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.
$15 / night
"Nice small quiet camp ground on lake Michigan. Bring your own TP"
"Secluded dense wooded area along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, which most sites have a trail leading to. I’ve camped here many times and I plan on to again in the future."
"Isolated, quiet park on Lake Michigan. Nicely spaced and shaded sites. Some level, many not so great. Big fire rings. Picnic tables. Electric hookups only."
"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."
"Campground Review: Indian Lake State Park, South Shore, has become my favorite State Park in Michigan! This was my first visit, and I'm in love."
"This is a great lakeside campsite just outside of Manistique. There is a main bathroom area with showers. Good shallow water to swim (and watch the beautiful sunset) but a little difficult to fish."
$30 - $45 / night
"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. "
"Beautiful views of lake Michigan. There is a restaurant there, but unfortunately it wasn't open. We were looking forward to trying it out. The campground also has spots to dock your boat."
$36 - $85 / night
"On Lake Michigan. Large, private cement pad sites. Spotlessly clean. Full hookups. Bath and laundry facilities are some of the nicest I have ever seen. Staff is friendly and welcoming."
"It is perfectly located on Lake Michigan and easy access from highway 2. There is laundry, shower, and bathrooms for your convenience. Plus nice fire pits at each site and a playground."
$25 - $29 / night
"Great open sky site, next to the water. High winds, but local beach trail and historic town a short walk away with additional trails."
"Sites do appear to be close to each other and might be tight during the summer."
$24 - $50 / night
"This is a cool little retro campground with full hookup sites and lake access. It's close to a bunch of the UP attractions and the rates are very reasonable."
"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."
"We stayed at site 72, which was nice and flat and a quick walk to the water and bathrooms. Our site was so peaceful and we slept well. "
"We first checked out the ‘South CG’ and although it was on the lake, it was waaay too crowded for us. So we moved on to the west shore CG and it was def more our style. Quiet and rustic."
$24 - $80 / night
"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.)"
"P.S. it is really close to Kitch-Iti-Kipi! Go see these phenomenon; it is special. This campground has everything you need and is a good central location if you want to set it as your base."
TravelerWe stayed here one night. Lots of available sites in the middle of the week in June. Level sites that range from tent sites, electric, electric & water, to full hook up. We paid $25 for electric. Great showers and bathrooms! Views of the water. They also have weekly and monthly rates too.
TravelerNice site, nice restrooms and nice showers
GuideWhile we did get rained out, the lake and the sites are very nice! Each of the sites are very large and very nicely spaced out. We will be back.
TravelerIf you are looking to get a wa from it all, this is the place. Just yards from Lake Michigan. This is beech access nice shade, fire rings picnic tables. We were here a week in our 36 ft moterhome and tow Plenty of room 30A electric and water. The host are terrific very helpful. Munising Mi a great day trip.
ScoutWow, centrally located to EVERYTHING! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Sites were spacious and well maintained with plenty of trees. They had live music the weekend that we stayed and the energy was awesome. Lots of tent and car campers in addition to bigger rigs. If you're planning on going to Door County, there's no better place than Camp Door County.
LegendThe people in the office were very nice and chill, always a good start when the people checking you in put off a warm vibe. We booked a river site but changed to a basic water and electric and saved 5 bucks for a better site. The sites on the river are not well laid out and it's hard to tell where to set up. None of the sites here are very private, but they are all very clean and larger with nice tall pines and big fire pits. The playground is awesome and there is a large grassy ballfield for playing. The river itself is a bit underwhelming, kind of marshy and not clear. There's a large dropoff from the campground to the river so it's only really accessible at the boat ramp, which is fine if you expect that going in. There is laundry and reasonably priced firewood. Overall a solid campground.
TravelerGreat little State Forest campground that follows the river. Very few people, extremely quiet, private sites. Road is slightly bumpy but completely fine for almost any vehicle to go down. Mosquitoes are plentiful
TravelerThis is a great lakeside campsite just outside of Manistique. There is a main bathroom area with showers. Good shallow water to swim (and watch the beautiful sunset) but a little difficult to fish. Staff is friendly. They even do weekly events such as "Traveling Trivia" for kids. Pet friendly too!
GuideBeautiful small wooded campground. I did see an article that it's closing June 9 2025. So, please make sure it's open before you take the bumpy road down!
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.
Camping near Garden, Michigan, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of options for families and RVers alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Garden, MI offers a wide range of camping options, with 124 campgrounds and RV parks near Garden, MI and 16 free dispersed camping spots.
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.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Garden, MI.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Garden, MI that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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