Cabins near Honor, Michigan provide rustic to moderately comfortable overnight accommodations, depending on the location and facility. Indigo Bluffs RV Park offers cabin rentals with thirty-amp hookups and reservable sites, while Betsie River Campsite features cabins with electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to drinking water, showers and toilets. Traverse City State Park Campground maintains cabins with heating systems for winter use. The Rustic Retreat cabin near Honor provides electric hookups, drinking water, fire pits, and picnic tables in a more secluded setting. According to one visitor, "Winter camped in Pines Mini Cabin. Bunk beds with one a double- sleeps 5 total. Heat, electricity, mini fridge, microwave, table and 4 chairs. Well built and very clean."
Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. Most cabins in the region require advance reservations, especially during summer months from May through September. Lively Acres Campground offers cabin accommodations with access to fire rings and nearby portable toilets. Northern Exposure Campground provides cabin rentals with full amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, fire pits, and access to showers and toilets from May through November. Pet policies vary by location—Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort allows pets at their cabin sites, while Indigo Bluffs RV Park does not permit pets. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "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."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations—some cabins include mini-refrigerators and microwaves, while others provide only outdoor cooking facilities with fire pits and grills. Camp Squid Off The Grid offers more primitive cabin experiences with outdoor toilets and limited drinking water. Traverse City KOA provides more fully-equipped cabins with nearby shower facilities and a camp store for basic provisions. Guests should verify specific amenities when booking as furnishing levels differ substantially between rustic cabins and more developed accommodations. Many cabins in state parks have heating systems that make them suitable for winter stays, though availability decreases in colder months.
"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."
"It has a fire pit, nearby bathrooms, WiFi, and was in short driving distance to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City."
$33 - $85 / night
"Bathrooms are always clean as are the showers. There's wood and ice on the property. A great little cafet. A small general store. We have so much fun here. Tge owners are amazing."
"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."
"300+ sites, pet friendly, sites for all shapes and sizes. Open year round, with heated cabins. It's a great location, just across from Traverse Bay with just across the road."
"While I typically prefer more rustic camping, this was a fantastic and easy way to enjoy Traverse City."
$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."
$135 - $499 / night
"Kendra and her team have created a unique glamping experience in northern Michigan. They have thoughtfully designed spaces that are comfortable and fun."
"Stayed here for a few night whilst visiting friends at Crystal Lake. The Camp Squid team were at hand to solve and issues."
$55 - $75 / night
"Came up here for my anniversary getaway with my fiancé, booked for two nights and the second day had an emergency come up and had to leave!"
"This cabin is a joy to stay in. Brennin, Jamie, and their dog Rue are gracious hosts."
$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."
$35 - $55 / night
"They offer 40x50 sites, fire pits, and a picnic table. Potable water hydrants and porta-johns are available! Check them out and come back here to leave them some love."
"There were no plumbed toilets or showers. The planted trees and shrubs are young, so there is no shade or privacy between sites yet."
"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."
"Tents, RVs, and Cabins! Camper’s choice! This place is the perfect spot to camp to get away yet stay close to Home (if you live nearby!). Its great for a traveler as well."
$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."
"We were searching for a super last minute campground near Traverse City for Memorial Weekend and everything within a quick drive seemed booked."
LegendWinter camped in Pines Mini Cabin. Bunk beds with one a double- sleeps 5 total. Heat, electricity, mini fridge, microwave, table and 4 chairs. Well built and very clean. Outside fire pit and BBQ grill for summer. Awesome trails for hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Lots of phenomenal snow this year!
RangerIf you are looking for a camping getaway, this may not be the place for you. It is always bustling with action, but can be lots of fun! I would definitely say this is geared more towards children and families than an escape into nature. 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. This is also a pet friendly campground, so there are many dogs. Probably one of my favorite parts was dodgeball... and the multiple bike trails that connect to the VASA trail system.
LegendThis gem of a state park is phenomenal. Camped here in cabins three times over two winters. Cabins with bunks (will sleep 5 total), mini fridge, electricity and heat. Outside pit toilet. Hiking trails are some of the best. Beautiful lighthouse, dunes, beach, inland lake (Hamlin Lake), river and Lake Michigan. Very quiet and snow-covered in winter. Gets very busy in summer. So many activities for all ages. Kayak rentals in summer. Great fishing. Guided snowshoe tours and lamp light snowshoe hikes in winter are awesome. Camp store. Several playgrounds. Beautiful new beach house.
TravelerReally 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.
LegendGreat cabin for winter camping. Electricity, heat, microwave, mini fridge. 2 sets of bunks, sleeps 5. Table with chairs. Wonderful hiking.
LegendThe location of this campground is great and it's best feature in my opinion! This park is just two miles to downtown Traverse City (one of Michigan’s most popular resort towns), a quarter mile from a pretty beach and the beautiful blue waters of Lake Michigan, and it sits along the TART Trail which is a 10.5-mile bicycle trail running through the city.
While the park is small at just 47 acres, it holds pretty many campsites – approximately 350 (and two cabins). Campsites are set among tall pine trees so there is a bit of shade but that also means that they are sandy with little grass. Roads are paved and narrow if you are trying to maneuver with a large (40+ RV) and you may have difficulty backing into your site with the numerous trees lining the road. All sites are back-in with electric. Sites and patios are sandy with varying degrees of levelness. There is a dump station and water spigots are scattered throughout the campground. Picnic tables and fire pits are at each site. Sites are $31/night ($49/night for the cabins) and reserveable online.
This park is right on US-31/M-72 which means there is easy access in and out but it can be noisy if your campsite is close to the road. Expect the campground to be very busy on weekends and in the summer and tightly packed.
Amenities include: picnic area, beach, fishing, hiking/bicycling trail, three bathhouses, playground area, camp store, pet walk (no off-leash dog park).
Outside of the park there is a lot to do in Traverse City. Early July is the ever-popular Cherry Festival which lasts for a week. But you better book your campsite early if you want to enjoy all the festivities (which happen to be close to the park). The summer farmers market is great and held every Wednesday and Saturday. Early in the season, asparagus is plentiful and locally-grown asparagus is the best you will ever have being super sweet, tender, and inexpensive. For beer drinkers, consider paddling the beer trail that takes you from Boardman Lake to Lake Michigan and past numerous breweries where you pull over for a pint. If it's ice cream you want, you have come to the right place. There are multiple creameries with Moomer's being our favorite and for some reason eating it right at the farm stand was the best.
GuideThis is a smaller wooded campground at the very northern tip of Leelanau Peninsula. It is rustic, with no electricity or modern bathrooms (pit toilet). Most of the sites are wooded and some are a little smaller. Perfect for tent camping and smaller popups. Since it's at the end of the land mass, the waves are stronger and always in the back ground. It's a wonderful way to fall asleep! There is a lighthouse you can tour and a small maritime museum on the property. The beach is a fair size but all rocks (no sand). There are a couple small cabins with bunks, electricity and grills.
GuideWe were here over July 4 in mini cabin. We had been back country camping before that so were happy to have a cabin for a couple nights. Mini cabin is at tip of park with nice view of lake Michigan sunsets. Cabin had mini fridge, coffee pot, ceiling fan, and I think a heater for winter. 2 sets of sturdy bunk beds. Camp sites were packed with RVs and tents. I don't think I've ever seen a more crowded camp ground. Many campers brought their own bikes, kayaks, boats so there must be lake access nearby but definitely not from this park. Beach inaccessible due to high lake waters. Outhouse was clean and well maintained. Showers a short walk away.
LegendWe 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.
Camping cabins near Honor, Michigan range from fully-equipped structures to more primitive options in the densely forested northwestern Michigan terrain. Located within 15 miles of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this area experiences seasonal weather shifts with summer highs averaging 75-80°F and winter lows frequently dropping below 20°F. Many cabins remain accessible year-round, though winter visitors should check for reduced services and plowed access roads.
Trail access convenience: Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort offers cabin stays with direct access to ATV trails and hiking paths. As one visitor notes, "Access right to trails. Only 10 mins from the great wine tasting!!"
Water activities planning: Duck Lake Campground provides cabin options with beach access that's "ideal for children, staying very shallow out to the bouy markers for the swimming area," according to a recent visitor. Water sports enthusiasts should bring their own equipment as rental options are limited in the off-season.
Day trips from cabin bases: The central location allows exploration of multiple attractions. A guest at Rustic Retreat explains the benefits: "As OG locals to traverse City, brennin and Jamie are plugged into the goings on in the area, as well as a plethora of sweet spots to check out that aren't totally overcrowded with fudgies."
Pet-friendly options: Many cabins in the area welcome four-legged companions. A camper at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort mentioned, "The campgrounds were easy to navigate and even with all the activities available it never seemed too busy or too crowded or too loud."
Secluded forest settings: Some cabins offer more remote experiences. A Rustic Retreat visitor shared, "Gorgeous property with a huge canopy of maple trees, lovely campfire spot and a cute cabin. Slept like a log."
Proximity to local attractions: Traverse City KOA provides cabins centrally located to major recreation areas. According to a visitor, "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."
Seasonal availability variations: Most cabin rentals near Honor have restricted availability from November through April. One camper noted that Northern Exposure Campground operates "May 1 to Nov 30," with similar seasonal closures at other properties.
Reservation requirements: Advance booking is essential, particularly for summer stays. During peak season (June-August), reservations should be made 3-6 months in advance for weekend dates.
Service level differences: Betsie River Campsite cabins offer various amenities. A visitor reported, "They have several cute cabins and vintage campers sprinkled among the campsites that are available for rent, and a nice bike path runs right in front of the campground."
Bedding preparations: Most cabin rentals require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Always confirm what's included when booking.
Kid-friendly programming: Many cabin locations offer organized activities. One camper at Northern Exposure Campground shared: "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."
Swimming area safety: Select cabins with designated child-friendly water access. A visitor at Northern Exposure Campground commented: "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."
Bathroom proximity: For families with young children, choose cabins near restroom facilities. A visitor to Timber Ridge noted: "The campsite 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."
Winter preparation: For cold-weather stays, select cabins with proper insulation and heating. Duck Lake Campground campers report: "Buildings were clean and staff was very nice. Sites are adequately sized although some can be difficult to maneuver into because of the trees."
Site leveling challenges: Some cabin areas have uneven terrain. A camper at Traverse City State Park Campground mentioned: "Campsites were clean and level with fire rings and picnic tables, but I did not see dedicated tent pads."
Kitchen considerations: Cooking facilities vary significantly between cabin options. Plan accordingly by bringing appropriate cooking equipment for outdoor meal preparation or verify kitchen amenities before arrival.
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