Best Glamping near Huron-Manistee National Forests

Manistee National Forest camping is some of the best the midwest has to offer. You do not need a permit to camp on the National Forests or in designated campgrounds. If your campfire will be on National Forest System lands you will not need a wood permit to cut firewood. Dispersed and Primitive tent camping within the Forests is allowed almost anywhere, unless otherwise posted closed and/or "No Camping".

Best Glamping Sites Near Huron-Manistee National Forests (50)

    1. Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Mesick, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 885-1199

    $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."

    2. Twin Oaks RV Campground and Cabins

    7 Reviews
    Wellston, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 848-4124

    $11 - $90 / night

    "This campground offers rustic sites and electric and water and can be enjoyed by tent campers and large RVs. I love the wooded rustic sites!"

    "Nice private campground with good access to ATV trails as well as good proximity to big M for mountain biking. Sites are nice and spaced out as well."

    3. Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Wellston, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 848-4880

    $20 - $78 / night

    "Campsites are very clean and big, with nice trails to explore. Just a heads up, the sites with "lake access" don't actually have lake access - it's a steep drop to the water. Tumble at your own risk."

    "Beautiful quiet campground without electricity. Off the beaten path. Lovely waterfront site."

    4. Orchard Beach State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Manistee, MI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 723-7422

    "Pretty standard Michigan State Park campground. Nice staff. Park maintenance is currently building a wood fence to keep folks away from steep bluff edge. Views of Lake Michigan fairly limited."

    "This is a clean and beautiful campground nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan however due to high water levels there is no longer beach access. You need to drive to the beach."

    5. Traverse City KOA

    8 Reviews
    Buckley, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 269-4562

    "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."

    "Nice pool and friendly staff! Lots of kids though as they have a massive kids playground."

    6. Turtle Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Honor, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 275-7353

    "Family friendly, there is fishing and canoeing, fire pits and swimming in the lake. They have a camp for horses too."

    "Turtle Lake is a perfect mix of campers! Very family friendly, but spaced out well enough for privacy. They have a nice beach area and areas to fish. All sites provide a good amount of shade."

    7. Betsie River Campsite

    17 Reviews
    Elberta, MI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 352-9535

    $33 - $85 / night

    "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."

    "Location is close to so many great towns and attractions: Glen Arbor/Sleeping Bear Dunes, many Lake Michigan beaches, kayaking/canoeing/tubing river trips, great fishing if that's your thing."

    8. Lake Michigan Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    Manistee, MI
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 723-0141

    $40 - $115 / night

    "A short walk from the camping loops, the dunes open to the amazing shore of Lake Michigan. Take a stroll on the sandy beaches or wade into the sandy-bottom cool waters of the lake."

    "Lake MI Rec area is a perfect spot for rustic camping close to Lake MI. Sites are nicely sized and well spaced from each other. A 10 minute-ish level walk leads to a beautiful Lake MI beach."

    9. Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    40 Reviews
    Ludington, MI
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 843-2423

    $25 - $65 / night

    "We opt for the hike-in sites because they're very spacious and private, with easy access to Lake Michigan. There are 10 backcountry sites, which share two pit toilets and a water pump."

    "Cabins with bunks (will sleep 5 total), mini fridge, electricity and heat. Outside pit toilet. Hiking trails are some of the best."

    10. Duck Lake Campground — Interlochen State Park

    5 Reviews
    Interlochen, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 276-9511

    $27 - $90 / night

    "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."

    "It is close to many attractions or things to do. One negative is the swimmers itch but there are beaches/lakes that are nearby."

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