Best Glamping near Brooklyn, MI

Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern and Green Lake Rustic Campground house upscale glamping accommodations in Michigan's scenic Waterloo Recreation Area. Both locations feature yurts and safari-style canvas tents equipped with comfortable furnishings, electricity, and picnic tables. The Waterloo sites include glamping options with modern amenities while maintaining a rustic outdoor experience. Sugarloaf Modern offers solar lighting in their semi-modern cabins and provides access to clean facilities including showers and toilets. Guests enjoy spacious sites with fire pits, making it ideal for those seeking comfort without sacrificing the outdoor experience. Green Lake's glamping accommodations provide stunning waterfront views, particularly from Site 6, which features perfect hammock trees and lakeside vistas. One guest shared, "We stayed in the Southfork Rustic Cabin at the end of February and it was a lovely much needed getaway with solar lighting, wood stove for heat, and a small kitchen unit."

The recreation area surrounding these glamping sites features extensive trail networks connecting to the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail system, offering opportunities for hiking, wildlife observation, and stargazing. Site 6 at Green Lake provides panoramic water views and hammock-friendly trees for relaxed afternoon reading. During winter months, the Southfork Rustic Cabin serves as a cozy glamping retreat with its wood stove heating and rustic charm. Many visitors report excellent stargazing opportunities from their glamping accommodations, with minimal light pollution enhancing the night sky experience. The area includes multiple swimming beaches, with Sugarloaf offering a sandy beach area and playground near the glamping sites. According to a camper, "Southfork Rustic Cabin is set in about 800 feet from where you park, has a table, wood stove, and bunks in a back room. Lots of trails within reach and a horse riding stable if that is your thing." Reservations are essential, particularly during peak summer season when the glamping sites fill quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Brooklyn, Michigan (29)

    1. Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    Chelsea, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 475-8307

    "There is electrical on each site and is mostly a place for campers and RVs. There are fire pits and picnic tables at each site."

    "The cabin was semi modern (solar lighting) but only a wood stove for heat. Small kitchen unit with table for eating."

    2. Green Lake Rustic Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    Chelsea, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 475-8307

    "We were on sites 5 and 3. Both sites seemed larger then most suburban house lots. Site 5 had a decent view of the lake, Site 3 had odd fire pit placement under 2 trees."

    "The campsite was listed as ‘full’ when we arrived, so I was glad we took the extra step.

    The sites are generously sized, with room to stretch out."

    3. Holiday RV Campground

    5 Reviews
    Grass Lake, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 522-5846

    "Playground near pool is nice, and there are 2 other playgrounds. Pool is very new. Owners and other campers very friendly.
    There is a small camp store and a very nice pool."

    "Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up."

    4. Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

    18 Reviews
    Gregory, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 426-4913

    $17 / night

    "We hiked right in and setup camp. This place only allows camping for one night as it's considered a pass-through campground."

    "I hiked the Potawatomi trail this weekend to get to my reservation site #2 on Blind Lake."

    5. Bruin Lake Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Gregory, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 426-4913

    $27 - $46 / night

    "There is a new large playground structure and nice but short paved path for kids to bike or scooter around."

    "The staff kept noise and other stupidity tamped down. They say quiet time is all the time, and I love that.

    Typical MI state park, sites are electric (30a and/or 50a) only."

    6. Bishop Lake Campground

    28 Reviews
    Brighton, MI
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 229-6566

    $17 - $90 / night

    "Bathhouse is always clean, staff is always smiling! Harvest festival during the month of October is our family’s favorite tradition!"

    "Campground Review:

    Bishop Lake is a great campground located in the middle of the Brighton Rec Area. The upper and lower campgrounds are both modern, with every site including electric."

    7. Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

    10 Reviews
    Pinckney, MI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 878-3632

    $20 - $35 / night

    "Wow.. what a nice little getaway in Hell, Michigan area! Camp host, “Lightening” is a friendly and helpful guy who NEVER stopped working (except to chat with campers here and there)."

    "Coolest place in Hell:) the staff is very helpful and wonderful if you need something. They either get it for you or point you in the correct direction. Mostly RV however tents are allowed."

    9. Harrison Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Fayette, OH
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (419) 237-2593

    "The hosts are terrific: the campsites and fire pits are immediately cleaned, the hosts checked us in remotely (saved us a trip to the office), provided tips for getting quality firewood, cleaned the bathrooms"

    "It was nice with a little mini fridge and 4 double beds. Campground showers and bathrooms are clean."

    10. Pokagon State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-2012

    $16 - $480 / night

    "Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric)."

    "There's a few trails and swimming and boating in the lake in the summer. The campground is standard and has a bathhouse and fire pits at each site (both electric and non-electric)."

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Glamping Reviews near Brooklyn, MI

299 Reviews of 29 Brooklyn Campgrounds


  • Tara T.
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Camp Dearborn

    HUGH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND

    They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly

    They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

    They have a tent only section.

    They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground,rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts!!! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH

    Bathrooms were dated and we arrived Monday after Labor Day so I can't judge them. They had a FULL HOUSE on Labor Day per the front gate. I was very impressed there was no garbage at campsites and picked up very well.

    GREAT biking trails you can catch on premise and bike over to Kensington and to the charming town of Milford

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2017

    Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park

    Typical Fairgrounds Campground

    This is a typical fairground campground with open grassy areas for campsites surrounded by barns and tracks. The fairgrounds is located just off I-94 which makes for easy entrance and exit to the campground, but, means there is lots of road noise. Close by are plenty of stores, restaurants, gas stations, etc. In fact, there is a gap in the fence that runs around the fairgrounds allowing you to walk to a Walmart, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, and more. 

    We arrived without a reservation and the women in the office was very helpful providing a map with all available sites during our stay and letting us choose which one we wanted. One of the first things you notice is that a number of people are here long-term so we went to the back area hoping it would be quieter and less crowded. A number of the campsites are “buddy” sites meaning your patio opens to your neighbors so be careful which one you pick. This is pretty undesirable when the neighbor is a total stranger so we chose a site where we didn’t have anyone next to us. 

    They offer 50 amp full hook-up sites, 50 amp/water, and 30 amp/water sites with pull-thru and back-in options. There is a dump station located in the middle of the park which is easy to get to. The roads are wide and a lack of trees makes this campground accessible for any size RV. The sites are level but some lack grassy making the patio pretty dusty or muddy. Unfortunately, where we were was pretty muddy just after a light rain. This campground works best for RV’s and not tents. For tenters there is a designated section that is set in a corner of the park with large trees for shade but not much privacy between you and others. A water spigot is in the tent area and there was one picnic table. The camp office sells firewood but we only saw two fire pits in the whole park. Be aware that noise from the interstate and nearby train tracks may make for a restless night. Bathrooms are centrally located in the campground and were old and tired but relatively clean. On-site laundry is available.

    Apparently, management is having some issues with campers not obeying some of the rules. One of the sad things about this campground is that campers have to be reminded to clean up after their dogs. Apparently, it is such an issue that we got a letter stating that if you don’t pick up your dogs poop you would be asked to leave. How sad is that? There is free WiFi which worked pretty well. Upon checking in, we had to sign a piece of paper stating that we would not download copyrighted material or stream movies or we would be asked to leave. 

    My favorite aspect of this campground is that they had a community garden that you were welcome to pick from. We got tomatoes, Swiss chard, peppers, broccoli, and more. Overall, this campground was fine for the few nights we were here and close to the attractions we wanted to visit. We never felt unsafe even though it was close to major cities. We chose this campground because we wanted to go to Ann Arbor and Dearborn and it was a very convenient location.

    Pros:

    ·        Good location if you want to visit Ann Arbor and Dearborn

    ·        Close to interstate for easy access

    ·        Long, level sites that will fit any RV

    ·        Community garden you can pick from vegetables

    ·        Stores and restaurants are nearby (some within walking distance)

    Cons:

    ·        Lots of road noise from I-94

    ·        No trees for shade or privacy

    ·        Would not recommend for tent camping

    ·        Many campers are long-term

    ·        “Buddy” campsites with patios facing each other

  • D
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Great for family fun!

    Great campground. Bathhouse is always clean, staff is always smiling! Harvest festival during the month of October is our family’s favorite tradition! Site decorating contest, pumpkin carving competition, family dance party, haunted trail, trick-or-treating and so much more! Lots of trails to hike, all camping season long. Great fire pits and very spacious sites. Host site often has scavenger hunts and bird watching hikes for the kids.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2022

    Camp Dearborn

    Nothing to sleep on

    Wish I had seen a post regarding the mattresses before we went this past weekend. I would have canceled My daughter, her husband and two kids 4 and 2 arrived to the resort cabin after a drive from Ohio to find they would be sleeping on plywood. A dirty cabin with a concrete floor and nothing to sleep on. Needless to say they went to a hotel. When talking to the staff they played a great game of pass the buck and we have still not received a call from Scott which was supposedly who the buck stopped with. They were rude and insinuated we were lying about the cleanliness but there was no way to lie about nothing to sleep on. An employee showed us where they had marked it on a brochure but there was no mention about the mattresses being removed on the paperwork I signed. I didn’t realize it was necessary to look at every page of the website. They took the time to say no pets on the contract. You’d think they’d let you know there was no place to sleep. I will be posting a poor review everywhere I can find a place to put it and disputing the charges for the misrepresented unused cabin on my credit card.

  • Beth G.
    Jul. 7, 2020

    Camp Dearborn

    One of our Favorites

    We’ve been in their tent/cabins and our own RV. Great park, clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen. Tough to get in but we love it.

  • Amanda K.
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Sauder Village Campground

    Fun with Kids

    This was a great campground. VERY clean, nice bathrooms with showers. Ice and Wood easily available. We stayed with four kiddos in a tent spot across from a cool plash pad, a little lake to fish in and close to running water. Only reason this campground doesn’t get five stars is because of noisy trucks/highway noise, and a freight train which drives often at night. There is also a farm near the tenting spots with a rooster. Not the best place for sleeping, but would totally go back!

  • Ryan M.
    Oct. 9, 2019

    Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

    Rustic, beautiful views

    We got lucky with our site right on the water and the temperature was nice and cool so we did not have to deal with any bugs. We hiked right in and setup camp. This place only allows camping for one night as it's considered a pass-through campground. There is a decently clean outhouse(it appears to be cleaned daily by DNR staff), and each site has its own fire pit. The views are wonderful and the surrounding sites appeared to be enjoying themselves as well. Our site, B6, was equipped with a table, bench, and a fire pit. From what I could tell no other sites had a bench; fire pit and table only. We found another place to park which allowed us to cut down on our hike time because I was not about that 4 miles+ life. Our hike was maybe 15, 20 minutes tops. If staying on the water is not your jam, there were places at a higher elevation to try. There is also a fresh water pump. No electricity. You must hunt for the wood you want to burn in the pit. No ground fires. A great time!

  • Emma W.
    Jun. 2, 2019

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Ranger Review: Eclipse Equinox Hoodie at Bishop Lake Campground

    Campground Review:

    Bishop Lake is a great campground located in the middle of the Brighton Rec Area. The upper and lower campgrounds are both modern, with every site including electric. There are two rustic campgrounds as well down the road. When we went to go get a campsite (you can reserve online for an $8 fee) they told us that the upper campground would be the better choice, due to the heavy rain that had come through earlier. It was the perfect choice! Our campsite was spacious, with a few pine trees for shade. If you have a hammock, the outer edge of campsites would be perfect. Only downside to our campsite was the distance between the picnic table and the fire pit. The bathrooms and showers are in the lower campground, but it’s a 5 minute walk or 30sec drive to them. They were clean, stocked with toilet paper and the showers were warm. There’s a ton of hiking trails, a boat launch and boat rental, as well as the beach and inflatable water park. Overall a great little nature spot in the middle of the Brighton area.

    Gear Review: As a ranger for The Dyrt, I sometimes get sent awesome gear that I could use and try for my upcoming trip. This time I got to try the equinox hoodie from Eclipse Sun Products (https://eclipseglove.com/collections/all-eclipse-sun-products/products/equinox-hoodie-beach-cover-up). This hoodie is super super lightweight, and the open sides allow for a nice breeze on hot days. Of course, their main feature is the 50+ UPF fabric used in not just the hoodie, but all of Eclipses sun products. I am a melanoma survivor, so having something lightweight, but protective, is so great. It’s one size fits all, and while it fits me great at 5’5, I have also heard from other taller people that it fits them great as well. It does the job well, and while I live in Michigan and it only got to about 75°, I could feel it keeping the sun off my skin. Totally recommend the equinox hoodie!!

  • D
    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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