Best Glamping near Caledonia, MI

The Thornapple River provides a scenic backdrop for elevated camping experiences at Indian Valley Campground & Canoe Livery in Middleville, which features comfortable glamping accommodations alongside traditional options. Visitors seeking luxury in nature can enjoy well-appointed glamping units with amenities not found in standard camping, including climate control, proper bedding, and indoor comforts. Hidden Ridge RV Resort in Hopkins offers premium glamping experiences with full hookups, while Welcome Woods Family Campground provides access to Welcome Lake with glamping units that combine rustic charm and modern convenience. Fort Custer Recreation Area rounds out the options with yurts that offer a distinctive overnight experience. "The indoor pool was great for the preseason camping! Being there in early May, when it was rainy we were happy to have that amenity," noted one visitor about Indian Valley's all-season appeal.

Seasonal availability varies across glamping destinations near Caledonia, with most sites operating from April through October. Camp Michawana in Hastings prohibits alcohol but compensates with family-friendly activities and waterfront access to Head Lake where glamping units provide an immersive natural experience. The region's glamping sites are typically located within 30 minutes of Caledonia, making them accessible weekend getaways. Hungry Horse Campground in Dorr maintains glamping options that complement their family-oriented atmosphere. According to a camper, "Cute little campground in a small town in Dorr, Michigan. Lots of activities, swimming, wagon rides, jump pad, and more." Advance reservations are recommended for all glamping accommodations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays when these distinctive overnight options book quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Caledonia, Michigan (31)

    1. Tyler Creek

    8 Reviews
    Freeport, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 868-6751

    $28 - $50 / night

    "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."

    2. Indian Valley Campground & Canoe Livery

    4 Reviews
    Caledonia, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 891-8579

    "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!"

    "great sites, some with electric, they even have a few cabins for rent. Indoor pool and mini golf for the kids."

    3. Hungry Horse Campground

    7 Reviews
    Wayland, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 681-9836

    "Cute little campground in a small town in Dorr, Michigan. Lots of activities, swimming, wagon rides, jump pad, and more. Facilities were fairly clean and easily accessible."

    "Multiple playgrounds, toddler pool and regular pool, jump pad, and lots of room to run around."

    4. Hidden Ridge RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Wayland, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 672-9196

    $50 - $70 / night

    "Sunday morning they have Cinnamon Roll delivery to your campsite! Only a couple of negatives to report there isn’t much close the the campground at all. Like the closest gas station is 15 miles."

    "Lots of room for biking, and the Christmas in July decorations have been a lot of fun. Looking forward to booking again in the future."

    5. Welcome Woods Family Campground

    6 Reviews
    Hastings, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 945-2803

    $35 - $45 / night

    "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."

    6. Ionia State Recreation Area — Ionia Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Ionia, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 527-3750

    $24 / night

    "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.   "

    7. Michawana Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cloverdale, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 623-3035

    $32 - $80 / night

    "Staff is super friendly and accomodating, lots of stuff to do if you have kids and most of it is free. Campground is clean and kept up and all sites have water and electrical."

    "They have a lake / beach for swimming, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes to use at the lake. They also have a massive slip ‘n slide, zip lining, and a rock climbing wall."

    8. Fort Custer Recreation Area

    44 Reviews
    Augusta, MI
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 731-4200

    "Another great camping experience, site 210 has an amazing trail that leads directly to the showers at one end and at the other path went directly to running water, plus only a couple of yards from a great"

    "This meant a longer walk to the restrooms and showers. On the other hand, we were right across from an access trail to the blue hiking trail. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit."

    9. Scalley Lake Park Campground and Cabins

    6 Reviews
    Cannonsburg, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 691-8534

    "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!!!"

    10. Double RR Ranch RV Resort

    1 Review
    Belding, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 794-0520

    "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."

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Glamping Reviews near Caledonia, MI

220 Reviews of 31 Caledonia Campgrounds


  • K
    Aug. 3, 2021

    Newaygo State Park Campground

    Good summer weekend destination

    If you have any watercraft, this is a good weekender spot. 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 of your own - you just tell them what time that you want to start and they will bring the kayak to the boat launch for you, which is great. Trash dumpsters and firewood are available at the campground entrance (if wood for some reason is unavailable, there's a BP gas station nearby that also sells it for $1 cheaper a bundle). The designated swimming area for the site is not the best unless you have small children, but if you like towed tubing, there's plenty of that happening mid-lake, outside of the other pontoons and boats. Also, despite the features listed here, there are no shower facilities available at this site, so bring bath wipes if you want to stay fresh! The water pump was also inoperable during my stay, but came prepared with plenty of bottled water anyway. The campfire pits also do not have grates for grilling/cooking any hot food, but if you have any cast iron cookware, you can get around this by placing your fire pit logs as evenly as possible so you can set your cookware direct on the flame (or just bring a mini grill if you prefer). Also close enough to Grand Haven so you can spend a few hours there as part of a mini get-away and still get to your site within about an hour or so.

  • R. B.
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Kal-Haven Outpost

    Great place to bike to, spacious cabins, amazing staff

    A group of us bike from Kalamazoo to South Haven every year using the Kal-Haven trail. We usually tent camp but tried a cabin here this year. It was the perfect option as the campground is right off the trail. They provide linens and have basic supplies (including firewood that they will deliver to your cabin) right at the general store. We also met a group that had hiked in to the primative sites and were using the trail to train for the Appalachian Trail. Everything is well-made and maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful (they even let us check-in early when we biked in ahead of schedule). Highly recommend for those looking for a place close to the trail and to South Haven. The cabins have three queen beds and a sofa sleeper so they can comfortably hold up to eight people (we had five in our group and I never felt crowded). There's a large table inside and two chairs on the porch. There's also a large picnic table outside, a fire pit, and a grill. They are hoping to expand and add cabins sized for couples in the near future.

  • Joshua M.
    Aug. 7, 2016

    Newaygo State Park Campground

    Hamocker's Paradise

    This site turned out to be a diamond in the rough. Due to our lack of planning and seeking reservations, Newaygo State Park was one of the few campsites with short notice availability. As we entered we were greeted by spacious plots with enough treeline between them to cover up even the loudest of snorers. 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. Nestled in and ready to explore, we walked to the edge of our site to the head of the beach trail to check out what we had gotten ourselves into. Less than a mile hike later and we made it to the 'beach front'. It wasn't much. The shallow buoyed off swim area was sandy, yet immediately upon passing the buoys we were met by very thick seaweed. Nonetheless, the view was breathtaking, there are plenty of lookout points over the lake to spend quiet time posted up in a hammock reading or whatever else you do in a hammock. Nighttime came and we were around the fire. We read that quiet hours start at 10:00 so being conscious of the expectations we kept our conversation at a low level and had light music playing from a phone. Around 11:10 a park ranger stopped by asking us to turn off the music, no big. But it seemed to us that no music after quiet hours should also be a part of the rules. All in all, we had an amazing weekend and we're all looking forward to our next weekend spent here. Thanks, Newaygo State Park!

  • Art Farm  .
    Mar. 15, 2024

    Art Farm Fennville

    Beautiful. Best Cuppa Artisan Roasted Coffee

    There's end of the road privacy and room to roam with a fire pit and firewood. Pop-up Farm Stand usually has seasonal offerings and smore kits.

    Beans are fair trade and roasted on site

    Fireflies and Starry Evenings.

    Starlink Wi-Fi is available.

    Bike Shed for tools

    interurban allows car free adventure

  • Ryan B.
    Jun. 27, 2018

    Grand Haven State Park Campground

    Beach camping in a wonderful town.

    Grand Haven is a tourist destination. Known for its beautiful beaches, great restaurant’s, and small town shops. The State Park is not at all roughing it but makes up for that in views of sunset and beach front camp sites. Bring your own fire pit if you need a fire. Clean bathroom’s. Walking distance to all the downtown action. Prices can be a bit high during peak summer dates.

  • Shelly B.
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Grand Haven State Park Campground

    Camping on the Beach

    As woods lovers, we never thought we would like this... but - consider it! If you like the beach! Yes, the sand in the tent sucks... however, the sun, sand, and water are awesome if you like that sort of thing! Plus, GH State Park has access to a great boardwalk to stroll and a downtown with restaurants, ice cream/fudge, breweries, and shopping! They have a farmers market too!

    During normal years (non pandemic), the musical fountain is a nightly draw -/ is the Coast Guard Festival with its parades, special events, and fireworks!

    COVID-19 info: the Main Street is a one way as half of it has been blocked off for more outside seating!!! (Love the outside!). The beach is “iffy” about social distancing... The musical Fountain, parades, and festivals are not happening; yet, this is still a cool place if you like beaches.

    Cons: sites are Way too close, a lot of people.

    Oof! One thing to note: you MUST BRING your own fire pit that sits above the ground and has a cover! We didn’t know this. Luckily, we found one at a local big box store for about $60... but, yes, it was $60 extra that we didn’t plan on nor did we need the item in the future (gave it to one of our kids).

    Helpful hint: sites book up 6 months in advance. Cancellation has to happen 14 days before the reservation starts, so you can often book a site (from someone who cancelled) when you start checking daily between 30-15 days out.

  • Z
    Aug. 22, 2023

    Fort Custer Recreation Area

    Another amazing experience!!

    Another great camping experience, site 210 has an amazing trail that leads directly to the showers at one end and at the other path went directly to running water, plus only a couple of yards from a great walking trail.

  • Phil M.
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Black River Trails Campground

    Very nice, modern campground with new owners!

    This was a great little campground near South Haven, MI. We stayed in a small "RV Site" spot on the campground and that gave us our own electrical/water hookup. Each site comes with a picnic table, fire pit, and ample enough space. We weren't "on top" of the people next to us. 

    We wanted to camp, and be close to the local beaches and this was a perfect location to camp at night then drive to South Haven Beach (maybe 10 min drive if that). They offered showers, bathrooms and even had kayak/canoe trips if we had stayed there during the day.

    The owners checked up on us and told us all about the local brewery and winery spots and offered us tons of info on the area. They're new owners, very friendly and eager to turn this into a successful campground! I'd highly recommend giving this place a try.

  • David F.
    Sep. 17, 2018

    Maple River Campground

    Fun Adventure

    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.

    The amount of nature was overwhelming. Lots of turtles and ducks to be seen.

    The staff was friendly and aviable when needed, was very welcoming as they did live on site. I will be returning to this location.


Guide to Caledonia

Caledonia, Michigan sits at an elevation of 801 feet with clay-loam soil that stays relatively dry and firm even after rainstorms. The area's moderate summers rarely exceed 85°F, creating favorable conditions for camping from May through early October. Most campgrounds near Caledonia provide partial or full shade sites with adequate drainage during typical summer rainfall.

What to do

Fishing at welcome lake: Welcome Woods Family Campground provides direct access to Welcome Lake where fishing is a popular activity. "Family campground with shower house and multiple vault toilets. Campsites are right next to each other," notes a camper, highlighting the community-oriented setting that makes this spot popular for group fishing outings.

Mountain biking on dedicated trails: Fort Custer Recreation Area maintains extensive mountain biking trails separate from hiking paths. "Endless hiking trails and two lakes where you can fish, swim, and boat," writes one reviewer who grew up visiting the recreation area. The trail system includes routes for beginners and more technical sections for experienced riders.

Golfing access: Tyler Creek campground provides direct access to an on-site golf course. "It's on a golf course which is something new and exciting!" notes one camper. Weekend rates during peak season (June-August) run approximately $30-45 for 18 holes with discounts available for campers.

What campers like

Indoor pool for variable weather: Indian Valley Campground & Canoe Livery receives positive feedback for its all-season amenities. "The indoor pool was great for the preseason camping! Being there in early May, when it was rainy we were happy to have that amenity," one visitor notes, explaining how the heated indoor facility extends the practical camping season.

Well-maintained facilities: At Hungry Horse Campground, campers appreciate the cleanliness. "Facilities were fairly clean and easily accessible. My favorite was that they offered social activities on the weekends for people to meet one another," reports one visitor, pointing out the community-building aspect of the campground's program schedule.

Family-friendly attractions: Many campgrounds incorporate entertainment options for children. "We have two young girls and they had plenty to do all week during our stay. Multiple playgrounds, toddler pool and regular pool, jump pad, and lots of room to run around," shares a camper about their experience at Hungry Horse Campground.

What you should know

Alcohol restrictions: Camp Michawana prohibits alcohol on premises. Despite this restriction, a visitor notes: "Stayed here for 5 nights and I am actually surprised at how nice it is. Staff is super friendly and accommodating, lots of stuff to do if you have kids and most of it is free."

Glamping unit limitations: Glamping accommodations near Caledonia typically require advance booking 2-3 months ahead for summer weekends. Most units have a two-night minimum stay requirement and limited availability on holiday weekends.

Bathroom conditions vary: Fort Custer Recreation Area receives mixed reviews on restroom facilities. "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 one camper, suggesting bringing sanitizing supplies if planning extended stays.

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