Best Campgrounds near Columbiaville, MI

Campgrounds near Columbiaville, Michigan provide a mix of established facilities and natural settings for outdoor recreation. The area includes several developed campgrounds like Wolverine Campground and Covenant Hills Camp, offering amenities for tent camping, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Krystal Lake Campground and Otter Lake Park Campground feature water-based recreation opportunities within a short drive from Columbiaville. Most campgrounds in this region maintain seasonal operations, typically opening from April or May through September or October, with a few exceptions like Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort which operates year-round.

Camping availability throughout the region depends largely on seasonal conditions, with most facilities closing during winter months. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend stays during peak summer months when campgrounds fill quickly. "This campground has a lake for swimming, water slide, arcade, boat rentals, mini golf, biking trails and fishing. Lots for kids to do," noted one visitor about a nearby county park. Many campgrounds offer full hookup sites for RVs with electric, water, and sewer connections, while others maintain more rustic accommodations. Cell service varies throughout the area, with some campgrounds reporting limited connectivity, which may affect planning for remote workers or those needing to stay connected.

Campers report high satisfaction with water-based recreation opportunities at several campgrounds in the region. Lakes and ponds provide swimming, fishing, and boating options, with some facilities offering equipment rentals. A visitor commented that one nearby recreation area has "a beautiful 2.5 mile trail around the lake that makes this campground great. We brought our own kayaks but they do rent boats." Family-friendly amenities are common at established campgrounds, including playgrounds, game areas, and organized activities. While some campgrounds maintain a peaceful atmosphere with spacious, wooded sites offering privacy, others feature more open layouts with sites positioned closer together. Bathroom and shower facilities vary widely, with some locations featuring recently renovated facilities while others maintain more basic amenities.

Best Camping Sites Near Columbiaville, Michigan (77)

    1. Wolverine Campground

    10 Reviews
    Columbiaville, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 793-6613

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Tis campground is located on the north shore of Holloway reservoir it is open from end of may to first of September. It has a beach boat launch ne the lake is great for walleye."

    "Lake is supposed to be great for walleye fishing, even if it a tad shallow. Campground is well maintained with picnic tables, and fire rings."

    2. Covenant Hills Camp

    8 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 631-4531

    "Large play areas, dog run, basketball court, lots of walking trails, and family friendly."

    "The location is pretty great, off the beaten path but, within 30 minutes of major stores and conveniences. "

    3. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort

    10 Reviews
    Davison, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 871-9953

    "We’ve been going here for many years, we love access to the plenty of pools and kayaking amenities that are included in our stay!"

    "I've been a never of Outside Adventures for 4 years now. Well worth the expense. This place has plenty of camping options from tents up to 50 foot Class A."

    4. Otter Lake Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 793-4258

    "I grew up in Otter lake spent lot's of summers running around the campground and beach area. I haven't stayed in the campground for years but I have visited friends staying in the campground."

    "Close to Munising and Pictured Rocks."

    5. McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

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

    $27 - $30 / night

    "Group area is away from the main area. Kayak lakes are nice. Excellent hike/bike trails. Park is located just down the road from the Holly Oaks Off road park."

    "I love to come here when I want a quick get away from home because it is only 30min away.

    The campsites are big,secluded, wooded, and clean."

    6. The New Kingslanding Kampground

    3 Reviews
    Columbiaville, MI
    5 miles
    +1 (810) 545-0261

    $25 - $35 / night

    "The lake is a spring fed lake with fishing and no gas engines. Its the best swimming in the area! It is also the cheapest in the area!"

    "The lake is small, private, and exceptionally clean bc gas powered boats are not allowed. Kayaking, paddle boating, canoeing etc is all permitted. Lots of fishing spots available."

    7. Krystal Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Millington, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 843-0591

    $28 - $66 / night

    "We insisted on a different site and were placed across the bridge on a beautiful huge site on the lake! After that, everything was wonderful."

    "Nice campground, lake, pool, playground and entertainment.

    Lots of sand and golf cart gangs"

    8. Genesee Otter Lake Campground

    3 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 793-2725

    9. Water Tower Travel Trailer Park

    3 Reviews
    Lapeer, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 664-4296

    "Walking path around pond, fishing dock. $28 site, No old beaters allowed. Old clean units welcome."

    10. Hilltop Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Lapeer, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 664-2782
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Recent Reviews near Columbiaville, MI

464 Reviews of 77 Columbiaville Campgrounds


  • Edward C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    Beautiful park

    Very pretty park. Sites and facilities are well maintained.

    Sites tend to slope towards Sand Lake so have leveling blocks if that's important to you.

  • Trevor O.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Thousand Trails St. Clair

    Cabin Stay

    We really enjoyed our cabin. The people were very nice. I like the putt putt course and the bouncing pillow

  • Nathan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Dancing Fire Glamping and RV Resort

    Suited for RVs - Very Kind Host

    Right off the highway. Clean. $69/night for a pad with power. We have a pop up tent and a utility trailer. Nice pool. Showers and sitewide wifi. Would have rated a 5 but the price seems high for a tent.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Proud Lake Recreation Area

    Amazing

    You need to know that this place is so so clean! The grounds, the sites, the bathrooms and the showers are all impeccable. It is true we were there in the middle of the week, but I’ve stayed at plenty of places during the week where things have been less than desirable. Everyone was most pleasant and helpful and the view of the lake was beautiful. If the campground had been full we probably would not have been able to see the lake from our site.

  • Max
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Jellystone Park North Port Huron

    Very disappointing, bored kids in an expensive campground.

    The store staff and lifeguards were great! My disappointments:

    * 5:30 PM We were in our screened in porch when a golf car blaring rap music was cleaning out all the fire pits. Maintenance crew did not treat guests with respect.

    * Grounds teams were cleaning up sites, again loud work due to closing down.

    * Internet was completely down due to"an electrician accidentally cut the wires". They were not planning on fixing this for the season.

    * Slides were closed or not working (due to wind, though there was VERY little wind), even the lifeguards were hard pressed to give us that answer. It was obvious they did not want to run them the last week they were open.

    * Pool heater was broken and they were not going to fix it, it was too cold to swim. The pool stayed empty.

    * The mini gold course was torn up in several places. The ponds and water areas were not working. Entire course has been neglected. Golf clubs are beaten up.  My two 10 year old grandchildren were bored, we played board games.  I was so disappointed!

    The campground was closing the water sports, it was the last week open.  Earlier season may be better, though the gold course was real bad.

  • Kayla P.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Forester Park Campground

    Such a loud place at night!

    This is such a nice park and we really do love it, however due to quiet time not being followed, we are going to find a new one next year. Two years in a row we have not been able to sleep more than a couple of hours. This year a large group next to us had flood lights shining on our tent until 3 in the morning both nights along with loud music. No one was available to enforce the quiet hours and the lack of sleep ruined our trip. We love everything else about this place and they keep it very clean.

  • Melissa H.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Bay City State Park Campground

    Bustling, clean and friendly

    Easy friendly check-in. Firewood prices are cheaper than on roads in. Small and large bags of ice at a good price. Great for families. Clean facilities. They do spray for mosquitoes, so that wasn't too bad at all even in the heat of August. We stayed at 106, the description was on point, level and shaded. Campers were super friendly. We had no complaints about the campground itself but it would be nice if there was an RV lights out policy at night. It's really hard to sleep in a tent when your neighbors RV "porch" light is on literally all night shining in the tent while your neighbors are sound asleep in RV. We had to ask our neighbors politely to turn their outside LED light strips off the second night. They were great about it but, didn't seem to realize it would bother tent campers next to them.

  • Deb M.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Bay City State Park Campground

    Crowded and inconvenient

    So, this campground looks nice at first, with lots of trees on the sites. However, once you really start looking at them, none have a camping pad, so it’s random parking on the grass. Lots of moving around to get your electric hooked up to the shared and oddly placed power poles. Make sure to come with an extension cord - one member of our party had their power halfway into their neighbor’s site through a bunch of bushes. The sites near the entrance are very crowded together and filled with large loud groups. (please don’t park any extra vehicles hanging out over the road…) And cleaning the bathrooms at 8:30 and 9:30 in the MORNING? Bummer for tenters. It’s ok for a quick stop, but wouldn’t want to stay here too long. I would expect better from a State Park.


Guide to Columbiaville

Camping sites near Columbiaville, Michigan offer year-round options across a mix of state recreation areas and private campgrounds. The region features several lakes and ponds within a 25-mile radius of Columbiaville, with elevation ranging from 750 to 850 feet above sea level. Soil conditions vary from sandy to clay, affecting drainage at different campsites during spring thaw and after heavy rainfall.

What to Do

Fishing opportunities: Wolverine Campground sits on Holloway Reservoir, which campers note is "great for walleye fishing, even if it a tad shallow." The lake also supports water sports despite its depth limitations.

Lake activities: At Krystal Lake Campground, visitors can enjoy both a swimming pool and beach area. A camper mentioned, "There is a pool and a beach, a small store, putt putt, Kayaks," making it versatile for water-based recreation.

Trail exploration: Multiple hiking paths exist throughout the area's parks. At Holly State Recreation Area, campers appreciate the "several well marked trails" and mention "a beautiful park with hiking trails and beautiful lakes."

What Campers Like

Spacious, wooded sites: Many campers value privacy and natural settings. A visitor at Holly State Recreation Area noted that "sites were spacious, we loved the national forest," while another mentioned "sites are wooded and pretty private."

Water recreation variety: Beyond just swimming, campers enjoy multiple water activities. At Otter Lake Park Campground, visitors can "rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2 person small boat for $10/hour" according to a recent review.

Cleanliness standards: Well-maintained facilities matter to visitors. One camper at Holly State Recreation Area shared that "bathrooms are clean and it has hot showers and a place to do your dishes as well," indicating attention to sanitation infrastructure.

What You Should Know

Weather considerations: The region experiences full seasonal changes. While most campgrounds operate from April through October, Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort remains open year-round, offering "great opportunities for winter sports" according to reviewers.

Site spacing varies: Campsite density differs significantly between parks. At Outdoor Adventures, campers note "sites are a little sparse on trees in places, and the new build side is REALLY unshaded," while others mention "sites are very cramped and right up against your neighbors."

Reservation policies: Most campgrounds require advance booking during peak season. At popular locations, especially those with water access, weekends fill quickly from June through August.

Tips for Camping with Families

Planned activities: Covenant Hills Camp offers structured recreation options where families find "climbing wall, zip line, swimming, fishing" and report the campground "takes very good care of this campground.. Lots to do for kids!"

Budget-friendly options: Several campgrounds offer economical rates with amenities. One reviewer highlighted Otter Lake's affordability: "I love how affordable it is," while noting its "large playground and nice with a new basketball court and Gaga ball."

Swimming safety: Lakes in the region vary in depth and swimming conditions. Parents should note that some beaches have designated swimming areas with gradual entry points, while others may have sudden drop-offs.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Most campgrounds offer electric hookups, but full-service sites are limited. At Krystal Lake Campground, RVers find "FHU. Level. Looks like seasonal and short stay. Well maintained."

Sizing considerations: Many older campgrounds have limitations for larger rigs. A camper at Genesee Otter Lake noted accommodations for "almost any style camper along with (2) Cottages for rent as well," showing flexibility for different RV types.

Seasonal site options: For frequent visitors, seasonal arrangements might be cost-effective. Several campgrounds maintain a high percentage of seasonal campers, with daily and weekly spots limited during summer months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Columbiaville, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Columbiaville, MI is Wolverine Campground with a 3.5-star rating from 10 reviews.