Best Camping near Garden, MI

Join the fun near Garden. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Garden is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Garden and user-submitted reviews.

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  • Moni B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kewadin Casino, Christmas MI
    Nov. 5, 2024

    Kewadin Casino, Christmas MI

    good

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  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fayette State Park Campground
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Fayette State Park Campground

    The seagulls provide entertainment!

    General: 61 site campground; 11 are 20/30/50 amp pull-thru sites and the rest are back-in 20/30 amp. A surprise was seeing so many seagulls and they were, although annoying, also quite entertaining! 

    Site Quality: All sites are dirt/grass and level. The sites are close together with very little to no privacy separating them. 

    Bath/Shower: In addition to men’s and women’s restrooms, there are two all-gender shower rooms and two family restrooms with shower. Except for dead bugs, they were clean. The shower was very nice– spacious and had good hot water, although there was almost always a wait to use one. 

    Activities/Amenities: We camped here to take a self-guided tour of the ghost town, which took about two hours. There are several short-distance interconnecting trails that are mostly well-marked. Be aware, however, that after about a half mile, the Overlook Trail was no longer maintained – the grass was very tall and there was only a narrow footpath; I ended up turning back after going a short distance and seeing that it was not going to improve. There is also a boat harbor. It was quite a juxtaposition between the historical buildings and the loud groups of people partying on their boats! 

    Once we explored the ghost town (which was very interesting), one night was just enough time for us to spend here, and it looked like many others were doing the same. The campground was completely full on a Saturday in mid-June but by Sunday morning, it had emptied out.

  • Rob
    Camper-submitted photo from Fayette Historic State Park Campground
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Fayette Historic State Park Campground

    Dark skies Retreat

    Great open sky site, next to the water. High winds, but local beach trail and historic town a short walk away with additional trails. FYI bathrooms, shower facility, water drops, and water dumpsite closes annually for winterization around Oct. 21. Keep this in mind when booking! Water was shutoff days after. arriving thankfully we filled up jugs before that. Electric and camp wifi on year round. 30A and 20A service at each site, worked fine. We'll be back for the next New Moon!

  • Oli
    Camper-submitted photo from Fayette State Park Campground
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Fayette State Park Campground

    Good

    The facilities here are top-notch, with clean bathrooms and showers that visitors rave about. Solar Many campers appreciate the electric hookups available at the sites, making it easier to enjoy the comforts of home while surrounded by nature.

  • Oli
    Camper-submitted photo from Superior Times
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Superior Times

    Nice

    For those looking to explore, Solar Superior Times is conveniently located near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, offering stunning views and hiking opportunities.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from BayRidge RV Park
    Oct. 7, 2024

    BayRidge RV Park

    Quiet mid-week stay

    General: 41-site campground on a peninsula in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. All sites are FHU, and no tents are allowed. The campground is open May-October. 

    Site Quality: Most sites are back-in but there are about a half dozen pull-through sites. All sites are gravel and there is a varying amount of site size and privacy between sites. Most appeared to be level or at least have a level spot, although Sites 22, 23, and 30 might be a bit challenging. IMO, our site (28) was one of the nicest with an unobstructed view of Garden Bay. There are many trees throughout the campground, so some sites are in full shade. There are also many apple trees. 

    Bath/Shower house: Our site was located near the top of the loop, so it was a bit of a hike to the bath/shower house, but not unreasonable. Upon check-in, we were given a key so make sure you don’t forget it when you make the trek! The bathrooms and showers were VERY clean. It would have been nice if the building was lighted at night; even with a flashlight, it was difficult to see where the building was. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is a coin laundry facility on site. There is also a bar/grill, open year-round Wednesdays-Sundays from 12-8. You can walk there from the campground. There are no activities (unless you have a boat) on-site but the office has a list of area sites and activities you can enjoy (note that many are an hour or more drive away). We did go to Oswald’s Bear Ranch, Kitch-iti-kipi, and a few other places in one day. There was zero cell service on Verizon and although free WiFi was offered, it was weak and we often had to reconnect. 

    The campground was only about a third full and very quiet when we were there mid-week just before Labor Day and we enjoyed our time there with friends.

  • Alex M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fayette State Park Campground
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Fayette State Park Campground

    Great campground

    New, clean bathrooms and showers. Showers are private and door locks. Campsites are very close together, little privacy. Walking trails that connect the campground to the old Fayette town on the coast are nearby.

  • Adam A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fayette State Park Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Fayette State Park Campground

    Nice spot, GREAT bathrooms

    Stayed here beginning of September for a few days. Site 53 and 54. 53 is nearly at the top of the horseshoe and has trail access to Lake MI. Site 54 starts a series of smaller, back in slot type sites. This stretch of sites was primarily used by overnighters in while we were here, and might be tight for a family to stretch their legs.  The campground was pretty quiet, despite being full. The beauty of this campground is the trail access to the beach and lakefront, along with the nice modern bathrooms and showers.  One drawback to these particular sites is the wall of invasive cocklebur along the outside, and you would get absolutely covered if you got near them.  You can see them in my photo.  Note: the lake area near the campground is all rip rap rock, like the white rock in the sunset photo with trees. There is a trail that goes past the boat landing to nice sand beach.

  • gardenia
    Camper-submitted photo from Kewadin Casino, Christmas MI
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Kewadin Casino, Christmas MI

    good

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  • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bay Furnace Campground
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Bay Furnace Campground

    Pleasant, peaceful campground.

    We chose #29 as it was unshaded and we need solar & Starlink & the weather is fairly cool. Could survive using generator & hotspot-but why?

    Friendly & helpful hostess. We arrived w/o booking and lucked out on FCFS. This also let us book a day or two at a time, and avoid the $8 fee for online reservations. Conveniently the ‘America the Beautiful’ pass got us 50% off.

    Water spigot provided water. Dumpsters scattered. No elec. Apparently there is a dump station - have not investigated

  • Kaitlin R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Cedar Campground Kayak & Canoe Livery
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Big Cedar Campground Kayak & Canoe Livery

    Clean and quiet, cramped

    Campground was quaint and bathrooms were well attended to. Campsites were very small; your neighbor's sewer tube was right underneath your picnic table. Neighbors were quiet and respectful, but the campground was right off the highway with a lot of traffic noise.

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Trail Park & Campground
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Pioneer Trail Park & Campground

    Clean and decent spacing

    Restrooms and showers are clean and nicely maintained. There’s a good amount of trees and shade for those hot summer days. There are trails and some fishing areas as well. Traffic noise isn’t too annoying except for the occasional loud mufflers and train horns. No train horns were heard during the late hours though. Overall it’s a decent place to stay

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Lake RV Resort and Campground
    Aug. 15, 2024

    Indian Lake RV Resort and Campground

    Older campground

    Campground is older and I understand it was purchased a year ago. Some of the spaces are a little tight but managable. Hostess was very polite and helpfull! The last day they had updated the wifii and it worked great! Every site is close to the lake. We were there for 8 days and would stay there again. Didn’t use the bathrooms or the showers but they looked clean when I checked them out.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping

    Nice quiet spot

    We only found 2 pull in sites and took the first one. We were able to back our 26 foot travel trailer in and stay hooked up to it. There was only 1 car drive by in 2 days.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Munising Tourist Park Campground
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Munising Tourist Park Campground

    Amazing views!

    The campground is pretty wide open, so there isn't much privacy, but it is absolutely beautiful!

    I had the luck to arrive when there was some heavy weather moving through the area, which made for some absolutely beautiful skies.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground

    Close knit camping , very full , but nicely maitnained

    Campsites are pretty close and there is no shade, trees are planted just still very small! Bathroom was nice, shower house a little crusty but not the worst we’ve been too!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Trail Park & Campground
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Pioneer Trail Park & Campground

    Nice , well maintained , quiet

    We parked in a river spot , and it was such a wonderful location, bathrooms right across a field, nice big playground, room for our motorhome, jeep, and hybrid van to charge ! Access to fishing right at our site and disc golf across from our camper !

  • Kylen R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Uncle Ducky's Paddlers Village
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Uncle Ducky's Paddlers Village

    Place is a scam

    Wwhatever do you,  find somewhere else. God forbid you have to deal with the same thing we did. Just try calling, you'll see that there is no customer service, so when they over charge you,  good luck getting your money back.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from J.W. Wells State Park Campground
    Jul. 30, 2024

    J.W. Wells State Park Campground

    Beautiful location but not if you have a bigger camper

    The views are beautiful but all the camping spots are grass, we instantly sunk the second we tried to park ! Bring blocks if you want to stay!

  • Alex A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Clear Lake Campsite
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Clear Lake Campsite

    RV camping doesn't get much more beautiful and secluded than this

    This was such a gem of a site. I couldn't believe it was available as late as we reserved it. Only 20-30 minutes from the National Lakeshore and reserved for $8 on Recreation.gov.

    No hookups, no trash, no water, but so worth it for the landscape and isolation.

    It's right on a gorgeous lake, and you're the only ones there. Perfect place to set up camp!

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Hy-Land Court RV Park
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Hy-Land Court RV Park

    Great camping experience

    Wonderful campground with great friendly service. We will definitely be returning on our trips to door county



Guide to Garden

Camping near Garden, Michigan, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful campgrounds and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to relax by the lake or explore hiking trails, there's something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the scenic trails around the area. Campers have enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, with one reviewer mentioning, "The campground is very clean and beautiful. It is perfectly located on Lake Michigan and easy access from highway 2."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds are near great fishing spots. One camper at Little Bay De Noc noted, "Could fish, swim or do boating from the site."
  • Beach Activities: Enjoy sandy beaches and swimming. A visitor at Indian Lake State Park said, "The beach was very nice with shallow, warm water."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Manistique Lakeshore Campground highlighted, "Bathroom facility was clean."
  • Friendly Atmosphere: Many visitors enjoy the welcoming vibe. One camper at Jack Pine Lodge and Campground mentioned, "Clean and quiet camping, friendly workers."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers love having room to spread out. A reviewer at Camp Seven Lake Campground said, "Sites are nice and large. There was nice trees for the hammock."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell coverage. A camper at Portage Bay State Forest Campground noted, "There is zero cell service or plugs."
  • No Reservations at Some Sites: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A visitor at Colwell Lake Campground mentioned, "Most of the campsites here need to be reserved."
  • Wildlife Encounters: Expect to see local wildlife. One camper at Rock Island State Park Campground shared, "We had lots of friends (deer, snakes, toads)!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring Entertainment: With limited cell service, pack games or books. A camper at Pete's Lake Campground said, "We love the quiet peacefulness."
  • Plan for Mosquitoes: Be ready with bug spray, especially in warmer months. A review for Colwell Lake Campground warned, "The mosquitos came in droves and were absolutely ravenous."
  • Check for Playground Facilities: Some campgrounds have playgrounds for kids. A visitor at Indian Lake State Park mentioned, "Great playground, beautiful beach and view of a lighthouse."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Manistique Lakeshore Campground noted, "Big rig friendly! Plenty of activities nearby!"
  • Bring Extra Power Cords: Some sites may not have enough outlets. A reviewer at Jack Pine Lodge and Campground mentioned, "Sites are nice and large, staff is friendly."
  • Use Dump Stations Nearby: If your campground doesn’t have a dump station, find one close by. A camper at Little Bay De Noc said, "No dump station but private campgrounds close and perhaps would let you dump for a fee."

Camping near Garden, Michigan, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of options for families and RVers alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Garden, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Garden, MI offers a wide range of camping options, with 122 campgrounds and RV parks near Garden, MI and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Garden, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Garden, MI is Portage Bay State Forest Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 11 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Garden, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Garden, MI.

  • What parks are near Garden, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Garden, MI that allow camping, notably Hiawatha National Forest and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.