Best RV Parks & Resorts near Glen Arbor, MI

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Best RV Sites Near Glen Arbor, Michigan (101)

    Tara T.'s photo of rv camping at Indigo Bluffs RV Park near Empire, MI
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    1. Indigo Bluffs RV Park

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    Empire, Michigan

    Offering the accommodations you need for all the ways you camp; in a destination that delivers: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, miles of hiking/biking trails, Traverse City, and more. A place where food, art, and events are abundant in everyday life. Whether you’re looking for an enjoyable weekend, a family vacation, or planning your entire season, this is the place. Families have spent a century vacationing and building memories here; we created a place that allows you to do the same with your family and friends.

    Indigo was named after the shades of blue that dominate the surrounding landscape. Leelanau, the peninsula we are located on, is a Native American name meaning “Land of Delight”. That's all the inspiration we needed to create one of the country’s most distinctive outdoor lifestyle resorts.

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    Steve F.'s photo of rv camping at Honcho Rest Campground near Kewadin, MI
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    2. Honcho Rest Campground

    3 Reviews
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    Kewadin, Michigan

    Honcho Rest Campground is an RV exclusive campground with cabins for non RV campers. We have 97 full hookup sites, 7 water electric hookup sites (103-110), and 6 Camping Cabins.

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    Chris R.'s photo of rv camping at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort near Traverse City, MI
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    Camper-submitted photo at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort near Traverse City, MI
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    3. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

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    Traverse City, Michigan

    Big Rigs, RVs, Fifth Wheels, Pop-Up Trailers and Tents are welcomed to escape to Traverse City’s wooded retreat! With Cabin Rentals, wireless internet (please request this when making a reservation), spacious and shady sites, heated pool, a variety of activities, camp store and goodie shop, and clean bath houses, Timber Ridge has all of the bases covered.

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    • ADA Access

    $60 - $260 / night

    Julia H.'s photo of rv camping at Vista Green RV Resort near South Boardman, MI
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    4. Vista Green RV Resort

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    South Boardman, Michigan

    When you visit Vista Green RV Resort, you’ll find a scenic and tranquil paradise that is only minutes from Traverse City. Our resort's convenient location allows you to enjoy the region's tranquility and beauty while being a short drive away from the local area attractions.

    Traverse City is one of the most popular and best summer vacation destinations in the entire Midwest! Known as America's Cherry Capital, it offers bayfront attractions, swimming, golf, the lakeshore, hiking, fishing, and every imaginable outdoor tour and activity to its summer visitors. It offers something fun to do for everyone, regardless of the activities you prefer.

    If you're an RV enthusiast and like biking, hiking, and just relaxing the day away, you're sure to fall in love with Vista Green RV Resort.

    Experience the popularity of RVing at our well-maintained facility. Call us and reserve your spot now!

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    $69 - $79 / night

    Shari  G.'s photo of rv camping at Lake Leelanau RV Park near Lake Leelanau, MI
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    5. Lake Leelanau RV Park

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    Lake Leelanau, Michigan

    The Lake Leelanau RV Park is the premier camping resort on Lake Leelanau! We are located on 800 feet of frontage on the pristine shores of Lake Leelanau. The lake provides 21 miles of crystal clear waters for boating, swimming, fishing, water sports, and endless fun in the sun. It is filled with many types of fish including walleye, bass, northern pike, perch, trout, and loads of pan fish. For boaters enjoyment, we have a boat launch, gas pump, and 98 boat docks available for rent. Our beach has a large, shallow, and safe swimming area perfect for children and family fun in the water. It also boasts lots of sand for castle building and the occasional sand sculpting contests.

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    $36 - $109 / night

    Shari  G.'s photo of rv camping at Wild Cherry RV Resort near Lake Leelanau, MI
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    6. Wild Cherry RV Resort

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    Lake Leelanau, Michigan

    Michigan RV camping destination is surrounded by cherry orchards, vineyards, and 30 acres of woods. Bike the TART Trail, shop villages, explore Manitou Island, Historic Leland, and Suttons Bay. Area was recently voted by USA Today as the "Most Beautiful Area in the USA" Northern Michigan and Leelanau County has long been known for Cherry orchards and fast becoming the Napa Valley of the North with 24 vineyards and tasting rooms.

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    The Dyrt's photo of rv camping at Kampvilla RV Park near Arcadia, MI
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    7. Kampvilla RV Park

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    Arcadia, Michigan

    Family friendly campground. Large sites. Full hook up, Electric and rustic sites. 30/50 amp. Heated pool, Basket ball, volleyball, shuffleboard, playground, fishing pond. LP Gas, Wood, Ice and small store.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Traverse Bay RV Resort near Williamsburg, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Traverse Bay RV Resort near Williamsburg, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Traverse Bay RV Resort near Williamsburg, MI

    8. Traverse Bay RV Resort

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    Williamsburg, Michigan
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    Camper-submitted photo at Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground near Fife Lake, MI
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    9. Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

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    Fife Lake, Michigan

    The Manton Trails RV Park& Campground has 146 sites, nestled on 80 acres and a campground surrounded by State land and close to the State’s Snowmobile/ORV Trail Head of the Manistee National Forest. Our bathhouse is clean, and our showers are hot. We are located 15 minutes north of Cadillac and 30 minutes SE of Traverse City. Manton Trails welcomes families, couples, and groups looking to relax, reconnect with family, and enjoy all the wonders of nature. The property also has event facilities that can be rented for group meetings, weddings, and activities. There are many canoe liveries near Manton Trails which provide an excellent nautical Manistee River experience for your family. If some of your party would prefer to stay within four walls rather than camping, they can reserve a room at the Manton Hotel located on the property.

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    $25 - $55 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground near Fife Lake, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground near Fife Lake, MI
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    10. Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

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    Fife Lake, Michigan

    Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground is located between Traverse City and Cadillac in the quaint town of Manton, Michigan. The park is spread across 80 acres in and around the Manistee River and Manistee Forest area. From the property, you can hike to the Manistee River or ride from your site to the ATV Trails and State “MISS-KAL” Trailhead. Bring your ORV, Side-by-Side, or UTV, there is plenty of trailer parking. Boat and ATV rentals are nearby. We can also store your RV, boat, or trailer for the Winter inside our massive 12,000sf storage building.

    Manton Trails offers free concerts at Manton Trails and RV Park, Hotel & Campground to guests and local residents.

    Our Musical Entertainment Schedule:

    July 1, 8, 22, 29

    August 5, 12, 19, 26

    Manton Trails has large 30’ wide campsites and 15 clean, hotel-style rooms. Our camping and lodging options, ORV direct trail access, team sports facilities and summer music entertainment make Manton Trails a great place for families, sports teams, groups and kids of all ages. Book your experience online or call (269) 857-5000 for details.

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    $25 - $55 / night

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Recent RV Reviews near Glen Arbor, Michigan

651 Reviews of 101 Glen Arbor Campgrounds


  • Josh J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indigo Bluffs RV Park
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Something for everyone!

    We had a great experience at the RV resort. We stayed on both sites 44 and 4 and both were very nice stamped concrete pads with full hookups. Gorgeous landscaping. The lodge is very nice with a full kitchen, two full private bathrooms, lounge area and a covered outdoor patio complete with a full size gas grill.

    Close to Empire and Glen Arbor! We would stay here again!

  • Mike P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indigo Bluffs RV Park
    Aug. 31, 2020

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Beautiful campground

    Great layout, nice level sites, super peaceful. We stayed on the RV Park side not the RV Resort, the sites were quite large, well shaded and spaced a good amount apart. Wonderful location to the dunes. And Glen Haven beach is just up the road, the beach is large, parking can be a pain but the water is AMAZING! We spent a whole day on the beach and playing in the water. Staff was also very nice and helpful with any questions we had. Another bonus If you’re doing long trips is they have a coin operated laundry room, this was our second stop on a 9 day trip and it was nice to get all our laundry caught up before we got home.

  • Cathy B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indigo Bluffs RV Park
    Jul. 30, 2019

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Family oriented

    This campground has two sides, the campground which accommodates tents, campers and RVs. Also they have small cabins. They offer full hookups as well as 30 & 50 amp service.  Nice shower and bathroom facilities, coin laundry, pool, and camp store. The other side is the “luxury RV Resort” with concrete pads, grass, ponds and lots of greenery. Very upscale.

  • Josh N.
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    Aug. 16, 2020

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Nice, but thought it would be nicer

    Nice RV park with full hook up. Tight, close spacing for some of the sites. For the price I thought it would have more space. Indigo has a nice atmosphere plenty of trees and a nice pool. Plenty of kids for my son to play with. Playground was very disappointing! I would come back but I would be more than happy to try other RV Parks.

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    Aug. 6, 2021

    Kalkaska RV Park & Campground

    Nice Campground

    We camped in a 40’ motor coach for a week. Site is gravel and dirt. It is a pull through site that required us to do quite a bit of leveling. The hookups are rather far away so we needed extensions. Our site required us to pull through in such a way that the hookups were on the opposite side of our coach. They only have 15 full hookup sites and none were available for our time frame. They have several long term tenants. Roads are narrow but most sites are ample. They have a pump out service twice a week for $10 each time. Bathrooms, showers and laundry available and are clean and nice. Staff is kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Pool is heated. Wifi is through a third party and very inexpensive at $2 a day. Very family friendly with lots of children. Campground is clean and well maintained.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Leelanau RV Park
    Sep. 9, 2018

    Lake Leelanau RV Park

    Smaller family owned with all the amenities you need,

    The first time I camped here was in the 1970's. It is beautiful, peaceful campground on Lake Leelanau which is located on the Leelanau peninsula in between West Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan in close proximity to the little town of Lake Leelanau, Suttons Bay, Leland and many Michigan wineries. Also not far from Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

    This is one of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan.

  • Kaleigh J.
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    May. 9, 2019

    D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    DH Day and Sleeping Bear Dunes

    One of my favorite parts of MI. 35 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. The campground is 4 miles from Glen Arbor and barely a mile walk to Glen Haven. The Heritage trail runs right through the campground. The sites are rustic and wooden and farther apart than normal sites. The campground is between Glen Lake and you can walk to the shore of Lake Michigan. Nearby the dune climb, Empire bluffs and North Bar Lake as well.

  • Cindy B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indigo Bluffs RV Park
    Aug. 3, 2022

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Love, Love, Love this campground

    My goal is always to find campgrounds that are in state park or national forest settings, but with all the conveniences of a private campground. It’s a bonus if there are lots of things to do in the area. Indigo Bluffs delivers on all fronts. We had a lovely, shaded, level, spacious site which most of them seemed to be.

    The campground was large - it’s actually two parts - an RV resort for large fifth wheels and Class As and another campground for everyone else. I really liked the regular campground as it had a lot more shade than the RV resort area.

    Indigo Bluffs is close to Empire which has a beach and Joe’s Friendly Tavern. Joe’s has excellent hamburgers and plenty of beer variety. It is also close to a trailhead for the Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Bike Trail. The Sleeping Bear Dunes trail is wonderful, a bit hilly, but oh so scenic! It is also close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and the infamous Dune Climb. We took a short drive to Sutton’s Bay and rode on the Leelanau Bike Trail to Traverse City. If you do this, be sure to stop at Farm Club on the way back. Excellent brewery and farm-to-table restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and a farm market.

    We will definitely return to Indigo Bluffs!

  • Melissa G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indigo Bluffs RV Park
    Aug. 19, 2020

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Family Fun

    My kids LOVED this place. Pool and endless loops of biking. We’re new to having a trailer, and we found the sites easy to back into. Some lanes are more wooded than others — the water/electric (NOT full hook-up) sites feel less exposed, as do those that back up to the horse field. Pricey, yes, but that’s the whole area.

  • Clint
    Camper-submitted photo from Indigo Bluffs RV Park
    Jul. 4, 2021

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Great location

    This is a great location for a campground. Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, hiking trails, biking trails, and canoeing/kayaking on the river. It’s back off the road a ways so it’s quite and it is well maintained and clean. There are 2 sides to this campground: one is your standard RV campground and the other is a luxury RV resort for class A motor homes and 5th wheels only. A couple of things that we really liked about the campground is they have daily trash pick up at your site and they have a food truck at the campground. The pool was very clean and well maintained. A couple of things we didn’t care for is outside of the pool and a small playground there wasn’t really much for kids to do. There were no planned activities or anything. I also found it odd that even though Covid restrictions have eased up they are still operating under a lockdown. There store was window service only. If you did want to go inside someone had to unlock the doors for you and you were required to wear a mask. Other than we had an enjoyable stay here.

  • Stephen K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Thurston Park Campground
    Aug. 17, 2023

    Thurston Park Campground

    Beautiful little park on the lake front

    Cute little quiet rv park located in a cute little town. There's a party store and small grocery store within walking distance. There's a playground and a little public beach at the end of the property that seemed relatively quiet while we were here, There's also a boat launch and parking for your trailer if your camping right there at the park. Nice clean private restrooms with awesome showers that are good and hot!! About half the sites seem to be waterfront and are kind of close to one another but that didn't effect us much, the neighbors we had were nice, there are several up higher and I believe are the full hookup sites The host were very nice and accommodating! Definitely will be coming back here!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Vista Green RV Resort
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Vista Green RV Resort

    Large, beautiful campground

    Our site was $65.63 a night. (This was the average after receiving one night free for staying a week).

    We were in Site# 4A (premium site). We had Full hook- up with a blacktop pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
    The site was easy to level.

    Our site was not shaded with limited trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

    The lot comes with a concrete patio with picnic table. There was not a fire ring since only propane fires are allowed.

    There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are many local channels.

    There is an adult pub-style game room with poker tables, a large tv, a table shuffle board, air hockey game, foosball table, and board games. There is a community catering kitchen located in their activities center.

    They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster. This can be a long distance for some.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent golf carts. It is beneficial to have a golf cart to get around since it is a large campground. We have our own e-bikes which helped.

    They do have a large heated Swimming pool and an adults only hot tub. There is a fitness center.

    They have quite a few ponds throughout the campground.

    There is not a Playground. They offer pickleball courts.

    There is not a general store nor snack bar/restaurant on site.

    The streets are paved and good for riding bikes.

    This is solely an RV park. They do not have any cabins to rent or any tent areas.

    The showers are located in the activity center. These are typical stalls. There is a great area to hang clothes and store your toiletries in the shower stall. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility. There are approximately 4 washers and 4 dryers. They allow you to use cash or an app. It is approximately $2.25 to wash and $2 to dry a load.

    They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs though.

    Bugs/gnats were a small issue and bug spray was needed.

    There is supposedly a mowed trail to hike off of the campground (about 3 miles) but I was unable to locate it.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the shops (Front Street) & water activities in Traverse City, the local wineries/vineyards, and the DNR Outdoor Shooting range (5 miles away & free to the public). We ate at Yankee Boy where all of the locals hangout. Excellent food (no alcohol served).

  • Erin H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Traverse City State Park Campground
    Jul. 9, 2016

    Traverse City State Park Campground

    Traverse City Campground

    Location location location! If you're looking for a campground that's just across the street from the beach located on Traverse a City Bay, this is it! While campsites are somewhat cramped, showers and stalls are fairly clean and well kept, as are the sites in general. Very convenient to stores, restaurants and night life downtown. I've never been to a campground that felt like you were in the woods near the beach, was quiet, yet nearly in the middle of a bustling town! Sites for tent camping, partial and full hook up. Walking distance to restaurants and stores.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild Cherry RV Resort
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Wild Cherry RV Resort

    Quiet and peaceful

    This was a great campground, quiet and peaceful in the cherry orchard area of west Michigan, near Glen Arbor and Traverse City.

    Our site, #20, had an improved gravel parking area for camper with a finished concrete pad with a picnic table.

    Site, and whole campground was clean and well maintained. Our site was a full hookup but had one small issue where the drain dump was slightly uphill from the camper, so we had to work with the drain hose to empty tanks.

    Only other negative is that there are no trees for the majority of sites for shade cover.

    This was a good spot for a two night stay as it’s close to the Sleeping Bear National Dunes and also many local wineries.

    Have fun!

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild Cherry RV Resort
    Sep. 27, 2017

    Wild Cherry RV Resort

    Nice Park, Lots to Do Nearby

    We visited Wild Cherry RV Resort on the recommendation of some friends and found the park to be nicely maintained, sites were well-spaced, and we LOVED the area. Our site was a pull-in that faced a large pond on a corner that overlooked a four-acre lake. We never had a neighbor on the site next to us during our stay and since we were on a large corner there was nobody on that side either so we never felt crowded. The park was very quiet and since our site was in the back of the park there was not much traffic.

    The park is called a “resort” which is a little misleading because there are very few amenities. There is no swimming pool, no tennis courts, no shuffleboard, no fitness center, no playground, in fact there were not even bathrooms/showers (except for porta john and tent shower in the rustic camping section).  There was a small club house and a driving range but that was pretty much it. You do get a free newspaper delivered to your site daily. It turned out that we didn’t care about the lack of amenities since we were so busy exploring and we don’t often use all the amenities that private parks offer anyway.  The park is a mix of seasonal and transient people. Most of the seasonal people went to work during the day which made the park even quieter. And while they do have a lot of seasonal campers none of the sites were junked up. Sites are gravel with paved patios with the average lot being 45x70 (according to their brochure). There are nice grassy areas between sites that is very well-maintained. All sites have picnic tables but not all have fire pits (if you have your own you are allowed to use it). 

    The roads are very wide and there are not too many trees so maneuvering big-rigs is not a problem. The water, sewer, and electric were all placed appropriately in the site so no extended hoses were needed. There was no cable but sites are very open allowing for good satellite reception and we were able to get over a dozen antenna channels. Sites are either pull-in (which we had) or back-in. There are no pull-thrus. Set back in a wooded area are a scattering of rustic tent sites, rental cabins and yurts with potable water, grills, fire pits, and picnic tables. These sites are so tucked in a wooded area that I never noticed them until the last day I was in the park.

    There is a lot of activities within a short drive of this park and we wished we would have stayed longer. The park is in a perfect location to explore the towns of Leland (and Fishtown), Lake Leelanau, Northport, and Sutton’s Bay. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the town of Glen Arbor are a 20 minute drive and Traverse City is about 45 minutes. All these towns are quaint coastal towns with shopping, galleries, good restaurants. The park is on the Leelanau Peninsula which is one of Michigan’s most well-known and revered wine region and there are three wineries within a couple of miles (one is just across the street from the entrance). That being said, there are nearly some 20 wineries within 15 – 20 minutes of the park. There are a few state parks and county preserves nearby that have hiking, scenic views of Lake Michigan and picturesque lighthouses.

    All-in-all we really liked this park and would definitely come back. We took advantage of their “Big-Rig Special” which gave a 25% discount if you booked 4 nights. Otherwise, the price per night was $69 which we found to be expensive for what you get. The biggest dings we give this park are for the high nightly price and the lack of amenities that should come in a “resort” with that high a price. This area is one of our favorites in Michigan and we easily could have spent a couple of weeks here enjoying the area.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Leelanau RV Park
    Jun. 30, 2017

    Lake Leelanau RV Park

    Lovely Lake Leelanau Camping

    Situated just a few miles from the village of Lake Leelanau is this truly immaculately kept, family-owned and operated RV park. More than half the sites are occupied by very friendly permanent, seasonal residents who have been coming up every season for 15-20 years, but there are plenty of sites for those seeking to stay for a short time as well. Many of these “transient” sites are close to the lake shore -- most are paved sites, but there are a handful of all grass sites, and some are right on the lake front. All have electrical hook-ups.

    The bathrooms are absolutely immaculate and each family bathroom includes a toilet, sink, and shower. There is a very nice laundry room with multiple washers and dryers. In addition, there are tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, shuffle board, and horseshoe behind the office. You can also rent boats or park your own at their sizable marina.

    Hands-down, the most unique thing about this campground is the concert pipe organ installed in a private home on the property! The owner of the RV park is a pipe organ enthusiast and opens his home throughout the summer months for concerts. If you have never been to a pipe organ concert, you must go at least once in your life. Here’s a link to more info: https://lakeleelanaurvpark.com/pipe-organ-summer-concert-schedule/

    Lake Leelanau is a large enough lake to spend the day exploring, but protected enough for swimming, kayaking, small sailboats, and paddle boarding. Lots of great fishing, cycling, and hiking in the area, too. The campground is located in the heart of wine country, with about 6 vineyards/wineries within 15-20 minutes (all with tasting rooms) and just a short drive to Leland’s historic fishing village. Dick’s Pour House (Lake Leelanau Village) makes some awesome pizza and the Cheese Shanty (in Leland’s historic fishing village) has unbelievable sandwiches. You could stay all season and not be able to do/see all there is on the Leelanau Peninsula!

    Prices depend on the type of site (regular, premium, or lake front) and how long you are planning to stay.

  • Amy Y.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kampvilla RV Park
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Kampvilla RV Park

    One of the best campgrounds

    To start we are tent campers and this is an RV park…it has great spots for tents! Just electric hookup or primitive (even nicer spots). This campground has very clean bathrooms, a pool, park to play and close proximity to lots of things to do. Only downside to the bathroom/shower house is the only indoor bathrooms all have a shower. So if you really need to go or have kids that need to use indoor it makes it tough. There is rumor to building another bathroom though. There are port a Jon’s by the primitive campsites, which get checked at least twice a day. There are all the toys to play in sand, basketballs, volleyballs and such sitting out for all the kids to play with. The indoor pavilion area is great for rainy days. There are board games and puzzles to do. Plus ping pong and foosball! We love camping here and can’t wait for our trip back again!

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indigo Bluffs RV Park
    Jan. 27, 2023

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Several Lodging Types to Choose From

    Ashley here from The Dyrt! It was great to add this property that was purchased in 2007. This RV Park has been operational for over 10 years! Let’s help them out and leave some reviews!

  • Neal M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indigo Bluffs RV Park
    Feb. 2, 2021

    Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    Quiet campground with nice sites and helpful staff

    We have stayed here several times. Wooded sites and a decent amount of space. The staff is friendly and they are very helpful in finding a good site based on what you are looking for. The campground is convenient to Sleep Bear Dunes, Traverse City and all the nearby activities. I would give it 5 stars but it is a bit pricey. We always stay at the RV Park and not the Resort. The Resort is for big rigs only.

  • Brittny B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Aug. 17, 2018

    Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Great location to enjoy Platte River and Sleeping Bear Dunes

    This is a great rustic state forest campground. It seems to be easier to get a site here when the neighboring sleeping bear dunes campgrounds are full.

    It is first come first serve but we went on a beautiful summer weekend and could still get a site. We brought our kayaks and would recommend bringing two vehicles so you can put in higher up the river, if you try to kayak up the river from this campground to float back down you will feel like you are in an infinity pool, the flow is very strong in this part of the platte river.

    If you stay it’s worth the drive 30 minutes north to visit Glen Arbor for the day!

    pros

    less crowded, sites have large spacing inbetween, great platte river viewing, feels like you are deep in the outdoors camping, $15 site fee is a great price, clean water pumps and vault toilets, 30 minutes from sleeping bear dunes and 15 minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan.

    considerations

    This campground is for tents and small trailers, it’s rustic so no electric hook up, no hand sanitizer in bathrooms,

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tippy Dam Road Cabins & Cmpgrd
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Tippy Dam Road Cabins & Cmpgrd

    Ranger Review: Wonderful OOFOS 00MG Fibre Shoes at Tippy Dam Campground

    We sought out a campground near some good hiking. My feet need to be tired to review the Oofos 00mg fibre shoes. Tippy Dam Campground is less than 20 minutes from the Manistee River Trailhead, which is a beautiful hiking trail.

    Campground review:

    The campground owner was out when we arrived but a helpful lady told us to grab a campsite and he would find us. With only one other camper, and a handful of long term campers, finding a site was easy. Most of the sites have electric but we went to the back to get a spot without electric. We drove straight in and set up camp. Pretty soon the owner came by and talked for a bit while confirming our site. The campground fills up in the late summer fishing season. This weekend is the start of his busy time. For now, we will enjoy the quiet.

    The sites are large with some even having grass for tents. The vault toilets could use some updating. Walking around camp uncovered a dumpster for garbage near the front. A fish cleaning station has extra plastic tubs ready to use. It wasn’t until we were leaving that we found a water source. A map of the campground would help locate resources and even campsites. Another family drove through looking for their site but left in confusion - numbers on the sites are hard to find or just not there. One site flows into the next in the area without electric. With just one other camper, we didn’t need to worry about the site size.

    Through the gate at the back of the campground is the Tippy River Dam. We walked down the long stairway to the water and watched a heron doing its own hunt for dinner as a few people tried their luck fishing. A neighboring farm has some horses and adventurous chickens. The roosters fluttered over the fence and spent time searching out food in the campground. My dog was occupied by the movements of the beautiful horses. Evening brought the sound of guns - I’m guessing that a target range is nearby. A short drive over to the Manistee River Trail on the following morning and we got in a full day of hiking. This was a decent stay in the off-season and seems popular with fishermen in season.

    Product review:

    As a Dyrt Ranger, sometimes I get products to review. I was fortunate to be sent some Oofos 00mg fibre shoes to try out. Oofos just released these men’s shoes in August. This expands their line of sandals. These are recovery footwear - claiming to reduce the load by 37%. I don’t know how to measure that but my feet are in heaven wearing them.

    We hiked 9 miles on the nearby Manistee River trail and our feet were ready for some love. Dakota, my dog, tried out the Oofos but I quickly commandeered them. The heels are thick so it took a bit of getting used to. If almost felt like my toes were hanging off into the shoe. However, I adjusted quickly as my body weight brought my heels into line as they sank into the oofoam material. Wearing them around camp as we ate lunch gave my feet a breather. The thick strap held the shoes securely on to my feet. The breeze blew through the top fibre material of the shoe and felt wonderful. Walking around camp worked out perfectly. A moderate pace down the row of campsites was enough to feel the cushion. These aren’t shoes I would run around in but they are clouds to nestle in. I appreciate the way the fibre top helps hold the shoe on my feet but remain breathable. This made recovery time more comfortable. Normally I have issues with a narrow heal but the Oofos felt comfortable from the start and all the way through the rest of the day. Switching back to my hiking shoes for an evening walk with Dakota was an easy transition. I recovered quickly. My foot soles were ready for the hiking shoes and we took off into the woods for a walk. Oofos live up to their claims in helping me recover.

    I’m LOVING the Oofos 00mg fibre shoes!

    Grab yourself a pair of sandals or shoes at www.oofos.com

  • Tammey B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lake Rustic South — Interlochen State Park
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Green Lake Rustic South — Interlochen State Park

    Beautiful Campground 😃

    This review is based on our stay back in July of 2020 during the 4th of July Holiday weekend. Lots of shade. Campsites were pretty level. Bathhouse facilities were very very clean and well kept. The campground is beautiful and rather large. Lots of sites for every type of camper even lakefront sites. The only drawback with State Park Campgrounds is that there are no full hookup lots/no sewer hookups.

  • Jill B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Traverse Bay RV Resort
    Apr. 21, 2019

    Traverse Bay RV Resort

    Very high-end class A Resort

    We have spent six weeks at this park for the last 6 years. We attend a horse show circuit near by. It is the creme de la creme of RV parks. The sites are individually owned (and leased out) and many of the owners have made their lots very nice. The park is limited to Class A, Fifth Wheels and Class C only. This park is dominated by big, very nice class A's.

    We have a 5th wheel and have appreciated the amenities very much. Great wifi, curbside garbage pickup, trails, dog park, and many others. You are limited to 2 dogs, and they are very strict about leashes and picking up poop. But, that keeps the place looking nice.

    We enjoy it very much and it is so close to the horse show, it cannot be beat. Because they are such a popular place to stay during the show (July - mid August), they sites book up a year in advance.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Sep. 11, 2021

    D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Great spots, close to beach

    Great campsite with spacious sites not too close to each other. Sites are close to the beach (3-5 min walk). Vault toilets are to be expected. Quiet at night when I was there. Easy access to hiking trails and Glen Arbor. Would stay again! $20 for basic tent site (non-electric).

  • Kathie M.
    Camper-submitted photo from D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Jun. 19, 2020

    D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    So Beautiful!

    Camped here in late October. Small rustic campground right on shores of Lake Michigan in Sleeping Bear Dunes. So beautiful-quick walk to the most beautiful beach. Expected to see sunsets but surprised with awesome sunrises! Fall colors the best. Pit toilets but does have water filling station and dumping station! Most sites suitable for tents and small campers but there are a couple of sites where larger RVs can fit. Nearby Glen Arbor so quaint. Can see why Sleeping Bear Dunes voted most beautiful beach in America. Loved that they had separate sites for those using generators (I personally find the noise of those sooooo irritating!). Even in fall campground was mostly filled on weekend but very quiet.

  • Holly Jo J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
    May. 31, 2018

    Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    Excellent Location with Lots of Activities

    We were searching for a super last minute campground near Traverse City for Memorial Weekend and everything within a quick drive seemed booked. I called up Timber Ridge to check if anything came available and they offered an RV site that we could use for our tents. It was a miracle!

    The campgrounds were easy to navigate and even with all the activities available it never seemed too busy or too crowded or too loud. our campsite (although surrounded by RVs was perfect size and spot for 4 of us camping with 2 tents and an SUV loaded down with kayaks.

    The RV spot had electric and water so we were able to take advantage of that to keep portable devices charged and clean dishes we’d brought along. and the campsite comes with a fire ring (with attached grill) and picnic table.

    Would definitely come back here next time we’re in the area!


Guide to Glen Arbor

Explore the beauty of RV camping near Glen Arbor, Michigan, where stunning landscapes and a variety of amenities await outdoor enthusiasts.

Big rigs should check out Indigo Bluffs RV Park

  • Indigo Bluffs RV Park offers spacious sites with full hookups, making it a great choice for larger RVs.
  • This park features a swimming pool and clean restroom facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
  • Located close to Empire, it provides easy access to local attractions like the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.

Enjoy outdoor adventures at Turtle Lake Campground

  • Turtle Lake Campground is perfect for families, featuring a small lake ideal for kayaking and fishing.
  • The campground has a playground for kids and offers equestrian camping, catering to a variety of outdoor interests.
  • With trails and a beach area nearby, there's plenty of space for hiking and enjoying the natural surroundings.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

  • Holiday Park Campground provides well-maintained sites with electric hookups, making it convenient for RV travelers.
  • Wild Cherry RV Resort features full hookups and is located near local wineries, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
  • Lake Leelanau RV Park offers modern amenities, including paved sites with water and electric hookups, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Glen Arbor, MI is Indigo Bluffs RV Park with a 4.2-star rating from 22 reviews.

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