Best Glamping near Grawn, MI

Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort and Duck Lake Campground at Interlochen State Park provide upscale glamping accommodations near Traverse City, just a short drive from Grawn, Michigan. Both locations feature climate-controlled glamping units with comfortable bedding, electricity, and modern amenities that elevate the outdoor experience beyond traditional camping. One guest shared, "We got an awesome site with a look out area and nice fire place," highlighting the thoughtful design of these premium accommodations. The Holiday Park Campground offers additional glamping options with Silver Lake access, where luxury canvas tents include furnished interiors and private outdoor spaces. These sites provide a perfect balance of nature immersion and comfort, with many featuring private patios, fire rings, and proximity to pristine forests and lakes.

Silver Lake provides an idyllic backdrop for water-based activities at Holiday Park's glamping sites, where guests can swim, fish, or rent pontoon boats without leaving the property. According to a camper, "It has everything; off of Silver Lake to swim, fish or rent a boat. There is no reason to leave this paradise." Traverse City's downtown area, less than 10 minutes from several glamping resorts, offers boutique shopping and dining options for day trips. Northern Exposure Campground's yurt rentals, located along the Manistee River, provide access to premier fishing spots and hiking trails. Most glamping accommodations in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with holiday weekends requiring advance booking. The area's combination of lakeside settings, forest surroundings, and proximity to cultural attractions makes it a sought-after glamping destination in Northern Michigan.

Best Glamping Sites Near Grawn, Michigan (34)

    1. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    22 Reviews
    Traverse City, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 947-2770

    $60 - $260 / night

    "There is a camp store, turbo bikes, a variety of family activities, a pool, playground, bike park, equipment and rentals, laundry facility, cabins, cottages, and yurts for rent."

    "Staff was all Great. Had a well stocked camp store."

    2. Holiday Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Grawn, MI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (231) 943-4410

    "Campground has lake access on silver lake, very nice. Rented a pontoon boat from an outside company and spent the day on the beautiful lake. Staff is friendly and helpful."

    "Was able to check in early...because campers had checked out early and they had time to check the site...very clean...close to all the great sites around Traverse City...the only thing was where our site"

    3. Traverse City KOA

    9 Reviews
    Buckley, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 269-4562

    "This KOA is just south of Traverse City and very centrally located to all that makes this area so awesome! Wineries, Sleep Bear Dunes, golf courses, and of course downtown Traverse City."

    "Nice pool and friendly staff! Lots of kids though as they have a massive kids playground."

    4. Duck Lake Campground — Interlochen State Park

    6 Reviews
    Interlochen, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 276-9511

    $27 - $90 / night

    "Typical rustic camper, so camping close to others is not my typical cup of tea, but I messed up my rustic campsite reservation by week and managed to get the last open spot for the weekend in the main"

    "Just spent 5 nights at site 185 that borders along the north trail. Had an issue with noise one night but a ranger took care of it. Buildings were clean and staff was very nice."

    5. Turtle Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Honor, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 275-7353

    "Family friendly, there is fishing and canoeing, fire pits and swimming in the lake. They have a camp for horses too."

    "Turtle Lake is a perfect mix of campers! Very family friendly, but spaced out well enough for privacy. They have a nice beach area and areas to fish. All sites provide a good amount of shade."

    6. Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Grawn, MI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 943-4150

    $25 / night

    "Quiet, large sites, like new bath house, 7th nite free, rate$35, good location for northwestern Michigan sites Water on all outside sites. interior sites share water hookups"

    "Website to check is www.northwesternmichiganfair.net/campground-information/ Campground is closed July 28th - August 11th

    They have electric on all sites, both water and electric on some sites and a"

    7. Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Mesick, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 885-1199

    $30 - $45 / night

    "If you are looking for rugged, wilderness / secluded camping its probably not your place but for everyone else it's a hidden gem.   Nice spots both on the river show and across the road. "

    "Nice little camp store and pizza restaurant on site. Great playground, evening activities. Nice mix of electric hook up, R.V. and tent sites. Boat rentals, etc."

    8. Scheck's Place State Forest Campground

    5 Reviews
    Kingsley, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 922-5280

    "I like the location; very secluded in the State Forest but only a half hour from downtown Traverse City. This facility meets the recreation need of a diverse cross section of Michigan residents."

    "The other is the trail camp. You drop your money in the box pick a spot of as much space as you want (there is hardly ever a lot of people)."

    9. Whitewater Township Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Williamsburg, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 413-1160

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Great sites with electric and water. Dump on site, very clean bathrooms and helpful staff. The campground has great Elk Lake access and some sites have views of the lake."

    "The park itself is positioned on a hillside next to a lake. We had a site at the top of the hill which I recommend."

    10. Cycle Moore Campground

    1 Review
    Interlochen, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 276-9091

    $10 / night

    "This campground has been around a long time and is well known by motorcyclists in Michigan.  It's located behind their motorcycle repair shop. "

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Glamping Reviews near Grawn, MI

260 Reviews of 34 Grawn Campgrounds


  • Emily M.
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Insta-Launch Campground & Marina

    Excellent Site

    We were directed here after learning the state park was closed. I was hesitant about this campground at first, but it was an excellent stay! The staff were absolutely wonderful. We came on bicycles and they let us stay only one night even though the typical minimum stay is 2 nights. The manager even gave us a few dollar discount for our site.

    It was a particularly difficult day of biking and I was in a bad mood when we arrived, but after securing a site and talking to the manager, I was smiling and laughing the rest of the night. The employees are kind folks who care about the quality of your stay.

    They have a big camp shop, excellent ice cream, flush toilets, free showers, and coin laundry! Wifi throughout the campground allowed us to watch tv from inside our tent. There was an electric hook up at our site with a drinking water spout too! 

    The tent sites are right off the river with docks to fish from and launch your boat from. One of the wonderful things about this campground was that because it is privately owned, it was very reasonably priced. It was significantly cheaper than the state parks. Of course, you are trading off beach access for price, but with a Lake Michigan beach under three miles away, it is worth it. Overall, it was a lovely stay and by far my favorite campground in Michigan for the price.

  • A
    May. 28, 2019

    Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

    Awesome for Families & Big Groups / All Ages

    This campground is perfect for campers of most experience and age levels.  If you are looking for rugged, wilderness / secluded camping its probably not your place but for everyone else it's a hidden gem.  

    Nice spots both on the river show and across the road.  Easy water access for very little children and non-motorized boats / Kayaks, etc.  Nicely equipped playground and evening activities at the Camp Store/Office on special weekends.  

    This campground has the cleanest restroom/shower facilities of any campground I have been too.  Also the staff is very friendly and helpful.

    One tip, fire pits do not have grill tops attached and the pit opening is pretty wide.

  • Kathie M.
    Jun. 20, 2020

    North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    Overnite stay in cabin

    One nite stay in cabin. Cabin had electricity, mini fridge, electricity and bunk beds. Only complaint was cabin was close to fairly busy road.

  • D
    Nov. 25, 2023

    Cycle Moore Campground

    Motorcyclist friendly campground

    I've been there several times.  This campground has been around a long time and is well known by motorcyclists in Michigan.  It's located behind their motorcycle repair shop.  It's not a fancy campground, but it is a bargain at $10.  The northern loop has electric outlets.  The southern loop is rustic camping (groups usually camp there).  Restrooms, showers and a pavilion.  Pay the $10 at their shop.  If the shop is closed either someone will come around or you can settle up in the morning.  Firewood available on site.  Village is 1.5 miles away to get supplies.

  • Joie V.
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Betsie River Campsite

    Great location

    This is not my normal kind of camping but I will pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this place. Sites are close together. All sites have electric. They have lots of little cute cabins through the park as well. They have a small simple playground that my kids loved! Super close to Lake Michigan and the river. We had fun exploring the area. Bathrooms were clean and had hot water. I loved that we could buy a good breakfast right on site at the little cafe they have. The campground had an old fashioned feel if that makes sense. Very quiet and does not seem to attract the party crowd. I thought rates were very reasonable. We took a day trip to Empire and the Point Bestie Lighthouse.

  • Christie L.
    Aug. 8, 2020

    North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    Nice overnite stay

    We stayed for a quick overnight and wish we could have stayed longer. If we stayed again - we’d pick site 101. Little more privacy than the rest. We stayed at 137 which backed up to the woods which was lovely. This is a very bustling and full campground with lots of groups and families. Lot’s of kids on bikes. We were surprised to see a group with a full bar right out front on their site. We’re used to Texas parks where that would NOT fly😆 But everyone respected the quiet hours so we had no noise issues at night. Easy access to the water from everywhere thanks to groomed paths. Nice long but narrow sandy beach great for the kids to swim. Busy but very fun place to camp!

  • p
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Holiday Park Campground

    Too close

    Love the park per my first review on lot 145.
    Lot 188 area very tight with campfires and neighbors septic connection near your vehicles. The hookups and fire pit layouts don’t make sense….we didn’t have a fire thought it was too close to neighbors trailer.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Rvino - Camp Cadillac, LLC

    Not fancy, but nice

    Really nice little campground. Not fancy, but clean and well kept. Pool and petting zoo for the kids. Small store with ice, few necessities and ice cream. Pond in the back on the small river for fishing. Quite a few seasonal campers. Anywhere from rustic to full hook up. Pet friendly. All gravel/dirt/grass sites. Most have trees. Fire pits quite small. Bathrooms very nice and updated.

  • C
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Traverse City KOA

    Great family campground!!

    This KOA is just south of Traverse City and very centrally located to all that makes this area so awesome! Wineries, Sleep Bear Dunes, golf courses, and of course downtown Traverse City. This campground is very well laid out and easy to maneuver any size rig. The front part of the campground is very well shaded, however, many sites are only a few feet away from M37, which can get noisy from the traffic. The back half of the campground is a little more open, but most sites are still partially shaded. The owners and staff are very friendly and accommodating. Fire wood and ice are available and they will deliver right to your site. As the caption says, great family campground. If you have kids, this is the place for you! With that being said, here is why I gave a four star rating.....we were asked promptly at 10pm to turn our music off, which wasn’t loud at all. Beyond our campsite it could not be heard at all. They have what they call a strict 10pm-8am quiet hours. At 7am there were at least 8-10 kids riding bikes and scooters all over the campground and nothing was said. I appreciate a them having policies and creating a place for families to make memories, but please enforce those policies for everyone. Oh, and one last thing....they are very pet friendly! I have never seen a campground with so many dogs! Ours had a blast!


Guide to Grawn

Glamping close to Grawn, Michigan typically runs from May through October with most sites requiring advance reservations, especially for summer weekends. Located near the 45th parallel, the area experiences distinct seasonal changes with summer highs averaging 80°F and evening temperatures dropping to the mid-50s. Several campgrounds connect directly to recreational trails for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding through the dense northern Michigan forests.

What to do

Water recreation at Silver Lake: Visitors staying at Holiday Park Campground have immediate water access. "We went for the Halloween weekend. We had fun. The wooded sites were wonderful. Sites were stone and not muddy (it did rain)," shares Craig F. about the family-friendly atmosphere.

Mountain biking and ATV trails: The area's extensive trail system makes it ideal for off-road adventures. At Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, guests appreciate the direct trail connections. "Access right to trails. Only 10 mins from the great wine tasting!!" notes Jason C., highlighting both recreational and culinary opportunities.

Day trips to downtown Traverse City: Most luxury camping options near Grawn provide easy access to Traverse City's amenities. "Downtown Traverse City < than 10 minutes away with great shops, restaurants and public lots to park (found a nice record store there also)," mentions George W. from Holiday Park Campground.

Fishing excursions: The Manistee River offers premier fishing spots. "Beautiful campground on the Manistee River! Nice facilities too," reports Missy E. about Northern Exposure Campground, where river access allows for fishing without leaving the property.

What campers like

Climate-controlled accommodations: Upscale glamping near Grawn includes options with reliable climate control. "This campground is perfect for campers of most experience and age levels. If you are looking for rugged, wilderness/secluded camping its probably not your place but for everyone else it's a hidden gem," explains Anne G. about Northern Exposure Campground.

Wooded privacy: Many glamping sites offer wooded settings that balance nature with comfort. "My husband loved this place because most of the sites are pull-through ones. The trees keep your site blanketed in shade all day long," Michelle S. notes about Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort.

Diverse accommodation options: The region offers everything from yurts to tiny homes. "There are some seasonal sites, a small 'village' of tiny houses, yurts, and a lot of RV/tent sites," Allison H. reports about Timber Ridge, highlighting the variety beyond traditional camping.

Easy water access: Turtle Lake Campground provides relaxed waterfront settings. "This is one our favorite campgrounds that isn't a state park. Clean, well kept, lots of trees. The lake is great for kayaking or small fishing boats," says Stacey R., emphasizing the water recreation opportunities.

What you should know

Seasonal availability: Most luxury camping sites operate on limited schedules. "We stayed here off season, daily rate was $40. There is a lot to do in this park, zip line, pool, walking trail, lake," Barbara P. mentions about Timber Ridge, noting the off-season pricing and available activities.

Site spacing considerations: Some glamping resorts have tighter arrangements than others. At Duck Lake Campground, "The sites are adequately sized although some can be difficult to maneuver into because of the trees," according to Edward C., who appreciated the sandy soil that "seems to be keeping the mosquito population in check."

Varying levels of seclusion: Not all sites offer equal privacy. "This campground is great for what it is, a resort type campground with tons of activities and opportunities for fun. It is not a typical campground for people looking to get lost in the woods," Jay J. clarifies about Timber Ridge.

Reservation timing: Booking requirements vary by location. "Reservations are first come first serve and aren't taken until early April. So book early," advises Jennifer B. about Whitewater Township Park Campground, which provides electric sites near Elk Lake.

Tips for camping with families

Child-friendly water areas: Many glamping sites feature shallow swimming areas. At Duck Lake Campground, "The beach here is ideal for children, staying very shallow out to the bouy markers for the swimming area," reports Edward C.

Activity scheduling: Check campground event calendars when planning. "The kids loved the activities they had scheduled. We had no complaints regarding our weekend here! Staff was all Great. Had a well stocked camp store," shares Cassondra P. about Timber Ridge.

Age-appropriate options: Different sites cater to specific age groups. "This is a very large campground that is usually full during the summer. There is no shortage of activities here: a small pond/beach, pool, jumping pillow, dodgeball, bike trails, ATV trails, crafts, parades, etc. It's great for the active family, particularly those with elementary & middle school age kids," notes Allison H. about Timber Ridge.

Playground access: Multiple glamping locations feature playground facilities. "There was a lot for the kids to do and we never really left the campground the 2 weekend we camped here. The pool is clean. Kids loved the activities they had scheduled," Cassondra P. mentions about Timber Ridge.

Tips from RVers

Pull-through availability: Many luxury sites accommodate larger rigs. "My husband loved this place because most of the sites are pull-through ones," Michelle S. shares about Timber Ridge, indicating the ease of setup for larger vehicles.

Site composition: Surface materials vary between locations. "Gravel and level sites," notes Tara T. about Holiday Park Campground, who also appreciated the "elevated firepit patio, malibu lights" that enhanced their glamping experience.

RV-specific amenities: Northern Exposure Campground offers conveniences for RV campers. "I think they have a few full hookup sites but all sites have electric and water. We stayed at the the north end of the campground in back which was very quiet during the weekday," reports Macy M., calling it a "hidden gem."

Weather considerations: Site drainage varies between locations. "Sites were stone and not muddy (it did rain)," Craig F. notes about Holiday Park Campground, highlighting the importance of site composition during inclement weather.

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