2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Scalley Lake Park Campground and Cabins houses upscale glamping accommodations on a private lake in Belding, with waterfront sites offering tranquil views just minutes from town. The property features canvas tents and luxury yurts with comfortable beds, electricity, and private decks overlooking the water. These accommodations provide a perfect balance between outdoor immersion and modern comfort. "The cabins are clean and nice, the view of the lake is beautiful," noted one visitor who brought their six children. Double RR Ranch RV Resort also offers premium glamping options with river-front locations, providing guests with fire pits, picnic tables, and access to fully-equipped glamping units. Snow Lake Kampground rounds out the glamping campground options near Belding with family-oriented yurt rentals that include bedding, lighting, and furnished interiors.
Riverfront glamping sites at Double RR Ranch provide direct water access for fishing, canoeing, and stone-throwing, plus horseback riding through shallow river sections. According to a camper, "There is a river to explore and we always get a riverfront site. Rivers are just fun for fishing, throwing stones, canoeing." Scalley Lake's glamping accommodations sit on a motor-free lake, ensuring peaceful surroundings for swimming and paddling. The lake setting offers stunning sunset views and quiet evenings under the stars. Seasonal activities run from May through October at most glamping sites, with themed weekends at Snow Lake Kampground featuring family activities like pony rides, wagon rides, and evening concerts. Nature trails surrounding the properties connect glamping units to recreation areas, fishing spots, and scenic overlooks, making these accommodations ideal for those seeking outdoor experiences with upscale comfort.
"Bathrooms/showers need upgrading . Sites are good size and paved. Our fire pit needs repair. The top is gone so no ledge to put cooking utensils on. Our site number was not reasable."
"There is a disc golf course, mountain bike trail, equestrian trails, hiking trails, a beautiful no wake lake perfect for swimming, kayaking, or fishing. "
Available this weekend
from $20 - $160 / night
"Cabins, electric and bath houses!"
"Amazing spot away from the city! The owner of the place is very accommodating and pleasant to be around. Private lake with no motors so it is very quiet and peaceful!!!"
"Tent sites also have water and electric. Has a pool, hot tub, mini golf, shuffleboard, and so much more! A quiet, relaxing place to get away from city noise."
"It is close to a town to get take out food if it rains. There are some larger vacation lodges to rent that ars nestled away in the woods, and a bunkhouse with rentals."
"Recently, I inherited a pop up camper and chose this place to be my first location to try it out. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our site was nice with electric and water hookups."
"Bathrooms were newly redone. Looking allot better then previous years. Lots of lot improvement so it’s not so bumpy and off level."
from $28 - $50 / night
"September 9th 2017 I hosted a Kayak/Canoe trip and we used this location for our landing and camping. It was a great little location that even had some river side cabins you could rent."
"We were on site 6, and there was plenty of space! We were able to park the camper with the door facing the river. It was great for fishing, and our dogs had a great time too."
"The hike trails are easily traversed and if you ask the camp ranger at reception, you can also rent single or tandem kayaks for *quite a reasonable price in varying time blocks if you don't have any watercraft"
"We took the next few minutes mapping out our perfect hammock setup. With so many options, we settled on our spots and built up the rest of camp."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 / night
"The staff could be friendlier, but overall it’s a nice campground. Keep in mind when booking that many of the sites don’t have on site water!"
"Secluded campground with excellent amenities. Many full time residents make the place feel very homey. Super helpful staff"
"Friendly owners, great hiking trails, great lake access, and good prices in the convenience store at the front of the park as well."
"Playgrounds, Lake, dump station, well stocked store, some shaded sites, clean bathrooms by the store, pit toilets throughout the campground."
from $35 - $45 / night
"Walk-in site F was literally the perfect campsite."
"The walk from the parking lot to the site was a bit of a hike but it was nice to be near the lake and not a bunch of cars. Great fire pit and place to place tents."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $160 / night
ScoutVery rustic and remote. Bring wood or a saw there are tons of down trees but not a whole lot of places to get wood. For pit toilets they where clean and well kept. If your in need of help it comes within 45 mins (bring solar chargers) out of the way enough to not have a good cell signal (what we where looking for) but enough signal to call for help...we killed our car battery charging phones.. must check out if your into remote areas
TravelerBeautiful property right on the river. Secluded campground with excellent amenities. Many full time residents make the place feel very homey. Super helpful staff
ScoutWe have camped here many times over the years and have always enjoyed our visits. The campground has made some great investments and improvements, which are appreciated. However, the overall maintenance has unfortunately declined. It is noticeable in the condition of the shower houses, tree trimming, staining, painting, and other general upkeep. A little more attention to these details would make a big difference, especially in the restroom facilities. This is a great campground for children and families, with plenty to enjoy. One area that could use improvement is consistency in how campground rules are enforced. During our stay, we observed several occasions where some seasonal campers—and even some weekend campers—were allowed to get away with things that others were not. We personally did not have any issues, but it did seem as though certain campers were singled out while others were overlooked, even when there was no obvious reason. Overall, this is still a good place to camp, and we will likely return. With a stronger focus on maintenance and more consistent rule enforcement, it could easily become an excellent campground.
ScoutGreat family campground! Lots of activities: sport courts, foam parties, train rides and a heated pool. Nice Playgrounds and the River trip services were a huge highlight of our trip. We had so much fun and the river was beautiful! Our site was spacious and located right across from the arcade. We found the bathrooms to be outdated but they were overall clean. The park itself is very well maintained with freindly staff. Will definitely recommend and return.
ScoutWe have enjoyed tubing and camping here for many years, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Our group of approximately 75 people arrived for a scheduled tubing trip, checked in, and paid in full. While we were waiting for the shuttle, one member of our group picked up a life jacket from the same area where we as guests have always been able to get them during our previous visits. There were no signs indicating that only staff were permitted to hand out life jackets. Without asking what happened or giving anyone an opportunity to explain, the male owner, Nick, began yelling at members of our group, including me, accusing us of theft. He ordered us off the property and announced that he had called the police. The police never arrived. The female owner, Melissa, appeared slightly embarrassed but perhaps just inconvenienced by the situation and attempted to calm him down, but was unsuccessful. She then processed refunds for our entire group on one of the busiest days of the year, which ultimately hurt their own business as much as it disrupted our plans. What was most upsetting was not the misunderstanding—it was how it was handled. A simple conversation could have resolved everything in seconds. Instead, we were publicly yelled at, falsely accused, and humiliated in front of our families, friends, other customers, and staff. A camper who was not affiliated with our group approached us afterward to say he was shocked and disgusted by what he and his small children had to witness. He felt the treatment was so inappropriate. We are not posting this out of spite. We are posting it because no paying customer deserves to be treated this way, especially loyal customers who have supported this business for years, with receipts to prove it. We sincerely hope the owners, Melissa and Nick, acknowledge what happened, accept responsibility, and issue a genuine apology. Everyone can have a bad day, but business owners should treat customers with respect and professionalism. I am open and ready to have a respectful conversation. Until that happens, I cannot recommend this business. UPDATE: Shout out to Wisner Canoes for not only saving the day but delivering top notch customer service! I paid$57 for my family’s tubes at Wisner compared to$75 at Chinook so we actually ended up saving money. BONUS: You get to actually, physically grab and try on life jackets yourself at Wisner with NO false accusations of theft! Wisner Canoes 25 E Water St, Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-6743
ScoutIf you’re looking to rustic camp this probably isn’t the site for you. I booked 4 nights here and I had to leave after the first night. The campground itself seems nice from what I can see. It’s just way too crowded. The noise level is insane, even well into the night so you can’t sleep. Came here to solo camp to get away from the world and this was not it. I will say though if you’re here to camp with kids then it would probably be great!
ScoutFriendly staff. Very Clean and well maintained. We had a site with a view of the river and It was quiet and peaceful. Nice fire pits and tables at our site. Wood was available and seasoned.
ScoutKayak/canoe, tubing, horseback riding, golf. They have plenty do do here but they just seem to float along. This is not a camp ground that uplifts there game to make it better and be a rising star. No full hook up site other than seasonal. Campstore is very limited, but good for the kids. Alway enjoy staying here but just think they could be more. They do put on a good fireworks on July 4th
ScoutHad a reservation for 6 months and the day we were to arrive, we were told we could not have the site we prepared for because someone else wanted to stay longer. Management has the right to alter your reservation without your consent or the courtesy of a phone call. When questioned, the owner treated us like garbage and was rude as hell. Would never recommend this place to anyone, stay away!!!
Cabin camping options near Belding, Michigan range from traditional rustic cabins to modern rental units at several campgrounds in the area. Most cabins can be reserved between May and October, with availability limited during peak summer months. Prices typically run $75-125 per night with many requiring minimum stays during weekends.
Fishing access: Indian Valley Campground & Canoe Livery provides direct river access for anglers. "They are also very affordable for canoe and kayak rental. Great place to go!" notes Dixie P.
Hiking trails: Explore the perimeter trail at Newaygo State Park Campground for lake views. "Very wooded and spread out among the campsites! Close to the water, and there's a trail along the perimeter of the campground with amazing views," writes Elise R.
Disc golf: The extensive course at Ionia Recreation Area offers wooded fairways through varying terrain. "Ionia has so many great outdoor activities for almost anyone. There is a disc golf course, mountain bike trail, equestrian trails, hiking trails," explains Joshua E.
Motor-free waters: Maple River Campground offers peaceful riverfront sites for paddlers and anglers. "Had a beautiful riverfront spot where we were able to put our camper parallel to the water instead of backed in! It was beautiful," says Karen.
Golf access: Tyler Creek provides campsite access to their golf course. "It's on a golf course which is something new and exciting! There was a live band there on the Saturday night we were there, they were AMAZING!" reports Angela J.
Spacious sites: Welcome Woods Family Campground features well-spaced campsites with plenty of room. "Family campground with shower house and multiple vault toilets. Campsites are right next to each other," notes Lydia T., while Matt adds, "Had an amazing time! Friendly owners, great hiking trails, great lake access."
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies significantly between campgrounds. At Tyler Creek, "The bathrooms are in terrible shape. They need major repairs. I did see the staff cleaning them several times but they are in such awful shape it didn't really make a difference," reports Angela J.
Reservation timing: Book well in advance for weekend stays, especially at state parks. At Sleepy Hollow, "Every year they put together an awesome Halloween trick or treat weekend, but be sure to book the day of six months before because otherwise you will not get a site," advises Stephanie C.
Yurt camping options: Yurt camping near Belding, Michigan primarily focuses on Snow Lake Kampground, with family activities throughout summer. "Each weekend they have a theme. We stayed when they had the country western weekend. They had all kinds of stuff going on for kids. Pony rides, wagon rides, petting zoo, games and activities," notes Clint.
Playground amenities: Welcome Woods Family Campground offers play structures for children. "My kids loved the playground! They also have a dock you can rent space and keep your boat in the lake. Great fishing," says Joie V.
Beach access: Ionia State Recreation Area features a sandy beach with gentle shoreline. "The beach is fantastic especially for little kids who might not be the best swimmers ready for Lake Michigan or lakes with lots of boats and waves to deal with. Nice and sandy and a nice store and ice cream shop at the beach," explains Joshua E.
Organized activities: Snow Lake Kampground runs themed weekends during summer. "They had a country music concert in the park one evening. The pool was very nice, but we found at times it was extremely busy," notes Clint.
Site selection: Request pull-through sites or riverfront locations when available. At Maple River Campground, campers can position parallel to water rather than backing in, providing better views and easier setup.
Utility planning: Electric hookups can be challenging to reach at some parks. "Most electrical posts are designed to accommodate at least 2 adjoining lots, and as many as 4. This in itself is not a concern until you realize the posts are way too far away to reach without an extension," warns Nick W. about Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground.
Site levelness: Prepare for uneven terrain at many campgrounds. "To say the sites are uneven is putting it mildly. For 15 sites, you seriously can't level them??" notes Michael S. about primitive sites at Ionia Recreation Area.
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