Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lansing, MI

Are you in need of a campground near Lansing, MI? Lansing is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Lansing. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lansing, Michigan (92)

    1. Lansing Cottonwood Campground

    11 Reviews
    Holt, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 393-3200

    $38 - $48 / night

    "Cottonwood Ccampground is right in the capital of Lansing, Mi but you feel as though you are in the middle of the country."

    "We came to the Lansing area for a family function and stayed at one of the Primitive Sites at Cottonwood Campground."

    2. Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Ovid, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 447-2757

    $25 - $101 / night

    "Quietly tucked into Clinton co Michigan. Sleepy is easily accessible. Its close to Lansing. There are shopping centers nearby. Country party store is closer!! Very large lake....Ovid is her name!"

    "What can I say, I love the Michigan State Parks.  I find they are the best, Sleepy Hollow is not different and it has so many things to do. "

    4. Eaton County Fairgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Charlotte, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 543-4510

    "Confidently located a mile outside of Charlotte, with all the conviences of restraunts, walmart, Meijer etc."

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

    2 Reviews
    St. Johns, MI
    18 miles
    +1 (231) 238-8259

    "This is a smaller camping space and wished we could have switched to a bigger one, but everything was booked even tho no one was in the empty lots around us."

    6. Walnut Hills Family Campground by GatherGrounds

    15 Reviews
    Cohoctah, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 634-9782

    $31 / night

    "We were told to pick a place relatively close by for our first RV trip. We are so glad we picked Walnut Hills Family Campground in MI."

    "We were backed up to the pond with ducks always coming around.  Very peaceful and beautiful."

    7. Wheel Inn Campground

    1 Review
    Pleasant Lake, MI
    20 miles
    +1 (517) 589-8097

    8. Bruin Lake Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Gregory, MI
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 426-4913

    $27 - $46 / night

    "There is a new large playground structure and nice but short paved path for kids to bike or scooter around."

    "On Crooked Lake, it has 25 sites, two of which are right on the water; #7 is full sun, larger, and 20 is sun/shade and tucked away in the back of the campground."

    9. Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

    18 Reviews
    Gregory, MI
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (734) 426-4913

    $17 / night

    "Nice place to camp right on the lake. It's a 7 mile hike in(can also be accessed via boat), part of the Potowatomi loop trail(~18 miles) located in Waterloo-Pinckney recreation area."

    "Camp ground is located along the Potawatomi Trail in Pinckney Recreation area. Bikers head the opposite direction from hikers. The route I followed was about 8 miles in to Blind Lake."

    10. Bishop Lake Campground

    28 Reviews
    Brighton, MI
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 229-6566

    $17 - $90 / night

    "Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well!  Big playground and nice bathrooms"

    "Great family place with paved and dirt biking/hiking trails. Very nice beach with grass and sand. There are 2 areas of inflatables, one of them is for the little kids 48 in. and under."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lansing, MI

506 Reviews of 92 Lansing Campgrounds


  • S
    Oct. 15, 2021

    Holiday RV Campground

    Nice Park

    Nice park for full timers. Large spots to accommodate big rigs and kids. Full hook ups. Cell service great with Verizon hotspot (22u, 20d, 38ms and AT&T cell(27d, 20u, 27ms). Playgrounds everywhere for the kids. Giant dog park and ponds. Pool was closed. Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud.

    Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up.

  • S
    Oct. 20, 2021

    Holiday RV Campground

    Large RV Park

    Nice Park Nice park for full timers. Large spots to accommodate big rigs and kids. Full hook ups. Cell service great with Verizon hotspot(22u, 20d, 38ms and AT&T cell(27d, 20u, 27ms). Playgrounds everywhere for the kids. Giant dog park and ponds. Pool was closed. Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud. Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up.

  • K
    May. 12, 2019

    Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground

    Sleepy, as i call it...

    Quietly tucked into Clinton co Michigan. Sleepy is easily accessible. Its close to Lansing. There are shopping centers nearby. Country party store is closer!! Very large lake....Ovid is her name! Offers many species of fish for catching!! There are fishing docks, ONE IS NOT VERY ACCESSIBLE TO NON AMBULATORY PERSONS !!! THIS ONE'S IN THE CAMP AREA! The path is nicely groomed. The bea h is a long way from the parking lot a d there is no beach access from camp. The park is usually a clean family place...but for really young children or elderly persons it may. Ot be your first choice. I live nearby and have camped there zillions of times. I love it and shower bouses in camp are clean! Friendly staff a d they ate SERIOUS about quiet time! Bug spray required !!

  • Tara T.
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Camp Dearborn

    HUGH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND

    They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly

    They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

    They have a tent only section.

    They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground,rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts!!! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH

    Bathrooms were dated and we arrived Monday after Labor Day so I can't judge them. They had a FULL HOUSE on Labor Day per the front gate. I was very impressed there was no garbage at campsites and picked up very well.

    GREAT biking trails you can catch on premise and bike over to Kensington and to the charming town of Milford

  • Mary O.
    Oct. 3, 2019

    Bishop Lake Campground

    Fun with family and pets!

    Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well!  Big playground and nice bathrooms

  • Mary T.
    Jun. 26, 2019

    Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground

    I know another great Michigan State Park

    What can I say, I love the Michigan State Parks.  I find they are the best, Sleepy Hollow is not different and it has so many things to do.  I would advise if you want to camp there on a weekend to make reservations well in advance.  We stay here because there are only 2 campgrounds in the Lansing East Lansing Area this being one of them and the other does not have all full hook ups and charges more.  When we visit our daughter at Michigan State University this is the place we stay,  20 - 30 minutes into the University depending upon the traffic.

    It has large wooded sites only electric but you can fill up the water at the dump station.  Each site has a picnic table and Fire ring.  Each campsite has a asphalt pad. They sell fire wood at the campground office. Bring what you need or you can go into St. johns to the Kroger or Walmart.  they have 2 main camping loops with 2 loops in each of the main loops and a shower restroom in each main loop.  The restrooms are very clean and kept up.  I love the showers  hot water and for me that is hot and great pressure, I could shower all day.  Sure beats our shower in the RV.

    The State Park is on Ovid Lake and it is a beautiful lake, great for fishing, canoeing, paddle boards, kayak, and swimming. they have a shelter for you if you have a big party.

    They also have a group campsite and a picnic area for large groups. d You can also bring your horses go to the Equestrian area and unload and get on the trail.  

    You can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and paddle boards.  They also have a great play ground for the kids and a fishing pier. Bring Bikes or just hike on the trails and head down to the beach.

  • Lydia T.
    Oct. 12, 2020

    Lansing Cottonwood Campground

    Lansing's only campground

    This is the only campground in lansing. The property is nicely shaded. There is a large main building and large outdoor pool.

  • Mary T.
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Lansing Cottonwood Campground

    Cottonwood Campground only campground in Lansing MI

    A nice little campground. Great location if staying in the Lansing Area. Has full hook ups, and electric water, also tent sites with nnothing. Great pool area. Softball diamond that has tournaments on weekends a little early start for the full hook up sites. A couple ponds for fishing. People are very friendly.

  • Clint
    Aug. 15, 2021

    Snow Lake Kampground

    Very organized but busy campground

    They were very organized at this campground. Every weekend they have a theme. We stayed when they had the country western weekend. They had all kinds of stuff going on for kids. Pony rides, wagon rides, petting zoo, games and activities. They also had a country music concert in the park one evening. The pool was very nice, but we found at times it was extremely busy. It would of been nice if they had a swimming area on the lake but they didn’t. This is a Christian campground so they are very strict on alcohol consumption. On your site only, but not allowed anywhere else in the park. Overall we had an enjoyable stay.


Guide to Lansing

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Lansing, Michigan, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry friends. With various campgrounds offering amenities and activities tailored for pets, you can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Lansing

Amenities that cater to pets and their owners

  • Wheel Inn Campground is known for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere, making it a welcoming spot for pet owners.
  • Heartland Woods Family Resort provides picnic tables and a market, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay with your pet.
  • Pleasant Lake offers a beach area and wooded sites, perfect for relaxing with your furry companion.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Lansing, MI is Lansing Cottonwood Campground with a 3.6-star rating from 11 reviews.

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