Best RV Parks near Alpena, MI

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Best RV Sites Near Alpena, MI (50)

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    1. Thunder Bay Golf And RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    10 Photos
    3 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
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    2. Campers Cove RV Park And Canoe Livery

    3 Reviews
    11 Photos
    49 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    3. Colemans

    1 Review
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    2 Saves

    29.9 beautiful acres Features three electric hook ups for rv.15 minutes from lake Hubbard,trask lake,lake Huron great for the hunting season or for summer fishing or camping don't have to deal with tons of campers this is secluded some what private site

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $38 - $48 / night

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      4. Cedar Valley RV Park

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      NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S FAVORITE R.V. PARK

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Cabins

      $40 - $60 / night

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      5. Alcona Park

      8 Reviews
      39 Photos
      89 Saves

      Alcona Park is located on the historic Au Sable River floodwaters above the Alcona Dam, this 1100 acre park has three miles of shoreline on each side of this trophy fish producing river. The park is surrounded by the Huron National Forest and is a favorite home away from home for many vacationers. The river provides quality fishing of Walleye, Pike, Perch, Bass and Trout. Canoeing, boating, swimming, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing are all popular activities for visitors. Over 450 campsites available. Camping cabins are available for rent!

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $16 - $30 / night

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      6. Ossineke State Forest Campground

      12 Reviews
      38 Photos
      169 Saves

      Michigan 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

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)

      $15 / night

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      7. Oscoda County Park

      5 Reviews
      8 Photos
      11 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Equestrian
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      8. Oscoda-Tawas KOA

      6 Reviews
      4 Photos
      31 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
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      9. Hoeft State Park

      18 Reviews
      69 Photos
      132 Saves

      Michigan 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

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $25 - $147 / night

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      10. Au Sable River Primitive Camping

      11 Reviews
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      209 Saves

      Overview

      AuSable River Dispersed Camping is a unique series of 102 individually designated single-family campsites on a 55-mile stretch of the lovely AuSable River. All campsites are within Alcona and Iosco Counties in Michigan. These rustic sites are divided into sections near Alcona Pond, the AuSable Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area, Loud Pond, Five Channels Pond, Cooke Pond, Foote Pond and Lower Ausable. Each are ideal for family camping, with opportunities for fly fishing, swimming, canoeing and bird watching.

      Recreation

      Both river and lake fishing are available for perch, bass and pike walleye. One recommended spot is the Whirlpool Angler access point. All sites are also near the River Road National Scenic Byway, which offers wonderful views of the river valley. The campground has boat-in camping, and canoe rentals are available in Glennie, Hale, Mio and Oscoda.

      Facilities

      Both river and lake fishing are available for perch, bass and pike walleye. One recommended spot is the Whirlpool Angler access point. All sites are also near the River Road National Scenic Byway, which offers wonderful views of the river valley. The campground has boat-in camping, and canoe rentals are available in Glennie, Hale, Mio and Oscoda.

      Natural Features

      Campsites sit on bluffs that range from five to 300 feet above the waterline of the lower AuSable River. Depending on the site, access to the river may be difficult due to steep or eroding slopes. The AuSable River meanders across 138 miles of Michigan and flows into the great lake, Lake Huron.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $10 / night

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    Recent RV Reviews In Alpena

    213 Reviews of 50 Alpena Campgrounds


    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Jewell Lake Campground
      Sep. 23, 2024

      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.

    • Nicole V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Emerick Park Campground
      Sep. 23, 2024

      Emerick Park Campground

      Quaint and Close to town

      Small campground with boat launch, shower house, and bathrooms. Connect’s to a park with playground and pickleball court. Easy to walk or ride your bicycle into town for ice cream. No swim beach but good fishing opportunities on the thunder river.

    • Wailym C.
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      Sep. 7, 2024

      Alpena County Fairground

      Better than expected

      Alpena Fairground camp sites are conveniently located right off Route 23 within minutes of local attractions and historic sites.  The RV / trailer sites were spacious enough with water views of the Alpena wildlife sanctuary and Thunder Bay River. The sunset views are lovely. We launched our kayaks right from our site and paddled around the sanctuary.  Be aware, you cannot access Thunder Bay and Lake Huron from here.  Access is blocked off at 9th street dam.  If you want to head into Thunder Bay it’s best to just drive down and launch in at marina.  And if you head down River you will have to paddle upstream to get back, not fun in high winds. Camping is quiet, only a few other campers there.  Be mindful the fairgrounds hosts events during the year.  The circus stopped to perform during our three days there but we didn’t hear a sound or notice anyone around.  The restrooms and showers were clean enough, located near fairground entrance.  Holly the caretaker was courteous to answer my questions over the phone before arrival and during check in. Her home office is located near entrance, it’s a small rancher house.  Water and dump available as well near entrance.  Overall a nice quiet stay.  The should invest in new fire rings.

    • Ralph E.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 5, 2024

      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!!

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hoeft State Park
      Aug. 5, 2024

      Hoeft State Park

      Great overnight on Lake Huron

      I enjoyed this campsite. Maybe it was because of it being a Sunday night, but it didn’t feel very crowded and was fairly quiet. It’s close to the water (just a short walk over the dunes so you can’t actually see the lake from your site.) I had electric and the bathrooms had showers, though they definitely could use an update. The only thing that could have made this place better was if they allowed dogs on the beach! I was traveling alone and would have loved to have walked the beach with my pup.

    • Nicole V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Lake State Forest Campground
      Jun. 29, 2024

      Jackson Lake State Forest Campground

      Quiet private camping on a small but charming lake

      Large wooded sites- many with lake access. Clean and stocked outhouses. Small lake but opportunities for fishing and swimming. Some road noise is noticeable.

    • Nicole V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground
      May. 27, 2024

      Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground

      Big lake but no direct water sites

      Peaceful and quiet and close to the sinkhole pathway. Clean bathrooms and large mostly private sites. You can launch your boat and beach it near the campground and your campsite but no direct access that we saw.

    • Nicole V.
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      May. 27, 2024

      Tomahawk Lake State Forest Campground

      Slice of paradise!

      This hidden gem has large private sites..many with direct lake access. There is a beach/swim area as well as a small trail from the beach to the boat launch. Good fishing and clean outhouses too!

    • Emily G.
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      May. 23, 2024

      Jewell 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.

    • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground
      May. 13, 2024

      Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground

      State forest campground on Bear Lake

      A rustic campground right on Bear Lake. Most sites are directly on the water. There is a 4 foot breakwall between the sites and the lake. You could anchor your boat in front of your campsite.

    • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 13, 2024

      Clear Lake State Park

      State Park on Clear Lake

      This is a nice state park and campgrou nd on clear lake near Atlanta, MI. About 45 minutes from Gaylord. The lake was absolutely beautiful and super blue and clear. The beach at the state park was nice but not really a natural beach but the lake itself is naturally sandy.

    • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pigeon River State Forest Campground
      May. 9, 2024

      Pigeon River State Forest Campground

      I love staying at this rustic campground.

      You can pick sites on the river or back by the woods. There are vault toilets and a well for water. The Shingle Mill Pathway runs through the campground. Each site comes with fire pit and picnic table. I've seen people tenting and I've seem people with large fifth wheels. Some sites are only big enough for tents but most sites can fit large rvs.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Town Corner Lake State Forest Campground
      Dec. 29, 2023

      Town Corner Lake State Forest Campground

      Isolated and beautiful little campground

      Stayed here in late September 2023 for 2 nights. The campsites are well spaced from each other and most have lake access. we had 2 tents and plenty of room. Vault toilets were clean, well water was good. Saw an elk while driving around the area.

    • D
      Camper-submitted photo from Onaway State Park
      Oct. 21, 2023

      Onaway State Park

      Pretty Campground In Fall

      We stayed here at the end of October. The campground was pretty empty. There are camp sites along Black Lake, which is the 7th largest lake in Michigan. The lake side campsites are very close together but you are right by the water's edge. There is a playground area with swings, sand pit and jungle bars. There is also a boat launch and small beach.

    • Brad J.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 12, 2023

      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.

    • Patrick M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Ossineke State Forest Campground
      Sep. 19, 2023

      Ossineke State Forest Campground

      Great early fall retreat

      Pretty large lots, some have natural blocking from other sites but some do not.

      Felt like I had the beach to myself for two of the four days of my visit.

    • N
      Camper-submitted photo from Monument Campground
      Aug. 22, 2023

      Monument Campground

      Lovely rustic camping

      Quiet and spacious sites. Near a lot of recreation, including Lumbermans Monument, the paddlers memorial, and the lovely Ausable River. Minutes away from Oscoda and Lake Huron.

    • Meghan B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Au Sable River Primitive Camping
      Aug. 21, 2023

      Au Sable River Primitive Camping

      Amazing, as always!

      I launched from the Pine Acres Boat Launch and stayed at one of the primitive campsites on Cooke Dam Pond. The boat-in sites are great because they're super spaced out and private. Always an enjoyable time!

    • Alexandra M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Campers Cove RV Park And Canoe Livery
      Aug. 1, 2023

      Campers Cove RV Park And Canoe Livery

      Favorite Place So Far!

      Campers Cove in Alpena is so nice! Some great things include: putt putt, most sites are on water, there is a fishing pond, a camp store, nice workers, they pick up trash at the camp sites, they will drain your camper tanks for you at your site for $10, there are boats and kayaks to rent, indoor pool, it’s only 15 minutes from Lake Huron, and the bathrooms and showers are nice compared to other places I’ve been to! We were there for a big family camping trip, we had 6 sites, and we reserved again for next year!

    • Paul C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pigeon River State Forest Campground
      Aug. 1, 2023

      Pigeon River State Forest Campground

      Quiet and secluded

      Me and my son picked one of a few spots on the pigeon river. The river ran along the edge of our site. Highly recommend, but the current is strong so beware if you have little ones. I wouldn’t recommend for 6 and under.



    Guide to Alpena

    Camping near Alpena, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, 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. One camper mentioned, "Two swimming beaches. Dog beach. A few trails to walk on, not many to ride bikes."
    • Visit local attractions: Check out the nearby lighthouses and parks. A reviewer at Hoeft State Park Campground said, "It is close to Rogers City shops, a really cool lighthouse a few miles away, and Ocqueoc Falls is 15 - 20 minutes away."
    • Hiking and biking: Trails are abundant in the area. A camper at Harrisville State Park Campground noted, "Not a huge park, but complete with bike and walk/jog trails."

    What campers like:

    • Privacy and space: Campers appreciate the spacious sites. One visitor at Ossineke State Forest Campground said, "Most are well spaced and offer lots of privacy."
    • Clean facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A reviewer at P.H. Hoeft State Park Campground mentioned, "The bathrooms had showers, though they definitely could use an update."
    • Natural beauty: Campers love the scenic views. A visitor at Au Sable River Primitive Camping shared, "The perfect morning and evening view of the river."

    What you should know:

    • Crowded on weekends: Some campgrounds can get busy. A camper at Tawas Point State Park Campground noted, "It can get really packed here on weekends."
    • Limited amenities: Some sites are rustic with fewer facilities. A visitor at Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground mentioned, "There are two outhouses, and a well with good drinking water."
    • Reservations recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Devoe Lake Rustic Campground said, "Sites require a reservation either at the office or online."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Playgrounds available: Some campgrounds have playgrounds for kids. A reviewer at Onaway State Park Campground mentioned, "There is a playground area with swings, sand pit, and jungle bars."
    • Pet-friendly options: Many campgrounds allow pets, making it easier to bring the whole family. A camper at Aloha State Park Campground noted, "Pets allowed, picnic table, reservable."
    • Family-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with organized activities. A visitor at Cheboygan State Park Campground said, "If you're looking for a 'Northern Michigan' experience, this is a must."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have smaller sites that may not accommodate larger RVs. A reviewer at Tawas Point State Park Campground mentioned, "Can feel a little tight on some spaces."
    • Electric hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups, but not all have full hookups. A camper at Harrisville State Park Campground noted, "Does not have water nor sewer hookups at sites."
    • Plan for tight roads: Some campgrounds have narrow roads, which can be tricky for big rigs. A visitor at P.H. Hoeft State Park Campground said, "Big rigs, note that the roads can be tight."

    Camping near Alpena, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Alpena, MI?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Alpena, MI is Thunder Bay Golf And RV Resort with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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