Best Cabin Camping near Lapeer, MI

Several state parks and private campgrounds near Lapeer, Michigan provide rustic cabins and furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Holly Recreation Area offers cabin accommodations with access to modern bathrooms and shower facilities. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area features three small cabins in the East campground area, while Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort maintains over 70 cabins that remain available year-round. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and chairs, with some offering electricity and heating options. The more deluxe units may include bathrooms, kitchenettes, and screened porches. According to one visitor at Bald Mountain Recreation Area, "The cabins sleep about 10-15 people if I remember correctly. They are rustic, so they don't have electricity or heat but there is a large wood burning stove."

Cabin types range from basic log structures to more comfortable family-sized accommodations. Groveland Oaks County Park provides cabin options, though as one camper noted, "I don't believe the cabins are pet friendly though. It's probably the only reason we haven't been back." Pet policies vary significantly between locations, with Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort allowing pets but with "restrictions on the type of dog." Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when facilities like Camp Dearborn become difficult to secure. One regular visitor mentioned, "We've been in their tent/cabins and our own RV. Great park, clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen. Tough to get in but we love it." Most state park cabins can be reserved through the Michigan DNR website, while private resorts maintain their own booking systems.

Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses, though guests should verify this before arrival. One disappointed visitor to Camp Dearborn reported finding "a dirty cabin with a concrete floor and nothing to sleep on." Visitors typically need to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, from simple fire rings to fully equipped kitchenettes. Addison Oaks County Park cabins include fire pits and picnic tables, making outdoor cooking possible. The Holly Campground and other locations sell firewood on-site. For groceries and additional supplies, several convenience stores and supermarkets operate within a 15-minute drive of most cabin locations around Lapeer, though stocking up before arrival is recommended, especially for more remote cabin sites.

Best Cabin Sites Near Lapeer, Michigan (38)

    1. McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    32 Reviews
    Ortonville, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-8811

    $27 - $30 / night

    "Tent sites are relatively well spaced out and clean. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site.

    Modern bathrooms and shower rooms are available."

    "Pretty park with several well marked trails. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest."

    2. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort

    10 Reviews
    Davison, MI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 871-9953

    "Pools, lakes, mini golf. Designed for young families. Pet friendly but has restrictions on the type of dog."

    "Cabins of multiple different sizes. Sites are a little sparse on trees in places, and the new build side is REALLY unshaded, but we like the older side better."

    3. Groveland Oaks County Park

    19 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-9811

    $28 - $48 / night

    "I don’t believe the cabins are pet friendly though. It’s probably the only reason we haven’t been back. We’ll definitely go back when we have a camper."

    "This campground has a lake for swimming, water slide, arcade, boat rentals, mini golf, biking trails and fishing. Lots for kids to do... also skate park and 2 playgrounds."

    4. Addison Oaks County Park

    13 Reviews
    Lakeville, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 858-1400

    "Less tree cover than we would have liked, you're basically in a giant grassy field, but it was perfect for a large group. we did have to share a pavilion with a group of older campers (celebrating a 90th"

    "Always a great local retreat away from our hectic daily life. Don’t have to travel far to find some nature. Most sites generously sized, hookups available, clean restrooms."

    5. Covenant Hills Camp

    8 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 631-4531

    "We used multiple different styles of cabins and a few RV sites, as well as various buildings for activities.  All in all, it was an incredible time and I highly recommend it. "

    "Good, quiet campground (unless your on a site around the playground)lots to keep the kids busy, bonus ice cream store"

    6. Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Metamora, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 797-4439

    $40 / night

    "We camped here in our Coleman Lantern over Labor Day Weekend 2023. It was busy but everyone was respectful of one another."

    7. D-bar-A Scout Ranch (Boy Scout Use Only)

    1 Review
    Metamora, MI
    7 miles
    Website

    "This is another great scout ing campground with cabins, rustic camping, tent sites, lakes, horses to ride, this is one HUGE camp ground for scouts to enjoy and learn.."

    8. Otter Lake Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 793-4258

    "I grew up in Otter lake spent lot's of summers running around the campground and beach area. I haven't stayed in the campground for years but I have visited friends staying in the campground."

    "The lake is soooo beautiful and you can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2 person small boat for $10/hour. Laundry facility is nice and cheap, with a great sink to wash dishes."

    9. The Holly Campground

    15 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-0803

    "Thank you for having an abundance of tent space that was nice and grassy with lots of shade trees the price tag for what we got was it’s only shortfall and it was loud at night being that close to I-75"

    "We went here during the Renaissance Festival and stayed 3 nights in one of the air conditioned cabins. Three kids, two adults and two dogs. Lots of amenities, friendly staff."

    10. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

    18 Reviews
    White Lake, MI
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 666-1020

    $22 / night

    "Park is clean. Beach is a 1.8 mile hike from the East loop in the campground but is well worth the walk."

    "The East campground is more open and had 3 small cabins that can be rented. The West camping is more wooded and isolated."

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Guide to Lapeer

Cabin camping near Lapeer, Michigan offers a fantastic way to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the comforts of home. With a variety of campgrounds featuring cozy cabins, you can find the perfect spot for your next getaway.

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Lapeer, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Lapeer, MI is McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 32 reviews.

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