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Best Tent Camping near Hastings, MI

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The rolling countryside surrounding Hastings, Michigan offers several tent camping options within a 30-mile radius. Camp Clear Sky provides a small, intimate tent camping experience with just four sites, complete with drinking water and toilet facilities. Allendale-West Grand Rapids KOA, located about 40 minutes northwest of Hastings, features spacious walk-in tent sites set among pine trees. For those seeking a more secluded experience, WaterTrail Ventures Paddle Respite offers three tent-only sites accessible by both vehicle and boat, situated along a peaceful waterway.

Most tent campgrounds in the Hastings area feature level sites on a mix of grass and dirt surfaces. Camp Clear Sky provides basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water. The Allendale KOA offers more developed facilities with showers, flush toilets, and a camp store where firewood can be purchased. Primitive tent camping options typically require campers to bring their own water and supplies. Most sites are open seasonally, with East Lake Camping operating from May 1 to October 1, while Drews Country Camping welcomes tent campers from April through October. Reservations are recommended for Camp Clear Sky and WaterTrail Ventures, particularly during summer weekends.

Tent campers at Allendale KOA appreciate the wooded setting that creates natural privacy between sites. According to one visitor, "Tent sites are perfectly spacious and it's a nice wooded area to just sit and look at the stars at night." WaterTrail Ventures Paddle Respite receives consistent praise for its peaceful environment, with a camper noting it's "definitely off the beaten path" with "more wildlife viewing opportunities than we could ask for." The tent-only sites at Camp Clear Sky feature unexpected amenities like an outdoor kitchen with running water and flush toilets. Drews Country Camping offers a more basic tent camping experience described by visitors as "quiet and peaceful," making it ideal for those seeking simplicity rather than extensive facilities.

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434 Reviews of 14 Hastings Campgrounds

  • T
    Apr. 15, 2021

    Ely Lake Campground

    Keyword: RUSTIC

    This is our "home base" campground. It's familiar. We've been coming here for decades. Comfortable, and quiet(for the most part).

    Caveat: no electric, no running water, no sewer/septic, no dump, no fill... Can run your generator(inverter type is best). Solar is a negative due to tree cover.

    Vault toilets only, and pitcher pumps for water. There is a dumpster available in the busier parts of the season but this campground is open year round.

    No playground. Just the beach and the trails.

    Sites range from small tent sites to fairly large, but the "roads" inside the campground are tight so think twice before bringing the longer 5th wheels.

    In short, if you want a quiet getaway from your usual then this is a great place to go. If you're expecting a pool, arcade, and dining hall... Look elsewhere.

  • Olivia S.
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp Resort-South Haven, MI

    This is my top pick for South Haven

    Although this campground has great amenities, a pool, clean showers, and good sites/cabins, it is hard to book. If you know you are going to come to this area and camp, you need to book it a while in advance. I have used a pop-up and there was good space between campers. When I tent camped, we had a great spot near the cafe, the showers are amazing over there, they are more secluded. Our tent spot had electric, water, picnic table and fire ring. We camped on the grass and there is gravel to park your car. This campground is a perfect place to stay when visiting surrounding towns and going to the beach.

    Don’t forget to go to Sherman’s!!

    There was a forecast or rain, don’t mind the tarp

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2019

    Brookside City Park

    Beautiful super small camping in town

    The campsites are located past the playground and shelter. Just keep driving down the road that looks like an alley. There is a wonderful place set up for just a few campers. 

    A couple sites are for tents only and the others are standard sites. There are a few trees by the sites but it’s mostly open area. Portable toilets are at the end of the camping area and in the playground area. The playground is a day use area for town so expect to meet some locals. 

    Driving just down the street takes you to the police station. This is where you register for the site. Town is around you and ready to explore. There are a few train tracks and industrial businesses which provide a bit of noise along with traffic. For us, the noise just slid right into the background. 

    This is a great place for a low price.

  • beth S.
    Aug. 13, 2022

    Lansing Cottonwood Campground

    Primitive Sites!

    We came to the Lansing area for a family function and stayed at one of the Primitive Sites at Cottonwood Campground. The front of the grounds did seem a bit congested and not many trees, but we had a primitive site and it was everything we wanted. We camped in hammocks and had a pretty large site with great trees that could accommodate at least three to four hammocks (siteP5). Our site had a picnic table which was very helpful to have. There are a lot of wildlife noises, owls, frogs, crickets, etc. and you can hear some of the highway traffic but the nature sounds kind of drown it out.

    Overall was a good experience and staff were friendly and the primitive sites were over half empty. We will definitely come again.

    Second night, it had rained pretty much all day. Spiders came out at alarming numbers, mostly daddy long legs and the night before, raccoons had gotten into our food storage bins by undoing the side latches on them. The next night we made sure to house trash and food items in our truck.

  • Christopher P.
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Deep Lake Rustic Campground — Yankee Springs Recreation Area - TEMPORARILY CLOSED IN 2024

    Nice rustic site

    Nice rustic campground with a beautiful lake view. Nice big fire rings. Vault toilet and water pump nearby. Some what level site but in the small side. Perfect for tent camping or a teardrop. Definitely nothing over 15'. Was able to park across from my site to maximize space.

    Gorgeous little lake town just 8 miles away has a full grocery store and restaurants.

    Campsites border the Deep Lake trail.

  • Napunani
    Dec. 1, 2023

    Beach Campground — Holland State Park

    Beach Campground = Parking Lot

    If you like to camp in a parking lot, like Walmart or Cracker Barrel, you will love this lake side campground- it's a parking lot! 

    PROS 

    Toilet/shower facilities very clean 

    2 bars TMOBILE 

    Walking distance to Lake Michigan 

    Rangers strictly enforced beach closure each evening- lots of sirens. 

    CONS 

    Pricy state park camping at $53/night for full hook up

    $8 Fee to make on-line reservations 

    Since out of state, we had to purchase a $39 Michigan State Park Permit in addition to paying for campsite 

    No senior or veteran discount 

    Campground is one big asphalt parking lot with painted lines to delineate each site. Absolutely no privacy from any other campsite. 

    Camping is slammed together as tow vehicles have to be parked next to camper/RV insufficient space to park in front of camper/RV 

    Must check-in before going to campground even with on-line reservation and payment in full 

    3pm check-in was strictly enforced--there was quite a line of RVs backed up at 230pm. Once registration opened it took us 20 minutes to register. 

    Needed plumbers tape to connect hose to site water faucet 

    Waist high weeds behind campsites 

    No shade and most of time too windy to deploy awning 

    No security gate closure overnight. 

    Anyone can drive through or walk in from the beach. 

    Lots of drive thrus by non campers 

    No campfire rings or lantern poles at campsites 

    Lots of campfire debris dumped behind campsites from those who bring their own fire pit and charcoal grills 

    Site 396 not level 

    No park WIFI

  • J
    Aug. 10, 2023

    Fort Custer Recreation Area

    Nice place to camp

    Nice sites, very well organized for privacy. Trees and shrubs dividing sites. The lake is a couple miles away from campground, only 20 miles per hour if I recall. No alcohol permitted

  • Kim D.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Markin Glen County Park

    Modern Campground Close to Downtown

    This is a modern campground with full hook-ups and cement parking areas. It is a newer campground, so there is not an old-growth canopy shading the sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Some sites are pull-throughs. Tent camping is allowed, but most campers have RVs.

    There is a bath house with good showers.

    The park also has a lake with a beach, although I have never been in it.

    This campground has a great location for people who want to visit Kalamazoo. One downside is that there are train tracks that run near the campground and sometimes the engines idle for extended periods at night.

Guide to Hastings

Discover the charm of tent camping near Hastings, Michigan, where nature meets comfort and adventure awaits.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the cozy atmosphere at East Lake Camping, featuring clean facilities and a beautiful swimming beach perfect for family fun.
  • Camp Clear Sky offers unique amenities like an outdoor kitchen and flush toilets, making your stay both comfortable and enjoyable.
  • At Silver Creek County Park, you can find rustic camping with access to miles of equestrian trails, ideal for horse lovers.

Tent campers should check out East Lake Camping

  • Located in Hopkins, East Lake Camping is known for its friendly atmosphere and well-kept grounds, making it a great spot for families.
  • The campground features a lovely lakefront with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.
  • With a variety of activities available, including swimming and playgrounds, this campground is a hit with kids and adults alike.

Some prices for tent camping range from $30 to $50

  • Tent camping at Camp Clear Sky offers a charming experience with amenities that make it worth the price.
  • Sandy Pines RV Resort and Campground provides a range of activities for families, with prices that reflect the extensive amenities available.
  • For a more rustic experience, Silver Creek County Park offers affordable rates while providing access to beautiful trails and outdoor adventures.

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