Best Cabin Camping near Village of Clarkston, MI

Several cabin campgrounds operate within a 20-mile radius of Village of Clarkston, Michigan. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area offers three small cabins in the East campground with more open surroundings, while the West camping area provides a more wooded, isolated setting. Most cabins in the area include basic amenities such as electricity, beds, and picnic tables. Clear Water Campgrounds provides level sites with full hookup capabilities for cabin guests. Holly Recreation Area features wooded cabin sites that maintain privacy from neighboring sites. A recent visitor noted, "The sites are spread out and only 2 vehicles per site are allowed."

Cabins range from rustic units with minimal amenities to more fully-equipped options with electricity and heating. McGinnis Lake Modern Campground at Holly Recreation Area offers wooded cabin sites that campers describe as providing an authentic outdoor experience. Many locations require advance reservations, particularly during summer months. Most campgrounds in the region are pet-friendly, though specific cabin policies may vary. The Holly Campground and Groveland Oaks County Park both operate year-round, providing options for winter cabin getaways. One camper wrote, "It's a quiet campground with hilltop cabins that provide a secluded feeling."

Visitors should verify what supplies are provided with each cabin rental. Most locations offer beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Cooking facilities vary significantly between campgrounds, with some providing only outdoor fire rings while others include indoor kitchenettes. Several campgrounds including Pontiac Lake Recreation Area have camp stores for basic provisions, though selection is typically limited to essentials. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations. Nearby markets in Waterford and Holly provide more extensive grocery options for longer stays.

Best Cabin Sites Near Village of Clarkston, Michigan (40)

    1. McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    33 Reviews
    Ortonville, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-8811

    $27 - $30 / night

    "Tent sites are relatively well spaced out and clean. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site.

    Modern bathrooms and shower rooms are available."

    "Pretty park with several well marked trails. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest."

    2. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

    18 Reviews
    White Lake, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 666-1020

    $22 / night

    "Park is clean. Beach is a 1.8 mile hike from the East loop in the campground but is well worth the walk."

    "The East campground is more open and had 3 small cabins that can be rented. The West camping is more wooded and isolated."

    3. Groveland Oaks County Park

    19 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-9811

    $28 - $48 / night

    "I don’t believe the cabins are pet friendly though. It’s probably the only reason we haven’t been back. We’ll definitely go back when we have a camper."

    "This campground has a lake for swimming, water slide, arcade, boat rentals, mini golf, biking trails and fishing. Lots for kids to do... also skate park and 2 playgrounds."

    4. Proud Lake Recreation Area

    17 Reviews
    Wolverine Lake, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 685-2433

    "First time out with the camper and we wanted to stay close to home so we found a campground right outside the city. You couldn't tell how close we were because there were so many trees in the area."

    "I had no clue what to expect when booking so close to a few major cities in Michigan. I love feeling secluded while camping and was nervous this would feel like parking lot camping."

    5. The Holly Campground

    15 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-0803

    "Thank you for having an abundance of tent space that was nice and grassy with lots of shade trees the price tag for what we got was it’s only shortfall and it was loud at night being that close to I-75"

    "We went here during the Renaissance Festival and stayed 3 nights in one of the air conditioned cabins. Three kids, two adults and two dogs. Lots of amenities, friendly staff."

    6. Camp Dearborn

    16 Reviews
    Milford, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 684-6000

    $3 / night

    "They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly

    They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

    They have a tent only section."

    "We’ve been in their tent/cabins and our own RV. Great park, clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen. Tough to get in but we love it."

    7. Addison Oaks County Park

    13 Reviews
    Lakeville, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 858-1400

    "Less tree cover than we would have liked, you're basically in a giant grassy field, but it was perfect for a large group. we did have to share a pavilion with a group of older campers (celebrating a 90th"

    "Always a great local retreat away from our hectic daily life. Don’t have to travel far to find some nature. Most sites generously sized, hookups available, clean restrooms."

    8. Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-7271

    "There are over 20 sites, about half of which are located lake side (not directly on the lake, but there are little paths that lead you there and you can somewhat see the water from these sites.)"

    "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. "

    9. Highland State Recreation Area — Highland Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    White Lake, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 889-3750

    "This rustic campground is obviously well-tended and has an almost magical feel to it. It's private, quiet, and full of wildlife."

    "Great time to unplug and just enjoy our surroundings and begin to learn our own creativity!"

    10. Clear Water Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Ortonville, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 627-3820

    "With a beach, playground and paved roads is nice but the frosting in this cake is the petting zoo. Animals from bunnies, peacocks & cats to horses, goats and of course Milton the burro, get it?"

    "The park was quiet and the kids liked the animals and the playground."

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Cabin Reviews near Village of Clarkston, MI

327 Reviews of 40 Village of Clarkston Campgrounds


  • Tara T.
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Camp Dearborn

    HUGH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND

    They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly

    They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

    They have a tent only section.

    They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground,rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts!!! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH

    Bathrooms were dated and we arrived Monday after Labor Day so I can't judge them. They had a FULL HOUSE on Labor Day per the front gate. I was very impressed there was no garbage at campsites and picked up very well.

    GREAT biking trails you can catch on premise and bike over to Kensington and to the charming town of Milford

  • 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.

  • Jennifer H.
    Oct. 27, 2019

    McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    Holly State Rec

    Pretty park with several well marked trails. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest. The bathrooms were clean. There were several playgrounds, bench swings, play fields and even a basketball court. The ADA sites had pavement surrounding the fire rings and space at the picnic tables for a wheel chair.

  • Kate K.
    Aug. 22, 2019

    Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    A Wonderful Winter Getaway

    We stayed in the Southfork Rustic Cabin at the end of Feb and it was lovely much needed get away. The cabin was semi modern (solar lighting) but only a wood stove for heat. Small kitchen unit with table for eating. You had to hike in about a quarter mile to get there, and it sleeps four people with two bunk beds. There is an outside vault toilet behind the cabin. Lots of trails connecting the cabin to the rest of the park. Cheap too! Only $68 per night.

  • J
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Frankenmuth Jellystone Park

    Fun RV park and very close to downtown

    Our site was averaged out to $82.71 a night with the weekly rate discount.

    We were in Site# 306 (a deluxe plus RV site - be aware that some of these are back-ins and not clearly labeled on the site map - we had to change sites to a pull-thru). We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
    The site was easy to level.

    Our site was not shaded with zero trees. We weren’t able to sit outside because of the direct sun until after 8:30pm.
    This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

    The deluxe plus lot comes without a concrete patio but with a picnic table and fire ring. They do sell firewood and will deliver to your site.

    There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are quite a few channel options.

    There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.

    They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent pedal bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals.

    They do have a heated indoor and heated outdoor Swimming pool and one hot tub.

    There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball, basketball sport court, and volleyball courts. There is a Game room for kids. They have a Putt putt course and Jumping pad.

    They have a great general store. There is a separate Activity Center for kids.
    There are tons of scheduled activities for kids like wagon rides, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, etc. Activities are scheduled all day from 9am to 8pm.

    There is a snack bar on site from 4pm-9:30pm where you can get hot dogs, brats, pretzels, nachos, ice cream, etc.

    The streets are mostly paved and good for riding bikes.

    This is an RV park with cabins to rent also. Tent camping is also allowed.

    They have two shower houses. The shower house has the typical stalls. There is a great area to hang clothes and store your toiletries in the shower stall. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine in the arcade room. There are approximately 4washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.75 to wash and $0.75 to dry a load.

    They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs though.

    Flies were an issue and bug spray was needed.

    There were no trails to hike off of the campground.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are Frankenmuth FunShips (chocolate & wine tasting), the Golden Ticket Trolley, the Bavarian Belle (popcorn & sodas) River Place Shops, wineries, and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland store. This RV park is less than a mile to downtown/River Place Shops where there is tons of shopping.

  • Kate K.
    Mar. 5, 2021

    Bald Mountain Recreation Area

    Amazing place to hike but campground not included.

    I absolutely adore Bald Mountain Recreation area! The trails are well maintained and well marked. There is also tons of clean, easy to access lakes within the park too. Perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, or fishing. Unfortunately there is not a camping area within the recreation area. There is however two rustic cabins that are available for rental year round. They are popular with hunters and scout troops. The cabins sleep about 10-15 people if remember correctly. They are rustic, so they don’t have electricity or heat but there is a large wood burning stove.

  • Beth G.
    Jul. 7, 2020

    Camp Dearborn

    One of our Favorites

    We’ve been in their tent/cabins and our own RV. Great park, clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen. Tough to get in but we love it.

  • K
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    Fab beach

    This is a fabulous campground! There are over 20 sites, about half of which are located lake side (not directly on the lake, but there are little paths that lead you there and you can somewhat see the water from these sites.) There is a boat launch on one end of campground and the amazing beach on the other. The water is clear and warm (perfect lake for swimming) and there is both sand and grassy areas on the fairly large beach. The beach also offers picnic tables and benches. The only negative aspect I can see about this campground is that the sites are right on top of each other, so if you have a loud group or a generator next to you, it is noisy. But most campgrounds have sites set real close together, so you will find this pretty much everywhere. Def camp here! About an hours drive from a Pictured Rocks National Park. There are no showers or running water. Camp hosts were very nice, helpful, & welcoming.

  • Kate K.
    Mar. 20, 2021

    Oakland County Addison Oaks

    Great Local Campground and Trails

    Addison Oaks is a campground that features hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, cabins, disc golf course, and a lake for boating. The campground is RV and tent friendly and offers fire pits/ picnic tables. The trails are well maintained and heavily trafficked.


Guide to Village of Clarkston

Cabin camping near Village of Clarkston, Michigan, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Enjoy Scenic Hiking Trails

Family-Friendly Activities

  • Groveland Oaks County Park offers a variety of family activities, including mini-golf and playgrounds, ensuring fun for all ages.
  • The Holly Recreation Area is perfect for a weekend getaway, featuring spacious campsites and nearby attractions like Battle Alley Brewing.
  • Kids will love the petting zoo at Clear Water Campgrounds, which adds a unique touch to your cabin camping experience.

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • Camp Dearborn provides well-equipped cabins with access to clean restrooms and various recreational facilities.
  • The cabins at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area come with electric hookups and are close to fishing spots, making it a great choice for anglers.
  • Enjoy the rustic charm of cabins at Bald Mountain Recreation Area, where you can immerse yourself in nature while still having access to essential amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Village of Clarkston, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Village of Clarkston, MI is McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 33 reviews.

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