Top Cabins near Clare, MI

Camping cabins near Clare are the charming alternative to a tent or a yurt. It's easy to find cabins in Clare with The Dyrt. From secluded to easy-to-reach, these Michigan cabin rentals are perfect for any adventurer.

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174 Reviews of 48 Clare Campgrounds


  • Chad H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort

    Common Camp Ground we go to all the time

    Alright camp ground, it’s a members only. Few grouchy people that seem more miserable than into relaxing. It’s definitely an interesting atmosphere compared to other campgrounds. Staff are hit or miss, seems like the pleasant ones take layoff and move on. Small improvements are made year over year, which is nice.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Countryside Campground & Cabins
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Countryside Campground & Cabins

    Labor Day Weekend

    We really enjoyed our stay. We brought our travel trailer and my brother and his family stayed in a cabin. Very well run campground with plenty for all of our kids to do. We were extremely impressed with the owners and all of their assistance and personal touches. We were told they just took over ownership of the campground last year and this is their 1st season as owners. We will definitely be back!

  • Jacqueline A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bay City State Park
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Bay City State Park

    Great Park on Lake Huron

    Beach, trails and children's solace pad, just an easy walk across the road. Newer bathhouse. Shady sandy campsite. Be sure and visit downtown Bay City, lots of great restaurants, a Riverwalk on both sides of the river, concerts in the park. Great atmosphere.

  • Gary G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bay City State Park
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Bay City State Park

    Good park

    Most sites are good, though some have slopes to them. Choose carefully. Great newer playscape and splash pad (!) for the kids, across State Park Rd from the main campground. Nice newly opened visitor/nature center. Campground usually clean and patrolled. Showers/restrooms are good, cleaned twice a day. Friendly staff.

    Some of the best campground hosts are here.

    Groceries, restaurants & laundromats are a short drive away.

    TV reception was ok, and T-Mobile worked well enough.

  • galina M.
    Camper-submitted photo from School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground

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  • Kasey J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mecosta Pines Campground
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Mecosta Pines Campground

    Super Kid Friendly

    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. They were very accommodating with us and so friendly. There was so much for our 2 year old and 10 year old to do. We will definitely be back!

  • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Wilson State Park

    Great State Park Campground

    The ONLY issue I had with this campground was that it's on a busy road. The campground is beautiful and very clean with a great swim area, cute playground, and newer shower houses.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Higgins Lake State Park
    Jun. 13, 2024

    South Higgins Lake State Park

    Great campground but you cant reserve a spot

    Well, the campground is old. Everything works very well. The sites are decent size. They’re plenty of small playgrounds throughout the campground. The beach is amazing the views awesome however when it comes to booking, it’s impossible to get a spot somehow they’re already booked before they even allowed to be booked and it’s every good spot

  • Angela B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rifle River Campground
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Rifle River Campground

    Awesome campgrounds @ Rifle River

    The only complaint about the week I spent was they didn’t cut the grass, other than that I had an amazing birthday week at Rifle River Campground,  we found amazing flowers blooming  like yellow and pink lady slippers I even found Agates, fossils if you’re a rock hunter and when you climb up the tower there’s a extremely large eagles nest.

    The fishing wasn’t very successful I only caught a small one but the water was warm and clear you could see the sand doons.

  • Dj W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Log Resort and Campground
    May. 26, 2024

    Old Log Resort and Campground

    Clean, older, super friendly, with kyak rentals

    Excellent owners! Super friendly that work hard to keep the place really clean. Its been in business since 1941 I believe. 

    They have 20 sites. The ones by the river are where we stayed. (sites 4&5). They also have some little cabins. They also do kyak rentals, with drop off and you boat back to their own landing. Super convenient. 

    We stayed the weekend and fully enjoyed it. We stayed in site 5 and had the river as our front yard. Electric is provided at each site, and they do have a dump station.

    The ONLY downside I had, and I knew full well going into this and it didn't bother me, it is on M115, a fairly busy road. I know that might be a deal breaker for some, but was easily overlooked for the view we had, the kindness of the owners, and the cleanliness of the facilities and grounds. Most folks wont care, but some purists (Just know that I'm usually a boondock, REAL desolate camping kind of guy), wont like the traffic aspect. I didn't let it bother me.

    I give 5 stars because they cant do anything a bout the location, obviously, so I rated on our experience.  We had an excellent time, and will come back again.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Higgins Lake State Park
    Apr. 29, 2024

    North Higgins Lake State Park

    A little disappointed

    The campsites were nice and level and reasonably large. I chose a site near the bathrooms, which were quite annoyingly closed. The campground was located right next to a busy road. So, there was road noise through the night.

    I was happy I got to charge my batteries, though.

    I met a squirrel that was so spoiled by previous humans that when I accidentally dropped a bit of food on the ground, he ran right up, over my foot grabbed it and then ran about 10 feet away and ate it.

  • Bubba J.
    Camper-submitted photo from River Country Campground and Livery
    Mar. 21, 2024

    River Country Campground and Livery

    Unorganized campground

    So if you're looking for a place to relax and enjoy a nice atmosphere, and have friendly people that run the campground, don't camp here!! I've camped in this campground for 15 years. Until this past season trying to give the new owner the opportunity to make this campground awesome again but the owners are RUDE. They don't care how the campground is maintained from grass cutting(or lack of) to fire pits full to trash/litter on sites and moldy bathrooms, minimal operating toilets, power issues when hooking up to the outdated power system and to getting assigned a site that was not booked for due to over booking sites. Then there is the blatantly disrespect to the customer's who usually are supposed to be always right but the owner is straight out of New York which is loud and has rude comments about campers that they do not care for and they are not afraid of who hears it. I can go on and on about what the campground is and how campers who are there to relax and enjoy the atmosphere shouldn't have to worry about catching something from a bathroom visit. So just saying that this place is a campers beware!!

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Brower Park Campground
    Sep. 7, 2023

    Brower Park Campground

    Home away

    This campground is a home away from home.  It’s beautifully situated in the middle of the state.  Ample boating, fishing swimming.  The facilities are great and they have a good truck on site.  We camp here at least twice a year.

  • Scott P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Wilson State Park

    Wow, have they improved this camp

    Showers and Rest Rooms have been updated and were well taken care of. The park rangers were extremely friendly and helpful. We are newbies, but if this is what rving is like, we will definitely be enjoying it.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from North Higgins Lake State Park
    Aug. 17, 2023

    North Higgins Lake State Park

    Beautiful Campground!

    Campground was beautiful and had many trails to walk & bike. We had a nice time walking down to the beach and walking the trails. Beach was very nice and had kayaks and paddle boards available to rent. Campground was pretty quiet at night (we did stay during the week though) & bathrooms were clean. The lake is amazing and would definitely go back!

  • Alma L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Higgins Lake State Park
    Aug. 17, 2023

    South Higgins Lake State Park

    Crowded but didn’t feel crowded

    First time there. Compared to other state parks in other states this was very packed with mainly RV’s. The lake is pretty but goes from waist high to bottomless blue with lots of boats speeding past. So expect to swim with eyes in the back of your head. Despite this, it had a chill and relaxing vibe. No bugs when we were there. Nice shop near the day use area with rentals. For what it was and the number of people, it’s nice. It’s not wilderness but it is rural.

  • Russell S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground
    Aug. 12, 2023

    School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground

    Quiet summer getaway

    Small lake with clean shallow beach, wooded sites, clean (but slightly dated) facilities led to fun times with grandkids. My site was a back in with not a lot of maneuvering room but even though some may feel these sites are small, we had plenty of space, very good water, and full hook up. I wish we had gravel verses dirt though, during the rain it gets a bit muddy . Would still visit here again if in the area. Very friendly staff and they had some weekend activities for the kids. Make sure you bring insect repellent!

  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort

    Quiet! Family camping.

    This is a family campground and the quietest park I have ever stayed in.  Rates and fees are all reasonable.  Private lake with some lakeside campsites.  Most sites shaded.  Dirt and/or grass.  Clean restrooms.

    Daughter got her Yakima Skybox stuck and it would not open.  The owner Paul was very accommodating and spent more than an hour helping her to get into the box.  

    There seem to be more rules than many other campgrounds.  However, if you are reasonable and respectful of other campers you will have no issues.

    Stayed three nights.  Will return to camp again.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort
    Jul. 27, 2023

    Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort

    Rustic, but clean

    Campground is one of Outdoor Adventures membership campgrounds, way overpriced, check FB Marketplace for resellers.

    Campground is rustic, but clean, sites are relatively cramped, but lots of trees. Staff seemed nice.

  • Dj W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Wilson State Park

    Nice "In town" campground

    Unfortunately, it's bordered on 2 sides by 2 major roads, Old 27 and Townline Lake Rd, and Harrison is loaded with people who think "no exhaust" equals "cool car", and are happy to show you just how big a POS they have while driving by the campground, several times a day...For no apparent reason....

    Fair week will suck. Loud, crowded, just not fun in my mind. I avoid town on holidays and fair week, you should too.

    Yes, some spots are smaller than others, so be honest about your rig length when booking. Many sites are rather large, like 97, but severely sloped, also like 97... Others are flat, small, and your camper is right near the road (I forget the site numbers, but on the circle drive across from 97).

    Power at sites, water at posts in the area. Clean place for the most part. Paved roads. A few are full hookup. Those are in a row by the playground. All in all, typical state park...

    Varying topography. Very low sites on the West edge, side nearest Old 27, far South end it is higher, sloped, can be cramped to get into for newbs. One spot in the corner, the very Northeast corner camp spot, is low, and flood prone during rain.

    Didn't use the facilities. That's why I bought a camper, and I use it. GF says they were decent.

    Beach is ok. Can tie up a few boats to trees nearby. Bathrooms at beach as well.

    Not my number one go to spot, unless I'm looking to just get out of the house for the weekend and not leave town. It's $62 total for 2 nights, so it's cheap. Plus it's 6 minutes from home. Still kinda feels like we're flatlanders, but no traffic worries on the trip home🤣.

    We had no issues with traffic in the park. Everyone drove slow when we were there. No loud parties, either.

    FOOD TIP: Walk over to Steve's county market, just a 5 min walk North, and get the fried chicken. Get there before 5:30 or 6:00, I forget when they stop frying. Lots of other lip smacking grub there as well.

  • Dj W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Herrick Recreation Area
    Jul. 16, 2023

    Herrick Recreation Area

    Great quiet beautiful little campground

    We stayed on site 78. It's slightly sloped but leveling is easy. Biiiig sites here. The first 3 areas you pass on the way in are in sun all day, more or less. (Near the cabins) The rest are in pine stands and really is a nice place to be. As per the normal, pines bring sap, so expect that.

    Day use is across the street. Playground, beach, etc. One pond near the camping area. Would like to see a big playground near the camping sites, vs a swing set behind the bathroom house. Probably yell less at the kids if they had one near your campers

    One septic station, enter it from the pines side as the hole is on the East side.

    We enjoyed our stay, except the inconsiderate, yelling people at site 67. They should have been booted out in my opinion. CONSTANTLY yelling.. seriously... Dog yapping while they just sit there, letting him. Once they piled into that old Winnie, it was a much more pleasant experience. I'm sure everyone in that pod was glad when they stopped the constant yelling.

    Wish we had a canoe or kayaks to fart around on the ponds. In lieu of that, we fed the fish some bread. Not exciting, but relaxing.

    Staff was great. They make rounds every hour or so, but the loud site clammed up when they heard the Gator coming down the road. Didn't bother us in the least.

    They sell wood, $5/bundle on our visit, with delivery. Pretty standard price for this area, with the exception of the gas station nearby, which asks $10+ for the same size bundle (they don't sell much).

    Overall, we liked it. Nice, small, fairly quiet campground. Power at the sites and a centrally located water spigot.

    For the price ($80 for 3 nights) it's great. Slightly cheaper than Wilson State Park, at $67 (I think, total) for 2 nights. It's a happy mix between boondocking and full on state park.

  • Dj W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area
    Jul. 16, 2023

    Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area

    Excellent quiet spot

    As far as the park itself is concerned, it's clean, VERY large spots, power at most spots, communal water in the center of the "pods" of sites.

    Staff was great. They come around 3 or 4 times a day, if you need wood, just flag them down and they will deliver it ($5/bundle). We brought our own wood but it was still a bit green, and bought 2 bundles from them, and mixed it in.

    Ponds are just that, ponds. Not gonna catch record breaking fish here, but you can kyak around a bit. Electric motors only here.

    The first 3 areas you roll thru on the North side of the drive, along the lake, are in almost full sun, take that into account, but easy pond access. The ones beyond that are in a beautiful pine stand, lots of space, and all around comfy area. We were on site 78. It's not level. Many around it aren't, but it's not a real big deal, really. But site 73 should be avoided if rain is forecasted for your time there. 73 sits at the low side of that pod, and gets washed out.

    Our time there was RUDELY interrupted by some inconsiderate folks, yelling at their kids non stop, literally every 30 seconds, letting the dogs just bark and bark while they sit there. Zero respect for anyone else there. Constant yelling. Once they retired for the evening, the rest of the campground was VERY considerate and peaceful.

    I can't complain about the park itself. Maybe put a bigger playground near the camping sites, so your kids can play and be within eyesight.

  • Phil M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from River View Campground & Canoe Livery
    Jul. 12, 2023

    River View Campground & Canoe Livery

    Great Campground For All Ages!

    After following this campground's FB page for years we finally got to visit this summer. It sits along the Rifle River next to Rifle River Campground and Whites Campground. 

    The campground is huge and offers so much! The store up front had everything you probably forgot at home, plus more.

    The bathrooms were always clean when we needed them. The showers were clean, some lacked hanging hooks on the walls. The water was warm immediately, but the push button timer for the shower water made showers kind of annoying (small issue though). 

    Everyone seemed to abide by the noise curfews around 11 pm and it seemed rather quiet through the night given the amount of campers around. The rustic sites along the river in section "N" were very large and spacious spots. Sections L and M seemed to be tightly packed in. 

    The Group camping side is considered the "Adult/Party" area. Nobody was crazy out of hand or anything to that nature, just louder music, drinking, etc.

    There were numerous playground areas, volleyball, horseshoes, and even an arcade area. Although we didn't stay in the Family area it looked very nice. 

    We had a great time at the campground and would 100% stay again.

  • Cedric H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Just-In-Time Campground
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Just-In-Time Campground

    Just In Time!!

    Came here for a father's day visit with my daughters last minute and was not disappointed. Beautiful view of the lake and functional facilities make this a pleasant stay for a small family.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Oxbow Park Campground
    Jun. 13, 2023

    Oxbow Park Campground

    Great place!

    I absolutely love oxbow my parents have a seasonal and so I’m often up there camping with them because it’s out happy place, we always have such an amazing time and the people there know how to party. It’s definitely not just a “lay around and relax” kind of place there is a lot of party goers. If you want a good time oxbows a good choice!

  • Chris S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Paris Park
    May. 29, 2023

    Paris Park

    4 days of camping

    Quiet and safe campground. The staff is great, the campground has a transport service up river for tubing or canoeing.

    Bathrooms and showers are clean.

    Wish more of the sites were full hookups, but I am guessing it's because of distance to river.

    Also, it has a nice location to walk into the river and fish. A fish cleaning station near the river would be nice.

  • Jeanna A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pinconning County Park
    May. 11, 2023

    Pinconning County Park

    Early spring...beating the summer crowds!

    Had to move due to electrical issue but connection at a better site! Fit a 20' camper van well and was an easy overnight stay. Clean, quiet, and comfortable.



Guide to Clare

Camping near Clare, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to enjoy outdoor adventures, there are several campgrounds that cater to different tastes.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at Bay City State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The campground usually clean and patrolled. Showers/restrooms are good, cleaned twice a day." This park has trails that are perfect for both hiking and biking.

  • Fishing and Swimming: At North Higgins Lake State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and swimming. A visitor shared, "The lake is amazing and would definitely go back!" It's a great spot for water activities.

  • Disc Golf and Stargazing: Check out Newaygo State Park Campground for disc golf and stargazing. One camper said, "Ample activities in the area (hiking, disc golf, biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, tubing and stargazing)."

What campers like:

  • Quiet and Clean Campgrounds: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness and quietness of places like Sherman City Acres. One happy camper noted, "If you enjoy camping without the crowd, this is an ideal location."
  • Large Campsites: Campers at Bay City State Park Campground enjoy spacious sites. A reviewer mentioned, "Most sites are good, though some have slopes to them. Choose carefully."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the friendly hosts at places like Coolwater on the Pine River Campground. One visitor said, "The new owners have only had this place for about 8 months... super nice owners."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. A camper at North Higgins Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground was located right next to a busy road. So, there was road noise through the night."
  • Reservation Challenges: Popular spots like South Higgins Lake State Park Campground can be hard to book. One camper said, "It's impossible to get a spot somehow they’re already booked before they even allowed to be booked."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Devoe Lake Rustic Campground, have fewer amenities. A visitor noted, "The sites require a reservation... Not somewhere you can just pay for on spot."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds, like Bay City State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Great newer playscape and splash pad (!) for the kids."
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A camper at Wabasis Lake County Park said, "The lake access was extremely busy."
  • Plan for Wildlife: Be prepared for raccoons and other wildlife. A visitor at Wabasis Lake County Park warned, "Lots and lots of raccoons, that aren’t shy at all!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A camper at North Higgins Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are ok sized, bathroom was clean."
  • Bring Extension Cords: Some sites may require extension cords for electric hookups. A visitor at Bay City State Park Campground noted, "Recommend to have extension cord for some sites, as plug in can be far."
  • Book Early: Popular campgrounds fill up fast, so book your spot well in advance. A camper at South Higgins Lake State Park Campground said, "You will want one of the sites closer to the lake."

Camping near Clare, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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