Top Tent Camping near Gladwin, MI

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Best Tent Sites Near Gladwin, MI (36)

    Camper-submitted photo from House Lake State Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from House Lake State Campground

    1. House Lake State Campground

    1 Review
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    9 Saves

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $15 / night

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    2. Sugar Springs Campground

    1 Review
    6 Photos
    3 Saves
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available

    $18 - $32 / night

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    4. Spruce Campground

    3 Reviews
    19 Photos
    10 Saves

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
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      5. Russell Canoe Livery & Campground

      1 Review
      5 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Market
      • Trash
      Camper-submitted photo from Merrill-Gorrel Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Merrill-Gorrel Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Merrill-Gorrel Park Campground

      6. Merrill-Gorrel Park Campground

      2 Reviews
      3 Photos
      6 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Trash
      • Picnic Table
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerfield Nature Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerfield Nature Park
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      Camper-submitted photo from Deerfield Nature Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerfield Nature Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Deerfield Nature Park

      7. Deerfield Nature Park

      1 Review
      8 Photos
      12 Saves

      Explore Deerfield Nature Park while hiking the beautiful 8 miles of trails. This Isabella County Park has trails perfect for hiking and biking on over 591 acres of land. Some of the trails run along side of the Chippewa River, with crossings at four bridges which include two swinging bridges, Lewis Pontiac Bridge and the Fisher Annex Covered Bridge. While exploring Deerfield, toss a disc or two around at one of the two 18 hole, state of the art, Disc Golf Courses. Bring along your camping gear for a rustic camping experience your family and friends will enjoy.

      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Trash
      • Drinking Water

      $20 - $25 / night

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        8. Great Circle Campground

        1 Review
        6 Saves
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Market
        • Picnic Table
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        Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Lake Camp
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        9. Arrowhead Lake Camp

        1 Review
        12 Photos
        16 Saves

        This property is nestled between West Branch and East Tawas with a 90-acre private lake! There are multiple tent sites as well as renovated cabins situated on or off the lake. Several amenities are included such as firepits and BBQ grills. The main lodge has a men's and women's restroom with showers. There is also a commercial kitchen available to cook your favorite meals. There are two docks for fishing as well as kayaks, row boats and a peddle boat to enjoy the beautiful lake.

        • Pets
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Cabins
        • Standard (Tent/RV)

        $50 - $300 / night

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        Camper-submitted photo from Taylors Lost Haven Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Taylors Lost Haven Campground

        10. Taylors Lost Haven Campground

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        3 Photos
        2 Saves

        Owning a campground has been a dream of ours, and my family wanted to make this dream a reality. Our family has reached a new phase of our life. When we came across "Lost Haven" in 2013, we knew this was the right place for us. This campground offers a perfect beginning for us to develop the same kind of camping experience we enjoyed as a family.

        This campground was established in 1975 and closed in 2012. Our hope is to reestablish this campground and grow with our present and future guests to come. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we will enjoy having you.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Market
        • Picnic Table
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      Recent Tent Reviews In Gladwin

      327 Reviews of 36 Gladwin Campgrounds


      • Chad H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort
        Sep. 20, 2024

        Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort

        Common Camp Ground we go to all the time

        Alright camp ground, it’s a members only. Few grouchy people that seem more miserable than into relaxing. It’s definitely an interesting atmosphere compared to other campgrounds. Staff are hit or miss, seems like the pleasant ones take layoff and move on. Small improvements are made year over year, which is nice.

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Lake Camp
        Sep. 3, 2024

        Arrowhead Lake Camp

        Amazing place

        This place was fantastic. We stayed in the Lakeside cabins. Amazing views! We went kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and fishing. The wildlife is plentiful and the lake is full of fish. The staff are fantastic. If we needed anything, they were there in minutes. Always courteous and friendly. Will definitely be back

      • Jacqueline A.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bay City State Park
        Aug. 23, 2024

        Bay City State Park

        Great Park on Lake Huron

        Beach, trails and children's solace pad, just an easy walk across the road. Newer bathhouse. Shady sandy campsite. Be sure and visit downtown Bay City, lots of great restaurants, a Riverwalk on both sides of the river, concerts in the park. Great atmosphere.

      • Gary G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bay City State Park
        Aug. 8, 2024

        Bay City State Park

        Good park

        Most sites are good, though some have slopes to them. Choose carefully. Great newer playscape and splash pad (!) for the kids, across State Park Rd from the main campground. Nice newly opened visitor/nature center. Campground usually clean and patrolled. Showers/restrooms are good, cleaned twice a day. Friendly staff.

        Some of the best campground hosts are here.

        Groceries, restaurants & laundromats are a short drive away.

        TV reception was ok, and T-Mobile worked well enough.

      • Just J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Muskegon River Canoe Camp
        Jul. 30, 2024

        Muskegon River Canoe Camp

        A quiet spot on the Muskegon River

        A great place for dispersed camping. Don't forget the bug spray! Only 20 minutes from town if you did! Great two weeks here!

      • Rebekah J.
        Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
        Jul. 21, 2024

        Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp

        Quite, Spacious sites

        Most campgrounds we have been to had lots of road noise but not this one! We stayed for 2 nights/3days and this campground was quite.

        The vault toilets were well stocked with toilet paper, although one had a hornets nest inside and the other was extremely smelly.

        Access to the river was good and the sites were a decent size with privacy in between.

        We enjoyed walking some of the nearby trails

      • galina M.
        Camper-submitted photo from School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground
        Jul. 15, 2024

        School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground

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      • C
        Camper-submitted photo from Maple Grove Campground
        Jun. 27, 2024

        Maple Grove Campground

        Will return in the future

        Ted and Jen have been doing improvements to maple grove camp ground, they have gotten new fire rings last year and got the road grated, this year there in the process of getting better internet out there which will be great for the whole camp ground and they leveled the camp sites out the best they could , the city of lake is always on top of mowing the field and play area, they always try to help their campers as much as they can. very quiet camp ground will always come back they are doing a better job then Ron and Deb ever did!

      • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park
        Jun. 23, 2024

        Wilson State Park

        Great State Park Campground

        The ONLY issue I had with this campground was that it's on a busy road. The campground is beautiful and very clean with a great swim area, cute playground, and newer shower houses.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from South Higgins Lake State Park
        Jun. 13, 2024

        South Higgins Lake State Park

        Great campground but you cant reserve a spot

        Well, the campground is old. Everything works very well. The sites are decent size. They’re plenty of small playgrounds throughout the campground. The beach is amazing the views awesome however when it comes to booking, it’s impossible to get a spot somehow they’re already booked before they even allowed to be booked and it’s every good spot

      • Angela B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Rifle River Campground
        Jun. 9, 2024

        Rifle River Campground

        Awesome campgrounds @ Rifle River

        The only complaint about the week I spent was they didn’t cut the grass, other than that I had an amazing birthday week at Rifle River Campground,  we found amazing flowers blooming  like yellow and pink lady slippers I even found Agates, fossils if you’re a rock hunter and when you climb up the tower there’s a 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.

      • Maureen A.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sherman City Acres
        Jun. 8, 2024

        Sherman City Acres

        Great location and host!

        If you enjoy camping without the crowd, this is an ideal location. There are mature trees all around and all the amenities, including water, sewer and electric hookup. There is a river on the property where you can fish. My husband caught several during our stay. The host, Megan, is very gracious and accommodating. Highly recommended!

      • Z
        Camper-submitted photo from Mud Lake State Forest Campground
        May. 29, 2024

        Mud Lake State Forest Campground

        It was nice but lots of ticks

        The place was beautiful for Memorial Day weekend. The neighbors in the campers were loud they were playing loud. I did notice lots of ticks. Our dogs all had at least one on them and all of us campers had a few. It’s expected being in the backs wood like that I just didn’t realize how bad. We did some hiking while there and the trails were nice for the most part all the storms definitely did a number on the trees back there lots down in the trails. Overall it was a great weekend

      • Dj W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Old Log Resort and Campground
        May. 26, 2024

        Old Log Resort and Campground

        Clean, older, super friendly, with kyak rentals

        Excellent owners! Super friendly that work hard to keep the place really clean. Its been in business since 1941 I believe. 

        They have 20 sites. The ones by the river are where we stayed. (sites 4&5). They also have some little cabins. They also do kyak rentals, with drop off and you boat back to their own landing. Super convenient. 

        We stayed the weekend and fully enjoyed it. We stayed in site 5 and had the river as our front yard. Electric is provided at each site, and they do have a dump station.

        The ONLY downside I had, and I knew full well going into this and it didn't bother me, it is on M115, a fairly busy road. I know that might be a deal breaker for some, but was easily overlooked for the view we had, the kindness of the owners, and the cleanliness of the facilities and grounds. Most folks wont care, but some purists (Just know that I'm usually a boondock, REAL desolate camping kind of guy), wont like the traffic aspect. I didn't let it bother me.

        I give 5 stars because they cant do anything a bout the location, obviously, so I rated on our experience.  We had an excellent time, and will come back again.

      • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground
        May. 21, 2024

        Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground

        Beautiful state forest campground

        This has been one of my favorite rustic state forest spots. Most sites have an amazing view. The campground is so pretty with huge Pines and hills overlooking the lake. You can swim right at most of the sites.

      • T
        Camper-submitted photo from Bay County Fairgrounds
        May. 5, 2024

        Bay County Fairgrounds

        Great location and quiet

        We stayed here 2 years ago.  The office where payment is made is a few miles away from the actual campground.

        There is a dump station and water at the fairgrounds.  Along the left side near the dump / water station as you enter are huge grassy sites marked by electrical outlets at the rear of the sites. The rest of the fairgrounds are set up like  a traditional campground on a "loop" style.  It looks like almost all the sites will accommodate a 40 footer easily.

        There were 2 or 3 campers who appeared to be long term seasonal guests but it did not distract from our overall stay.

        We pull an Imagine 2500RL pulled by a Ford F-150 max trailer package.

        We stayed 4 nights and spent the days traveling around Bay City.

        Founds a great BBQ that had been shared by MI PLAYGROUND ---  Meaty's Roadhouse BBQ& Sausage Shack Bay City.
        We are planning our Summer 2024 travels and will; be stopping at the Bay County Fairgrounds again this summer.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from North Higgins Lake State Park
        Apr. 29, 2024

        North Higgins Lake State Park

        A little disappointed

        The campsites were nice and level and reasonably large. I chose a site near the bathrooms, which were quite annoyingly closed. The campground was located right next to a busy road. So, there was road noise through the night.

        I was happy I got to charge my batteries, though.

        I met a squirrel that was so spoiled by previous humans that when I accidentally dropped a bit of food on the ground, he ran right up, over my foot grabbed it and then ran about 10 feet away and ate it.

      • Bubba J.
        Camper-submitted photo from River Country Campground and Livery
        Mar. 21, 2024

        River Country Campground and Livery

        Unorganized campground

        So if you're looking for a place to relax and enjoy a nice atmosphere, and have friendly people that run the campground, don't camp here!! I've camped in this campground for 15 years. Until this past season trying to give the new owner the opportunity to make this campground awesome again but the owners are RUDE. They don't care how the campground is maintained from grass cutting(or lack of) to fire pits full to trash/litter on sites and moldy bathrooms, minimal operating toilets, power issues when hooking up to the outdated power system and to getting assigned a site that was not booked for due to over booking sites. Then there is the blatantly disrespect to the customer's who usually are supposed to be always right but the owner is straight out of New York which is loud and has rude comments about campers that they do not care for and they are not afraid of who hears it. I can go on and on about what the campground is and how campers who are there to relax and enjoy the atmosphere shouldn't have to worry about catching something from a bathroom visit. So just saying that this place is a campers beware!!

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Veterans Memorial Park
        Nov. 25, 2023

        Veterans Memorial Park

        nice Inexpensive village campground

        I tent camped there July 2023 and the site was $20.  The campground host was a very nice and helpful lady.  There are electric at the sites and there were water supply spigots throughout the park.  They do have free wifi, but it is very weak by the river sites.  It is strongest near where the camp host is since the antenna is behind her camper.  There was an old wifi access point plugged into my site's electrical outlet, but it was inoperative.  Cell signal is good there though so it wasn't a big deal to me.  Since I was tent camping I cannot attest to what size RVs and electrical amperage they have.  The showers and rest rooms are locked at night.  Just ask the campground host and she will lend you a key for the night.  In addition to the main camping loop, there are about 12 river RV sites near the fairgrounds.  It was fairly quiet being a week day.  Just leave your trash in a bag near the lane and she will pick it up when she makes her rounds in her golf cart.  A grocery store and a convenience store are across the road.    You can book a site online via the village's website at https://marionmichigan.org/campground/  According to a google search the phone number is  231-667-0100.  If that number is not valid the village office's phone number is 231-743-6801

      • Scott P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park
        Sep. 2, 2023

        Wilson State Park

        Wow, have they improved this camp

        Showers and Rest Rooms have been updated and were well taken care of. The park rangers were extremely friendly and helpful. We are newbies, but if this is what rving is like, we will definitely be enjoying it.

      • Megan C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sherman City Acres
        Sep. 1, 2023

        Sherman City Acres

        Review from Hipcamper Bobbi

        August 24, 2023  

        Happy Campers Our stay on Megan’s site exceeded my expectations. She has put a lot of thought and effort into making the site and stay as pleasant as possible. It’s quiet and feels secluded. The river and cedar trees were my favorite things. The fire ring and picnic table are a short walk down the hill from the camping site. At night there are lights along the path and at the river. If you like to fish, bring your poles because the fishing was good right from the banks of the river. We are already planning to come back!

      • Megan C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sherman City Acres
        Sep. 1, 2023

        Sherman City Acres

        Review from Hipcamper Mike

        August 17, 2023

        Our first RV trip I can’t say enough how much we enjoyed this spot! Its a nice secluded spot, but still close enough to town if you need to grab a few things. Megan& her kids were nice enough to show us around her property on where to kayak(and recommended some other places for longer trips). The riverside firepit and table was the perfect relaxation spot, with the soft sound of the river as background music while we enjoyed drinks and a game of chess. Abundant wildlife and it’s soo dark at night the sky is unreal! Never seen that many stars. No light pollution. Can’t speak highly enough about Megan. Helped get us an emergency vet appt. after our dog had an accident in our camper. Thank you again. We look forward to booking this site again. Our best to you and your family. Mike and Angela(and Brownie& Prince🐾)

      • Megan C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sherman City Acres
        Sep. 1, 2023

        Sherman City Acres

        Review from Hipcamper Angela

        August 16, 2023 

        Great Hosts will return soon Amazing host and beautiful spot, we could river from the site and it’s just a short stroll down the lighted pathway to waters edge. One of our dogs had an accident while there and need veterinary attention and Megan was able to help us get in to get him care. We will be back.

      • Megan C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sherman City Acres
        Sep. 1, 2023

        Sherman City Acres

        Review from Hipcamper Regan

        August 13, 2023 

        We had the best time!! The space is very secluded, quiet, and peaceful. There were no disturbances and the owner was very kind. Look forward to returning!!!

      • Megan C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sherman City Acres
        Sep. 1, 2023

        Sherman City Acres

        Review from Hipcamper Natalie

        August 8, 2023 

        Great camping spot! The river was fantastic and we caught several beautiful sunsets reflecting on the water. There is a pad for rvs as well as plenty of places for tent camping. The river and firepit are just a short hike down the hill and there are super cute patio lights lighting the path. Megan was a great host and took the time to show us all the cool spots to put the kayaks in. Will definitely be back next year with the kid. Bring bug spray!!



      Guide to Gladwin

      Camping near Gladwin, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Explore the beaches: Many campgrounds, like Tawas Point State Park Campground, have stunning beaches on both sides of the point. One reviewer mentioned, "There's beaches on both sides of the point," making it a great spot for swimming and sunbathing.
      • Visit local attractions: Check out the Tawas Point Lighthouse nearby. A camper noted, "You can climb a lighthouse and look out 30+ miles," which is a unique experience for families.
      • Hiking and trails: Trails are abundant in the area. A visitor at Bay City State Park Campground said, "The Tobico Marsh trails and observation towers were great for watching birds."

      What campers like:

      • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One review for Hartwick Pines State Park Campground stated, "Bath house facilities were very clean, and campsites were fairly spaced, giving decent privacy."
      • Friendly staff: Many campers have noted the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor at Bay City State Park Campground mentioned, "Friendly staff. Super long lines for the dump station on a Sunday."
      • Natural beauty: Campers love the scenic views and natural surroundings. One camper at North Higgins Lake State Park Campground said, "The campground was beautiful and had many trails to walk & bike."

      What you should know:

      • Crowded on weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A camper at Tawas Point State Park Campground warned, "It can get really packed here on weekends, and the day use gets closed because of being too full."
      • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Au Sable River Primitive Camping, are more rustic and lack amenities like drinking water and electric hookups. A reviewer mentioned, "They only have a fire ring, no picnic tables or bathrooms."
      • Reservations are a must: Popular spots fill up quickly. A visitor at South Higgins Lake State Park Campground noted, "Getting a site here during the summer can be very difficult."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites to accommodate families. A camper at Bay City State Park Campground said, "Most sites are good, though some have slopes to them. Choose carefully."
      • Bring activities for kids: Many campgrounds have playgrounds and swimming areas. One family at South Higgins Lake State Park Campground enjoyed the "small playgrounds throughout the campground."
      • Plan for quiet hours: Some campers have mentioned noise issues. A visitor at Tawas Point State Park Campground noted, "People didn't listen to rules such as quiet hour."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check road access: Some campgrounds have tight roads. A camper at Tawas Point State Park Campground advised, "Big rigs, note that the roads can be tight, especially when inconsiderate campers crowd the road."
      • Bring extension cords: Some sites may require longer cords for electric hookups. A visitor at Bay City State Park Campground mentioned, "Recommend to have extension cord for some sites, as plug in can be far."
      • Book early: Popular campgrounds fill up fast. A camper at Hartwick Pines State Park Campground suggested, "Clearly you should book your spot as early as possible."

      Camping near Gladwin, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Gladwin, MI?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Gladwin, MI is House Lake State Campground with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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