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RV campgrounds near Clare, Michigan include Mount Pleasant RV Resort, Harrison RV Family Campground, and Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park. These parks offer full hookup options, with 50-amp electric service available at most locations. Mount Pleasant Resort accommodates larger rigs with spacious sites for easier maneuvering. "It was the prefect RV park. The staff is very accommodating and the amenities are amazing," noted one visitor about Countryside Campground. Many parks provide concrete or gravel pads with fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Wilson State Park Campground and River Valley RV Park also accommodate RVs but have more compact sites and varying hookup availability.
Seasonal operation is common in the area with most parks open from April through October. Access roads are generally paved, though some locations like Harrison RV Family Campground have mixed terrain with gravel interior roads requiring cautious navigation. Most parks provide sanitary dump stations for guests, with Soaring Eagle, Mount Pleasant, and Countryside offering sewer hookups at individual sites. Pet policies vary but most locations welcome dogs with standard leash requirements. One camper mentioned: "Very very small cramped sites right on top of each other" at Wilson State Park, while others praised River Ridge RV Resort for its "beautiful RV sites" and "very well manicured" grounds. Cell service is reliable throughout the region, making these parks suitable for remote workers with RVs.
"It is super dog friendly as well. This is our “go to” spot for sure. Love it here and the staff are great."
"It’s a quiet and peaceful setting ❤️"
"We have camped here a couple of times now Gloria and Larry are awesome and we will be seasonal again"
"This campground is a few miles from the casino, but offer free shuttles to the soaring eagle properties (including the water park)."
"Pretty basic campground with paved sites and a nice lake. Not much space, trees or privacy. Looked like most of the sites were longer term/workers. Clean restrooms, showers and laundry."
"River borders the campground. Rentals of boats, paddle boards, fishing boats, paddle boats and banana bikes. Nice camp store. WiFi."
"Nice quiet secluded campground in the woods. Nice clean baths and showers. $25 for tent $35 RVs pull threw."
"The Lakeview Campground is a great spot for water lovers, or anyone looking to enjoy the campground's updated amenities! Check them out and show them some love!"
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Picnic tables are freshly washed. Sites around#40 are spacious and shaded all day which was awesome. No mats allowed but it was great as the grass is green and lush."
"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."
from $49 - $150 / night
Check Availability"This is a ver nice RV resort where you can be a transit RVer or be be a season RVer. Nice pool, clubhouse, bathrooms, laundry room, and all the other amenities."
"Very nice RV resort. Ice cream and general store with gas right on the docks!"
"They come around 3 or 4 times a day, if you need wood, just flag them down and they will deliver it ($5/bundle)."
"RV and Rustic Sites as well as Cabins. General store serving ice cream and pizza.
Ice and Propane exchange.
Beer,Liquor and tobacco products.
Play ground and covered picnic area."
TravelerReally nice little campground. Not fancy, but clean and well kept. Pool and petting zoo for the kids. Small store with ice, few necessities and ice cream. Pond in the back on the small river for fishing. Quite a few seasonal campers. Anywhere from rustic to full hook up. Pet friendly. All gravel/dirt/grass sites. Most have trees. Fire pits quite small. Bathrooms very nice and updated.
ScoutWe stayed here 2 years ago. The office where payment is made is a few miles away from the actual campground.
There is a dump station and water at the fairgrounds. Along the left side near the dump / water station as you enter are huge grassy sites marked by electrical outlets at the rear of the sites. The rest of the fairgrounds are set up like a traditional campground on a "loop" style. It looks like almost all the sites will accommodate a 40 footer easily.
There were 2 or 3 campers who appeared to be long term seasonal guests but it did not distract from our overall stay.
We pull an Imagine 2500RL pulled by a Ford F-150 max trailer package.
We stayed 4 nights and spent the days traveling around Bay City.
Founds a great BBQ that had been shared by MI PLAYGROUND --- Meaty's Roadhouse BBQ& Sausage Shack Bay City.
We are planning our Summer 2024 travels and will; be stopping at the Bay County Fairgrounds again this summer.
RangerFairly easy to get to... last couple miles you'll want to pay attention to ruts and potholes. Tiny loop at the end, with room for 6-8 tent campers or 3-4 small travel trailers. Not big rig friendly. Little buggy, very muggy. Surprised to see other people here. 3 other parties and myself. Quiet, though. Okay place for a one nighter.
TravelerWoohoo! What a campground! I’m currently camping here attempting to stay long term. It’s a bit packed of long term-ers but there are a few openings. As far as the daily hookup sites/regular tent sites are absolutely darling. Plenty of space for whatever you need plus a vehicle! There’s a huge pond in the center of the campground with an inflatable slide that the kids absolutely love. The pond gets fairly deep which makes it perfect for all ages. Including the little beach front it has making it perfect for the lounging parents or the toddlers to play in puddles of water. I brought my own electric scooters to ride around site but the campground is walkable! The store up front has almost everything you’d need in an emergency or an “oops I forgot XYZ” situation. There is a small cafe as well on site which is awesome for a quick bite! Laundry on site has 2 washers and 2 dryers.. which I think is fair! The bathrooms/showers are clean and plentiful. Staff is fairly friendly as well. I do feel the employees need proper training based on the campground itself (like the price of propane or the ability to book sites without management assistance) which are all an easy fix for such an awesome place.
TravelerRustic feel as all sites are electric but no water hook up. There are spigots in the center as well as a dump station and potable water fill. My family has camped here for years as it is close to home. They sell fire wood and the bath houses are cleaned multiple times as day and the showers are usually pretty warm as well. Great place to camp as a group. A few different play grounds and a full beach across the road.
TravelerThis campground is the perfect spot if you want to still have a camping experience and get away from RV parks. The terrain there makes for a beautiful view. The new owners are great and made our group feel right at home! The pool, putt putt, and walking trails were nice as well! The pull through sites were great for the two 28’ fifth wheels and 30 ft bumper pull in our group. There are a lot of trees but the new owners have worked hard to make sure the sites are cleared enough to park in. Will definitely be back again and will be interested to see what more great things Shane and Cindy have in store for this place.
TravelerWe stayed here over Labor Day Weekend 2021 and had a great time. The electric sites are all large campsites that are very long with lots of options on how you want to setup. Awesome wood pricing that's delivered directly to the campsite. Lots of walking trails and the campground was dog friendly. Extremely friendly owners who keep the campground and it's facilities very very clean. The outdoor showers were great! Great water pressure and HOT water! There's a little Fresh Produce stand across the street, easy walking distance for some great veggies, eggs, and baked goods. Can't wait to come back and see what the new owners have added after the season!
Great Cell Coverage on AT&T (80mbps+ down); decent coverage on Sprint/TMobile and Verizon.
TravelerBrower Park is a quiet campground with three separate areas with sites. They accommodate large RVs as well as smaller trailers and tents. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table. Electricity and water hookup is included at each site. Our site was near the Muskegon River and was very peaceful. Bathrooms and showers were clean and easily accessible.
GuideNice little county campground, under the canopy of trimmed pine trees. Lots were large, no issues with backing in our 36’ TT with 2 slides (make sure to clean your slides from the pine needles before you go). Fire pits were small And installed in ground, electrical was up to 30amp, and sites were all dirt for most part. They do have sites in front of the park (outside the loops) that is grass but in full sun. It is pet friendly. They have a few spots for fishing, but if you would Luke to swim, you will have to go across the street to the day use (still included with your stay) beach. Only real issues we had (just me) was starting around 9:30-10, the rangers would drive around the loops every 10-15 minutes until midnight (probably longer, but that’s when we turned in) and their lights from the pickup would blind us. In the back end of the park there was 4-5 loops and the loops are the size of a roundabout. So every time the truck would go into any of the loops it would constantly shine in your eyes when you are trying to enjoy the fire.
Campgrounds surrounding Clare, Michigan offer year-round camping options with seasonal variations in accessibility and amenities. Located in central Michigan's lake country, the Clare area includes multiple camping destinations within a 30-minute drive, most situated near water features ranging from small ponds to larger lakes and rivers. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F while spring and fall camping requires preparation for cooler nights.
Swimming and water activities: Gladwin City Park & Campground provides direct access to the Cedar River with a designated swimming area. "This is a very nice city park, nice play area, tennis and basketball courts, trails, river with beach area, pavilions, two bath houses, lots of shaded sites with a couple right on river," notes one camper at Gladwin City Park & Campground.
Fishing opportunities: The 7-acre pond at River Valley RV Park offers fishing without requiring a license. "7 acre swimming and fishing pond. River borders the campground. Rentals of boats, paddle boards, fishing boats, paddle boats and banana bikes," according to a visitor.
Casino entertainment: Several campgrounds provide shuttle services to nearby gaming facilities. "My aunt loves to visit the soaring eagle casino and because we live about an hour and half away, she likes to camp at the campground. This campground is a few miles from the casino, but offer free shuttles to the soaring eagle properties," explains one camper about Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park.
Clean facilities: Campers repeatedly mention bathroom cleanliness as a standout feature. "Bathrooms are clean & well maintained. They deliver firewood $30 for a tractor bucket full," notes a visitor at Countryside Campground & Cabins.
Water access: Many appreciate the proximity to swimming options. "Secord Lake Campground is a great spot for water lovers, or anyone looking to enjoy the campground's updated amenities," mentions one review.
Organized activities: "We have camped at this campground twice now & plan on going back next year... Offered hay rides Saturday evening. Had a foam party (my 5 year old loved this)," describes a family's experience at Countryside Campground.
Peaceful settings: Many visitors value the quiet atmosphere. "I have been here for over 2 weeks now and I am absolutely loving it! The Camp Hosts are delightful and helpful. It's a quiet and peaceful setting," reports a camper at Harrison RV Family Campground.
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the Clare area operate from April/May through October, with limited year-round options. "Season: April 15 to October 15" applies to many facilities like Countryside Campground.
Reservation requirements: Walk-in camping can be difficult during peak summer weekends. "Call to reserve. I had a little lack of communication with the online reservation system but the park made up for it," advises a camper at Gladwin City Park.
Site variations: Campsite quality and size vary significantly between and within parks. "The campsites are very close together. However, the bathroom/shower facilities were in good condition. They even had two handicap accessible showers," notes a review of Wilson State Park Campground.
Road noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise due to proximity to main roads. "Unfortunately, it's bordered on 2 sides by 2 major roads, Old 27 and Townline Lake Rd," explains a Wilson State Park camper.
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas and organized activities. "Very nice campground with phenomenal owners... Rentals of boats, paddle boards, fishing boats, paddle boats and banana bikes. Nice camp store. WiFi," mentions a River Valley RV Park visitor.
Swimming options: Shallow water areas provide safer environments for children. "Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park...Lake on premise but is shallow, good for fishing, can swim but it was 94 degrees when we were here so it was warm water."
Playground access: "We really enjoyed our stay... Very well run campground with plenty for all of our kids to do," notes a camper at Countryside Campground about their Labor Day weekend.
Water park packages: Some campgrounds offer additional attractions. "You get discounts at the water park! 4th of July fireworks the best and so close!" shares a Soaring Eagle visitor about their family experience.
Site selection: RVers should carefully consider site dimensions and hookup locations. "May want to bring extra water hose as water hook ups can be farther away than expected," advises a Gladwin City Park camper.
Leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require additional equipment for comfortable setup. "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," notes a River Ridge RV Resort visitor.
Full hookup availability: Only certain campgrounds offer complete services. "This is a ver nice RV resort where you can be a transit RVer or be a season RVer. Nice pool, clubhouse, bathrooms, laundry room, and all the other amenities," reports a River Ridge camper.
Big rig accessibility: Larger RVs require specific campgrounds with appropriate space. "Needed a tent sight for 3 pup tents motorcycle camping. Nice quiet secluded campground in the woods... $25 for tent $35 RVs pull threw," mentions a camper describing the price structure at a local campground.
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