Best Glamping near Grayling, MI
Hartwick Pines State Park Campground and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park & Resort provide upscale glamping accommodations in the Grayling area. The Jellystone Park features deluxe glamping tents with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces, creating a resort-style camping experience without sacrificing modern conveniences. For families seeking an elevated outdoor adventure, North and South Higgins Lake State Parks offer eco-friendly glamping options with canvas structures nestled among Michigan's northern woodlands. Each glamping site includes picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to modern washroom facilities. According to a camper, "The cabins at Jellystone are affordable and have a cute front porch - the bed was even comfortable."
The wooded setting of these glamping destinations provides a natural backdrop for numerous recreational activities. Hartwick Pines offers extensive hiking trails through old-growth forest with interpretive programs about Michigan's logging history. The Jellystone Park boasts family-oriented amenities including a swimming pool, outdoor movie theater, mini-golf, and themed weekend events that elevate the glamping experience beyond traditional camping. One reviewer highlighted, "One of my favorite parts is the outdoor cartoon theater. You sit on logs, blankets or camp chairs if you're in the back and watch cartoons on the big screen." During Halloween weekends, the campground transforms with decorations and trick-or-treating opportunities. Nearby attractions include fishing at Higgins Lake and multiple rivers perfect for canoeing and tubing adventures. Most glamping accommodations are available from May through October, with some sites requiring reservations well in advance.
