where you don’t feel like you are on top of other campers.
Dean H.Scout
Gabions Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
Gabion's Peace
Nice sites. Though a few have the Shore to Shore trail going right through them. But there is access to the river. While I was there, it was peaceful, clean and easily accessible.
- JJ L.Guide
South Higgins Lake State Park
Great campground but you cant reserve a spot
Well, the campground is old. Everything works very well. The sites are decent size. They’re plenty of small playgrounds throughout the campground. The beach is amazing the views awesome however when it comes to booking, it’s impossible to get a spot somehow they’re already booked before they even allowed to be booked and it’s every good spot
Angela B.Traveler
Rifle River Campground
Awesome campgrounds @ Rifle River
The only complaint about the week I spent was they didn’t cut the grass, other than that I had an amazing birthday week at Rifle River Campground, we found amazing flowers blooming like yellow and pink lady slippers I even found Agates, fossils if you’re a rock hunter and when you climb up the tower there’s a extremely large eagles nest.
The fishing wasn’t very successful I only caught a small one but the water was warm and clear you could see the sand doons.
- ZZara W.Traveler
Mud Lake State Forest Campground
It was nice but lots of ticks
The place was beautiful for Memorial Day weekend. The neighbors in the campers were loud they were playing loud. I did notice lots of ticks. Our dogs all had at least one on them and all of us campers had a few. It’s expected being in the backs wood like that I just didn’t realize how bad. We did some hiking while there and the trails were nice for the most part all the storms definitely did a number on the trees back there lots down in the trails. Overall it was a great weekend
Sara C.Traveler
Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
Beautiful!
We only stayed one night but it was very nice, right by the water. One other camper nearby but completely out of earshot.
Dj W.GuideOld Log Resort and Campground
Clean, older, super friendly, with kyak rentals
Excellent owners! Super friendly that work hard to keep the place really clean. Its been in business since 1941 I believe.
They have 20 sites. The ones by the river are where we stayed. (sites 4&5). They also have some little cabins. They also do kyak rentals, with drop off and you boat back to their own landing. Super convenient.
We stayed the weekend and fully enjoyed it. We stayed in site 5 and had the river as our front yard. Electric is provided at each site, and they do have a dump station.
The ONLY downside I had, and I knew full well going into this and it didn't bother me, it is on M115, a fairly busy road. I know that might be a deal breaker for some, but was easily overlooked for the view we had, the kindness of the owners, and the cleanliness of the facilities and grounds. Most folks wont care, but some purists (Just know that I'm usually a boondock, REAL desolate camping kind of guy), wont like the traffic aspect. I didn't let it bother me.
I give 5 stars because they cant do anything a bout the location, obviously, so I rated on our experience. We had an excellent time, and will come back again.
Emily G.ScoutJewell Lake NF Campground
Jewell Lake
I think jewel lake is pretty good because they have good campsites. I like the dog, they have an island, you can go on can't sleep on there, but you can go on it. They have a beach, they have a bridge, so you can fish on good water to go swimming, you can drive a boat, you can go on a kayaking on a jet ski, any type of water boats the camp site it's pet friendly perfect for campers or pull behinds tense, they're ok, for motorhome\ RV's but it's pretty good.
- TTim J.Scout
Bay County Fairgrounds
Great location and quiet
We stayed here 2 years ago. The office where payment is made is a few miles away from the actual campground.
There is a dump station and water at the fairgrounds. Along the left side near the dump / water station as you enter are huge grassy sites marked by electrical outlets at the rear of the sites. The rest of the fairgrounds are set up like a traditional campground on a "loop" style. It looks like almost all the sites will accommodate a 40 footer easily.
There were 2 or 3 campers who appeared to be long term seasonal guests but it did not distract from our overall stay.
We pull an Imagine 2500RL pulled by a Ford F-150 max trailer package.
We stayed 4 nights and spent the days traveling around Bay City.
Founds a great BBQ that had been shared by MI PLAYGROUND --- Meaty's Roadhouse BBQ& Sausage Shack Bay City.
We are planning our Summer 2024 travels and will; be stopping at the Bay County Fairgrounds again this summer. - CChuck M.Guide
North Higgins Lake State Park
A little disappointed
The campsites were nice and level and reasonably large. I chose a site near the bathrooms, which were quite annoyingly closed. The campground was located right next to a busy road. So, there was road noise through the night.
I was happy I got to charge my batteries, though.
I met a squirrel that was so spoiled by previous humans that when I accidentally dropped a bit of food on the ground, he ran right up, over my foot grabbed it and then ran about 10 feet away and ate it.
Willow W.ScoutPine River Campground
Camp
It's quiet and just peaceful!
Brad J.Guide
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
Not Free! Beautiful and quiet.
Gorgeous sites with lots of privacy. Basic pit outhouses no other services.
Only complaint is that contrary to Dyrts listing, it's not actually free.
- DDonna M.Scout
Harrison RV Family Campground (previously Camp Withii)
Peaceful
I have been here for over 2 weeks now and I am absolutely loving it! The Camp Hosts are delightful and helpful. It’s a quiet and peaceful setting ❤️
Scott P.ScoutWilson State Park
Wow, have they improved this camp
Showers and Rest Rooms have been updated and were well taken care of. The park rangers were extremely friendly and helpful. We are newbies, but if this is what rving is like, we will definitely be enjoying it.
- Dj W.Guide
Walsh Road Equestrian State Forest Campground and Trail Camp
Small, clearcut all but destroyed, but very secluded
It was logged off and is essentially destroyed. I think there's 6 "sites" and an open field for equestrian activities.
Very secluded. Nothing of interest in the nearby area.
Looks to be seldom used.
No cell service. Verizon is the dominant service up here. 0 signal.
Guide to Alger
Camping near Alger, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Explore the beaches: Many campgrounds, like Tawas Point State Park Campground, have stunning beaches on both Lake Huron and Tawas Bay. One camper mentioned, "There's beaches on both sides of the point," making it a great spot for swimming and sunbathing.
- Visit the Tawas Point Lighthouse: Climb the lighthouse for breathtaking views. A reviewer noted, "You can climb a lighthouse and look out 30+ miles," which is a must-do for anyone visiting the area.
- Hiking and trails: Campgrounds like Bay City State Park Campground offer trails for walking and biking. One visitor shared, "The Tobico Marsh trails and observation towers were great for watching birds."
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review from Bay City State Park Campground stated, "Showers/restrooms are good, cleaned twice a day."
- Friendly staff: Many campers have noted the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Tawas Point State Park Campground said, "Staff friendly," which adds to the overall experience.
- Spacious sites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites at places like Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground. A visitor mentioned, "Spacious, pit toilets, no dump," highlighting the comfort of the camping spots.
What you should know:
- Crowded on weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Tawas Point State Park Campground warned, "It can get really packed here on weekends."
- Limited reservations: Some campgrounds, like South Higgins Lake State Park Campground, have a first-come, first-served policy. A reviewer noted, "Getting a site here during the summer can be very difficult."
- Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, especially raccoons. A camper at Devoe Lake Rustic Campground mentioned, "The raccoons start partying as soon as you bed down."
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and swimming areas. One camper at Bay City State Park Campground said, "Great newer playscape and splash pad for the kids."
- Choose quieter times: If your family prefers peace, consider camping during the week. A visitor at Tawas Point State Park Campground suggested, "I would camp here on an off day/season."
- Pack for bugs: Be ready for mosquitoes, especially in wooded areas. A camper at Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground noted, "The campground is very buggy."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Some sites can be tight for larger RVs. A camper at Tawas Point State Park Campground mentioned, "Big rigs, note that the roads can be tight."
- Bring extension cords: At places like Bay City State Park Campground, some sites may require longer cords for electric hookups. A reviewer advised, "Recommend to have extension cord for some sites."
- Plan for busy dump stations: Be prepared for long lines at dump stations, especially on Sundays. A camper at Bay City State Park Campground shared, "Super long lines for the dump station on a Sunday."
Camping near Alger, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
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