Best Tent Camping near Augusta, MI

Recent Tent Reviews near Augusta, Michigan

509 Reviews of 22 Augusta Campgrounds

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  Amanda A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2021

  Covert Park Beach & Campground

  Great location

  Close to beach of Lake Michigan. Walk in primitive tent site is what I stayed at. Many other sites available. Quiet at night. Great staff

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  Kathie M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 26, 2020

  Potawatomie Campground & Recreational Area

  Tent Camped

  Many years ago tent camped here. Small camp store. Small lake. Mostly seasonal RVs here

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  Roger V.

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2019

  Whispering Waters Campground

  info on this site incorrect - go to www.whisperingwatersonline.com for corr

  no overnight stays or tent sites. 7 night minimum stay.

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  Korrie H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2019

  Gun Lake Campground — Yankee Springs Recreation Area

  Awesome place for family

  Went tent camped with electricity for 2 nights. Bathrooms and showers are nice. The park is safe enough for kids to bike around. The beach is clean and fun. We will definitely plan another visit!

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  upperhunt8@gmail.com

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 25, 2023

  Kal-Haven Outpost

  We'll be back!!

  Beautiful campground, organized set up. They don't try to see how many campsites they can pile on each other. The tent camping (where we stayed) had the largest campsite I've ever camped on for tents. You can choose between no shade, some shade, or deep woods. We LOVED the no shade. It had grass for our dog and beautiful star gazing. The cabins were in their own section. The RVS and campers circled around the bathroom house. All tent camping was south of the campground in their own little spot as well. All the extra space throughout the campground they used as walking trails. Very relaxing.

  The nicest bathrooms and showers I have ever seen at a campground.

  And the goats behind the entrance are very friendly!!

  Very close to downtown South Haven!

  We will definitely be back again. We may even do at least one annual trip a year.

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  Derrick P.

  Guide

  

  May. 16, 2019

  Ebys Pines

  Good little weekend getaway

  Lot sizes do vary, pull through lots are a good size. If you like tent camping this place has a great tent/pop up only section on the river. Excellent dog run. Pool is dated but it actually is open. I tend to use this place to open up my TT or to close it Down for the season.

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  rylie R.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 27, 2022

  Covert Park Beach & Campground

  good!

  this was amazing place to stay. the people were very friendly. everything was clean. and it was quiet and peaceful and the beach was absolutely beautiful. i haven’t gone tent camping before and i went here and it made me love it! i will definitely be going back!

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  Nancy

  Scout

  

  Sep. 8, 2022

  Cade Lake County Park & Campground

  Beautiful

  Stayed sept 2022, $30 tent site (no electric). Its $40 with electric. Arrived after office hours, campground gated, but host was super friendly and helpful! The grounds are immaculate. Bet it's very popular in summer. Beautiful place, wish I could have stayed a lot longer.

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  Laura H.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 23, 2020

  Twin Mills Camping Resort

  Beautiful Wooded Campground

  Twin Mills is a really beautiful and quiet RV Campground, with tall trees in Northern Indiana. We frequent this location when getting RV Repairs and visiting Elkhart, the birth place of most RVs.

  There are cabins and tent sites and a large lake access point with a beach area. The playgrounds seemed to be in good shape and the dumpsters were centrally located.

  The park has a gate entrance for security.

  There is a large pool area and basketball court.

  There are several sections in the park, some more wooded and narrow sites, some are more spread out.

  Cellular: T-Mobile had good signal strength and bandwidth, AT&T was not as good but still doable.

  Most of the sites are full hook up, some have 30amp and some have 50amp.

  Amenities: Pool Clubhouse Basketball Volleyball Picnic tables Fire rings Trash Playground Lake access Beach area Dock Cabins Tent sites

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  BrianaLynn R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 22, 2020

  Kal-Haven Outpost

  Clean and easily accessible

  This campground is like a small wide open field. The staff was super friendly, and the grounds and bathhouse were very well kept and clean. There wasn’t much too it, the site included a picnic table and fire ring (like most do). We were in the tent sites.

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  Mary T.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 10, 2022

  Lansing Cottonwood Campground

  Cottonwood Campground only campground in Lansing MI

  A nice little campground. Great location if staying in the Lansing Area. Has full hook ups, and electric water, also tent sites with nnothing. Great pool area. Softball diamond that has tournaments on weekends a little early start for the full hook up sites. A couple ponds for fishing. People are very friendly.

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  Christopher P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 25, 2021

  Deep Lake Rustic Campground — Yankee Springs Recreation Area - TEMPORARILY CLOSED IN 2024

  Nice rustic site

  Nice rustic campground with a beautiful lake view. Nice big fire rings. Vault toilet and water pump nearby. Some what level site but in the small side. Perfect for tent camping or a teardrop. Definitely nothing over 15'. Was able to park across from my site to maximize space.

  Gorgeous little lake town just 8 miles away has a full grocery store and restaurants.

  Campsites border the Deep Lake trail.

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  Leann O.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 8, 2020

  Ebys Pines

  Tight sites, be careful which you choose

  RV Sites are stacked on each other. We chose 306 and it was ok by the pond. No misquitos. Our friends had 310 and there was barely room to put their awning out. Lots of kids, pool full on the weekends. Good thing it's close to Bonnieville Park. The tent sites looked nice. Wifi is very slow. Verizon 2 bars

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  Dave N.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 7, 2020

  Brookside City Park

  Great spot for a few nights

  The camping spots are in a park right off the main road, however they are tucked all the way around back offering surprisingly private camping.

  There are 4 spots with electric, 3 of which are paved. There are also 4 tent sites. 2 water spigots shared by the 4 electric sites. No sewer. Picnic tables at each site.

  The downtown area is a short walk and has some great dining options.

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  Daniel S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 5, 2016

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Pokagon State Park

  Pokagon State Park has an excellent state park campground. Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric). Many sites are flat (good for tent camping) while others are slightly rolling hills (helps breakup the sites a bit). There is a lot to do in the park including many trails, horse riding (horse stable on site), and lake swimming on a nicely improved beach. Only cons are no full hook up and the fire rings/grills could be improved.

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  Katie

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 17, 2022

  Brookside City Park

  Small nice & cheap

  Campgrounds are small, 4 RV sites & 2 tent sites. Noise level is moderate to high - road noise & construction, and relatively loud water treatment. Water and electric available, no dumping. Trash and porta potty near by.

  Registration is at the police department, and if it’s after hours you may have to call an off site officer to meet you with the phone provided. They do not allow seggs offenders or anyone with an active warrant. Police drove through 2-3 times per day. I had no issues & the park mostly to myself for 3 days.

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  Kim D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Markin Glen County Park

  Modern Campground Close to Downtown

  This is a modern campground with full hook-ups and cement parking areas. It is a newer campground, so there is not an old-growth canopy shading the sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Some sites are pull-throughs. Tent camping is allowed, but most campers have RVs.

  There is a bath house with good showers.

  The park also has a lake with a beach, although I have never been in it.

  This campground has a great location for people who want to visit Kalamazoo. One downside is that there are train tracks that run near the campground and sometimes the engines idle for extended periods at night.

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  Kathleen D.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 15, 2018

  Hidden Ridge RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

  Modern RV resort

  Hidden Ridge is a modern RV resort within 8 minutes of Gun Lake and sandwiched between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. There is no tent camping available at this location.

  All sites include a concrete pad, fire ring and full hook-up. 120/150 amp

  Lots of activities for the whole family. There is a pool, hot tub, bounce pillow, splash pad. Children’s activities are planned throughout the week and adult activities, as well.

  Gun Lake is crystal clear meaning you can see the sand/pebble bottom. There is fun to be had on this nice-sized Lake.

  Not far from Hidden Ridge is a race track that is busy each weekend with all manner of race cars.

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  Olivia S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 20, 2020

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort-South Haven, MI

  This is my top pick for South Haven

  Although this campground has great amenities, a pool, clean showers, and good sites/cabins, it is hard to book. If you know you are going to come to this area and camp, you need to book it a while in advance. I have used a pop-up and there was good space between campers. When I tent camped, we had a great spot near the cafe, the showers are amazing over there, they are more secluded. Our tent spot had electric, water, picnic table and fire ring. We camped on the grass and there is gravel to park your car. This campground is a perfect place to stay when visiting surrounding towns and going to the beach.

  Don’t forget to go to Sherman’s!!

  There was a forecast or rain, don’t mind the tarp

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  Mary Z.

  Traveler

  

  May. 22, 2018

  Deep Lake Rustic Campground — Yankee Springs Recreation Area - TEMPORARILY CLOSED IN 2024

  Great rustic campground.

  If you want seclusion away from the parking lot atmosphere down the road at Yankee Springs this is your place. There is much more space at each campsite and lots of old growth trees. The sites over looking Deep Lake are wonderful if you can snag one. This is a rustic campground and they have NO electricity or water and many are smaller tent sites. But the peace and quiet is great. You are just a short drive away from Yankee Springs and Gun Lake with the huge beach, plus you are basically right on the NCT and have access to miles of hiking and biking trails. This is a great campground if you don’t mind “roughing it”.

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  bill R.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 15, 2021

  Black River Trails Campground

  Great place

  This a great well run campground. Very clean. The people are great. I did a review in august before I got my pro membership about this site when I hammock camped. Loved the place. Branden,Nina and Chris were great to work with. The were discussing that they were going to be open weekends in September. I told them I would return then. September 24th my wife and came back and tent camped. We had a gorgeous fall weeken. As usual the place was in wonderful shape. It was great to see new friends Branden,Chrisand Nina via FaceTime and meet MaryJo..This place is close to the lake,town. Plenty to do in the area. If you’re close to south haven. This is the place to camp. We will be coming back next year..

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  Cindy B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2020

  Kal-Haven Outpost

  Super convenient to the Kal Haven Bike Trail

  This was a nice campground right on the Kal Haven Trail - about 4 miles from South Haven. The RV camping is in a circle in the center of the campground near the bathhouse with cabins and tent camping on the perimeter. There were some very nice woods with paths leading to the Kal Haven and around the campground. 

  It was so convenient to be able to bike ride, hike, or run on the trail that I hesitate to offer any critique - but I will. The sites and the roads in the campground are all dirt so while we were there it was exceptionally dusty. I could imagine that when they have a lot of rain, it is exceptionally muddy. 

  Check out the blue stairs beach at Lake Michigan (accessible in South Haven), Barden's Market for fresh baked goods and vegetables, the Depot for sandwiches, wine and beer, and 3 Blonds Brewery - good food and beer.  In addition to the Kal Haven, you can access the Van Buren State Park Trail in South Haven. It is a 4-mile paved trail running from South Haven to the Van Buren State Park.

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  TheSydliks

  Scout

  

  Apr. 15, 2021

  Ely Lake Campground

  Keyword: RUSTIC

  This is our "home base" campground. It's familiar. We've been coming here for decades. Comfortable, and quiet(for the most part).

  Caveat: no electric, no running water, no sewer/septic, no dump, no fill... Can run your generator(inverter type is best). Solar is a negative due to tree cover.

  Vault toilets only, and pitcher pumps for water. There is a dumpster available in the busier parts of the season but this campground is open year round.

  No playground. Just the beach and the trails.

  Sites range from small tent sites to fairly large, but the "roads" inside the campground are tight so think twice before bringing the longer 5th wheels.

  In short, if you want a quiet getaway from your usual then this is a great place to go. If you're expecting a pool, arcade, and dining hall... Look elsewhere.

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  Mary T.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2019

  Outdoor Adventures Kalamazoo Resort

  A campground in the middle

  This is a  membership campground.  It is a few miles from Kalamazoo MI and it a beautiful area.  Really does need to be updated.  Not all campsites are full hook ups.  If you are looking for a great tent area around the lake this is it.  You can fish, play and just enjoy yourself.  They have areas for the kids to play and for adults to relax.  

  The Facilities need to be updated, no laundry and no internet.  The campsites are a good size but those we found are not very level.  I love the option of walking around the campground as there are up and down and one really big huge hill.  They need to fix there entry parking lot or you will get lost in the huge pot hole.  I would go back as it is a Coast to Coast and it is OK for $10 a night. 

  The area the campsite is located is a great country area and is very wooded.  

  If you have a family and like to fish it is a great place for you.  If you like tent camping go for it.  If you like amenties like laundry and level sites find another one.

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  R. B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 25, 2018

  Kal-Haven Outpost

  Great place to bike to, spacious cabins, amazing staff

  A group of us bike from Kalamazoo to South Haven every year using the Kal-Haven trail. We usually tent camp but tried a cabin here this year. It was the perfect option as the campground is right off the trail. They provide linens and have basic supplies (including firewood that they will deliver to your cabin) right at the general store. We also met a group that had hiked in to the primative sites and were using the trail to train for the Appalachian Trail. Everything is well-made and maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful (they even let us check-in early when we biked in ahead of schedule). Highly recommend for those looking for a place close to the trail and to South Haven. The cabins have three queen beds and a sofa sleeper so they can comfortably hold up to eight people (we had five in our group and I never felt crowded). There's a large table inside and two chairs on the porch. There's also a large picnic table outside, a fire pit, and a grill. They are hoping to expand and add cabins sized for couples in the near future.

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  Benjamin R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 11, 2023

  Covert Park Beach & Campground

  Great Lakeside Camp

  Great campground. Better cared for than a State Park and better accommodations, too. Newish shower house with 6 uni-sex showers (all with their own locking doors). Water mechanisms on several made hot water a little tricky… test before you undress haha. If 5+ showers are in use, don't count on much hot water.

  Very friendly operators and employees. Genuinely interested in how you're doing. Above average camp store and they even deliver your firewood order to your site for you ($7 for a 15"x15"ish bundle).

  Beach access is easy and the beach is nice. On the cooler week we were there, would only see one or two other people out if any, but when school gets out mid-June, sounds like it gets busier. Our Monday-Friday stay saw us as the only tent campers which was great. Our kids enjoyed the playground and we made use of the grills by the picnic shelter a few times.

  All tent sites (except for T12) are walk in (but most are only 100-300 feet).

  Tent Sites 1, 2, 3, 11 and 12 as well as the group site are on their own away from the main loops. They are served by a flush toilet with running (cold) water. Or you can make the slightly longer walk to the shower house.

  Tent 1 is 100 foot walk, small site, easily visible from T-2 and 3 as well as the group site.

  Tent 2 is medium sized, across from T-3 and visible from T-1 and T-3. 

  Tent 3 is large. Slightly overlooks the group site and can see T-1 and T-2.

  Tent 4 is large, but almost totally isolated. It's surrounded by hills (although T-5 is on one of those hills so could overlook it. Long walk to bathroom.

  Tent 5 overlooks 4 a little and is a medium sized site. Also long walk to bathroom.

  Tent 6 is elevated above everything so overlooks T-5, T-7 and the RV loop. It's a huge site with nothing but nature around and above you. Long walk to bathroom.

  Tent 7 shortest walk to car parking, but surrounded by other sites. Access to other sites runs through site as well.

  Tent 8 and 9 are basically one large site with two tables and fire rings. Requires a walk up several flights of stairs, but puts you on top of a bluff that, without trees, would give you a view of the lake. They charge a premium for these sites.

  Tent 11 is probably the longest walk… you walk past T-1,2,3, then up 70 steps to the top of a ridge. You cannot see or be seen and the picnic table is covered with a shelter. Not a ton of space, but a great site for a lite packer.

  Tent 12 is a drive in site right next to the bathroom and the main drive into the campground.

  We were pleasantly surprised and, outside of a cold shower or two, never disappointed in our stay.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 14, 2025

  Shipshewana North Park Campground

  Nice campground in a convenient location

  We were passing through and decided to stop for frozen custard at the stand right next to the campground. The first review for this place did not seem very inviting but a more recent one was a little more positive. After checking it out, I thought it could use a little reinforcement of the positives! I’m not sure if there have been new owners since the first review but I received a very friendly greeting, and the office is open from 9 am– 8 pm and clearly marked as the place to check-in. 

  There are many options here: back-in or pull-thru tent sites, w/e sites, full hook-up sites, camper cabins, and fully equipped cabins. The campsites range from $32-$46 per night and the cabins range from $69-$144 per night. Sites 47-52 are close to the road so you will hear road noise, but Sites 11-35 are farther from the road and are more shaded. The layout is RV park style but there is reasonable separation between the sites. 

  The restrooms have a code for entry, and I did not see the inside of these.

  Amenities include:

  - a community fire pit

  -  game room with television

  - guest laundry 

  - dump station

  - gift shop

  - pet friendly options

   -WiFi

  - There is, of course, an ice cream/frozen custard stand that I dare you to resist. 

  While we would not consider it a destination, we would definitely consider camping here en route – the price is reasonable, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.