Best Cabin Camping near Glennie, MI

Cabin accommodations at Alcona Park and Old Orchard Park Campground provide options for visitors exploring Michigan's Huron National Forest. Both locations offer cabins with electricity and basic furnishings, though amenities vary between sites. Alcona Park features waterfront cabins with views of the AuSable River. "I had cabin #3, very beautiful on the lake. Wish they had a grate to cook some things, however I failed to bring my own," noted one camper. Old Orchard Park provides cabin rentals with more developed facilities including showers and flush toilets, though the bathrooms have been described as outdated.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Rifle River Recreation Area offers cabin options at both Grousehaven and Devoe Lake campgrounds, with the latter providing more secluded, rustic experiences. Jewell Lake NF Campground cabins accommodate visitors from May through September. Pet policies vary by location—most allow pets but may have restrictions. According to one visitor, "It's family oriented" with many cabins designed for family groups rather than solo travelers. Reservations are essential during peak summer months, with some locations like Alcona Park requiring a five-night minimum stay during summer.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from non-existent to basic, with few offering full cooking capabilities beyond fire rings or grills. Alcona Canoe Rental and Campground in Glennie provides on-site firewood for purchase, while the Oscoda-Tawas KOA offers more amenities including market services. Several campgrounds maintain small camp stores where basic provisions can be purchased. One camper shared that "the office lady is so rude" at one location, suggesting visitors should call ahead to confirm specific amenities and policies before booking. Winter cabin availability is limited, with most sites operating from April through October.

Best Cabin Sites Near Glennie, Michigan (36)

    1. Alcona Park

    9 Reviews
    Glennie, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 735-3881

    $16 - $30 / night

    "This is a great campground and very close to canoe rentals. They pick up trash right at your site! Also, buy the wood from the people driving around."

    "Great campground if you’re going to tent or camp in the cabin. I had cabin #3, very beautiful on the lake. Wish they had a grate to cook some things, however I failed to bring my own."

    2. Harrisville State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Harrisville, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 724-5126

    $28 - $74 / night

    "We rented their pet-friendly cabin. "

    "It was gorgeous and clean and there were lots of spaces. The bathroom wasn’t bad but the water was cold. The showers were nice and have a private toilet in them as well."

    3. Old Orchard Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Oscoda, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 739-7814

    "Very family and pet friendly. It has a playground and a small beach. There are many options to stay here! Highly recommend"

    "Pros: 

    Website booking process was very easy. Sites are reasonably priced around$25-30/night.

    The park is very dog-friendly, which we appreciated. 

    Nice large, woodsy, level lots."

    4. Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Lupton, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 473-2258

    "He provided good directions, and helped us with our Rec Pass.

    The site was easy to find, spacious, and had adequate distancing from other campers. It included a fire pit and picnic table too."

    "Rifle River Recreation Area is located directly east of Houghton Lake within the AuSable State Forest, near the city of Lupton.

    The RRRA offers several camping areas within its borders."

    5. Tawas Point State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Tawas City, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 362-5041

    $20 - $50 / night

    "The park is very clean. Some sites are small, some are larger. Have visited many times. Fun interpretive programs for adults and kids. Beautiful beach to spend the day on."

    "This is a beautiful and picturesque park. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained.

    Sites are large in general with plenty of room for activities."

    6. Alcona Canoe Rental and Campground

    1 Review
    Glennie, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 735-2973

    7. Jewell Lake NF Campground

    1 Review
    Barton City, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 739-0728

    "I think jewel lake is pretty good because they have good campsites. I like the dog, they have an island, you can go on can't sleep on there, but you can go on it."

    8. Grousehaven Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Lupton, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 473-2258

    "Not rustic by any means, but a great spot for kids and multiple families to have a good time."

    "I’m happy to have booked here as it’s a smaller well shaded campground. We were in the lower unit and stayed on site 3. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and is paddle only, no motors of any kind."

    9. Oscoda County Park

    6 Reviews
    Mio, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 826-5114

    "Love this park, right down the street from our family cabin and you get the best views of the Au Sauble river for miles around."

    10. Oscoda-Tawas KOA

    6 Reviews
    Oscoda, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 739-5115

    "Very nice campground off the beaten path. Oscoda is on the East side of Michigan off Lake Huron. Northern lower pennisula. This campground is a good base camp for the area.

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    "The campground has a fabulous rec room for kids, although we had none with us, and an outside playground with a jungle gym and other amenities. "

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Cabin Reviews near Glennie, MI

209 Reviews of 36 Glennie Campgrounds



Guide to Glennie

Cabin camping options near Glennie, Michigan offer access to the Huron National Forest region, which encompasses over 400,000 acres of protected forestland with elevations ranging from 750-1,000 feet. The area experiences warm summers with average July temperatures around 80°F and cool winters that drop to single digits. Several campgrounds provide cabin accommodations throughout the eastern Michigan wilderness, with varying levels of amenities and proximity to the AuSable River.

What to do

Fishing in multiple lakes: Grousehaven Campground features access to Grousehaven Lake, where "the lake is absolutely gorgeous and is paddle only, no motors of any kind. The water was warmish and crystal clear," according to Dennis B. The recreation area has multiple lakes for fishing.

Hiking observation towers: At Devoe Lake Rustic Campground, "the overlook tower is definitely worth the hike and there's a hidden surprise at the same location for those who know where to look," notes Tasha T. These towers provide panoramic views of the surrounding forest.

Kayaking the AuSable: Alcona Canoe Rental and Campground provides direct river access. Tracy A. mentions it's "all in all good" though notes "no beach to mention it was a hill." The AuSable River offers multiple paddling routes of varying difficulty.

What campers like

Private, wooded sites: At Devoe Lake, campers appreciate that "sites are open and surrounded by trees" according to Daniel C. The rustic campground provides more seclusion than many others in the region.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Rifle River Recreation Area campsites offer excellent wildlife viewing. One camper described seeing "mink, beaver, muskrat, loons, eagle, osprey and three swan...so it was a treasure trove for us," demonstrating the biodiversity of the area.

Well-maintained facilities: At Grousehaven Campground, Jessica J. noted it "had some of the cleanest bathrooms and showers of any campground I have stayed at," making it suitable for those wanting more creature comforts with their cabin camping experience.

What you should know

Train noise considerations: The Oscoda-Tawas KOA has railroad tracks nearby. Mari T. notes, "there is an active train track that goes through the front of the campground at the entrance. It came through at about 1:30am when I stayed." However, another camper mentioned, "the train does run late and sometimes in the middle of the night but the conductor comes and stands on the platform and waves to all the kids!"

Varying bathroom conditions: Quality of facilities varies widely between campgrounds. While some report excellent conditions, others note challenges. At Oscoda County Park, one camper reported bathrooms "were super-hot and dirty" and didn't appear to be cleaned regularly during their stay.

Limited cell service: Many campgrounds in the Glennie area have spotty connectivity. One camper noted there is "zero internet service" at a nearby state park, adding "do not plan to send or receive emails or check facebook because you are not going to have service."

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