Best Glamping near Genesee, MI

Covenant Hills Camp and Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area provide distinctive boutique camping options in Michigan's Genesee County. Safari tents and yurts nestle among the wooded grounds of these resort-style glamping destinations, each equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. "We had a large group of families with varying ages and abilities. We used multiple different styles of cabins and a few RV sites, as well as various buildings for activities. All in all, it was an incredible time," shared one visitor about Covenant Hills. The glamping accommodations at Groveland Oaks County Park feature climate control systems for year-round comfort, while Holts RV Sites offers premium canvas structures with en-suite bathrooms and kitchenettes, providing a true luxury camping experience just minutes from Flint.

The glamping yurts at Addison Oaks County Park connect guests to miles of hiking trails and serene lake views, combining wilderness proximity with upscale amenities. Each glamping site provides fire rings and picnic areas for authentic outdoor experiences without sacrificing comfort. Fishing opportunities abound at Otter Lake Park Campground where one guest noted, "The lake is soooo beautiful and you can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2-person small boat for $10/hour." Most glamping sites in the region remain open from April through October, though several properties like Holly Recreation Area offer heated accommodations for winter stays. Family-friendly amenities include playground equipment, basketball courts, and organized weekend activities at places like Covenant Hills, which features climbing walls, zip lines, and swimming areas specifically designed to enhance the boutique camping experience.

Best Glamping Sites Near Genesee, Michigan (22)

    1. McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

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

    $27 - $30 / night

    "There is a "mini dump" station for portable tanks behind the bathouse. You can dump at KOA for 35$ or at other state parks for free. This was our second time at Holly."

    "Fire pit was large and bathrooms were clean. We did a 6 mile hike and some fishing. Great easy quick weekend away."

    2. Covenant Hills Camp

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

    "Staff was helpful with activities such as archery but, seldom seen if not directly helping with things. "

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

    3. Groveland Oaks County Park

    19 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-9811

    $28 - $48 / night

    "Great fire pits. Their reservation system was odd that they would let us reserve a site for the next day we had to drive out and go wait for it... but happy to stay their for a few nights."

    "The lake has a small shallow swimming area and beach that gets very busy during the day but less traffic right before sunset."

    4. Otter Lake Park Campground

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

    "The lake is soooo beautiful and you can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2 person small boat for $10/hour. Laundry facility is nice and cheap, with a great sink to wash dishes."

    "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."

    5. Pine Ridge RV Campground

    5 Reviews
    Clio, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 624-9029

    "Knowledgeable and friendly staff."

    "No tents allowed but pop-up are welcome. The bathrooms are key for me and are very clean. There shower are private and are quarter operated. This is our go-to when in the area."

    6. Holts RV Sites and Mobile Home Court

    1 Review
    Genesee, MI
    4 miles
    +1 (810) 787-5289

    7. Genesee Otter Lake Campground

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

    "No Worries...they have you covered at their general store anywhere from a toothbrush, table cloth, soda, Lg homemade Pizzas, Subs and the best Ice Cream ever in their homemade waffle cones!!"

    8. Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Metamora, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 797-4439

    $40 / night

    "The camping store was well stocked for all of the things we forgot to pack but was expensive. The park is extremely sandy so be prepared. Overall it was a quiet, peaceful weekend in a great location."

    9. Wesleyan Woods Camp

    4 Reviews
    Millington, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 823-8840

    "Nice big sites and nice bath house. Great staff as well."

    "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."

    10. Addison Oaks County Park

    13 Reviews
    Lakeville, MI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 858-1400

    "Less tree cover than we would have liked, you're basically in a giant grassy field, but it was perfect for a large group. we did have to share a pavilion with a group of older campers (celebrating a 90th"

    "We stayed in area A in a water/electric site. It was a Boo Fest weekend. Lots of socially distanced activities for the kids and a scavenger hunt (finding clues on signs in park to solve a mystery)."

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Glamping Reviews near Genesee, MI

240 Reviews of 22 Genesee Campgrounds


  • Tara T.
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Camp Dearborn

    HUGH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND

    They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly

    They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

    They have a tent only section.

    They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground,rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts!!! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH

    Bathrooms were dated and we arrived Monday after Labor Day so I can't judge them. They had a FULL HOUSE on Labor Day per the front gate. I was very impressed there was no garbage at campsites and picked up very well.

    GREAT biking trails you can catch on premise and bike over to Kensington and to the charming town of Milford

  • H
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Covenant Hills Camp

    Group camping for Sukkot

    We had a large group of families with varying ages and abilities.  We used multiple different styles of cabins and a few RV sites, as well as various buildings for activities.  All in all, it was an incredible time and I highly recommend it.  Staff was helpful with activities such as archery but, seldom seen if not directly helping with things.  It was nice to feel like we had the run of the place but, still know that help was available if we needed it.  The location is pretty great, off the beaten path but, within 30 minutes of major stores and conveniences. 
    Laundry facilities would have been awesome since we were staying a full week but, there was a laundromat only about 15 minutes away. 
    The food selection was about what you'd expect in a public school cafeteria and resulted in health-minded guests needing to make their own meals in the cabins and meals were VERY rushed, only allowing 30 minutes for our large group to get their food, eat and be out of the building. 
    The grounds were well maintained for a rustic campground but, bathrooms and meeting buildings were adequately upgraded and offered pleasant amenities, such as a game room, large gym and decent air conditioning.  

    We had a great time here and look forward to returning one day!

  • Jennifer O.
    Aug. 21, 2018

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Huge, clean, and great fun!

    We stayed in one of the group sites and it was beautiful. Less tree cover than we would have liked, you're basically in a giant grassy field, but it was perfect for a large group. we did have to share a pavilion with a group of older campers (celebrating a 90th birthday. Our group was there to celebrate my 30th) but it turned out perfectly as they did early dinners and went to bed in their campers.

    The beach is nice, a little small, but clean and fun (would be nice if your pets were allowed to swim also).

    The only real negative I have is that for each group site there is a single fire pit. This made cooking, sitting around the fire, and many other things quite difficult. There IS a large charcoal grill that can be used, but if you're doing separate meals, it will be hard to coordinate.

  • D
    Jul. 19, 2018

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Great for family fun!

    Great campground. Bathhouse is always clean, staff is always smiling! Harvest festival during the month of October is our family’s favorite tradition! Site decorating contest, pumpkin carving competition, family dance party, haunted trail, trick-or-treating and so much more! Lots of trails to hike, all camping season long. Great fire pits and very spacious sites. Host site often has scavenger hunts and bird watching hikes for the kids.

  • Emily F.
    Jul. 10, 2021

    Bay City State Park Campground

    Close sites

    Nice and clean. I’m in the inner loop though and the sites are very close together. If I came back I would definitely try to stay out the outer loop. Electric, fire pit, and picnic table on site. No grate. Showers and bathrooms available.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2022

    Camp Dearborn

    Nothing to sleep on

    Wish I had seen a post regarding the mattresses before we went this past weekend. I would have canceled My daughter, her husband and two kids 4 and 2 arrived to the resort cabin after a drive from Ohio to find they would be sleeping on plywood. A dirty cabin with a concrete floor and nothing to sleep on. Needless to say they went to a hotel. When talking to the staff they played a great game of pass the buck and we have still not received a call from Scott which was supposedly who the buck stopped with. They were rude and insinuated we were lying about the cleanliness but there was no way to lie about nothing to sleep on. An employee showed us where they had marked it on a brochure but there was no mention about the mattresses being removed on the paperwork I signed. I didn’t realize it was necessary to look at every page of the website. They took the time to say no pets on the contract. You’d think they’d let you know there was no place to sleep. I will be posting a poor review everywhere I can find a place to put it and disputing the charges for the misrepresented unused cabin on my credit card.

  • Beth G.
    Jul. 7, 2020

    Camp Dearborn

    One of our Favorites

    We’ve been in their tent/cabins and our own RV. Great park, clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen. Tough to get in but we love it.

  • Emma W.
    Jun. 2, 2019

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Ranger Review: Eclipse Equinox Hoodie at Bishop Lake Campground

    Campground Review:

    Bishop Lake is a great campground located in the middle of the Brighton Rec Area. The upper and lower campgrounds are both modern, with every site including electric. There are two rustic campgrounds as well down the road. When we went to go get a campsite (you can reserve online for an $8 fee) they told us that the upper campground would be the better choice, due to the heavy rain that had come through earlier. It was the perfect choice! Our campsite was spacious, with a few pine trees for shade. If you have a hammock, the outer edge of campsites would be perfect. Only downside to our campsite was the distance between the picnic table and the fire pit. The bathrooms and showers are in the lower campground, but it’s a 5 minute walk or 30sec drive to them. They were clean, stocked with toilet paper and the showers were warm. There’s a ton of hiking trails, a boat launch and boat rental, as well as the beach and inflatable water park. Overall a great little nature spot in the middle of the Brighton area.

    Gear Review: As a ranger for The Dyrt, I sometimes get sent awesome gear that I could use and try for my upcoming trip. This time I got to try the equinox hoodie from Eclipse Sun Products (https://eclipseglove.com/collections/all-eclipse-sun-products/products/equinox-hoodie-beach-cover-up). This hoodie is super super lightweight, and the open sides allow for a nice breeze on hot days. Of course, their main feature is the 50+ UPF fabric used in not just the hoodie, but all of Eclipses sun products. I am a melanoma survivor, so having something lightweight, but protective, is so great. It’s one size fits all, and while it fits me great at 5’5, I have also heard from other taller people that it fits them great as well. It does the job well, and while I live in Michigan and it only got to about 75°, I could feel it keeping the sun off my skin. Totally recommend the equinox hoodie!!

  • Sarah B.
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground

    Absolutely great time!

    Walk-in site F was literally the perfect campsite. Fully secluded (except a few curious hikers who stopped in around lunchtime), easy 1 mile walk from parking lot, can kayak right up to it on the calm lake, hammock posts, picnic table, fire pit, gorgeous night sky views. A+ and 10/10


Guide to Genesee

Cabin camping options near Genesee, Michigan include rustic facilities in densely wooded settings and modern accommodations with year-round availability. The region features parks with small inland lakes suitable for fishing and water recreation, with most campgrounds open from April through October. Winter cabin options remain limited to select parks with heated facilities.

What to do

Hiking at multiple difficulty levels: McGinnis Lake Modern Campground at Holly Recreation Area offers well-marked trails for all skill levels. "This is a giant recreation area that features a campground, 3 lakes, tons of trails, and even a splash zone for kids," notes Kate K. The park maintains separate hiking and mountain biking routes to prevent user conflicts.

Water activities on small inland lakes: At Otter Lake Park Campground, visitors can enjoy affordable water recreation without traveling to larger bodies of water. "You can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2-person small boat for $10/hour," explains Alyssa C. The small lake size makes it ideal for beginners and families with young children.

Winter activities for off-season visits: Unlike most regional campgrounds that close in October, Holly Recreation Area maintains winter cabin accommodations with access to cross-country ski trails and ice fishing. "We've stayed at this campground on and off for roughly 3 weeks staying mostly at the Cedar cabin but we also tent camped as well," shares Stephanie H., highlighting the year-round options.

What campers like

Secluded wooded sites: Many campers value the privacy offered by tree cover at certain Genesee area campgrounds. Ashley F. from McGinnis Lake notes, "We got a secluded campsite, and it's gorgeous- tucked into the woods and was easy to back into. You're far enough from people to where you don't really see a lot of them or hear them that often."

Clean, well-maintained facilities: Wesleyan Woods Camp receives consistent praise for its upkeep. "Great place to visit, great for the whole family. Nice big sites and nice bath house. Great staff as well," says Nicole W. The campground continues to improve its facilities yearly according to repeat visitors.

Affordable glamping close to Genesee, Michigan: Budget-conscious travelers appreciate the region's reasonably priced cabin and yurt options. Karen C. at Addison Oaks County Park notes, "Our spot #18 I felt was spacious and not too close to the people next to us and trees behind us. We had privacy and it was quiet." The park's yurts connect to hiking trails at lower rates than similar accommodations elsewhere.

What you should know

Seasonal operation limitations: Most cabin camping and glamping near Genesee operates within a limited window. "Last week of April through first week of October" is typical for Groveland Oaks County Park, with few exceptions for heated winter accommodations at select locations.

Varying site privacy levels: Not all sites offer equal privacy or amenities. At Pine Ridge RV Campground, Mitchell C. advises, "Nice pull through sites, some are tight, but none are impossible... There's private land on either side and a dirt bike track that the neighbor owns on the north end, so if you've got a light afternoon napper, stay away from that end."

Limited bathroom facilities in rustic areas: Brian O. warns about Otter Lake's rustic section: "We were staying in the rustic sites, and there is only one restroom. It's large and clean, but it's like 3 city blocks away. There's really no excuse not to have a couple porta-johns near those sites."

Tips for camping with families

Look for structured youth activities: Covenant Hills Camp offers extensive supervised programs for children. "Lots of things to do. climbing wall, zip line, swimming, fishing alot of pike," reports C.P. These activities provide parents with built-in entertainment options without additional planning.

Consider special weekend programming: Many Genesee area campgrounds offer themed weekends with family-oriented activities. Tim & Nancy C. report from Addison Oaks: "It was a Boo Fest weekend. Lots of socially distanced activities for the kids and a scavenger hunt (finding clues on signs in park to solve a mystery)."

Check playground locations relative to sites: At Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, site selection matters for families with children. Carol M. notes the campground is "Very family friendly" but David B. from Covenant Hills warns to avoid sites "around the playground" if you prefer quiet camping, as these areas experience more foot traffic and noise.

Tips from RVers

Uneven sites require leveling equipment: Many campgrounds in the region have natural terrain with minimal site preparation. Debbie H. notes about Groveland Oaks: "Our campsite was a little difficult to get into because it was on a curve and there was a seasonal camper with a Class A right across from our site which didn't allow for a lot of space to maneuver our 26 ft travel trailer."

Check water hookup availability: Water connections vary widely among glamping options near Genesee. Ashley F. notes about McGinnis Lake, "There is no water hookup- but you can fill up and dump at the front of the campground. No store- but you can stop and get firewood when you check in."

Site selection recommendations: For larger RVs at Holly Recreation Area, Jennifer H. recommends specific locations: "We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Genesee, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Genesee, MI is McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 33 reviews.

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