Best Tent Camping near Burt, MI

Tent campgrounds near Burt, Michigan offer a mix of established sites and primitive options for canvas shelter enthusiasts. Crystal Creek Christian Campground provides tent camping with basic amenities at affordable rates, while Hilltop Campgrounds offers tent sites with lake access. Several other options exist within driving distance, including Camp Agawam in Orion Township and Genesee Otter Lake Campground, though experiences vary significantly between locations.

Most tent sites in the Burt area feature standard dirt or gravel pads with minimal improvements. Crystal Creek Christian Campground offers rustic tent camping for $15 per night, making it budget-friendly for those seeking a traditional camping experience. Campers should note that alcohol is prohibited at this Christian-oriented facility. Many campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from April or May through October, with limited winter accessibility. Potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables are common at established sites, though availability varies by location.

The tent camping experience around Burt provides opportunities for family-oriented outdoor recreation with varying levels of amenities. A camper noted that Crystal Creek Christian Campground is "quite the establishment" with "amenities including but not limited to horse shoes, swimming, hiking, basketball, volleyball and etc." Camp Agawam receives positive feedback for its natural setting despite being located in a more developed area, with one visitor describing it as a "perfect little park in the middle of suburbia" offering swimming, fishing, and disc golf alongside tent camping. Tent campers should be selective when booking at Genesee Otter Lake Campground, as reviews indicate many premium waterfront sites are occupied by seasonal campers, potentially limiting options for short-term visitors seeking prime locations.

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  • Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    Great waypoint when camping across the UP

    Vibe: Woodland getaway with no flash and really nice sites. 

    Cleanliness: Sites are above average. Vault toilets are…vault toilets. 

    Facilities: Nothing flashy. Wish there was a few additional water filling points and that the dumpsters were all located near the camp entrance/exit. But really nothing to complain about. 

    General spots: Large, very well treed, gravel, picnic table and fire ring. 

    Privacy: Can see neighbors through sites, but better privacy than most places. 

    Our site: 39. Could drive circles around inside it. Even has a tree in the middle of it with room to drive all the way around it(not with a trailer). Depending where you set up your rig, you may need an extra long extension cord. 

    Noise: Quiet. Occasionally hear wolves howling. Cell signal(Verizon): 1 bar. No internet loads. Text messages will send and receive. Sometimes immediately, sometimes hours later. Other: Wish we had a chance to explore the lakes. Sounds like the swimming and fishing is good. Saw several kids on bikes toting rods.

  • Christopher P.
    Sep. 5, 2021

    McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    Quiet, well kept state park

    Just a quick overnight tent camp with my son. Tent sites are relatively well spaced out and clean. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site.

    Modern bathrooms and shower rooms are available.

    Many playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and a basketball court available.

    Firewood and ice available at the front gate.

    RV spaces are well spaced out and give a sense of privacy. Electrical hook ups.

    Cabins available for rent as well.

  • beth S.
    Aug. 13, 2022

    Lansing Cottonwood Campground

    Primitive Sites!

    We came to the Lansing area for a family function and stayed at one of the Primitive Sites at Cottonwood Campground. The front of the grounds did seem a bit congested and not many trees, but we had a primitive site and it was everything we wanted. We camped in hammocks and had a pretty large site with great trees that could accommodate at least three to four hammocks (siteP5). Our site had a picnic table which was very helpful to have. There are a lot of wildlife noises, owls, frogs, crickets, etc. and you can hear some of the highway traffic but the nature sounds kind of drown it out.

    Overall was a good experience and staff were friendly and the primitive sites were over half empty. We will definitely come again.

    Second night, it had rained pretty much all day. Spiders came out at alarming numbers, mostly daddy long legs and the night before, raccoons had gotten into our food storage bins by undoing the side latches on them. The next night we made sure to house trash and food items in our truck.

  • Brad S.
    Jul. 13, 2019

    Camp Dearborn

    Lots of campground space. Too much as they can’t maintain it all

    I had fond memories of this place as I would come here as a child. Lots of lakes, beaches, play structures, and more open field space than you can imagine. Most of the campground is run down and in need of improvements. The tennis courts & basketball courts are nearly unusable. The pads are so weathered the lines are gone and vegetation has started growing in all the cracks. Tent camping is difficult as all the sites have large concrete pads in the middle of the site. So a tent has to be pitched next to the road or right on the line of your neighbors site. If you are in a RV this isn’t a problem. For tents, site 191 is the best. On top of a hill which overlooks the campground and lake. It’s an end site so you can spread out a bit into the adjacent field. The bath houses restrooms are in need of renovations or at least a severe cleaning. Very smelly. Showers are nearly pointless, warm water at best. For tent campers this campground is best for day use in my opinion. While the Village of Milford is a bike ride away and has lots to do, there are better places to spend a weekend.

  • Kate K.
    Aug. 24, 2019

    Ortonville Equestrian Campground — Ortonville Recreation Area

    2 Great Lakes & A Horse Camp

    The campground here is actually a quite popular equestrian campground. There is a campground and a staging area. Rustic vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground itself isn’t really much to write home about (unless you have horses that is). The lakes and launches are however very nice and there are some great trail systems through the area.

  • Mary H.
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

    Quick get away

    Wonderful place for a quick get away. Park is clean. Beach is a 1.8 mile hike from the East loop in the campground but is well worth the walk. (Trail is not stroller/wagon friendly) If you are hoping to hook up to electrical, bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad. Extensive mountain biking trails and the lake is open to boating, kayaking, and other water sports. Park offers lots of private sites! We stayed in site 118 and could not see neighboring sites! The site was very spacious and offered picnic table, fire ring, paved pad, and electrical hook up. (hook up in this specific site was considerably far away.)

  • Maggie M.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    A beautiful park!

    Seven Lakes has a great hike that takes you all around the lake, as well as smaller loops. You can find challenging hikes or an easy path. The campsites are close ish together but the one we stayed in was set in the woods, so we really didn’t have a problem with it. Sunrise is stunning here. Do make sure you bring plenty of bug netting/spray/gear if you come in the summer, the bugs are brutal.

  • Jamie H.
    May. 12, 2019

    Holiday Shores RV Park

    Disclosure: This review is from a newbie RVer's perspective with a 32ft. Travel Trailer!

    Holiday Shores has a good website that gives great info, however there is no booking online so you have to call. Which was super easy! The lady on the phone was very nice and completely understanding of our total lack of experience. We planned to golf during our stay so she thoughtfully put us in lot 511 which is relatively close to the pro shop!

    This place is conveniently located off M13 in Durand. The roads are in good condition which made for smooth travel... this is Michigan! We arrived after the office was closed but our paperwork was waiting for us just as promised. The park itself has nice roads as well. Making for easy navigation and maneuvering. Our lot had a cement pad which required no leveling. The electrical, water and sewer connections were all easy to access and each lot had a picnic table and fire ring!

    Holiday Shores has several ponds both large and small, which might make for good fishing but we never gave it a try. There is a swim beach and it's available after Memorial Day! You will also find several nicely paved paths up to 3 miles long. These were walking only which was sort of disappointing because we brought our bikes, however they were very nice to walk or go for a run! The attached 9 hole golf course was well maintained and had some tricky holes. There were changes in elevation and multiple water hazards... we may have lost some balls. The only negative is they currently do not have their liquor license but the new owners are working on it. Overall it was a fun, mostly challenging round of golf that is worth checking out!

    Breaking camp and checkout were easy as pie! The bottom line we can't wait to go back it was great time, with better people. We made new friends the first night there that truly made our stay memorable. Thank you again for all the hospitality!!!

  • Tammy P.
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Crystal Creek Christian Campground

    Family oriented

    Quite the establishment! Almost 150 sites including rustic, full hook up, cabins and even just over a handful of park model units to reserve for your family to come stay and enjoy all the amenities they offer. Amenities including but not limited to horse shoes, swimming ( man dug pond) hiking, basketball, volleyball and etc. No alcohol allowed as this is a Christian campground but for all the amenities it is extremely affordable! $30 a night 30/50 amp full hook up ... don’t need 30+ amp but want sewer as well only $25 a night 15 amp full hook up or as low as $20 for 15 amp water n electric only! Want the full camping ambiance $15 a night for rustic tent camping! Great place to take the family even several times a season on a budget!


Guide to Burt

Tent campsites near Burt, Michigan sit within the Thumb region where gently rolling terrain transitions between agricultural land and forested areas. Most sites experience moderate summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall camping offers cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. The region receives approximately 30-32 inches of annual precipitation, with summer thunderstorms common between May and September.

What to do

Water recreation access: Hilltop Campgrounds provides direct access to Lake Nepessing, offering swimming and boating opportunities for tent campers. A visitor noted this campground is "mostly seasonal campers but still sites available for those nightly/weekender campers" with "the beach right on the sports lake nepessing."

Disc golf courses: Camp Agawam features disc golf alongside other recreational activities within its grounds. A camper described it as having "campsites, a playground, swimming, fishing, an outdoor amphitheater (with concerts!), pavilion rentals, and disc golf!"

Organized camp activities: Genesee Otter Lake Campground schedules regular events for visitors throughout the camping season. According to a reviewer, there are "plenty of activities planned and structured thru the grounds to keep the whole family entertained including PUTT PUTT Golf, Arcade, Saturday Night Adult Bingo weekly, and tons more!!"

What campers like

Budget-friendly options: Tent camping costs vary significantly across the region, with rustic sites offering the most economical choices. At Crystal Creek Christian Campground, visitors appreciate the affordability, noting "for all the amenities it is extremely affordable! $30 a night 30/50 amp full hook up ... or as low as $20 for 15 amp water n electric only! Want the full camping ambiance $15 a night for rustic tent camping!"

Natural settings in developed areas: Camp Agawam receives positive feedback for maintaining natural camping areas despite proximity to suburban environments. A Canadian visitor reported, "I come down to Detroit from Windsor every year to camp in Michigan with friends and this year we went to this very nice campsite in Orion Twp and I loved it."

Winter camping options: Some campgrounds near Burt remain open during colder months, expanding seasonal possibilities. At Hilltop Campgrounds, a full-time winter camper shared, "We are full timers here for the winter into spring. The campground here is simple but the people are so friendly it will be difficult to leave when our season here is over."

What you should know

Waterfront site availability: Lakefront sites at certain campgrounds may have limited availability due to seasonal occupancy. A Genesee Otter Lake camper cautioned, "If you are looking to stay here, all of the decent waterfront sites have seasonal campers in them."

Specialized campground policies: Crystal Creek Christian Campground prohibits alcohol consumption on premises. A visitor explained, "No alcohol allowed as this is a Christian campground" while noting the range of amenities available.

Location verification: Some listed campgrounds in the region may no longer operate as described. Regarding Moon Lake Campground, a local resident clarified, "Grew up here. I believe the campground area was shut down in 2012-2015," while another noted, "There is a Moon Lake near this location but I haven't ever heard of a campground here."

Tips for camping with families

Activity variety: When camping with children, prioritize campgrounds offering multiple recreational options. One camper described D-bar-A Scout Ranch as "another great scouting campground with cabins, rustic camping, tent sites, lakes, horses to ride, this is one HUGE camp ground for scouts to enjoy and learn."

Convenience services: Select campgrounds with on-site stores to minimize travel for forgotten items. According to a Genesee Otter Lake visitor, "Forget to pack something?! No Worries...they have you covered at their general store anywhere from a toothbrush, table cloth, soda, Lg homemade Pizzas, Subs and the best Ice Cream ever in their homemade waffle cones!!"

Amenity access: Bathroom facilities vary significantly between campgrounds. Some visitors report cleanliness issues, with one camper at Genesee Otter Lake noting "bathrooms were dirty and extremely outdated" in contrast to the campground's other features.

Tips from RVers

Electrical service: Power options vary between campgrounds, with important distinctions in amperage. At Hilltop Campgrounds, "All sites are 50 amp full hook ups" according to one reviewer, making this location suitable for equipment requiring higher electrical capacity.

Winter camping preparation: For cold-weather camping near Burt, prepare for seasonal conditions and limited services. Hilltop Campgrounds offers year-round options described as a "Perfect, Quiet Winter Spot" by one full-time RVer who appreciated the simple amenities and community atmosphere during colder months.

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