Best Tent Camping near Concord, MI

Recent Tent Reviews near Concord, Michigan

430 Reviews of 19 Concord Campgrounds

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  Kathie M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 26, 2020

  Potawatomie Campground & Recreational Area

  Tent Camped

  Many years ago tent camped here. Small camp store. Small lake. Mostly seasonal RVs here

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  Valerie D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 22, 2018

  Waterloo Portage Lake Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

  Camping & Disc Golf

  Nice mix of camping & Disc golf. The course is mowed down and easy to navigate. Picnic tables,fire ring, primitive tent sites available!

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  Laurianne H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2023

  Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

  Family campground with beach

  Nice campground. Sites are close together and sites 60-72 or so are really tent site, not level, and need extension cord for electric. No water hookups. No ATT service.

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  Nancy

  Scout

  

  Sep. 8, 2022

  Cade Lake County Park & Campground

  Beautiful

  Stayed sept 2022, $30 tent site (no electric). Its $40 with electric. Arrived after office hours, campground gated, but host was super friendly and helpful! The grounds are immaculate. Bet it's very popular in summer. Beautiful place, wish I could have stayed a lot longer.

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  Mary T.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 10, 2022

  Lansing Cottonwood Campground

  Cottonwood Campground only campground in Lansing MI

  A nice little campground. Great location if staying in the Lansing Area. Has full hook ups, and electric water, also tent sites with nnothing. Great pool area. Softball diamond that has tournaments on weekends a little early start for the full hook up sites. A couple ponds for fishing. People are very friendly.

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  Daniel S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 5, 2016

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Pokagon State Park

  Pokagon State Park has an excellent state park campground. Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric). Many sites are flat (good for tent camping) while others are slightly rolling hills (helps breakup the sites a bit). There is a lot to do in the park including many trails, horse riding (horse stable on site), and lake swimming on a nicely improved beach. Only cons are no full hook up and the fire rings/grills could be improved.

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  Kim D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Markin Glen County Park

  Modern Campground Close to Downtown

  This is a modern campground with full hook-ups and cement parking areas. It is a newer campground, so there is not an old-growth canopy shading the sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Some sites are pull-throughs. Tent camping is allowed, but most campers have RVs.

  There is a bath house with good showers.

  The park also has a lake with a beach, although I have never been in it.

  This campground has a great location for people who want to visit Kalamazoo. One downside is that there are train tracks that run near the campground and sometimes the engines idle for extended periods at night.

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  Janine P.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 24, 2017

  Waterloo Portage Lake Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

  Sites Small & Close, Dogs Welcome

  I was very satisfied with this campground. Each site gets its own picnic table and fire pit, and there are also cabins available. The camp is dog-friendly, and has a variety of shade or sun spots, even if most of them are not level. RV's and tent-camping allowed. You can bring in your own firewood - the wood that they have for sale is not good, don't buy it; when we were there, a local family very close to the campground was selling much better wood that was older and burned better. The bathrooms are clean (well-water) and the staff is friendly. There are "host" activities for kids and adults also, the schedules are posted in the showers. The lake is clean enough to swim in, also. The sites are on the small side and grouped together; there are plenty of trees close enough together to hang a hammock but nothing I would call a forest. Good community camping; not for those who like isolation.

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  Jacqueline F.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 20, 2021

  Lake Hudson Recreation Area

  Quite an unpleasant drive to the campsite

  We stopped here for the night on our way to Indiana. It rained on us the entire time which made the drive to the site even worse. It’s a very bumpy, dirt road. It may not have been as bad without the rain. Once we arrived at our site, we realized we didn’t have a long enough cord to plug in! A lot of these sites have the electric box far away from where you would park your RV. It might work better for a tent site - I’m not sure. But we had to drive back into town to get a longer extension cord. So please, come prepared. Making that drive again, I was almost ready to sleep on the side of the road. But once we got settled, it ended up being a pretty secluded spot. We mostly kept to ourselves and didn’t even use the vault toilet. No other amenities are offered here.

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 19, 2017

  Sauder Village Campground

  Nice Campground with Lots of Amenities

  Really enjoyed this campground for the short amount of time we were in the area visiting family The park and facilities were very clean, sites were well-spaced, there is a nice walking/biking trail, and had full hook-ups.  This campground is associated with Historic Sauder Village – a living history destination in northern Ohio. (You can get discount admission to the village if you stay in the campground.) The campground filled up on the weekend but emptied out on Sunday. The RV sites are long, level, and have either 50 amp full hook-up or water and electric only. Tent sites are scattered along the pond which made for a nice view; except, the ridiculous number of geese meant there was poop everywhere along the shoreline and throughout the tent section. Staff does haze the geese but it was not enough to keep them away during the afternoon.

  A fee is charged to enter the historic village or you can ask for a “shoppers pass” and visit the stores inside the village. Located on the grounds (and within walking distance of the campground) is a restaurant, bakery, gift shop and hotel (which has an indoor pool, hot tub, and game room campers are allowed to use). The restrooms, laundry, and showers were very clean and relatively new. Other amenities include basketball, shuffleboard, horse shoes, splash pad, volleyball, corn holes, lake for fishing, and free WiFi. There are a couple of covered group picnic areas available for anyone to use which is nice if you have a big group wanting to get together. 

  The campground is about four miles south of the Ohio Turnpike (I-80/90) which is pretty convenient if you are just passing through and looking for a place to stay overnight. The town of Archbold is pretty small but does have a decent grocery and restaurants. The nearby town of Bryan is larger and has a really funky brewery/restaurant housed an old church (Father Johns).

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  Ryan F.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 20, 2021

  Brighton Recreation Area

  Lake Murray Rustic Sites

  This was our first camping experience in Michigan, so we weren’t exactly prepared. My rating takes this into consideration.

  First of all, if it’s rainy or muddy, you might want to think twice about entering the rustic camping area. We have a 4Runner, so it was no problem but a few little cars did slide around and have trouble on the hill by our site.

  Our site wasn’t level, so we were rolling around a bit. If I went there again I’d try to find a spot towards the end of the loop by the exit. These sites were higher and some of them were private. I’d examine the map carefully because some of the sites were horrendously open and basically on the road. Maybe good for a vehicle with a rooftop tent or a trailer of some sort, but it would have been annoying for us. Site M22 was big and far enough away from other campers, but again not level. Probably a good location for a group of hammock campers.

  All that aside, the biggest problem was mosquito activity. The camping area sits on an inaccessible lake with a marsh area.

  When we rolled in the first thing we noticed was that everyone had screen houses set up.

  We didn’t have anything but our tent and a hammock with a big net so everyone got bitten up while cooking and hanging out by the fire. It was pretty miserable. Yes, I realize this is mostly our fault.

  I’ve since purchased a thermacell backpacker and some bug net hats and stuff. I’m looking into constructing an ultralight screen house that can be suspended from trees.

  The last problem was drunk campers hooting and hollering all night but that isn’t the camping areas fault.

  This place is super close to where we are living so I’ll probably schedule it next spring and come prepared. There are lots of nearby lakes and recreational trails so it’s a fun place to be with family.

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  Amanda K.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2020

  Sauder Village Campground

  Fun with Kids

  This was a great campground. VERY clean, nice bathrooms with showers. Ice and Wood easily available. We stayed with four kiddos in a tent spot across from a cool plash pad, a little lake to fish in and close to running water. Only reason this campground doesn’t get five stars is because of noisy trucks/highway noise, and a freight train which drives often at night. There is also a farm near the tenting spots with a rooster. Not the best place for sleeping, but would totally go back!

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  The H.

  Scout

  

  May. 28, 2023

  Rivergate Family Campground

  Fun Time

  We were the only tents on site. Very little shade, with no river access at all. No amenities, but there is a nice bathroom.

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  Kris D.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 16, 2023

  Michawana Campground

  What a great little spot.

  We got site 36. We put our tent up on the hill tucked back up in the woods. Shade from the start!

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  Stacee B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 8, 2018

  Welcome Woods Family Campground

  Family oriented ,

  Grest family run campground. Friendly staff, nice sites, tent and RV. Dog friendly, kid friendly, quite relaxing fun tim.. cant wait to go back

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  Jason F.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 22, 2018

  Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

  Great, clean private campground with easy access to the state parks.

  This was our first time staying here. Great private campground with rustic, elec, water/elec (30 amp), and concrete pad sites. Very clean campground with nice shower house. Owners are very friendly. Direct connections to the Waterloo Pinckney trail system. Near Hell, Michigan and Chelsea, Michigan. Large pool in season. Priced reasonably.

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  Northstorm T.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 10, 2022

  Eaton County Fairgrounds

  Only $20 nightly, full hookup, nice wooded sites

  This is a fairgrounds RV and tent park. Very peaceful when there are no ongoing events. Large bath house with Showers. No office in park, so find a space and park. The manager will stop by to collect your $20. Confidently located a mile outside of Charlotte, with all the conviences of restraunts, walmart, Meijer etc.

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  Melissa M.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  Appleton Lake Campground

  Rustic tent camping

  Appleton has a few sites, very rustic and perfect for tents.

  Not for RVs and no hook ups.

  Appleton lake is perfect for kayaking or very small fishing boats. No real beach area at this lake but Brighton rec is minutes away

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  Monica C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 2, 2018

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Beautiful Park

  Campground was tricky to pick out a site online. Our site ended up being pretty slanted but we were able to make it work with our tent. Beautiful park with great hiking trails. I have AT&T service and decent cell service, my husband has Verizon and he had no service at all.

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  Brianna H.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 11, 2021

  Green Lake Rustic Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area

  Site 6 - Must Stay

  All of the sites on the water side are huge! Plenty of room to set up however you want. A good mix of RVs and tents. However, I haven’t heard any generators from the RVs. Very quiet place except for a few laughs heard from other campsites. Site 6 has a beautiful view of the water and perfect hammock if trees.

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  Spencer A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2021

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Great family campground

  Bathhouses were clean and free of bugs. Roads are nicely paved. Campgrounds are nice. Good for multiple tents. Fire ring is good. Beach was amazing and so were the trails. The concessions at the park are sparse. Family dollar is right down the road though. Firewood sales at location. Very buggy but your in the woods so expected.

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  Mike B.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 3, 2018

  Appleton Lake Campground

  Quiet, private rustic campground

  I liked that this campground had sites that were fairly secluded from each other. Each site has a fire ring and ample space to park your vehicle and set up a tent or small trailer.

  My only complaint is the vault toilets were not clean and very full.

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  Djakata S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center

  Super friendly staff

  I only stayed one night. I am a tent camper and where I was, it was only me in a fenced in area. I was right next to a cow field. The cows did not moo all night and there was no foul order. I needed no amenities so I can't vouch for that

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  Melissa B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2018

  Harrison Lake State Park Campground

  It’s a state park; not a lot of planned activities but a quiet place

  Tents are welcome, as well as big campers. Have a couple of cabins and yurts. A lot of groups camp here. Not a lot of kids activities, no pool, but does have a beach on the lake, canoe and kayak and paddleboaed rentals and trails for hiking. If you want a quiet retreat, this is usually the place.

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  Julie B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2020

  Hell Creek Ranch & Campground

  Awesome place!

  Coolest place in Hell:) the staff is very helpful and wonderful if you need something. They either get it for you or point you in the correct direction. Mostly RV however tents are allowed. Pool, showers, restrooms are very clean, they have full hook ups at most sites or at least your electric and water. If you stay around awhile they treat you like family! This is an awesome place

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  Miranda J.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  W. J. Hayes State Park Campground

  Hayes State Park

  We stayed in a tent on site 32, this was a very nice campground, peaceful, with trails and ample shade. Campsites were decently sized, fire pits were big, $5 per bundle of dry wood, showers were private with hot water, and there were activities and a beach/playground for kids. Checkin/out was simple, and coffee/hot coco was provided by the campsite each morning. Will be returning to this campsite again. I suggest sites 93-96 for more private/shaded sites.

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  Karen O.

  Traveler

  

  May. 17, 2019

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Huge and has so much to offer

  Wow! Three lakes, hiking, biking and horse trails, showers, camp host and super quiet this past week while there. Not many campers, but everyone there seemed pleasant and were quiet. Deep sites, electric if you so desire, firepit and tables. I use a tent. Driving from the west through Augusta is a treat...so pretty. Civilization not far at all. Fishing, beach, play areas and an amusement park for mountain bikers! No alcohol. Will return!