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Cabin Camping near Cedar Springs, MI
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Several cabin campgrounds within a 20-mile radius of Cedar Springs provide overnight accommodations for visitors seeking comfort beyond traditional tent camping. Duke Creek Campground and Cedar Springs RV Resort both offer cabins with full electricity, indoor furnishings, and basic kitchen amenities. At Wabasis Lake County Park, camper cabins feature a living room, two bedrooms (one with a queen bed and another with two bunk bed sets), plus a kitchen work counter, dining table, microwave, and small refrigerator. According to one visitor, "Each cabin had a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen work counter, dining table, microwave, and a small fridge."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lincoln Pines Resort provides cabin rentals with sewer hookups, electricity, and water hookups, though without shower facilities on-site. Most cabins in the area accommodate 4-6 people with varying sleeping arrangements from queen beds to bunks. Pet policies differ significantly between locations—Duke Creek and Cedar Springs RV Resort welcome pets in their cabin accommodations, while others prohibit animals entirely. A review of the Muskegon KOA noted that "the cabins were clean, updated, and the beds were quite comfortable. Our deluxe cabin bathroom and kitchenette were also stocked with amenities."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchen facilities typically include a microwave and mini-refrigerator, though cooking capabilities vary widely between locations. Several campgrounds like Wabasis Lake operate seasonally, generally from May through October, requiring advance reservations particularly for summer weekends. Salmon Run Campground near Grant provides cabin accommodations with nearby access to canoeing opportunities. Camp stores at locations like Duke Creek offer essential items, though larger grocery shopping requires a trip to Cedar Springs proper or neighboring communities for more extensive provisions.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Cedar Springs (66)
1. Wabasis Lake County Park
"Each cabin had a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen work counter, dining table, microwave, and a small fridge."
"There is a large beach with playground equipment, kayak and boat rentals (although those were closed due to COVID."
2. Duke Creek Campground
"However, most of the campsites are spaced out enough that it isn’t a big deal. The pool is big, has a playground, a nice store on site with food, games, and camping equipment."
"Train rides, Pool, Scavenger hunt, trails, bike rides, there just weren't enough hours in the day! We should have reserved an entire week!"
3. Cedar Springs Rv Resort
"Playground and nice sandy swimming area. Only downfall is the proximity to the highway and lack of woodsy camping feeling. Restrooms are always immaculately clean. Close to Cedar Springs downtown."
"Nice fishing pond, the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever seen at a campground and nice walking path."
4. Scalley Lake Park Campground and Cabins
"Cabins, electric and bath houses!"
"The cabins are clean and nice, the view of the lake is beautiful. My 6 children had a great time here"
5. Lincoln Pines Resort
6. Mecosta Pines Campground
"Pool and game room as well as a store. There are trails that lead to the river and also to an area where bald eagles have a nest. Pets are allowed . Nice little playground for the kiddos."
"We initially booked a site by the river, but once we saw the sites next to the playground, we knew we had to switch for our sanity and so our toddler could play."
7. Hoffmaster State Park Campground
"Pretty average spacing for a state park, except when a doofus parks sideways in a back-in site. (Wish the MI DNR would put a stop to that )."
"Green spaces on both sides of site 290. A bit more room compared to the other inner loop sites. The outer loop sites have a bit more space. No ground foliage so you can see your neighbors clearly!"
from $40 - $50 / night
Check Availability8. Salmon Run Campground & Vic's Canoes
"If booked in advance there are some great walk-in sites where you can cast a line right from your picnic table. Clean, quiet campground."
"We rent the river rustic site. It’s right on the shore of the Muskegon river. There’s enough for the kids to do! Playground and swimming pools are great!"
9. Ed H. Henning Park
"It's a nice campground with a small park, pond, full bathrooms, group sites, and even a couple small cabins."
"The showers and bathrooms were clean. They could use a little bit more playground equipment but there where enough trails and the river to keep the kids busy."
from $35 / night
Check Availability10. Sandy Beach County Park
"Sites vary with full hookup to rustic. Cabins are available. On the river, beach is clean and picnic area is also clean and well maintained."
"Nice fire pits and tables at our site. Wood was available and seasoned."
Drive Time
- 16 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 43 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 1 min from Kalamazoo, MI
- 1 hr 8 min from Lansing, MI
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Cabin Reviews near Cedar Springs, MI
441 Reviews of 66 Cedar Springs Campgrounds
Mike J.
TravelerIndian Valley Campground & Canoe Livery
Hidden Gem
Beautiful property right on the river. Secluded campground with excellent amenities. Many full time residents make the place feel very homey. Super helpful staff
- Michelle B.
ScoutIvan’s Campground
Hidden Gem in Baldwin Michigan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We stayed at Ivan’s Campground& Cabins in Baldwin over Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful experience. We were in Site 5 with 30-amp electric and water. The site was spacious, level, easy to get into, and had plenty of shade. The entire campground was very clean, quiet, and quaint. The bathrooms and showers were especially clean and well maintained. The campground also has a camp store, firewood available, picnic tables, and other conveniences that make your stay comfortable. What really stood out to us, though, were the owners, Melissa and CD Taylor. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming and were very present around the campground. We regularly saw them taking care of the property, picking things up, and making sure everything was in good shape. They were always willing to lend a hand or answer a question. They were also happy to share information about local fishing spots, ORV trails, and other things to do in the Baldwin area. The atmosphere is peaceful, laid-back, family-friendly, and very welcoming. If you're looking for a quiet campground where you can relax and where the owners genuinely care about their guests and their property, this is a great place to stay. We enjoyed our stay so much that we're already planning our next trip back! Highly recommend Ivan’s Campground& Cabins.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- TTim Z.Guide
Grand Haven RV Resort & Campground
Clean with lots of activities for kid.
The grounds and facilities were very clean. There were many families with kids and a lot of activities for them. Spaces were reasonable but this is a large park. Be careful some site are very close to a major road. Our spot had water and electric very far apart and I had to choose…this was an anomoly.
Linda N.GuideHoffmaster State Park Campground
Top fav
After eyeballing this campground all year and waiting for a cancellation, we finally got to visit.
Yes, it was the most densely packed campground we’ve ever been to. I have never seen this many cars at a campground before. But somehow, despite the sold out weekend, it just didn’t feel that crowded. Neighbors were kind, kids were running all over the place, and it just felt like a big community. It gave us that 90s summer vibe where kids roamed around and you just walked over and spoke to a neighbor.
Quiet times are pretty adhered to. Most sites were lights out by 10pm.
The walk to the beach is really manageable even with folding chairs and a cooler. And despite it being sandy, bring a bicycle if you want to! There was a review that said leave the bikes behind and our kids were sorely disappointed when we discovered 85% of the path to the beach was paved.
Shower house was the second cleanest facility we’ve ever experienced! For how busy it was, it the crew did a really fantastic job. Camp hosts also had activities and coffee hour which was a huge hit.
We’ve already decided that we would come back here again. Our kids absolutely loved it.
Nikki S.ScoutFisherman's Landing & Campground
Very nice, affordable campground
Super cute little campground, it’s definitely located in an odd spot but nonetheless it’s a nice campground. The staff are very kind, and the lake view is beautiful. Also located very close to drop off points for kayaking down Muskegon river, which btw is also a beautiful river trip! I would definitely stay here again. The only thing I wish was a little different was that they would add a dog run, and clean up what used to be a beach area.
Maria Mercedes M.
LegendLake Michigan Campground — Muskegon State Park
Sand Dunes & Rolling Lake Waves
Framed by dunes on the western side of the campground and shaded pines in every direction, the campground here at Muskegon State Park feels like it was built for families who crave both forest calm and water views. The 140 sites are generous, spacious and peaceful, and while the bathhouses have a little age to them, they’re spotless and well-tended. Our boys spent half the trip barefoot on the sandy trail leading to the channel, where they splashed in the shallows and waved at passing fishing boats. I’d recommend Muskegon State Park at Lake Michigan campground for families who love the scent of pine mixed with lake breeze, the sound of kids laughing down the trail and the EZ comfort of a well-loved state park that has a manned ranger booth when checking in adding to overall sense of security.
- Missy M.Traveler
TriPonds Family Camp Resort
Great family campground!
Great rates! Lots of stuff to keep our 2 year old granddaughter busy and entertained. Everyone is friendly. They have a little cafe and ice cream shop with yummy treats! Showers and bathrooms are kept very clean, and the pool is nice. Our granddaughters favorite is the bounce pad and the petting zoo.
- NNick M.Traveler
Holiday Camping Resort
Nice and rustic
The campground is really nice and in the woods. Pool table in the office, swimming pool seems nice and restrooms/showers are clean. Only down side I can say is my campsite is really narrow. Other than that I love it and the kids really like it.
Guide to Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs, Michigan sits at an elevation of 866 feet in Kent County, surrounded by a mix of hardwoods and pine forests. Several cabin camping options within 20 miles operate primarily from April through October, with most sites requiring reservations at least 2-3 months in advance for summer weekends. Winter temperatures can drop below 15°F, while summer averages 78-82°F during peak cabin camping season.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Campers staying in cabins at Hoffmaster State Park Campground can explore over ten miles of trails across 1,200 acres. "The trails to dunes, beach, and other parks as well as dune preserve: all well-marked and vary in difficulty, weaving through pine and hardwood forests nestled among dunes," notes reviewer Shelly B.
River tubing options: Cabin guests at Salmon Run Campground & Vic's Canoes have direct access to multiple float trip options. "Towed tubes to a few places on the river and enjoyed a long 3 hour float and a shorter hour float," shares Margaret M., mentioning that their group "had four tents on our site with plenty of room, and a fire each night."
Beachfront activities: During summer months, many cabin campers take advantage of the swimming areas at local lakes. At Brower Park Campground, "There is a large swimming area, nice sandy beach along the swimming area, play grounds, everything is clean and well kept," according to Bethany S. The park also features "a trail head with a gorgeous trail along a smaller stream."
What campers like
Cabin variety and amenities: Visitors appreciate that cabin options range from rustic to fully equipped. At Wabasis Lake County Park, cabins face the lake, providing "wonderful early morning sunrises over the lake from the front porch of the cabins," according to ERolf P. The reviewer also notes that the park has "newly renovated showers and toilets."
Peaceful settings: Many cabin campers cite the natural surroundings as a major draw. At Scalley Lake Park Campground, one visitor describes it as an "amazing spot away from the city" where the "private lake with no motors so it is very quiet and peaceful."
Organized activities: Campgrounds near Cedar Springs often provide structured recreation beyond standard amenities. Reviewer Becky P. shared that at Duke Creek Campground, "Train rides, Pool, Scavenger hunt, trails, bike rides, there just weren't enough hours in the day!" She added, "The facilities were spotless, there is a store, gated entrance, nice shady lots, friendly staff."
What you should know
Reservation timing: For cabin camping near Cedar Springs, booking well in advance is essential during peak season. At popular locations like Wabasis Lake County Park, weekend reservations should be made 2-3 months ahead.
Off-season advantages: Visiting in September often means easier cabin availability while still enjoying warm weather. "During the school season it is relatively easy to get a spot, September then is a great time to go as it tends to still be warm," suggests Georgia H. about Hoffmaster State Park.
Noise considerations: Some cabin locations may experience road noise. At Cedar Springs RV Resort, one reviewer notes: "The highways a little closer then it looks, so you do get a lot of road noise. Especially when trucks hit the chatter bumps on the side. Not the worse thing in the world, but worth noting."
Seasonal challenges: Lake conditions vary throughout the season. Nicole C. warns about Mecosta Pines Campground: "The campground is overall really quiet during the week. Quite busy on the weekends but they are good about keeping quiet times."
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-focused amenities: When booking cabin stays with children, prioritize campgrounds with dedicated play areas. "We initially booked a site by the river, but once we saw the sites next to the playground, we knew we had to switch for our sanity and so our toddler could play," explains Kasey J. about Mecosta Pines Campground.
Consider weekday stays: For quieter family experiences in cabins, weekday reservations offer less crowded facilities. One visitor to Brower Park Campground suggests: "We camped during the week so many of the campground provided activities where not happening but many other outdoor activities to do."
Plan for weather fluctuations: Michigan weather can change rapidly, especially in spring and fall. Pack additional layers even for summer cabin stays. One camper noted about Hoffmaster State Park: "I came mid-May and it was very cold at night."
Tips from RVers
Site preferences: RVers who also use cabins recommend examining site maps carefully before booking. At Ed H. Henning Park, Mark K. notes, "This is a great place to camp. Clean bathrooms, camp sites, and friendly staff. Easy access to the Muskegon River and close to downtown Newago."
Facility access timing: Cabin campers should note that office hours vary significantly between campgrounds. At Wabasis Lake County Park, one visitor mentioned a "big mixup on Friday night that caused us not to be able to check-into our cabins" because "the office unexpectedly closed at 9:00 pm instead of at 10:30 pm."
Parking considerations: Many cabin locations have separate parking areas rather than at-site parking. "You do need a county park pass, $6/day until 10pm or $25/year," advises Amanda L. about Brower Park Campground, highlighting the additional fees beyond basic cabin rates.
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