Cabins near Hubbard Lake, Michigan offer accommodations on the shores of this 8,850-acre natural lake in Alcona County. Located in the northeastern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula at approximately 700 feet elevation, the region experiences warm summers with temperatures typically ranging from 75-85°F and cold winters that often drop below freezing. Most rental cabins in the Hubbard Lake area remain open from May through October when roads are reliably passable.
What to do
Beach activities at Tawas Point: Tawas Point State Park provides sandy beaches along Lake Huron with facilities for families. "The public beach on Lake Huron has rougher water and more rocks. There's even a separate dog friendly beach," notes a visitor to Tawas Point State Park Campground.
Kayaking the Au Sable River: Numerous outfitters provide equipment rentals and shuttle services for paddling adventures. A camper at Old Orchard Park Campground shares, "We went on a kayaking trip down the Au Sable river and were gone a couple of hours. The area around the park has several areas of interest including Lumbermans monument, iargo springs, and downtown Oscoda on lake Huron."
Rock hunting on beaches: Lake Huron shorelines offer opportunities for collectors. "This campground has a rocky beach, great for finding pudding stones and Petoskey Stones. There are several sites right on the beach," according to a visitor describing Harrisville State Park.
What campers like
Spacious waterfront sites: Many cabins and campsites in the region provide water views. At Alcona Park, a visitor reports, "We have been coming here for years, many years. We love the staff and most of the neighboring campers. The lots are huge."
Clean facilities: Modern restrooms and shower facilities receive positive mentions at multiple locations. One visitor to Tawas Point observed, "The bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Sites are large in general with plenty of room for activities."
Water recreation opportunities: The combination of lake and river access appeals to visitors. A camper at Campers Cove RV Park and Canoe Livery notes, "There are bikes, pontoons, kayaks, canoes and much for that can be rented and is pretty inexpensive. They also have putt putt golf which costs us 1.50 per person."
What you should know
Limited cell service: Several campgrounds have spotty connectivity. A visitor to Old Orchard Park Campground warns, "There is no internet service. Do not plan to send or receive emails or check Facebook because you are not going to have service. There are zero television channels here as well."
Reservation requirements vary: Some locations take advance bookings while others operate on first-come, first-served basis. "This campground is hard for me to review because this is one of my husband's favorites, but mine, not so much. A few things that I do not like about this campground include first come first served... We have driven all the way there before and not been able to get in."
Train noise at some locations: Railroad tracks near certain properties can disrupt sleep. At Oscoda-Tawas KOA, a camper mentions, "The only complaint I have of this is that there is an active train track that goes through the front of the campground at the entrance. It came through at about 1:30am when I stayed."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some locations offer better facilities for children. A visitor to Campers Cove RV Park And Canoe Livery shares, "So everything isn't perfect, but for kids it's great. There are bikes, pontoons, kayaks, canoes and much for that can be rented and is pretty inexpensive."
Swimming areas vary significantly: Water access points range from sandy beaches to rocky shorelines. According to one camper at Alcona Canoe Rental and Campground, "All in all it was good, no beach to mention it was a hill other than that good."
Bicycle-friendly locations: Paved paths at select campgrounds accommodate riders of all ages. A visitor to Tawas Point noted, "There is a bike trail that goes into town. Friendly host that offer books. There is wood on site to purchase through a vending machine."
Tips from RVers
Power and hookup variations: Electric service differs between locations. At Oscoda County Park, a camper notes, "At the moment they have 50 or 20 amp power, so you will need a 15 or 50 adapter to use 30 amp service. No water at camp sites, but they have a water fill station."
Site specifications: Pad sizes and accessibility vary widely. A visitor to Thunder Bay Golf And RV Resort explains, "Our RV GPS brought us right to the golf course where you check in both for the campground and resort lodging. Check-in was easy and we were escorted to pull through site 7, which we chose for our second stay because of the course view."
Utility arrangements: Hookup locations can require extra equipment. One camper observed about Old Orchard Park, "Water and electric are poorly located. Need extra hose/cords."
