Best Tent Camping near Beaver Island, MI
Looking for tent camping near Beaver Island? Finding a place to camp in Michigan with your tent has never been easier. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Beaver Island campsites are perfect for tent campers.
Best Tent Sites Near Beaver Island, MI (11)
1. Hog Island Point State Forest Campground
Naubinway, Michigan16 Reviews•59 Photos•161 SavesThis rustic campground is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. Most campsites have direct access to the shoreline. Part of the shoreline is composed of large rocks, but could be hiked with caution. Near the picnic area, on the east side of the campground, there is access to the day-use beach. The beach is sandy and provides a nice area to swim and walk along the shore. There is parking for day-use visitors adjacent to the picnic area. The picnic area has tables, a fire ring and a charcoal grill.
There are 42 sites for tent and small trailer use. Campsites 7 and 32 are pull-through sites. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 7.7 miles east of Naubinway via US-2.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.
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. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
$15 / night
2. Beaver Island Bill Wagner Memorial Campground
Beaver Island, Michigan1 Review•3 Photos•6 Saves- Tents
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
3. St James Township Campground
Be the first to review!Beaver Island, Michigan•5 SavesLocated on the North Bluff of Beaver Island, MI. Beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the world-class dark skies. Easily accessible from St James by foot, bike, or car, less than a mile from town. 12 rustic sites, 6 electric sites including 2 ADA-compliant pads. Portable toilets, including ADA-accessible, as well as outdoor hot/cold shower stalls, 1 of which is ADA-compliant.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 - $30 / night
4. C3 farm trust
Charlevoix, Michigan1 Review•7 Photos•2 SavesWe host a rural very private camping spot with 3 camp sites, perfect for tent camping. And pet, firearms and cannabis friendly. Camp on a state national resident private hemp farm.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Market
- Trash
$25 - $35 / night
5. Garnet Lake State Forest Campground
Naubinway, Michigan1 Review•2 Photos•19 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/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
6. Bill Wagner Memorial Park
Be the first to review!Beaver Island, Michigan- Pets
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- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
7. Luce County Park & Campground
Seney, Michigan1 Review•3 Photos•26 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Picnic Table
8. Village Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Leland, Michigan3 Reviews•10 Photos•8 SavesThe small Village Campground contains eight first-come, first-served designated campsites, two fire rings and one outhouse. There is a limit of two tents and four people per site. Fires are permitted in the community fire rings at the Village Campground.
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9. O’Neal Lake campsite - Wilderness State Park
Be the first to review!Carp Lake, Michigan•16 SavesThere are two backcountry (or primitive) campsites in the park. The campsites are named, site-specific (meaning you camp at the site you are registered for) and outfitted with a metal fire ring. O’Neal Lake campsite is set along the water.
Bear bags must be suspended at least 12 feet above the ground and far enough from the tree to prevent an animal from reaching or jumping on them. Bear poles are provided.
Reservations can be made by calling the park at 231-436-5381.
Additional trail details: https://www.michigantrailmaps.com/member-detail/wilderness-state-park-oneal-lake-trail-loop/
- Reservable
- Tents
$15 / night
10. Mead Creek State Forest Campground
Be the first to review!Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan•17 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/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
$15 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Beaver Island
663 Reviews of 11 Beaver Island Campgrounds
Tori K.
Legend
Straits State Park Campground
Bridge views
amazing views of the straits of Mackinac and the mighty Mac bridge! Absolutely loved camping here despite the nearly hurricane like wind and rain experienced overnight that ended up soaking all of my bedding. Bathroom and shower facility was nice and clean.
But seriously, the best thing this campground has to offer are the amazing views of the bridge from many of the campsites. I had a waterfront tent site with the best view and it was so inexpensive.
- kk M.
Traveler
French Farm Lake Rd
Nice, but ....
stayed at campsite #2 twice in October. Behind the site is a full-size mattress, clothes, shoes, and a remnant of a tent - it looks like it has been there for a while. On the second visit to the same site, I found two 5-gallon pails off to the left in the brush, more trash, and a bottle with liquid in it. Also, the stump that someone left to be used as an additional table was missing. I usually pick up trash and leave the site better than I found it, but I did not dare touch the buckets or the bottle with the suspicious liquid in it. French Farm Lake Road is a beautiful area with the North Country Trail running through it but it seems some folks don't appreciate it. The other sites might be better "kept" (site #3 is sandy and looks like an RV was dragged out). Might go again because it is a nice secluded area.
- SSydneyTraveler
Wilderness State Park Camping
Beautiful views, but goes down to a skeleton crew in the off season!
We booked site 118 for the third week in October and really enjoyed our stay! A few things to note:
- The showers and camp office were both closed when we arrived (10/23/24). I asked a park ranger and he said they typically close around the first week in October. If this is the case when you arrive too, you check in at the camp office using the phone in the yellow box which will direct you to a park employee. You will need your reservation number and license plate number ready.
- Don't forget to purchase your Michigan parks vehicle pass, which is separate from your camp reservation.
- Surprisingly, the potable water spigot near our campsite (just a short walk away) was still on! I know there was another review on here that said it was off already by mid-October, but it was on for us!
- You are a stones throw away from your parking spot, although some spots do align directly with their site most are not actually on their site, but still very close.
- Pets are not allowed on the beach during piping plover nesting season (April I believe.)
The beach front sites like ours are really really neat. You have a pretty good view of the water and your own private path right down to the beach. Keep in mind, you are likely to experience high winds. There were a couple days where our tent was getting buffeted around and starting a fire was challenging.
I know a lot of the reviews say it's a pretty loud, busy campground, which I'm sure is the case in the warmer months. When we were here it was a virtual ghost town. All the RV spots next to us were completely closed for the season and we had no neighbors at all until Friday night. When neighbors did arrive they were quiet--but that's always luck of the draw!
Site 118 is within view of the vault toilet, which supports around 6 sites so if it had been busier there would have been quite a few people coming and going in front of our site. I think if we went again while the showers and camp office were open we would maybe go for a different site slightly farther from the bathroom and with a bit more tree cover (122 looked quite nice if I remember correctly.)
We had no issues at all with wildlife.
There is a little store called Cecil's Trading Post 5 min drive away from the campground where they have an honor system for firewood--cash only, of course. The store itself was closed while we were there, but we bought firewood from them. It looked like you could maybe also get ice on the honor system.
Mackinaw city is quick to get to and there were plenty of restaurants and attractions still open when we were there even though it was right on the cusp of the off season. If you want to drive over the bridge into the UP, it's a 4 buck toll each way for cars FYI.
We stopped at a local brewery very close to the campground called Biere de Mac, which I highly recommend--great beer, good food, big open grassy outdoor area that allows dogs, and super friendly.
Happy camping!
Alex M.
GuideStraits State Park Campground
Amazing views of Mackinac bridge
Most sites are all grass, but well maintained. Brand new, clean bathrooms and showers. Views of the lake and bridge can't get any better.
- Ken G.Guide
Straits State Park Campground
great view of bridge, but small campsites close together
This campground was OK. Just on the north side of the bridge. The site we had was really small and close to others. It was a short walk down to the lake and a great view of the bridge. It was pretty expensive, we paid $39 + $11 for a Michigan park pass. The place was clean and the restrooms and showers were nice.
I don't think I'd go back. There are better places to camp in the upper peninsula.
Lots of bugs.
- KKris D.Guide
Straits State Park Campground
Close to town but noisy
We stayed in a tight site with some not so friendly neighbors. Great views and average campground.
- Chad H.Traveler
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping
Awesome location
We’ve stayed at Mackinac Millcreek a few times. Awesome campground, definitely need to know the campground a little bit IF you’re planning on bringing a very large RV. But if not, call the office they’ll put you in a good spot. Our first time to the campground was pretty funny, the whole camp ground was sold out. But they squeezed us in by the rally building and apologized about it being by the maintenance area. Turn out to be one of the best spots we’ve camped. There was a lot of partying, so it was perfect for us. But the rest of the campground is pretty chill.
Amy D.Traveler
Barnes County Park Campground
Beautiful Lake Access
This Campground was very family-friendly. There is easy access to the beach with wide stairs. Many people enjoying rock collecting and watching the sunrise and sunset. The park was very clean and well kept with multiple bath houses.
- Amy D.Traveler
Young State Park Campground
Unique Trails
The campground was well maintained. The sites had adequate privacy and space. I really enjoyed the trails through Cedar Forest along Lake Charlevoix. More unique experience than just hiking through the woods.
- MMelbourne
Scout
Big Cedar Campground Kayak & Canoe Livery
Great place. New owners are wonderful.
The cleanest friendliest campground ever. Lots of canoe, kayak, and tube action going on. So much fun!
- rroy H.Guide
Brevoort Lake Campground
Brevoort
Great camp ground , large sites right on the lake
- Kaitlin R.Scout
Big Cedar Campground Kayak & Canoe Livery
Clean and quiet, cramped
Campground was quaint and bathrooms were well attended to. Campsites were very small; your neighbor's sewer tube was right underneath your picnic table. Neighbors were quiet and respectful, but the campground was right off the highway with a lot of traffic noise.
Emmy H.Traveler
Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground
Private woodland sleep
Quiet campground with feeling of privacy due to sites being wooded and spread out. Access to lake and to rustic pit toilets close by. Good potable water. Easy self check in.
Teresa R.TravelerWilderness State Park Camping
Nice park, very big park but…..
Don’t try to arrive early and get in. They don’t allow early entry. Check in is 3 pm period. Not real friendly, not rude either. Give the trading post 5 stars super nice well stocked. Lots of fire wood bundles to choose from. Has snack propane bottles
- KKevin J.Scout
Indian Lake RV Resort and Campground
Older campground
Campground is older and I understand it was purchased a year ago. Some of the spaces are a little tight but managable. Hostess was very polite and helpfull! The last day they had updated the wifii and it worked great! Every site is close to the lake. We were there for 8 days and would stay there again. Didn’t use the bathrooms or the showers but they looked clean when I checked them out.
Rachel S.TravelerMackinaw Mill Creek Camping
Friendly environment
Very clean and very well ran and organized! Great staff will probably come back to this one
Gary P.Scout
Whiting County Park Campground
Awesome Campground
First timers. Very pleased with our stay. Reservation system is awesome, and easy to follow. Bathhouse was clean and fresh smelling. Even with all the rain we had during the stay, the bathhouse never got overly soiled. Water has a very heavy sulphor smell, but that's the way it goes with Michigan well water. Our Tear drop camper had fresh water on-board, so we were good to go. We've stayed at Young State Park across the way. Given what I know now, Whiting Park will be our"go to" park in the future. Again, Very Pleased.
Martha L.Guide
Magnus Park Campground
Magus Park Great location
Great location, right on the lake and awesome views. Also very convenient to North country Trail to ride or run up and down the Lakeshore on a paved path! Very close to town to walk in and see the sites. Stayed by the water treatment plant and I wouldn’t recommend the West End as you could smell the treatments. Bathrooms were clean and convenient location. Spaces were extremely close together! Many people stayed for the whole summer. It seemed like.
Dan H.GuideLittle Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground
Great Gem, With Flowing Well
Less than half full. Good non motorized boat launch. Nice forest, most sites well screened. 4 sites with great lake view, on little lake. kayaked around lake. No real navigable access to the larger Bevoort Lake or Lake Michigan. Quiet, no highway noise.
- Dan H.Guide
Lake Michigan At St. Ignace
Great dune beach access
Only 60 to 75 percent full midweek in July. Most sites are first come first served. Most sites are separated by natural forest. Beautiful dunes and beach. Traffic noise from highway is an issue.
- Dan H.Guide
Straits State Park Campground
Nice, no views from upper campground
Somewhere I read there might be lake views from the upper campground... Not with leaves on the trees. Follow the signs down a 500 foot trail to the surveyors lookout to see the bridge. Nice and wooded. You can hear the bridge and interstate traffic. Nice restrooms, showers. I will try lower campground next time.
- DDrew M.Scout
Petoskey State Park Campground
Fun!
Great spot very close to the lake and downtown Petoskey. Best of both worlds.
- EElizabeth Y.Scout
Carp River Campground
Cozy campground
We really enjoyed this small, cozy campground. The sites are nicely spaced out for privacy. We stayed in site #15. It was very spacious and right near the bathrooms. Our only complaints are that there were some potholes in the road that could be filled in, and the mosquitoes were horrendous. No amount of bug spray or tiki candles helped. We will definitely be staying at this campground again the next time we visit the area.
- JJulia H.
Ranger
Mackinaw City / Mackinac Island KOA
Great park near Mackinac Island ferries
Our site was $99.89 night.
We were in Site# 98. 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 limited trees (many were shaded though). This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.
This lot (a premium lot) comes with a concrete patio with a round table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs and a fire pit and a charcoal box grill.
It is an easy access to the campground from highway -(approximately 1 mile from highway).
There is free WiFi. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.
There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
They sell wood for $7 a bundle.They pickup your garbage at your site daily.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent regular bicycles and e-bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.
They do have a Swimming pool. There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball,horseshoe, and corn hole. There is a Reading lending library and board games to borrow.
They have a great general store. There is an electric car charging station. They sell propane.
There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.
The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes.
There are great places to ride bikes outside of campground. From the campground, there is a nature trail that you can take your bike that leads you to the. North Western State Trail.
They have cabins for rent and tent areas.
They have one shower house. The shower house has individual showers. Toilets with sinks are in a shared bathroom. These are kept very clean.
There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility. There are approximately 5 washers and 5 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $1.50 to dry a load.
They have a fenced in dog park.
Bugs (mosquitoes/flies)did not seem to be an issue.
There were trails to hike off of the campground.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are go to the beach (1 mile away); visit Mackinac Island (both major ferries will transport you for free - this KOA provides you information for Shepler’s Ferry). Both ferries offer packages that include horse drawn carriage rides, Fort Mackinac admission, Island Hotel Admission, Butterfly House admission, Mystery Town admission, and Parking options). There is a Jack Pine Lumberjack show.
- RRoyce C.Guide
Castle Rock Lakefront Mackinac Trail Campground
Great campground on Lake Huron
Certainly! Here’s a review for the campground:
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful campground next to Lake Huron, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The location is absolutely stunning, with beautiful lake views and easy beach access that made our stay truly memorable. The rates were very reasonable, providing great value for the exceptional amenities offered.
One of the highlights of our visit was the recreation and game area, which kept the whole family entertained. The facilities were well-maintained and offered a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy.
What truly set this campground apart, though, was the staff. They were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. I was particularly touched by their kindness and attentiveness when my youngest daughter fell ill. They went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable and that we had everything we needed.
Overall, I highly recommend this campground to anyone looking for a beautiful, affordable, and family-friendly place to stay by Lake Huron. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be returning!
- Lydia T.Legend
Young State Park Campground
Favorite state park
I love this state park. It is located right on beautiful lake charlevoix. The campground doesn't have any road noise. The beach is long and sandy and there are lots of hiking and biking trails.
- Jason L.Guide
Straits State Park Campground
Car show weekend
The upper campground has new shower and restroom building
Guide to Beaver Island
Beaver Island, Michigan, offers a serene escape for tent campers looking to immerse themselves in nature. With stunning views and a variety of amenities, it's a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Tent campers should check out Beaver Island Bill Wagner Memorial Campground
- This campground features clean outhouses and a water pump, making it convenient for campers who prefer a more rustic experience.
- Enjoy private, quiet sites with easy access to a pebbly beach, ideal for relaxing by the water.
- The surrounding area is known for its beautiful lighthouse and nearby islands, perfect for exploration.
Tips for tent camping near Beaver Island
- Be prepared for windy conditions at the Beaver Island Bill Wagner Memorial Campground; packing the right gear is essential for comfort.
- If you're looking for a more developed site, consider the St James Township Campground, which offers electric hookups and reservable sites.
- For a unique experience, check out the Hog Island Point State Forest Campground, where you can enjoy lakefront sites and excellent stargazing opportunities.
Some prices for tent camping range from $10 to $20
- The Garnet Lake State Forest Campground offers a budget-friendly option at around $10 per night, providing a peaceful lakeside experience.
- At the Luce County Park & Campground, you can find sites with electric and water hookups for approximately $20, making it a great choice for families.
- The C3 Farm Trust provides a private camping experience with amenities for around $20, perfect for those seeking a rural retreat.
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