2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabin accommodations near Auburn, Michigan include rustic and modern options at several state parks and private campgrounds. Bay City State Park Campground offers cabin rentals with electricity and basic furnishings, while Pinconning County Park provides waterfront cabin options with picnic tables and fire rings. Frankenmuth Jellystone Park features family-oriented cabins with access to heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground provides both rustic and fully functional cabin lodging options. "The facilities appeared to be clean and well maintained. The indoor pool was nice to have access to when it rained most of the weekend we were there," noted one visitor about Jellystone Park.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort offers year-round cabin rentals with varying amenities, while Wesleyan Woods Camp provides cabin options alongside their RV sites. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location, with many campgrounds allowing pets in designated cabins for an additional fee. A visitor to Sleepy Hollow State Park mentioned, "Many options to choose from in terms of camping, from rustic, tent to fully functional cabin lodging. The park is very large, so it is always good to have a vehicle able to drive to the trails and beach."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, with some offering only basic amenities while others provide more complete setups. Campground stores like the one at Frankenmuth Jellystone Park stock essential items, snacks, and firewood. "They have a great general store," one camper noted. Larger grocery options are available in nearby towns. Visitors staying at cabins in Berwagana Campground or River Ridge Campground have access to on-site laundry facilities, which can be convenient for longer stays. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, with some offering delivery directly to cabin sites.
"It features roughly a 150 some odd sites ranging from tent sites to RV and cabins. Each site has a cement fire ring and electric hookup."
"Drop box available after 10pm(summer). Between 8p-10p there is a yellow phone to check in with. Can book day of until 8pm online. Easy to get into late at night. Big lots. Fire pit."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $60 / night
"Great beach area with rental boats! My family of 5 stayed 2 nights."
"The beach was nice with picnic tables and lots of playgrounds. I was very excited to do the board walks but when we arrived most were flooded I was very disappointed."
"There are Sites right on the river, kayak rentals, pool and hot tub, and a separate swimming hole with sandy beach and inflatable toys!"
"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."
from $30 - $600 / night
"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.""Not all sites have fire rings, so ask when reserving if you need to bring your own portable fire pit."
"Many options to choose from in terms of camping, from rustic, tent to fully functional cabin lodging."
"Walk-in site F was literally the perfect campsite."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $160 / night
"Some of the upgrades from years past included shelving, hooks, small benches in the public shower areas (don't have to pay for shower access) water was always warm and the showers were always clean."
"It sits along the Rifle River next to Rifle River Campground and Whites Campground. The campground is huge and offers so much!"
"There is a cluster of quiet sites, a track of sites tucked away in some pines, and then the modern sites. The campground itself is large and has a couple lakes to go fishing in."
"If you book at the right time, you can get a spot right by the river which is super appealing."
"My only complaint would be that bathrooms and showers could be cleaner. Went in right after they mopped and it looked like they just slid the dirt around."
ScoutIf you're looking for a family oriented campground, look no further. From the park to play in for the kids and the heated pool, to the large fields and trails, you'll find entertainment to fill your days. Visit the wishing tree or porcupine tree. Swing on your trail adventure. The owners are delightful.
GuideThis was our overall third visit in the last 4 years to this campground. The last visit was 2 years ago and we had friends visit and do the 6hr tubing ride with us and that ultimately got them into camping and willing to spend the weekend with us at this campground.
We've always been in the "rustic" area more towards the "adult/party" side of the campground, but not to scare anyone there was NOT an over abundance of loud music, or shenanigans. Everyone was pretty calmed down by 11-12.
Some of the upgrades from years past included shelving, hooks, small benches in the public shower areas (don't have to pay for shower access) water was always warm and the showers were always clean.
The store contained anything you'd need if you forget something at home, including water shoes for tubing, firewood, ice, etc.
We did the 6hr tubing trip, left at 11am and got back to the campground around 4:30. Theres more than enough locations along the tubing trip to stop and eat off to the side. The river is very shallow at some points, id say ankle deep and deep at some points, maybe 8+ ft in spots, but most of the time it was knee deep.
The staff is great, they drive around periodically and pick up trash if you leave it in bags along the driving paths, theres a security team at all hours, etc.
Cell service isn't the best, however they do offer wifi ($20 for multiple devices/week). The wifi would go in/out at times though
Overall this is one of my favorite campsites and will return next year.
TravelerThis was our first camping trip as a family and our son choked made it a memorable one. He choked on a breadstick, threw it up and had piece stuck in his throat. The park ranger ( female, maybe 5'5 light brown hair, white. Because I cant remember her name) was amazing. She was calm, asked my son questions to help distract him and her overall kindness in her all was great. The rest of the team in there was amazing as well. Next day she stopped by to see how he was doing! I loved that. The camp ground itself it very nice, the bathrooms and showers were really clean. For sure worth the stay!
GuideStayed a few nights here. Great site right in the river. Rented tubes and floated the river down to our campsite. All of the amenities. Definitely a busy place on weekends but a little calmer through the week.
ScoutMaintained to perfection, great camping, everything you could ask for. All facilities are available and clean. The owners of the site are always happy to help and are a pleasure. Fantastic sites with full hookups, river, pond, playground and forest
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.
GuideLots of fisherman.water and electric only.great access to Saginaw Bay.
ScoutThey used to have wooded walking trails fenced off now. Their Laundry machines don't work we lost $ 25 dollars to their Laundry machines and they don't fix them they are out sourced and their game rooms just as bad you want to play games and can't it's takes your money and you can't do anything again outsourced and they do nothing spent $ 20 trying to let me kids play games that didn't work otherwise when we went quiet cozy campground
TravelerGreat place to camp right outside of Flint, MI.
Cabin rentals near Auburn, Michigan provide options for campers seeking shelter beyond traditional tent camping. Located within Michigan's Saginaw Valley, the Auburn area sits about 650 feet above sea level in a region known for its mix of forests, rivers, and farmland. Seasonal temperature fluctuations range from summer highs averaging 82°F to winter lows near 14°F, making cabin accommodations particularly appealing during shoulder seasons.
Water recreation on Saginaw Bay: Bay City State Park Campground offers access to the Saginaw Bay shoreline for swimming and water activities. "The nature trail around the lagoon is a birder's dream. We saw white egrets blue heron, sand pipers and their babies. There is a long paved bike path we had a dear pass within 6 feet of us and enjoyed hiking out to the watch towers," notes one visitor to Bay City State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Rifle River Campground provides fishing access in multiple lakes. "If you're a rock hunter and when you climb up the tower there's an 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," reports a camper at Rifle River Campground.
Boardwalk exploration: Pinconning County Park features extensive boardwalks through natural areas. "This campground has lots to do, miles of boardwalk with observation decks overlooking the area. Large playground for the kids, a gazebo, beach, boat launch, bath house is nice," explains a visitor to Pinconning County Park.
Shaded sites with privacy: Campgrounds in the Auburn region offer varying levels of shade and privacy. At Bay City State Park, "The sites are pretty big, even tho our camper is only 21 ft long. The campground offered slot of things to do another of seasonal sites, well cleaned and maintained."
Clean facilities: Many cabin rentals provide access to well-maintained facilities. "The restrooms and showers were very clean, smelled of bleach," notes a visitor to Bay City State Park Campground, which maintains regular cleaning schedules for facilities.
Family activities: Berwagana Campground hosts special seasonal events. "We live close to this campground and we love swimming in the pond on hot summer days. The halloween trick or treating was a blast along with their haunted woods," shares a local visitor to Berwagana Campground.
Site selection matters: Some cabins and sites have better locations than others. "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," notes a visitor to Frankenmuth Jellystone Park.
Reservation timing: For peak season cabin bookings, plan months ahead. "Late night check in. We came in late for just a place to rest before heading further north. Drop box available after 10pm(summer). Between 8p-10p there is a yellow phone to check in with. Can book day of until 8pm online."
Seasonal variations: Spring visits may encounter flooding. "We camped the weekend. Staff was very friendly upon check in. The beach was nice with picnic tables and lots of playgrounds. I was very excited to do the board walks but when we arrived most were flooded I was very disappointed. Also out sites 1 and 2 were very wet and lots of frogs."
Beach access considerations: Many cabin locations offer beach access with varying facilities. "There is a small playground in the campground, but you have to cut through campsites to reach it. There are trails for hiking around the wider state park area as well as a few that lead across the street to the swim area and day park."
Kid-focused activities: Wesleyan Woods Camp organizes regular children's programming. "Geat place to visit, great for the whole family. Nice big sites and nice bath house. Great staff as well," reports a visitor who appreciated the family-friendly atmosphere.
Swimming options beyond lakes: Some campgrounds feature pools or splash pads. "They have putt putt, basket ball, jr basket ball, running track, baseball field, horseshoes, playground and a pond. They have a little library which is stock full of books, primarily for kids but they have adult books too."
Electric hookups: Some cabin areas share power sources with RV sites, requiring planning. "Make sure to bring an extension cord - one member of our party had their power halfway into their neighbor's site through a bunch of bushes," advises a camper at Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground.
Consider rustic alternatives: Options exist for those wanting a more primitive cabin experience. "Campground is rustic, but clean, sites are relatively cramped, but lots of trees. Staff seemed nice," notes a visitor to Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort.
Lighting considerations: Cabin areas often share space with RVs that may have exterior lighting. "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."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Auburn, MI?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Auburn, MI is Bay City State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 23 reviews.
What is the best site to find cabin camping near Auburn, MI?
TheDyrt.com has all 40 cabin camping locations near Auburn, MI, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring
