Best Glamping near Indian River, MI

Petoskey KOA and Mackinaw City KOA house some of the most distinctive glamping accommodations near Indian River, offering yurts and deluxe canvas cabins with comfortable mattresses, heating, and electricity. Both locations provide easy access to Lake Michigan's shoreline while maintaining the upscale amenities that distinguish glamping from traditional camping. The Cheboygan State Park also features yurt accommodations with picnic tables and fire rings for an elevated outdoor experience. These glamping sites include market access for provisions and showers with hot water, creating a comfortable basecamp for northern Michigan adventures. Some locations offer cabin glamping with kitchenettes and private decks overlooking the water. One visitor noted, "The park just seems more suited to RVs instead of tents, but the cabin options were perfect for our family who wanted comfort without sacrificing the outdoor experience."

The glamping resorts around Indian River connect visitors to northern Michigan's natural attractions while providing boutique camping experiences. Haakwood State Forest Campground, while more rustic than other glamping options, places visitors near Michigan's only area for viewing free-roaming wild elk. Aloha State Park and Young State Park accommodate glampers with easy access to swimming beaches and boating opportunities on Burt Lake and Lake Charlevoix. Canvas tent camping at these locations combines wilderness immersion with comfortable sleeping arrangements. Most glamping sites remain open from May through mid-October, with peak season falling during July and August. According to a camper, "The lake is beautiful! Great location with the park store nearby, or grocery store just a mile away, making extended glamping stays convenient and comfortable."

Best Glamping Sites Near Indian River, Michigan (37)

    1. Burt Lake State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Indian River, MI
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 238-9392

    "Large, level electric sites. Very large campground in general. Since we were there in September and mid week, it was quiet. Bath house clean, but a bit outdated. Nice beach and swimming area."

    "Staff was helpful, neighbors were friendly, bathrooms were clean, and it's right on the lake! Very pet-friendly, very busy. Reserve in advance."

    2. Aloha State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Mullett Lake, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 625-2522

    $30 - $34 / night

    "Indian River is the best area to cruze on the water."

    "There’s 3 different sections, the first 2 being older with mostly “no camping pad” electric sites, and the 3rd is newer with gravel full hookup sites. The lake is easily accessible and wonderful."

    3. Petoskey KOA

    15 Reviews
    Conway, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 347-0005

    "They did a great job with the trick or treating by shutting down all vehicle traffic and by having a site decorating contest. And we got second place so they gave us a nice goodie bag."

    "The staff was the friendliest we have ever come across. Within 10 minutes of someone leaving they were on the site cleaning up, making sure it was ready for the next camper."

    4. Haakwood State Forest Campground

    7 Reviews
    Wolverine, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 732-3541

    $15 - $20 / night

    "This campground is right on the north central bike path and I came to this here for that easy access."

    "Right on the sturgeon river you get away from the main camps of Burt lake and mullet lake."

    5. Magnus Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Petoskey, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 347-1027

    "The park is run by the City of Petoskey and sits on 21 acres in downtown Petoskey overlooking Lake Michigan.  "

    "It is a municipal campground so we didn't expect much but the access to the Little Traverse Wheelway and views of Lake Michigan were awesome - and full hook ups for the price was great. "

    6. Onaway State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Onaway, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 733-8279

    "This campground had plenty of trees, nice waterfront sites , if you can get one, bathrooms and showers cleaned several times a day. Nice hiking trails. We plan on going back this year."

    "Onaway SP is a quiet little park with electric pedestal at each sight. Sanitation/dump station has water to fill your fresh water tank for your visit."

    7. Cheboygan State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Cheboygan, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 627-2811

    $27 / night

    "All of them are great, vault toilet and hand pump for water, drive up (although the road in can be a little rough). "

    "The nice thing about Michigan State Parks is that you can make a reservation, which is nice reassurance if you’re traveling on a busy summer weekend."

    8. Mackinaw City / Mackinac Island KOA

    24 Reviews
    Mackinaw City, MI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 436-5643

    "This lot (a premium lot) comes with a concrete patio with a round table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs and a fire pit and a charcoal box grill."

    "This campground is located just out of town in Mackinaw City, MI."

    9. Young State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Boyne City, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 582-7523

    "Very friendly staff and clean park. Family friendly and pet friendly, beach was close by and clean. Reservations were very easy to make online and allows you to pick your site."

    "The facilities were clean and the grounds themselves were a pleasure to walk around. The camp store was the best stocked one I’ve seen yet."

    10. Black Lake State Forest Upper ORV Campground

    8 Reviews
    Onaway, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 627-2811

    "I stayed at the lower which has campsites right next to Black Lake. The sites were great and the grounds had all amenities."

    "Plenty of access to the water as well! They also have the cleanest rustic bathrooms I’ve ever been to!"

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Glamping Reviews near Indian River, MI

380 Reviews of 37 Indian River Campgrounds


  • J
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Mackinaw City / Mackinac Island KOA

    Great park near Mackinac Island ferries

    Our site was $99.89 night.

    We were in Site# 98. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep. The site was easy to level.

    Our site was not shaded with limited trees (many were shaded though). This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

    This lot (a premium lot) comes with a concrete patio with a round table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs and a fire pit and a charcoal box grill.

    It is an easy access to the campground from highway -(approximately 1 mile from highway).

    There is free WiFi. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.

    There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
    They sell wood for $7 a bundle.

    They pickup your garbage at your site daily.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent regular bicycles and e-bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

    They do have a Swimming pool. There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball,horseshoe, and corn hole. There is a Reading lending library and board games to borrow.

    They have a great general store. There is an electric car charging station. They sell propane.

    There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

    The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes.

    There are great places to ride bikes outside of campground. From the campground, there is a nature trail that you can take your bike that leads you to the. North Western State Trail.

    They have cabins for rent and tent areas.

    They have one shower house. The shower house has individual showers. Toilets with sinks are in a shared bathroom. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility. There are approximately 5 washers and 5 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $1.50 to dry a load.

    They have a fenced in dog park.

    Bugs (mosquitoes/flies)did not seem to be an issue.

    There were trails to hike off of the campground.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are go to the beach (1 mile away); visit Mackinac Island (both major ferries will transport you for free - this KOA provides you information for Shepler’s Ferry). Both ferries offer packages that include horse drawn carriage rides, Fort Mackinac admission, Island Hotel Admission, Butterfly House admission, Mystery Town admission, and Parking options). There is a Jack Pine Lumberjack show.

  • Meaghan G.
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Tiki RV Park & Campground

    The yurt is worth the splurge!

    We decided to splurge on a yurt for our first camping trip of the summer. Well worth it! We stayed in"Kai" one of the newest yurts. It's at the end of what we came to call"the yurt village". Complete with electricity, indoor and outdoor string lights, two deck chairs, a heater, a queen sized bed, and an electric kettle with pour over coffee supplies, it was truly a treat! The bathroom and shower building is about.1 miles each way according to my fitness tracker, but it's doable. Downside: the firepit is small(about the size of a small charcoal grill) and shallow, so it's not really suitable for cooking. Bring a propane stove or some no-cook foods, or go enjoy some of the area restaurants! The site is still a diamond in the rough with cut downed wood and sawdust scattered about, and the ground is uneven. With time, though, it will probably turn out beautifully! We were there for three weeknights and rarely even heard other campers. A quiet and peaceful retreat.

  • S
    May. 5, 2021

    Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground

    Chill spot

    We decided to stay 5 days here after our original plan fell through. It’s a smaller secluded campground with larger sites. We arrived in the middle of the week so there were a variety of sites available. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. Be prepared to bring enough firewood and supplies as many of the shops nearby close early.

    Pros: Little Brevort lake is a great spot for stargazing with good visibility and shooting stars. Large sites, close to Lake Michigan, quiet, secluded, great views, shaded sites, inexpensive, opportunity to listen to native wildlife.

    Cons: Sites can be close together but not clustered. Bathrooms are stocked by DNR but were FULL of flies. No individual trash cans, dumpster only. We made the mistake of buying cheap trash bags that ripped on the way to the dumpster.

  • Robert M.
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Black Lake State Forest Upper ORV Campground

    Terrible camping experience

    I just saw a review from another camper who experienced the same as me; generators everywhere, no peace and quiet, no rangers to tell people to turn down their music, no one to police the crazy orv drivers who treated the 10 mph roads as race tracks.  Do not go here if you're looking for a nice time.  This campground is horrible, loud, dirty, and not managed.  It’s full of drunk yahoos who use it as a cheap place to stay in northern Michigan.

  • A
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Mackinaw City / Mackinac Island KOA

    Great Campground in a beautiful place

    This campground is located just out of town in Mackinaw City, MI. The location of the campground is within 5 minutes of downtown Mackinaw, within 1-2 miles of a beach and about 10-15 minute drive of St. Ignace. The campground pretty small and quiet. We camped in a small back in site with water and electric hook-ups. There is one bathroom and shower facility but it looks like they are building another. The bathroom was clean and constantly maintained. The staff was friendly, and helpful. They offer trash pick up each morning and ice delivery. There is a small campground store with some basic essentials. There is some construction going on, but we haven’t heard any equipment and the area is fenced off with a privacy fence so we haven’t seen the construction either. Overall this campground is very nice.

  • Nicole D.
    Sep. 11, 2021

    Brevoort Lake Campground

    Clean, Quiet Campground

    We choose this campground for its close-ish proximity to St. Ignace and the Labor Day Bridge Walk. There are modern toilets, and even though the facilities are very dated they are possibly the cleanest I've ever come across at a campground. There are kayak, SUP and Canoe rentals on site, as well as ice and wood for sale. There is potable water and a dump station. (The water is far enough from the dump to feel safe enough to fill our tanks.). Very quiet after 10pm, the quiet hours seemed very enforced, there was not a single generator going overnight. A nice mix of FCFS sites and reservable ones, and there were at least some vacancies even though it was a holiday weekend.

  • Brittany R.
    Aug. 19, 2019

    Brevoort Lake Campground

    Clean Fun Campsite

    Pros: This camp site was amazing! Very family friendly with plenty of activities. You are able to rent water equipment, play mini golf and swim around the lake. You are able to buy bagged ice ($2.50) and firewood about 6-7 pieces ($5.00) on site.

    Plus, Our 3 dogs came with and had a great time!

    Cons: Quiet hours were well followed. I felt we had to whisper around the fire, to feel like we weren’t disturbing anyone. It was very family based so got pretty quiet around 8:00 PM. Also, Campsites are pretty close together!

    Altogether the camp site is great, I wouldn’t go again but enjoyed it!

  • David C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Haakwood State Forest Campground

    Easy access to north central bike path

    This campground is right on the north central bike path and I came to this here for that easy access. However, it is right next to the road and there is a lot of road noise during the day and early evening. It did quiet down overnight. Being next to the road also gives easy access to nearby attractions like Indian River. If you're looking for a camp site to sit around and relax during the day, this is probably not the place for you.The camp sites are spread out and many offer complete privacy. Most are shaded. The campground is only 2 miles from I 75 and is an excellent spot if you need a campsite just to stop over.

  • Chris M.
    Aug. 25, 2017

    Haakwood State Forest Campground

    Beautiful campground

    Right on the sturgeon river you get away from the main camps of Burt lake and mullet lake. An easy drive to wolverine and a couple hour float back to camp or drive to Indian River and go to the lakes.

    Lots of trees and room between. Sites room and level. Bathroom is pit toliet but clean.


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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Indian River, MI is Burt Lake State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 21 reviews.

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