Best Camping near Lewiston, MI

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Best Camping Sites Near Lewiston, MI (202)

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643 Reviews of 202 Lewiston Campgrounds


  • Chad Y.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hoeft State Park Campground
    Nov. 2, 2024

    Hoeft State Park Campground

    Great park with subpar site.

    Visit Hoeft every year for group camping weekend. Perfect weather, nice spacing of sites, great access to the beach. Site 33 is not a favorite. Quite small, backed up to poison ivy and quite close to a neighbor site.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jewell Lake Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Jewell Lake Campground

    Great place

    Only stayed one night but it was a very nice stay. Private but not secluded. Encountered a bear in the night but it retreated back into the woods. Did have my dog with me. I would definitely go back.

  • Nicole V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Emerick Park Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Emerick Park Campground

    Quaint and Close to town

    Small campground with boat launch, shower house, and bathrooms. Connect’s to a park with playground and pickleball court. Easy to walk or ride your bicycle into town for ice cream. No swim beach but good fishing opportunities on the thunder river.

  • David C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Haakwood State Forest Campground
    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.

  • Amy D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Young State Park Campground
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Young State Park Campground

    Unique Trails

    The campground was well maintained. The sites had adequate privacy and space. I really enjoyed the trails through Cedar Forest along Lake Charlevoix. More unique experience than just hiking through the woods.

  • Wailym C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Alpena County Fairground
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Alpena County Fairground

    Better than expected

    Alpena Fairground camp sites are conveniently located right off Route 23 within minutes of local attractions and historic sites.  The RV / trailer sites were spacious enough with water views of the Alpena wildlife sanctuary and Thunder Bay River. The sunset views are lovely. We launched our kayaks right from our site and paddled around the sanctuary.  Be aware, you cannot access Thunder Bay and Lake Huron from here.  Access is blocked off at 9th street dam.  If you want to head into Thunder Bay it’s best to just drive down and launch in at marina.  And if you head down River you will have to paddle upstream to get back, not fun in high winds. Camping is quiet, only a few other campers there.  Be mindful the fairgrounds hosts events during the year.  The circus stopped to perform during our three days there but we didn’t hear a sound or notice anyone around.  The restrooms and showers were clean enough, located near fairground entrance.  Holly the caretaker was courteous to answer my questions over the phone before arrival and during check in. Her home office is located near entrance, it’s a small rancher house.  Water and dump available as well near entrance.  Overall a nice quiet stay.  The should invest in new fire rings.

  • Ralph E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Alcona Park
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Alcona Park

    very nice campground

    nice campground with plenty of woods and water. rustic sites could be a little more leveled off but not awfully bad. they have full, semi and rustic sites. camped here 4 times and enjoyed my time. PRO'S- great fishing, playgrounds for kids, great for riding bikes, sites are clean and many have good space for larger campers, staff is friendly and reliable. CONS- showers need more pressure, roads can get extremely dusty when it's dry, "beach" is small and rocky and on a slop which is difficult to walk on due to too many rocks in what little sand there is however the whole lakeshore is rocks so wear water shoes, while it didn't bother me, it can get a little loud at nite, after 10pm "quite time" but nothing really serious, some rustic sites could use some dirt to level them up but manageable, rustic sites, IMO, are a little expensive at $20 a night but I've camped at others that were $40! summing my review up, I enjoyed every time I camped here! caught lots of fish from walleye to crappie, even a 6.3lb small mouth bass!! very nice campground that I will continue to camp at and recommend!!

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Lake Camp
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Arrowhead Lake Camp

    Amazing place

    This place was fantastic. We stayed in the Lakeside cabins. Amazing views! We went kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and fishing. The wildlife is plentiful and the lake is full of fish. The staff are fantastic. If we needed anything, they were there in minutes. Always courteous and friendly. Will definitely be back

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Haakwood State Forest Campground
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Haakwood State Forest Campground

    Rustic campground

    Stayed here Labor Day weekend. It was my first time staying at a State Forest campground; it has the basics like a hand pump for water, pit toilets and a dumpster. Site 12 had a spot for my hammock. Watch out for poison ivy. The only downside is that other campers don't know how to behave at night. They think karaoke and screaming at their domestic partner at 1:42 am is acceptable.

  • Kathryn T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Canada Creek Ranch Club House
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Canada Creek Ranch Club House

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  • Erica L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain-O-Lakes Campground
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Chain-O-Lakes Campground

    Will be back!

    Our time at this campground has been exceptional. The grounds are kept very clean and tidy, the camp store had what we needed, and the atmosphere is very quiet and calming. Everything on our full hookup site worked good and our site itself was level.

    Our weather wasn’t very good, 66 and rainy, but we made the best of our time by going downtown Bellaire and visiting Shorts Brewing. The little town has some cute shops and is only 8 minutes from the campground.

    We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to book again next year.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hoeft State Park Campground
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Hoeft State Park Campground

    Great overnight on Lake Huron

    I enjoyed this campsite. Maybe it was because of it being a Sunday night, but it didn’t feel very crowded and was fairly quiet. It’s close to the water (just a short walk over the dunes so you can’t actually see the lake from your site.) I had electric and the bathrooms had showers, though they definitely could use an update. The only thing that could have made this place better was if they allowed dogs on the beach! I was traveling alone and would have loved to have walked the beach with my pup.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground

    Rustic

    Amazing rustic campground. First come first serve sites, a well with pump for water and clean vault toilets. Walk along the Ocqueoc River to the falls, walk the path through the campground or park at the site and take a short trip to the falls. Large and small sites, friendly staff.

  • Gary P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whiting County Park Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Whiting County Park Campground

    Awesome Campground

    First timers. Very pleased with our stay. Reservation system is awesome, and easy to follow. Bathhouse was clean and fresh smelling. Even with all the rain we had during the stay, the bathhouse never got overly soiled. Water has a very heavy sulphor smell, but that's the way it goes with Michigan well water. Our Tear drop camper had fresh water on-board, so we were good to go. We've stayed at Young State Park across the way. Given what I know now, Whiting Park will be our"go to" park in the future. Again, Very Pleased.

  • Martha L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Magnus Park Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Magnus Park Campground

    Magus Park Great location

    Great location, right on the lake and awesome views. Also very convenient to North country Trail to ride or run up and down the Lakeshore on a paved path! Very close to town to walk in and see the sites. Stayed by the water treatment plant and I wouldn’t recommend the West End as you could smell the treatments. Bathrooms were clean and convenient location. Spaces were extremely close together! Many people stayed for the whole summer. It seemed like.

  • Rebekah J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp

    Quite, Spacious sites

    Most campgrounds we have been to had lots of road noise but not this one! We stayed for 2 nights/3days and this campground was quite.

    The vault toilets were well stocked with toilet paper, although one had a hornets nest inside and the other was extremely smelly.

    Access to the river was good and the sites were a decent size with privacy in between.

    We enjoyed walking some of the nearby trails

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Hartwick Pines State Park Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Hartwick Pines State Park Campground

    Hartwick Pines State Park Campground

    Very nice and well maintained campground. Bath house facilities were very clean, and campsites were fairly spaced, giving decent privacy. There are some activities in the area related to the park. All in all a very nice State Park campground.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Otsego Lake State Park Campground
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Otsego Lake State Park Campground

    Nice surprise

    First time camping here. Site 72 had a nice view if the make. Very nice park. Bathrooms s d dhowers ckean for really need to be upgraded. They have a ni. ce dog beach bit no real wslking trails as it is only 64 acres. Very nice beach! Already booked our next trip there.

  • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Young State Park Campground
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Young State Park Campground

    Favorite state park

    I love this state park. It is located right on beautiful lake charlevoix. The campground doesn't have any road noise. The beach is long and sandy and there are lots of hiking and biking trails.

  • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Otsego Lake State Park Campground
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Otsego Lake State Park Campground

    State Park in Gaylord

    The park has a small sandy beach the swim area is sandy. The playground needs some updating. A lot of the sites back up to the busy road and you can hear road traffic noise all day and night.

  • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Resort
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Beaver Creek Resort

    Rv resort in Gaylord

    Campground across the road from Otsego Lake. The campground has lots to do for kids but the sites are small and the trees are small.

  • Lydia T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gaylord KOA
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Gaylord KOA

    KOA Campground right outside Gaylord

    This is so great koa with no road noise. The trees are mature and beautiful. This is a great laid back, family campground. The sites are bigger than other campgrounds in the area.



Guide to Lewiston

Camping near Lewiston, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the beaches: Many campgrounds, like Harrisville State Park Campground, have sandy beaches perfect for swimming. One camper noted, "Loved being right by the water, and bathrooms were so clean."
  • Hiking and biking: Trails are available at places like Young State Park Campground, where one visitor said, "The beach is long and sandy and there are lots of hiking and biking trails."
  • Fishing: Campgrounds near lakes, such as Burt Lake State Park Campground, provide great fishing spots. A reviewer mentioned, "Bring your kayaks, boats, and fishing gear."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Traverse City State Park Campground said, "If you have your own camper, the showers are nice."
  • Convenient locations: Many campgrounds are close to town, making it easy to grab supplies or explore local attractions. One camper at Fisherman's Island State Park Campground noted, "You can't beat the location because it is absolutely gorgeous right on Lake Michigan."
  • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort offer plenty of amenities for kids. A reviewer shared, "My son is having a blast making friends and playing at the pool."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds, such as Harrisville State Park Campground, are near busy roads or airports. A camper mentioned, "There are cars passing by frequently, but less in the evening."
  • Site sizes: Campers at Traverse City State Park Campground found that "the spots are very small and you have to park sideways," which can be tricky for larger RVs.
  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Fisherman's Island State Park Campground, are rustic and lack modern facilities. A visitor noted, "You could hear the hum of the factory at night, but it didn’t drown out the experience."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites, like Burt Lake State Park Campground, where one camper said, "Camp site was HUGE! I believe ours was like 40x65!"
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to bring gear for swimming, fishing, and biking. A family at Young State Park Campground enjoyed the "beautiful sandy beach with a shallower swim area for younger kids."
  • Check for family events: Some campgrounds offer organized activities. A camper at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort mentioned, "Park hosts on site with daily activities for campers."

Tips from RVers:

  • Be prepared for tight spaces: Many campgrounds have narrow roads and close sites. A visitor at Otsego Lake State Park Campground noted, "The campground is very close to the main road and you can hear the traffic."
  • Bring leveling blocks: Some sites may not be level, so having leveling blocks handy is a good idea. A camper at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort mentioned, "The lots were not very level so the setup was a bit more difficult."
  • Check for electric hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups for your RV. A camper at Harrisville State Park Campground appreciated the "electric hookups" available at the campground.

Camping around Lewiston, Michigan, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent, RV, or cabin. Enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Lewiston, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Lewiston, MI offers a wide range of camping options, with 202 campgrounds and RV parks near Lewiston, MI and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Lewiston, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lewiston, MI is Otsego Lake State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 24 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lewiston, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Lewiston, MI.

  • What parks are near Lewiston, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Lewiston, MI that allow camping, notably Sleeping Bear Dunes and Huron-Manistee National Forests.