Best Tent Camping near Beaver Island, MI

Recent Tent Reviews near Beaver Island, Michigan

664 Reviews of 11 Beaver Island Campgrounds

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  Melissa M.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 30, 2020

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Breath taking views

  Tent camping on the water, it does not get any more beautiful than this!

  Close to town Fire pits No hook up at the tent sites

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  Stacia R.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 26, 2019

  Straits State Park Campground

  Unique View from camp

  We camped here two nights in July. The campground is very easy to find and is an incredible location if you want to ferry over to Mackinac Island. It is convenient to groceries, restaurants and other amenities if interested. The park appears well maintained with three separate camping areas. We tent camp, and had one of the best sites in the park (in my opinion). Site 1A is in the lower East section of the campground. The site is only a tent site & it is HUGE! It was much more private than the other sites, located on the shore of Lake Huron & has a fantastic view of the Mackinac Bridge. There is a small beach area within the park, a one mile trail to a viewing platform of the bridge, and a playground. The bathrooms were clean. Our campsite had a standard picnic table and fire ring. Campsites were moderately priced, but a Michigan Recreation Pass is also required, as in all MI state parks, so it gets a little more pricey. If I was returning to the area, I would camp here again.

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  Ashleigh M.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 6, 2018

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Beautiful Tent Sites

  I stayed at one of the new tent sites over Labor Day and this quickly became one of my favorite Michigan parks! The tent sites are large and very private and right on the water. Don’t be freaked out that they are called hike in sites because the walk wasn’t any longer than from any other site to the car. The best thing for me is that these sites are so removed from the rest of the park that it didn’t even feel like a holiday weekend. It was very calm and quiet and I recommend the tent sites to anyone who enjoys unplugging in camp!

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  Tammy G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2018

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  options from tent to cabin group cabin option too

  love this campground. when tent camping prepare for windscreen when cooking. beautiful sunsets amazing night skys

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  Misty F.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  Tiki RV Park & Campground

  Peaceful and clean

  Great staff. Clean facilities. Quiet tent site.

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  Ryan C.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 27, 2020

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Great space!

  Wilderness was great, not what you are looking for if you are tent camping more of an RV park. Beautiful views though

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  Melissa M.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 30, 2020

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Heaven on earth

  This is our favorite rustic campground, Surrounded by woods and on the water edge.

  Tent camping - rustic waterfront, fire pit

  RV camping - electric/ water, fire pit

  Open your door and you are on the water!

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  Suzanne A.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 25, 2023

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Wonderful Wilderness!

  Tent camped in site 441 right on the lake. Wide open spots (mostly campers in this loop but was fine for 2 tents), fairly close together but the views, the beach/water, the nearby activities entirely make up for that. Nice, clean bathrooms. Surprisingly no issues with bugs at all in early June!

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  Brady

  Scout

  

  Jul. 9, 2022

  Barnes County Park Campground

  Barnes County Campground

  We’re tent camping this spot and it’s really nice, multiple trails and a private beach. I would advise to book a spot early because the bad spots are all in a line on an open lot which isn’t really ideal for my situation, but overall it’s a nice place.

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  Carolyn K.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Indian Lake State Park South Campground — Indian Lake State Park

  A great mix!

  While this is a full amenities campground, one end was mostly reserved for tent camping with well spaced sites which were backed up by the woods. We felt right at home in our tent, and the campground was exceptionally well maintained and the atmosphere was calm and pleasant. While not totally rustic our end was well suited for the quieter more laid back tenting enthusiasts

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  Elaine G.

  Traveler

  

  May. 23, 2019

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  A family favorite

  I tent camped here with my parents, and came back often with my own children. Far enough from Mackinaw City for peace and quiet, near enough to visit all the attractions during the day. Tall trees and a beautiful beach. It,s a great vacation destination. One of the best state park campgrounds in a state full of beauties.

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  Sara S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 25, 2016

  Straits State Park Campground

  beautiful views across the water

  Wooded tent camping spots on the water :) Decent water to wade or swim in. The best part though… the view! Beautiful view overlooking the water and the bridge. Such a spectacular site to wake up to and go to sleep admiring beyond the campfire. There are a couple trails to check out and this park is near to many attractions and restaurants (within minutes). Definitely a place to visit again!

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  Lora H.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2019

  Manistique Lakeshore Campground

  Campground with RV resort feel

  This probably was one of the cleanest campgrounds we ever went to. They have everything from full hookups to rustic tent sites. Each site has a huge permanent firepit. RV lots are large  and private, Lots of trees and there is a constant breezy that comes off of Lake Michigan. The only downfall is, it's more expensive than your typical campground. $40 - $60 range for the RV sites. Although $60 dollars, you can get your own private beach front lot. Bathrooms and Laundry room are super clean. You also get cable. Restaurants, shopping and a brewery are all within walking distance

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  Mark N.

  Traveler

  

  May. 31, 2022

  Barnes County Park Campground

  Tent Camping was GREAT!

  Had a great time staying at this Campground! Well maintained/clean, 50 yards from the Lakeshore of Lake Michigan, and the staff are super friendly. The campground uses a service where you can digitally reserve your desired campground in real time! This can be found on the Campgrounds website and very intuitive to use. I was never planning to go to this Campground but after reading the reviews on the Dyrt App and realizing you can book digitally, it was a no brainer. The only downside of this campground is that it’s very expensive! I paid $36 a night to tent camp, and in my experienced opinion, that is absurd! Nevertheless had a great time here!

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  Austin

  Traveler

  

  May. 27, 2023

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Nice view of Lake Michigan

  Great campground only about 15 minutes from mackinaw city. Vault toilets but they are kept clean. Front desk was very nice and helpful. The tent site we stayed at had a good view of the lake and passing ships. Just a short 30 second walk from our site to the beach. Other sites are fairly close by but there is pretty good tree coverage for privacy from other campers.

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  Dan N.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2016

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Cabins by lighthouse

  Great park out on a peninsula with sunset views. Hiking on the sand and boardwalks, lighthouse tours, perfect weekend spot---though not particularly close to much. Pretty “rustic” cabins and tent sites near lighthouses and the water---great listening to the shore in our sleeping bags. Most of the sites are pretty private, wooded/shrubby, and large. There’s a gift shop but it doesn’t feel overly touristy. Recommended.

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  Nicole M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2017

  Indian Lake State Park South Campground — Indian Lake State Park

  Beautiful campground!

  Just needed a nice campsite for one night after traveling from Traverse City headed to Marquette. Made a reservation and booked a lake view site. The campground was really clean and the people were really friendly who worked there. They were dog friendly and everyone camping around us were really friendly as well. We were tent camping and there was plenty of space for more than 3 tents. We would definitely recommend this for family's as well as people like us just passing through. Great lake view and 10 minutes away from Kitch-iti-ipi "big springs".

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  Erica K.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2018

  Straits State Park Campground

  Clean and great sites on water

  This campground is one of the cleaner state parks that I have stayed at in Michigan. there are beautiful sites near the lake, although I remember staying here as a kid when the beach access was better. Now there is a lot of beach grass (probably due to the park trying to preserve the grasses/beach) and the beach isn’t as nice as it once was when I was young. This is a very family friendly park. Prime times are during the car show in St. Ignace. a great place to stay if you plan on checking out the island for a day or so. Good prices for sites. I highly recommend tent camping so you can hear the waves at night.

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  Tori K.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 4, 2024

  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.

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  Kathleen T.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 3, 2018

  Straits State Park Campground

  Camping with a view

  I have camped here many times over the years, it is tucked away right near the Mackinaw Bridge. There are tent sites right on the water and you can watch the lights come on at night. There is wood to buy and the camp hosts are always keeping you updated on the weather and have plenty of ideas of things to do. The St. Ignas Trolly comes through and picks people up to go to the ferry there as well.

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  Bucky W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 24, 2021

  Tee Pee Campground

  Nice location, tight spots

  This is a great location to camp if you are looking for proximity to Mackinac Island. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They have electric and water but no sewer. There is a dump on the way out. The spots are very tight to navigate into and took some extra work for my fifth wheel. Tent camping or smaller campers would enjoy this site. The town nearby is cool, includes a nice bakery and a great RV/hardware store. Wifi is hit and miss. You can walk up to the water to get a nice view of the bridge.

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  Allison H.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 1, 2021

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  beautiful, small rustic campground.

  This is a smaller wooded campground at the very northern tip of Leelanau Peninsula.  It is rustic, with no electricity or modern bathrooms (pit toilet). Most of the sites are wooded and some are a little smaller. Perfect for tent camping and smaller popups.  Since it's at the end of the land mass, the waves are stronger and always in the back ground.  It's a wonderful way to fall asleep!  There is a lighthouse you can tour and a small maritime museum on the property.  The beach is a fair size but all rocks (no sand).  There are a couple small cabins with bunks, electricity and grills.

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  Sarah C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 26, 2018

  Burt Lake State Park Campground

  Decent for upper MI

  Took our family of four for a long weekend of tent camping. We had scoped it out before, so we had a general idea what spot we wanted, and reserved it online. The spot (304) was nice and big, and we had plenty of room. The park just seems more suited to RVs instead of tents, as do most parks up here. The facilities were nice - super clean bathrooms, great beach for the kids, even a dog beach. (Dogs are supposed to remain on leash on the beach.) There wasn’t really much of a playground for the kids, so they rode their bikes a lot. It was better than some we have stayed at, but not the spot if you’re looking for a little more rustic/private. You will certainly have neighbors.

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  Derek N.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 10, 2022

  Tee Pee Campground

  Something for everyone

  The sites are decently sized and come equipped with a fire pit. The showers had decent shower heads and lots of pressure. There are some swings dow by the lake for adults and kids. Everything is nearby (not really walkable) and the shuttle for Mackinac Island ferries will come pick you up. They do not have full hookups, but we got by fine for a week since we have a composting toilet.

  There is a small play scape feature by the lake. Plenty of folks tent camping as well as RVs. The campground has been here for quite a while and has mature trees. A small game room at the office features a pool table, air hockey, and a modern pinball machine.

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  Donna F.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 10, 2019

  Big Knob State Forest Campground

  Quite, rustic campground, off the beaten path

  Rustic, well pump water, vaulted toilets. There are 23 campsite all within close walking distance to the water, bug spray is a must.

  We have camped here for 7 years and look forward to coming back each year. We do camp on non-holiday weekends to avoid crowds. This camp ground is always fairly empty. In seven years we have seen maybe a total of 9 other sites occupied. 

  There are hiking trails that have some beautiful scenery (bring bug spray) and a beach front that is just amazing. Depending on the water level there is plenty of beach and great for a day in the water.

  Perfect place for tent camping but it can also accommodated small to medium RV/campers. 

  This place is great for relaxation and getting in touch with nature.

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  Katie B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 4, 2019

  Maple Bay State Forest Campground

  Mediocre

  This campground has tiny campsites that are very uneven. We camp in a tent so that was not ideal. There are about 8 lake side sites which are right across the road from the lake. Those were the best sites for size and view. The lake is really large so it is great for boating. The boat launch is right in the campground and it has two launches so it makes for quick access. You can anchor your boat in the water if you choose. If you have a boat you can access the Indian River which takes you to Mullett lake. Also you can take the crooked river to crooked lake but you have to pay a $10 fee for the locks. The water has leeches which was a pain with my 2 year old. She got one every time she went in the water. The campground does not have a host and dnr only came in the morning to check tags. The week we were here we had fireworks and a lot of noisy campers well past midnight.

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  Marjorie K.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 11, 2018

  Leelanau State Park Campground

  Sweetwater Serenity

  This state park campground has, for the most part, primitive tent sites - many on the water or with views of the water. All are wooded. Many face north and the night skies are phenomenal. There is a state park beach down the road. It's worth the 15 minute hike to the lake - white sand beach, clear water and blue sky with seldom anyone else there. The folks who camp there have always been great - we've been going there for 20+ years and our sons and their friends come each year with us. There's a town six miles away - you can run or bike to it through the pines and cherry orchards. They take reservations six months out. There is a lighthouse and playground as well for families. It's wonderful!