Best Cabin Camping near Kawkawlin, MI

Several campgrounds within 30 miles of Kawkawlin, Michigan provide cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Bay City State Park Campground offers cabins with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, while Pinconning County Park features pet-friendly cabins near beach access. Sleeper State Park Campground includes a mini cabin with electric service and proximity to Saginaw Bay beaches. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and seating areas. Bathroom facilities are typically shared unless specified as deluxe accommodations. According to one visitor at Bay City State Park, "The bathrooms and showers are very clean. They are closed an hour a day for thorough cleaning and restocked and wiped down in the late evening."

Rustic cabins and more furnished options are available depending on location and price point. Frankenmuth Jellystone Park provides family-oriented cabin rentals with access to heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities. Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort maintains year-round cabin availability with full amenities for winter sports enthusiasts. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when occupancy rates are highest. Pet policies vary significantly between properties, with some offering designated pet-friendly cabins and others maintaining strict no-pet rules. One reviewer noted at Sleeper State Park that "there is a pet-friendly section of the beach. Lots of pets here."

Cabin guests should plan to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and personal items as these are rarely provided. Kitchen facilities range from basic microwaves to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops in premium units. Some locations like Covenant Hills Camp allow meal preparation in cabins, though cooking equipment is limited. Firewood is typically available for purchase on-site, with prices around $5 per bundle. Many cabins include outdoor fire rings or grills for cooking. The nearest full-service grocery stores are located in Bay City and Standish, approximately 15-20 minutes from most cabin locations, making it advisable to bring essential food supplies when checking in.

Best Cabin Sites Near Kawkawlin, Michigan (39)

    1. Bay City State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Kawkawlin, MI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 684-3020

    "It features roughly a 150 some odd sites ranging from tent sites to RV and cabins. Each site has a cement fire ring and electric hookup."

    "Drop box available after 10pm(summer). Between 8p-10p there is a yellow phone to check in with. Can book day of until 8pm online. Easy to get into late at night. Big lots. Fire pit."

    2. Pinconning County Park

    7 Reviews
    Pinconning, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 879-5050

    "Great beach area with rental boats! My family of 5 stayed 2 nights."

    "The beach was nice with picnic tables and lots of playgrounds. I was very excited to do the board walks but when we arrived most were flooded I was very disappointed."

    4. Frankenmuth Jellystone Park

    6 Reviews
    Clio, MI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 652-6668

    "The deluxe plus lot comes without a concrete patio but with a picnic table and fire ring. They do sell firewood and will deliver to your site.
    There is free WiFi."

    "Not all sites have fire rings, so ask when reserving if you need to bring your own portable fire pit."

    6. Wesleyan Woods Camp

    4 Reviews
    Millington, MI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 823-8840

    "My only complaint would be that bathrooms and showers could be cleaner. Went in right after they mopped and it looked like they just slid the dirt around."

    7. Rifle River Campground

    8 Reviews
    Alger, MI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 654-2556

    "There is a cluster of quiet sites, a track of sites tucked away in some pines, and then the modern sites. The campground itself is large and has a couple lakes to go fishing in."

    "If you book at the right time, you can get a spot right by the river which is super appealing."

    8. Berwagana Campground

    7 Reviews
    Caro, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 673-7125

    $32 - $152 / night

    "They have putt putt, basket ball, jr basket ball, running track, baseball field, horseshoes, playground and a pond."

    "I was able to book same day. We live 2.5 hours away and didn't get to the campground until 10 PM!"

    9. River View Campground & Canoe Livery

    5 Reviews
    Alger, MI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 654-2447

    "It sits along the Rifle River next to Rifle River Campground and Whites Campground.  The campground is huge and offers so much!"

    "Bathrooms and showers are decent for a campground. Also love that there are a lot of trees to provide shade during the hot days."

    10. Sleeper State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Caseville, MI
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 856-4411

    "full. Bathrooms were clean, stocked, with plenty of hot water. Didn’t shower there but there is a ton of showers. Beach was a crazy close walk and really impressive. Even a pet friendly beach too."

    "Sleeper State Park Campground is located a few miles north of Caseville, MI. This is a modern campground, and has 226 camp sites, and 1 mini cabin."

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Cabin Reviews near Kawkawlin, MI

177 Reviews of 39 Kawkawlin Campgrounds


  • t
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Sleeper State Park Campground

    Late summer peace

    Went later September on a Saturday and it was perfect. Good mix of tents and rv’s. Everyone was respectful and the whole campground was pretty quiet despite being essentially full. Bathrooms were clean, stocked, with plenty of hot water. Didn’t shower there but there is a ton of showers. Beach was a crazy close walk and really impressive. Even a pet friendly beach too. Camp host had fun activities for the kids (my kids claim this was the best time of the trip) as well as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Staff was incredibly friendly

  • J
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Frankenmuth Jellystone Park

    Fun RV park and very close to downtown

    Our site was averaged out to $82.71 a night with the weekly rate discount.

    We were in Site# 306 (a deluxe plus RV site - be aware that some of these are back-ins and not clearly labeled on the site map - we had to change sites to a pull-thru). 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 zero trees. We weren’t able to sit outside because of the direct sun until after 8:30pm.
    This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

    The deluxe plus lot comes without a concrete patio but with a picnic table and fire ring. They do sell firewood and will deliver to your site.

    There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are quite a few channel options.

    There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.

    They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.

    You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent pedal bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals.

    They do have a heated indoor and heated outdoor Swimming pool and one hot tub.

    There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball, basketball sport court, and volleyball courts. There is a Game room for kids. They have a Putt putt course and Jumping pad.

    They have a great general store. There is a separate Activity Center for kids.
    There are tons of scheduled activities for kids like wagon rides, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, etc. Activities are scheduled all day from 9am to 8pm.

    There is a snack bar on site from 4pm-9:30pm where you can get hot dogs, brats, pretzels, nachos, ice cream, etc.

    The streets are mostly paved and good for riding bikes.

    This is an RV park with cabins to rent also. Tent camping is also allowed.

    They have two shower houses. The shower house has the typical stalls. There is a great area to hang clothes and store your toiletries in the shower stall. These are kept very clean.

    There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine in the arcade room. There are approximately 4washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.75 to wash and $0.75 to dry a load.

    They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs though.

    Flies were an issue and bug spray was needed.

    There were no trails to hike off of the campground.

    Some fun things to do outside of the campground are Frankenmuth FunShips (chocolate & wine tasting), the Golden Ticket Trolley, the Bavarian Belle (popcorn & sodas) River Place Shops, wineries, and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland store. This RV park is less than a mile to downtown/River Place Shops where there is tons of shopping.

  • Nona A.
    Aug. 30, 2017

    Sleeper State Park Campground

    A nice campground for a weekend by the water

    Sleeper State Park Campground is located a few miles north of Caseville, MI. This is a modern campground, and has 226 camp sites, and 1 mini cabin. The campground sits right off of M25, so I recommend getting a site towards the back. We unfortunately were only able to get sites at the front and the road noise was obnoxious, 3 a.m. cars and trucks flying by. Campground, bathrooms, and showers were all kept very clean. Most sites are set up for trailers, and RV’s, and tents. There are a few sites that are tent only sites. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit and electric hook up. There is firewood available at the park office for $5 a bundle, they also rent kayaks $10 for 2 hours or $40 for the day. The campgrounds host site has coffee, tea, and hot chocolate available in the mornings. They also offer activities in the afternoon. Across M25 and part of Sleeper State Park is the beach, and picnic area. There is a walkway overpass that goes over M25 making for a safe walk from camp to the beach. The beach area has a bathroom and drinking water. There are charcoal grills, and picnic tables in the picnic area around the parking lot. The beach is a lovely stretch of shoreline along the Saginaw bay.

  • Emily F.
    Jul. 10, 2021

    Bay City State Park Campground

    Close sites

    Nice and clean. I’m in the inner loop though and the sites are very close together. If I came back I would definitely try to stay out the outer loop. Electric, fire pit, and picnic table on site. No grate. Showers and bathrooms available.

  • Macy M.
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Herrick Recreation Area

    Quiet, wooded sites

    Nice little county campground, under the canopy of trimmed pine trees. Lots were large, no issues with backing in our 36’ TT with 2 slides (make sure to clean your slides from the pine needles before you go). Fire pits were small And installed in ground, electrical was up to 30amp, and sites were all dirt for most part. They do have sites in front of the park (outside the loops) that is grass but in full sun. It is pet friendly. They have a few spots for fishing, but if you would Luke to swim, you will have to go across the street to the day use (still included with your stay) beach. Only real issues we had (just me) was starting around 9:30-10, the rangers would drive around the loops every 10-15 minutes until midnight (probably longer, but that’s when we turned in) and their lights from the pickup would blind us. In the back end of the park there was 4-5 loops and the loops are the size of a roundabout. So every time the truck would go into any of the loops it would constantly shine in your eyes when you are trying to enjoy the fire.

  • Tony M.
    Jul. 4, 2017

    Pinconning County Park

    Great place on the lake to swim/paddle

    Great beach area with rental boats! My family of 5 stayed 2 nights. Flush toilets and shower were well maintained, fire rings provided and nicely kept grounds with observed quiet times made for a fantastic stay!!

  • Jennifer H.
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Herrick Recreation Area

    Peaceful, fishing and kayaking

    Small but sweet campground. If given the choice get a site in the pine loops. It's more of a walk from the lake but the other loops have no shade and seem more crowded together. We had site #24 and it was fairly ideal and very roomy. There is the Pier- Marquette Rail trail about 1.5 miles from the campground, great for biking, running etc. Electric hook up was fine. Bathrooms are cleaned 3 x a day. Showers were warm and clean. This is Amish country and the campground has horse hitching posts near the fishing lakes. We saw a horse and buggy hitched up there. But I imagine anyone could ride their horse there then hitch up while they fish or wade in the water. Beach is across the road from the park and no pets/dogs allowed in that side of the park. Other campers there were courteous and respectful of quite hours. I would stay there again if I had another event bring me to this area.

  • Megan A.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Tawas Point State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park

    The park is very clean. Some sites are small, some are larger. Have visited many times. Fun interpretive programs for adults and kids. Beautiful beach to spend the day on. Located close to town. Lots of areas to walk as well. Not pet friendly though, they are allowed at the sites, but not on the beach.

  • Edward C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Tawas Point State Park Campground

    Terrific location

    This is a beautiful and picturesque park. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained.

    Sites are large in general with plenty of room for activities.

    The pet friendly beach is fantastic for dogs as the water is very shallow and let's them be active.

    The access roads on the loop are narrow, so you may need to take some care of if you have a large vehicle.

    There's also a kids playground and volleyball court.


Guide to Kawkawlin

Cabins near Kawkawlin, Michigan are typically situated within 30 miles of Saginaw Bay, an area with relatively flat terrain averaging 600 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures range from 65-85°F with occasional thunderstorms, while winter months can see temperatures drop below 20°F with lake-effect snow common in this region. Cabin availability varies significantly by season, with most accommodations requiring earlier reservations during summer months.

What to do

Hiking and biking trails: Bay City State Park Campground offers extensive paved trails accessible from the campground. "There is a long paved bike path we had a dear pass within 6 feet of us and enjoyed hiking out to the watch towers," notes Jennifer H., who visited the Bay City State Park Campground.

Water activities: River View Campground provides tubing and kayak rentals along the Rifle River. "We always go tubing and kayaking. Bathrooms and showers are decent for a campground. Also love that there are a lot of trees to provide shade during the hot days," mentions Jennifer S. from her experience at River View Campground & Canoe Livery.

Wildlife viewing: The nature trails at Bay City State Park provide bird watching opportunities. "The nature trail around the lagoon is a birder's dream. We saw white egrets blue heron, sand pipers and their babies," reports Jennifer H. during her visit to Bay City State Park Campground.

What campers like

Beach access: Sleeper State Park provides beach areas along Saginaw Bay with dedicated sections for different users. "The stretch of sandy Huron beach in the park is still fantastic, despite high lake levels. LOVE the campground coffee cart," says Melissa G. about her stay at Sleeper State Park Campground.

Family activities: Many campgrounds offer organized events throughout the season. "They have campground hosts that facilitate free activities organized by the park. We did a kids craft and enjoyed hot cocoa or coffee Saturday morning and then returned after dinner for Back-to-School bingo and popcorn," shares Sarah S. from Bay City State Park.

Year-round options: Some cabin facilities remain open beyond the typical camping season. "The lake right next door is beautiful, will definitely be coming back during summer! Loved the secluded location of the camp and the quiet atmosphere, despite lots of people," notes Brooke L. from Sleeper State Park Campground.

What you should know

Bathroom facilities: Bathrooms and shower facilities vary between campgrounds. "Bathrooms and showers were very clean, smelled of bleach," mentions Jennifer H. from Bay City State Park, while Scott S. from Wesleyan Woods Camp notes, "Nice place with a ton of activities. My only complaint would be that bathrooms and showers could be cleaner."

Site placement considerations: When booking cabins, consider location relative to roads and other campers. "Sleeper State Park Campground sits right off of M25, so I recommend getting a site towards the back. We unfortunately were only able to get sites at the front and the road noise was obnoxious," advises Nona A.

Seasonal conditions: Water quality and insect populations fluctuate throughout the season. "There were quite a few May Flies. According to the park office they're pretty much there all summer. They weren't bad at the campground except at night around the bathrooms," reports Sarah S. from Bay City State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Look for kid-friendly amenities: Bay City State Park offers multiple facilities designed for children. "This is one of the best campgrounds for kids... There is a small playground in the campground... Take a 2 min walk from the camp office across to the day park and you'll find the Spray by the Bay splash pad, a huge timber playground, beautiful sandy beach," explains Sarah S.

Consider off-peak visits: Campgrounds can be less crowded during weekdays or shoulder seasons. "Went later September on a Saturday and it was perfect. Good mix of tents and rv's. Everyone was respectful and the whole campground was pretty quiet despite being essentially full," shares tyler H. about Sleeper State Park.

Check activity schedules: Many campgrounds post monthly activity calendars. "They have a little library which is stock full of books, primarily for kids but they have adult books too... The kids really loved the 'Water Wars', with 11 kiddie pools filled with water balloons to throw at each other," reports Doug from Berwagana Campground.

Tips from RVers

Electrical hookup access: Some campsites have awkwardly placed electrical hookups. "Make sure to come with an extension cord - one member of our party had their power halfway into their neighbor's site through a bunch of bushes," warns Deb M. from Bay City State Park Campground.

Consider site surface: Look for paved pads when available, especially in areas with potential drainage issues. "Our site had a paved pad and patio. You definitely want to try and get one of these sites. The other sites were OK, but dirt pad and many of them had marsh behind or surrounding them," advises Clint from Pinconning County Park.

Light pollution awareness: RV exterior lights can impact tent campers, so be mindful of neighbors. "We had to ask our neighbors politely to turn their outside LED light strips off the second night. They were great about it but, didn't seem to realize it would bother tent campers next to them," shares Melissa H. from Bay City State Park.

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