Best Cabin Camping near Bay City, MI

Several cabin rental options exist near Bay City, Michigan across a network of state parks and private campgrounds. Bay City State Park Campground offers cabin accommodation with electric hookups, cement fire rings, and seasonal availability from April to October. Bathrooms and showers are available in the main facilities, which one visitor noted are "very clean, smelled of bleach" and "cleaned 2-3 times a day." Pinconning County Park provides year-round cabin rentals with water hookups, trash service, and shower facilities in a waterfront setting that allows boat access.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Frankenmuth Jellystone Park features family-friendly cabin rentals with full amenities including electric hookups, water, and sewer connections. The campground remains open year-round with organized activities for children. Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort offers cabin accommodations with 30-amp electrical service, water hookups, and shower facilities. Most locations allow pets in cabins, though specific policies vary by site. According to a visitor, Frankenmuth Jellystone cabins provide "convenient access to Frankenmuth" with "clean facilities and friendly staff."

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic furniture is typically provided, but cooking equipment may be limited. Several campgrounds sell firewood on-site, with Bay City State Park offering delivery service to cabin sites. The Krystal Lake Campground and Berwagana Campground both maintain on-site markets for basic provisions. Sleeper State Park Campground provides cabin accommodations from April through October with full electric service and water hookups. Wesleyan Woods Camp features cabin rentals with access to both boating facilities and hiking trails in a more secluded setting.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bay City, Michigan (36)

    1. Bay City State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Kawkawlin, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 684-3020

    "It features roughly a 150 some odd sites ranging from tent sites to RV and cabins. Each site has a cement fire ring and electric hookup."

    "Beach, trails and children's solace pad, just an easy walk across the road. Newer bathhouse. Shady sandy campsite."

    2. 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."

    3. Frankenmuth Jellystone Park

    6 Reviews
    Clio, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 652-6668

    "The deluxe plus lot comes without a concrete patio but with a picnic table and fire ring. They do sell firewood and will deliver to your site.

    There is free WiFi."

    "Not all sites have fire rings, so ask when reserving if you need to bring your own portable fire pit."

    4. Wesleyan Woods Camp

    4 Reviews
    Millington, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 823-8840

    "My only complaint would be that bathrooms and showers could be cleaner. Went in right after they mopped and it looked like they just slid the dirt around."

    5. Berwagana Campground

    7 Reviews
    Caro, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 673-7125

    $32 - $152 / night

    "They have putt putt, basket ball, jr basket ball, running track, baseball field, horseshoes, playground and a pond."

    "I was able to book same day. We live 2.5 hours away and didn't get to the campground until 10 PM!"

    6. Krystal Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Millington, MI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 843-0591

    $28 - $66 / night

    "Overall, very nice place IF you request a quiet/private site (I had requested this upon my phone call reservation... once arriving at the campground, I saw the site they were assigned to and it was tight"

    "Nice pool for swimming small lake for fishing or swimming. Good size sites on grass. FHU. Level. Looks like seasonal and short stay. Well maintained."

    8. Covenant Hills Camp

    8 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 631-4531

    "We used multiple different styles of cabins and a few RV sites, as well as various buildings for activities.  All in all, it was an incredible time and I highly recommend it. "

    "Good, quiet campground (unless your on a site around the playground)lots to keep the kids busy, bonus ice cream store"

    9. Sleeper State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Caseville, MI
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 856-4411

    "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."

    "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."

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Cabin Reviews near Bay City, MI

152 Reviews of 36 Bay City Campgrounds


  • 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

  • J
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Frankenmuth Jellystone Park

    Fun RV park and very close to downtown

    Our site was averaged out to $82.71 a night with the weekly rate discount.

    We were in Site# 306 (a deluxe plus RV site - be aware that some of these are back-ins and not clearly labeled on the site map - we had to change sites to a pull-thru). We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
    The site was easy to level.

    Our site was not shaded with zero trees. We weren’t able to sit outside because of the direct sun until after 8:30pm.
    This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

    The deluxe plus lot comes without a concrete patio but with a picnic table and fire ring. They do sell firewood and will deliver to your site.

    There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are quite a few channel options.

    There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.

    They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent pedal bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals.

    They do have a heated indoor and heated outdoor Swimming pool and one hot tub.

    There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball, basketball sport court, and volleyball courts. There is a Game room for kids. They have a Putt putt course and Jumping pad.

    They have a great general store. There is a separate Activity Center for kids.
    There are tons of scheduled activities for kids like wagon rides, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, etc. Activities are scheduled all day from 9am to 8pm.

    There is a snack bar on site from 4pm-9:30pm where you can get hot dogs, brats, pretzels, nachos, ice cream, etc.

    The streets are mostly paved and good for riding bikes.

    This is an RV park with cabins to rent also. Tent camping is also allowed.

    They have two shower houses. The shower house has the typical stalls. There is a great area to hang clothes and store your toiletries in the shower stall. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine in the arcade room. There are approximately 4washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.75 to wash and $0.75 to dry a load.

    They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs though.

    Flies were an issue and bug spray was needed.

    There were no trails to hike off of the campground.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are Frankenmuth FunShips (chocolate & wine tasting), the Golden Ticket Trolley, the Bavarian Belle (popcorn & sodas) River Place Shops, wineries, and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland store. This RV park is less than a mile to downtown/River Place Shops where there is tons of shopping.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tony M.
    Jul. 4, 2017

    Pinconning County Park

    Great place on the lake to swim/paddle

    Great beach area with rental boats! My family of 5 stayed 2 nights. Flush toilets and shower were well maintained, fire rings provided and nicely kept grounds with observed quiet times made for a fantastic stay!!

  • Jennifer H.
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Herrick Recreation Area

    Peaceful, fishing and kayaking

    Small but sweet campground. If given the choice get a site in the pine loops. It's more of a walk from the lake but the other loops have no shade and seem more crowded together. We had site #24 and it was fairly ideal and very roomy. There is the Pier- Marquette Rail trail about 1.5 miles from the campground, great for biking, running etc. Electric hook up was fine. Bathrooms are cleaned 3 x a day. Showers were warm and clean. This is Amish country and the campground has horse hitching posts near the fishing lakes. We saw a horse and buggy hitched up there. But I imagine anyone could ride their horse there then hitch up while they fish or wade in the water. Beach is across the road from the park and no pets/dogs allowed in that side of the park. Other campers there were courteous and respectful of quite hours. I would stay there again if I had another event bring me to this area.

  • Despina S.
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort

    Large campground. Over 700 sites and 70+ cabins. Open year-round.

    Great opportunities for winter sports. Pools, lakes, mini golf. Designed for young families. Pet friendly but has restrictions on the type of dog.

  • Scott G.
    May. 29, 2023

    Sleeper State Park Campground

    A nice state park

    A nice campground with two loops. Can be tricky getting a large RV in especially during bigger holidays but the sites are large and you can park you camper a few different ways. Decent trails. Beach access across the road. There is a pet friendly section of the beach. Lots of pets here. The bathrooms in the east loop are older and not that great but the other loop has a nice modern bathroom. Sites are mostly flat more so on the eastern loop. We had a nice visit.


Guide to Bay City

Cabin camping near Bay City, Michigan offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy a day at the beach and explore trails at Bay City State Park Campground, where you can relax by Lake Huron and let the kids play on the new playscape.
  • Experience the beauty of the Tobico Marsh trails at Bay City State Park Campground, perfect for birdwatching and enjoying the local wildlife.
  • Visit the charming downtown Bay City, just a short drive from Bay City State Park Campground, where you can find great restaurants and a scenic Riverwalk.

Explore local attractions

  • Discover the unique offerings at Frankenmuth Jellystone Park, which features a variety of scheduled activities for kids, including arts and crafts and scavenger hunts.
  • Take a trip to the famous Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, located near Frankenmuth Jellystone Park, where you can shop for holiday decorations year-round.
  • Enjoy the local wineries and breweries in Frankenmuth, easily accessible from Frankenmuth Jellystone Park, perfect for a relaxing afternoon.

Cabin camping features to enjoy

  • Experience the spacious and well-maintained sites at Wesleyan Woods Camp, which offers a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of activities for all ages.
  • Relax in comfort at Krystal Lake Campground, where you can enjoy amenities like a pool, mini-golf, and a small lake for fishing or swimming.
  • Take advantage of the electric hookups and clean facilities at Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort, making it a convenient choice for cabin campers looking for a rustic yet comfortable experience.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bay City, MI is Bay City State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

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