Best Cabin Camping near Howell, MI

Brighton Recreation Area, Taylor's Beach Campground, and Bishop Lake Campground offer cabin accommodations with varying amenities near Howell, Michigan. The cabins typically include electricity and basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and chairs. Most properties feature climate control systems for year-round comfort. "Our site wasn't level, so we were rolling around a bit. If I went there again I'd try to find a spot towards the end of the loop by the exit," notes one visitor about the rustic options at Brighton Recreation Area. Bathroom facilities range from shared campground restrooms with hot showers to private bathrooms in more upscale units.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The rustic cabins provide basic shelter with minimal amenities, while modern options include kitchenettes, multiple bedrooms, and furnished living areas. Many properties maintain seasonal operations from April through October, though some like Brighton Recreation Area remain open year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer weekends and holidays. One camper shared: "We took a chance coming out here to kick off the summer as a family and couldn't be more pleased with the staff and the grounds!"

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely—some offer only a fire ring with grill grate outside, while others provide refrigerators, microwaves, and cooking utensils. Camp stores at larger facilities like Bishop Lake Campground sell basic supplies and firewood. Myers Lake Camping & Cabins and other private operations often provide more amenities than state recreation area cabins. The nearby town of Howell offers grocery stores and outdoor supply retailers for additional provisions. Brighton Recreation Area's cabins attract return visitors for their access to hiking trails, lakes, and seasonal activities.

Best Cabin Sites Near Howell, Michigan (42)

    1. Bishop Lake Campground

    28 Reviews
    Brighton, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 229-6566

    $17 - $90 / night

    "Campground Review: Bishop Lake is a great campground located in the middle of the Brighton Rec Area. The upper and lower campgrounds are both modern, with every site including electric."

    "This is a larger state park with full size sites for RVs. There is electric on each site along with fire rings and picnic tables. Some good spots have some shade to stay out of the sun."

    2. Bruin Lake Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Gregory, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 426-4913

    $27 - $46 / night

    "This is a small rustic campground within the Pinckney Recreation Area."

    "The lake was very warm and the swimming area had a nice depth gradient to satisfy good and not-so-good swimmers. The water was clean and the texture of the lake floor was comfortable for wading."

    3. Camp Dearborn

    16 Reviews
    Milford, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 684-6000

    $3 / night

    "They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

    They have a tent only section."

    "We’ve been in their tent/cabins and our own RV. Great park, clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen. Tough to get in but we love it."

    4. Brighton Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Brighton, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 229-6566

    "We stayed at lot M18 of the rustic site, Murray Lake. The site was large and had a picnic table and fire pit. There are TONS of mosquitos. Gas and convenience is not far away."

    "If I went there again I’d try to find a spot towards the end of the loop by the exit. These sites were higher and some of them were private."

    5. Taylor's Beach Campground

    4 Reviews
    Cohoctah, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 546-2679

    "All the amenities of home but feels like you are away from it all"

    6. McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    33 Reviews
    Ortonville, MI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-8811

    $27 - $30 / night

    "Tent sites are relatively well spaced out and clean. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Modern bathrooms and shower rooms are available."

    "Pretty park with several well marked trails. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest."

    7. Proud Lake Recreation Area

    17 Reviews
    Wolverine Lake, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 685-2433

    "First time out with the camper and we wanted to stay close to home so we found a campground right outside the city. You couldn't tell how close we were because there were so many trees in the area."

    "I had no clue what to expect when booking so close to a few major cities in Michigan. I love feeling secluded while camping and was nervous this would feel like parking lot camping."

    8. Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    14 Reviews
    Chelsea, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 475-8307

    "We stayed in the Southfork Rustic Cabin at the end of Feb and it was lovely much needed get away. The cabin was semi modern (solar lighting) but only a wood stove for heat."

    "This is a nice place to camp if you dont mind the bigger parks. There is electrical on each site and is mostly a place for campers and RVs. There are fire pits and picnic tables at each site."

    9. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    White Lake, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 666-1020

    $22 / night

    "Park is clean. Beach is a 1.8 mile hike from the East loop in the campground but is well worth the walk."

    "The East campground is more open and had 3 small cabins that can be rented. The West camping is more wooded and isolated."

    10. Myers Lake Camping & Cabins

    3 Reviews
    Cohoctah, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 266-4511

    "Met the new owners as we were driving by and they gave us a brief description of what they were doing to the grounds to make it more cozy but comfortable as before sites were pretty tight."

    "This is a good mix between a rustic campground and a modern “pack them in like sardines” campground."

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Cabin Reviews near Howell, MI

346 Reviews of 42 Howell Campgrounds


  • Tara T.
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Camp Dearborn

    HUGH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND

    They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly

    They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

    They have a tent only section.

    They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground,rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts!!! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH

    Bathrooms were dated and we arrived Monday after Labor Day so I can't judge them. They had a FULL HOUSE on Labor Day per the front gate. I was very impressed there was no garbage at campsites and picked up very well.

    GREAT biking trails you can catch on premise and bike over to Kensington and to the charming town of Milford

  • Christopher P.
    Sep. 5, 2021

    McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    Quiet, well kept state park

    Just a quick overnight tent camp with my son. Tent sites are relatively well spaced out and clean. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site.

    Modern bathrooms and shower rooms are available.

    Many playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and a basketball court available.

    Firewood and ice available at the front gate.

    RV spaces are well spaced out and give a sense of privacy. Electrical hook ups.

    Cabins available for rent as well.

  • Jennifer H.
    Oct. 27, 2019

    McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    Holly State Rec

    Pretty park with several well marked trails. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest. The bathrooms were clean. There were several playgrounds, bench swings, play fields and even a basketball court. The ADA sites had pavement surrounding the fire rings and space at the picnic tables for a wheel chair.

  • Kate K.
    Aug. 22, 2019

    Waterloo Sugarloaf Modern — Waterloo Recreation Area

    A Wonderful Winter Getaway

    We stayed in the Southfork Rustic Cabin at the end of Feb and it was lovely much needed get away. The cabin was semi modern (solar lighting) but only a wood stove for heat. Small kitchen unit with table for eating. You had to hike in about a quarter mile to get there, and it sleeps four people with two bunk beds. There is an outside vault toilet behind the cabin. Lots of trails connecting the cabin to the rest of the park. Cheap too! Only $68 per night.

  • Kate K.
    Mar. 5, 2021

    Bald Mountain Recreation Area

    Amazing place to hike but campground not included.

    I absolutely adore Bald Mountain Recreation area! The trails are well maintained and well marked. There is also tons of clean, easy to access lakes within the park too. Perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, or fishing. Unfortunately there is not a camping area within the recreation area. There is however two rustic cabins that are available for rental year round. They are popular with hunters and scout troops. The cabins sleep about 10-15 people if remember correctly. They are rustic, so they don’t have electricity or heat but there is a large wood burning stove.

  • Beth G.
    Jul. 7, 2020

    Camp Dearborn

    One of our Favorites

    We’ve been in their tent/cabins and our own RV. Great park, clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen. Tough to get in but we love it.

  • K
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    Fab beach

    This is a fabulous campground! There are over 20 sites, about half of which are located lake side (not directly on the lake, but there are little paths that lead you there and you can somewhat see the water from these sites.) There is a boat launch on one end of campground and the amazing beach on the other. The water is clear and warm (perfect lake for swimming) and there is both sand and grassy areas on the fairly large beach. The beach also offers picnic tables and benches. The only negative aspect I can see about this campground is that the sites are right on top of each other, so if you have a loud group or a generator next to you, it is noisy. But most campgrounds have sites set real close together, so you will find this pretty much everywhere. Def camp here! About an hours drive from a Pictured Rocks National Park. There are no showers or running water. Camp hosts were very nice, helpful, & welcoming.

  • Nathan V.
    Sep. 9, 2018

    Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park

    Rangers working the area are very friendly. Many options to choose from in terms of camping, from rustic, tent to fully functional cabin lodging. The park is very large, so it is always good to have a vehicle able to drive to the trails and beach. Campsites are decent sized, can fit probably 3 four person tents per site, which includes a concrete firepit and picnic table. In the north campsites there is a lot of tree covering, and there are a lot of walnut trees that were shedding a lot this time of the year. Bathrooms are well spaced between the campsites you, and have showers along with some vending machines outside of them. Spigots are scattered throughout and are very accessible. Be sure to bring at least 100 feet of extension chord if you want electricity, because the power ports are not as accessible from some areas. Overall very pleasant campground.

  • Kate K.
    Mar. 20, 2021

    Oakland County Addison Oaks

    Great Local Campground and Trails

    Addison Oaks is a campground that features hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, cabins, disc golf course, and a lake for boating. The campground is RV and tent friendly and offers fire pits/ picnic tables. The trails are well maintained and heavily trafficked.


Guide to Howell

Cabins near Howell, Michigan provide access to the region's distinctive mix of forest and lake ecosystems across gently rolling terrain. The area sits at approximately 900-1000 feet above sea level with a four-season climate that makes cabin rentals practical year-round. Most woodland cabin options are positioned within recreation areas containing multiple interconnected lakes and extensive trail systems.

What to do

Swimming and water features: Bishop Lake Campground offers water recreation with multiple activities. "Such a cool place to enjoy with the kids, we had a blast at Jump Island!" notes Jillian E. Jump Island is an inflatable water park with 45-minute sessions for $15, though coupons are often available.

Mountain biking trails: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area maintains extensive trail networks for cycling enthusiasts. "Very nice sites. Wooded and up north feel. Great hiking and world class mountain bike trails," explains Christie V. The trails accommodate various skill levels with both technical sections and more casual routes.

Equestrian facilities: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area accommodates horseback riding with dedicated equestrian trails. "Equestrian trails and I hear they have a remote control airplane field and shooting range," reports Christie V., highlighting the diverse recreation options beyond standard camping activities.

Hiking connections: Bruin Lake Campground in Pinckney Recreation Area features trail systems linking to broader networks. "There are multiple camping opportunities with a variety of camping styles. Yurt rental, to hike-in rustic sites, there's good camping for anyone. A 35 mile hiking trail runs through the entire area with small day trails branching off," explains Greg F.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Holly State Recreation Area offers secluded cabin and camping spots. "Sites were spacious, we loved the national forest," writes David S. The campground's Maple loop features several semi-private sites with trees screening neighboring campers.

Clean facilities: Proud Lake Recreation Area maintains high standards for its amenities. "You need to know that this place is so so clean! The grounds, the sites, the bathrooms and the showers are all impeccable," Laura M. reports. The bathhouse is newly constructed with modern showers including family/handicap accessible options.

Lake activities: Multiple cabin locations provide lake access for various water sports. "The beach is pretty good for swimming," notes Mike B. about Bishop Lake Campground. Several reviewers mention kayaking opportunities, with Debra B. stating, "Our favorite was the lake for kayaking."

Winter cabin access: Several recreation areas maintain year-round cabin operations. One visitor to Waterloo Recreation Area describes winter stays: "Had the pleasure of visiting first weekend in February, on the coldest weekend of the year! Nice little cabin set in about 800' from where you park. It has a table, wood stove, and 4 sets of bunks in a back room."

What you should know

Site leveling challenges: Some rustic cabin locations require careful placement of equipment. "Our site wasn't level, so we were rolling around a bit," notes Ryan F. at Brighton Recreation Area. Sites at the end of loops typically offer better positioning and more privacy.

Mosquito populations: Several woodland cabin areas report significant insect activity. "We stayed at lot M18 of the rustic site, Murray Lake. The site was large and had a picnic table and fire pit. There are TONS of mosquitoes," warns Rebecca M. about Brighton Recreation Area.

Water hookup limitations: Most cabin and camping areas have specific utility restrictions. "Great Campground. Only downfall is no water hookups on site," Martin W. notes about Waterloo Recreation Area. Visitors should prepare to fill water tanks upon arrival rather than expecting continuous connections.

Crowding during peak season: High-demand times can impact the experience at popular locations. "The campground is nice with good access to bikes, trails, water, beach. Unfortunately the sites are on top of each other and very loud. Not for me," reports John K. about Bishop Lake Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Recreational programming: Camp Dearborn offers structured activities for children. "Lots of beach area and water to fish or swim. Activities almost every night. Paddle boats, mini golf, golf, and more," Ryan S. explains. These organized events provide entertainment beyond self-directed outdoor activities.

Playground access: Taylor's Beach Campground provides play equipment for younger visitors. "Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well! Big playground and nice bathrooms," notes Mary O. The facility also features a splash pad specifically designed for small children.

Halloween events: Several cabins and campgrounds host seasonal celebrations. Justin G. shares about Proud Lake Recreation Area: "We've been going to halloween camping for the past 2 years, decorate your site and the kids get dressed up an go trick or treating in camp, theres a costume contest and hay rides, fun family atmosphere."

Multi-generational appeal: Several cabin locations have longstanding traditions for family returns. "I have been visited bishop lake family campground since I was a little girl. My mom brought us here every summer to have the time of our lives! She came here every summer with HER mom before that! So on and so on. We now officially have 5 generations of bishop lake lovers!" shares Kayla Q.

Tips from RVers

Extension cord requirements: Some cabin and RV sites position hookups at challenging distances. Mary H. advises about Pontiac Lake Recreation Area: "If you are hoping to hook up to electrical, bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad."

Site selection for privacy: Choosing the right location significantly impacts the camping experience. Sarah P. notes, "This campground is my FAVORITE in Oakland County. The sites aren't super far away from each other but there are trees between sites so from most of the sites you can't really see your neighbors."

Dump station access: Most cabin and RV facilities provide sanitation services. Ryan S. observes about Camp Dearborn: "Staff are very helpful and responsive. There is a dump station on site." This eliminates the need to locate facilities elsewhere when departing.

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