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Best Glamping near Huron-Manistee National Forests

352 Reviews

Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park and Twin Oaks RV Campground and Cabins have elevated glamping options in Michigan's Huron-Manistee National Forest region. Accommodations include fully furnished canvas tents and comfortable glamping units with real beds, private decks, and climate control systems. Most glamping sites include electricity, picnic tables, and nearby access to modern shower facilities and flush toilets. Northern Exposure provides waterfront glamping with views of their private lake, while Twin Oaks offers more secluded forest settings for a true nature immersion with luxury touches. Both locations maintain clean, well-appointed facilities with convenient access to drinking water and campfire rings. One guest shared, "Beautiful campground on the Manistee River! Nice facilities too."

Glamping guests at these locations enjoy direct access to hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and paddling experiences. The Manistee River offers excellent kayaking and fishing just steps from several glamping sites, with boat rentals available at Northern Exposure. Betsie River Campsite provides unique glamping experiences with easy access to river activities and nearby Lake Michigan beaches. All locations are open seasonally, typically from April through October, with advance reservations strongly recommended during summer months. Winter glamping is not available at most sites. According to a camper, "Great place for a family vacation with waterfront lots perfect for fishing, swimming, and boating right from your site." Nearby attractions include the scenic Manistee River Trail, Tippy Dam Recreation Area, and numerous forest hiking paths within short driving distance.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Huron-Manistee National Forests (52)

    1. Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

    18 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. Sand Lake Campground — Manistee National Forest

    6 Reviews
    Wellston, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 723-0141

    $40 - $105 / night

    "Also, the orientation of the paving for a lot of site is not correct for a travel trailer, i.e. the door to the trailer is not facing the fire pit and picnic table.  See photo.  "

    "Rustic, but with a modern bathhouse including showers. Only complaint was the pricing... $32 seems pricey for rustic."

    5. 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."

    6. Traverse City KOA

    9 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."

    7. Irons RV Park & Campground

    1 Review
    Wellston, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 266-2070

    $36 - $39 / night

    "Office, pool, bathroom, showers and laundry facilities are spotless. Grounds are maintained. Family and dog friendly."

    8. 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."

    9. Betsie River Campsite

    18 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."

    10. 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."

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352 Reviews of 52 Huron-Manistee National Forests Campgrounds

  • Kathie M.
    Feb. 16, 2021

    Pines Campground — Ludington State Park

    Pines Mini Cabin

    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. Outside fire pit and BBQ grill for summer. Awesome trails for hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Lots of phenomenal snow this year!

  • Emily M.
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Insta-Launch Campground & Marina

    Excellent Site

    We were directed here after learning the state park was closed. I was hesitant about this campground at first, but it was an excellent stay! The staff were absolutely wonderful. We came on bicycles and they let us stay only one night even though the typical minimum stay is 2 nights. The manager even gave us a few dollar discount for our site.

    It was a particularly difficult day of biking and I was in a bad mood when we arrived, but after securing a site and talking to the manager, I was smiling and laughing the rest of the night. The employees are kind folks who care about the quality of your stay.

    They have a big camp shop, excellent ice cream, flush toilets, free showers, and coin laundry! Wifi throughout the campground allowed us to watch tv from inside our tent. There was an electric hook up at our site with a drinking water spout too! 

    The tent sites are right off the river with docks to fish from and launch your boat from. One of the wonderful things about this campground was that because it is privately owned, it was very reasonably priced. It was significantly cheaper than the state parks. Of course, you are trading off beach access for price, but with a Lake Michigan beach under three miles away, it is worth it. Overall, it was a lovely stay and by far my favorite campground in Michigan for the price.

  • Brian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Cartier Park Campground

    Good alternative to Ludington State Park

    Park had vacancy when I called late Friday afternoon for Saturday.  So if you want to stay in the Ludington area but can't get into the State Park, this is good.  Just about 2 miles from the State Park beaches and less than 2 miles into downtown.  There is a designated paved trail that runs right through the campground.  You can easily ride bikes downtown where there is a large variety of restaurants and/or brewery.  The whole downtown area is very cool with city parks/beaches/marina/shops.  Office staff was very friendly and professional.  We camped in the "rustic" section, meaning no electric or running water on site.  Bathroom was relatively clean and near our site.  Crowd was not too rowdy and pretty chill.  Lots of kids ;-)  and dogs ;-(.  Best features are location (at nothing, but near everything).  Worst features mentioned by others - there is no fence between the campground and the busy road, road noise, the cemetery does not bother us.  Ludington State Park has MANY excellent opportunities hiking, biking, watercraft, beach bumming.  Highly recommend the State Park....but it is very hard to get into in the summer.  Stay here instead and you'll be half way between the State Park and Downtown.

  • Melissa M.
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Hill & Hollow Campground & RV Park

    Location is perfect!

    Campsite is located 2 miles from downtown Pentwater, adorable small town on the water. Mears state park is 2 miles from the campground as well, Lake Michigan beaches. The playground on the beach is perfect for younger kids. There is a pavilion that serves hot food and ice cream ( hot food ends at 5pm/ ice cream till sunset.) Our kids loved walking in town and heading to the beach.

    With that said, there is plenty to do at the campground . Outdoor pool, AJs (putt- putt golf, arcade, playground, go-karts) extra fee for AJs but reasonable priced, basketball court, volleyball court, small baseball diamond, tennis table, general store, shower house by pool ( very clean), private bonfire pits ( most campsites).

    Seasonal’s were very friendly and helpful with local things to do. RV camp, Tent camp, or tent cabin.

    Dump station available, firewood for sale, ice for sale, general store has several camping items, 15 minutes away is meijer in ludington. 2 minutes away gas station 2 minutes to Lake Michigan beaches 2 minutes to Pentwater downtown shopping

  • A
    May. 28, 2019

    Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

    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.  

    Nice spots both on the river show and across the road.  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.  

    This campground has the cleanest restroom/shower facilities of any campground I have been too.  Also the staff is very friendly and helpful.

    One tip, fire pits do not have grill tops attached and the pit opening is pretty wide.

  • Jess O.
    Jun. 24, 2018

    Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    Spacious and Private Hike-In Sites

    Ludington offers both modern campsites and backcountry hike-in sites. 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. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table, and the park offers firewood delivery daily so you don't have to hike with it. If you need showers or flush toilets they are a 1 mile hike away in the main campground. The hike to the sites is very easy as it's also the sand path to the Big Sable Lighthouse. Crossing the path and going over a small sand dune will land you right on the beach. These sites are very popular because they're so great, so I would highly recommend reserving 6 months in advance for any summer weekends.

  • D
    Nov. 25, 2023

    Cycle Moore Campground

    Motorcyclist friendly campground

    I've been there several times.  This campground has been around a long time and is well known by motorcyclists in Michigan.  It's located behind their motorcycle repair shop.  It's not a fancy campground, but it is a bargain at $10.  The northern loop has electric outlets.  The southern loop is rustic camping (groups usually camp there).  Restrooms, showers and a pavilion.  Pay the $10 at their shop.  If the shop is closed either someone will come around or you can settle up in the morning.  Firewood available on site.  Village is 1.5 miles away to get supplies.

  • Joie V.
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Betsie River Campsite

    Great location

    This is not my normal kind of camping but I will pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this place. Sites are close together. 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. We had fun exploring the area. Bathrooms were clean and had hot water. I loved that we could buy a good breakfast right on site at the little cafe they have. The campground had an old fashioned feel if that makes sense. Very quiet and does not seem to attract the party crowd. I thought rates were very reasonable. We took a day trip to Empire and the Point Bestie Lighthouse.

  • Kathie M.
    Jun. 20, 2020

    Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    Winter cabin and snowshoeing/hiking

    This 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.

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