Best Cabin Camping near Ludington, MI

Cabin accommodations are available at multiple campgrounds throughout the Ludington area, including Mason County Campground and Poncho's Pond RV Park. Cabins offer electric hookups, with some locations providing full kitchen facilities, bathrooms, and multiple sleeping areas. Mason County Campground cabins are well-maintained and include picnic tables and fire rings, while Poncho's Pond offers more amenity-rich options with cable television. Some cabins feature private patios and extended sites. Bathroom facilities are typically accessible nearby for cabins without private bathrooms. "The park is SUPER clean and well-maintained. Lots of things to do in the park and being in Ludington, lots to do in the area."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Ludington State Park offers cabin accommodations across three campground areas: Beechwood, Pines, and Cedar Campgrounds. Most cabin sites allow pets on leash with proper documentation. Reservations are essential during peak summer months from June through August, with some locations booking 6-12 months in advance. According to one visitor, "Beachwood is by far our favorite camping area in the state park. We visit once a year and it never disappoints." Whispering Surf Campground and Kibby Creek Campground offer cabin options typically open from early May through late October.

Most cabins provide beds but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor cooking options while others include refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops. Cartier Park Campground cabins are conveniently located near downtown Ludington, providing easy access to additional supplies. A visitor noted, "There is a nice trail walk through a residential area that empties you into downtown Ludington." Firewood is available for purchase at most cabin locations, though some campers prefer bringing their own cooking equipment and supplies. Basic provisions can be found at on-site camp stores at the larger facilities like Poncho's Pond, which is within walking distance of a grocery store, fruit market, and drug store.

Best Cabin Sites Near Ludington, Michigan (63)

    1. Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    40 Reviews
    Ludington, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 843-2423

    $25 - $65 / night

    "This gem of a state park is phenomenal. Camped here in cabins three times over two winters. Cabins with bunks (will sleep 5 total), mini fridge, electricity and heat. Outside pit toilet."

    "Great cabin for winter camping. Electricity, heat, microwave, mini fridge. 2 sets of bunks, sleeps 5. Table with chairs. Wonderful hiking."

    2. Pines Campground — Ludington State Park

    15 Reviews
    Ludington, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 843-2423

    $25 - $65 / night

    "Winter camped in Pines Mini Cabin. Bunk beds with one a double- sleeps 5 total. Heat, electricity, mini fridge, microwave, table and 4 chairs. Well built and very clean."

    "CAMPGROUND REVIEW Ludington State Park](http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=468&type=SPRK) has several spots to camp."

    3. Kibby Creek Campground

    11 Reviews
    Pentwater, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 843-3995

    $40 - $160 / night

    "There are rustic tent sites, tent sites with water/electric, water/electric for campers/RVs, and even a few cabins. There are plenty of activities for adults & children as well."

    "There is a fishing pond, ice cream counter, store with some merchandise and camping essentials. It’s an older campground, but they have done a nice job on upkeep."

    4. Poncho's Pond RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Ludington, MI
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (888) 308-6602

    "There are a few trees among the tent sites but they are not very private and located near the garbage dumpsters/recycle bins and on a main exit thoroughfare. "

    "They offer golf cart rentals so you can cruise around the campground. It’s very close to downtown Ludington so there is a lot of restaurants just a short drive away. Very nice campground."

    5. Cartier Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Ludington, MI
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 845-1522

    "Park had vacancy when I called late Friday afternoon for Saturday.  So if you want to stay in the Ludington area but can't get into the State Park, this is good. "

    "Nice campground, very close to Ludington and Lake Michigan Beaches. Well maintained and friendly staff too."

    6. Hill & Hollow Campground & RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Pentwater, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 869-5811

    "Campsite is located 2 miles from downtown Pentwater, adorable small town on the water. Mears state park is 2 miles from the campground as well, Lake Michigan beaches."

    "Heated pools. Adjacent to playground, go carts, arcade and putt putt. Only two miles to the beach. It’s perfect."

    7. Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake

    6 Reviews
    Pentwater, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 869-5050

    $46 - $69 / night

    "It is located on Bass Lake, with a nice sandy beach and good fishing, and only a 10 minute walk to Lake Michigan's sandy beaches. There is a great old lodge building in the middle of the campground."

    "Whispering Surf has a private beach on Bass Lake--great fishing, sandy bottom, kayak and canoe rentals--plus 2 Lake Michigan beaches within walking distance."

    8. Mason County Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ludington, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 845-7609

    "We’ve gone to this campground ever since it became impossible to get reservations at Ludington State Park. Absolutely beautiful."

    "They had free WiFi with a strong signal. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash at all times. Firewood is available onsite, but it's very green."

    9. Beechwood Campground — Ludington State Park

    3 Reviews
    Ludington, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 843-2423

    $25 - $65 / night

    "really close to Lake Michigan and docking available on Hamlin lake. We stayed with 20 family members for a week this year. Such a blast!"

    "Beachwood is by far our favorite camping area in the state park. We visit once a year and it never disappoints."

    10. Orchard Beach State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Manistee, MI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 723-7422

    "This is a clean and beautiful campground nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan however due to high water levels there is no longer beach access. You need to drive to the beach."

    "older campground high above beach, couple camper cabins. beautiful views of lake michigan. can get to beach by stairs or short drive to beach without climbing stairs"

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Cabin Reviews near Ludington, MI

387 Reviews of 63 Ludington Campgrounds


  • Kathie M.
    Feb. 16, 2021

    Pines Campground — Ludington State Park

    Pines Mini Cabin

    Winter camped in Pines Mini Cabin. Bunk beds with one a double- sleeps 5 total. Heat, electricity, mini fridge, microwave, table and 4 chairs. Well built and very clean. Outside fire pit and BBQ grill for summer. Awesome trails for hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Lots of phenomenal snow this year!

  • a R.
    May. 20, 2025

    Muskegon KOA

    Love this KOA!

    Sadly, we just left the KOA Muskegon campground this morning after a relaxing and peaceful three-day stay. While travelling home, plans are already being made for another camping vacay at this KOA. The staff were all friendly and helpful, creating a family-like atmosphere. The cabins were clean, updated, and the beds were quite comfortable. Our deluxe cabin bathroom and kitchenette were also stocked with amenities, making the stay comfortable and effortless. Outside our temporary home was our own gas grill, patio table with seating, fire ring, and Adirondack chairs. How nice it was for meals on the deck and campfires in the evenings! Every morning we looked forward to the 3/4 mile hiking trail around the lake... which was gorgeous. Although, we personally don't fish, we enjoyed watching other guests fishing from the shore and various docks regularly. There is also a fun area of the campground that includes playground equipment, basketball, volleyball, a jumping pad that looks like a blast, and they were setting up some interesting looking mining activity. We did spend time on their community patio overlooking a fabulous greenspace, fire pit, swim beach, and the lake. I could've spent all day on the patio with the relaxing patio lights, flowering planters, and comfortable Adirondack chairs. The camp store is again clean, updated, and well-stocked, but I was also impressed that the prices were reasonable, which is not always the case in these type of"convenience" situations. Overall, cherished camping memories were made this past weekend, and we are anxious to return in the near future for more! Thank you KOA Muskegon staff!

  • Melissa M.
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Hill & Hollow Campground & RV Park

    Location is perfect!

    Campsite is located 2 miles from downtown Pentwater, adorable small town on the water. Mears state park is 2 miles from the campground as well, Lake Michigan beaches. The playground on the beach is perfect for younger kids. There is a pavilion that serves hot food and ice cream ( hot food ends at 5pm/ ice cream till sunset.) Our kids loved walking in town and heading to the beach.

    With that said, there is plenty to do at the campground . Outdoor pool, AJs (putt- putt golf, arcade, playground, go-karts) extra fee for AJs but reasonable priced, basketball court, volleyball court, small baseball diamond, tennis table, general store, shower house by pool ( very clean), private bonfire pits ( most campsites).

    Seasonal’s were very friendly and helpful with local things to do. RV camp, Tent camp, or tent cabin.

    Dump station available, firewood for sale, ice for sale, general store has several camping items, 15 minutes away is meijer in ludington. 2 minutes away gas station 2 minutes to Lake Michigan beaches 2 minutes to Pentwater downtown shopping

  • Kathie M.
    Jun. 20, 2020

    Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    Winter cabin and snowshoeing/hiking

    This gem of a state park is phenomenal. Camped here in cabins three times over two winters. Cabins with bunks (will sleep 5 total), mini fridge, electricity and heat. Outside pit toilet. Hiking trails are some of the best. Beautiful lighthouse, dunes, beach, inland lake (Hamlin Lake), river and Lake Michigan. Very quiet and snow-covered in winter. Gets very busy in summer. So many activities for all ages. Kayak rentals in summer. Great fishing. Guided snowshoe tours and lamp light snowshoe hikes in winter are awesome. Camp store. Several playgrounds. Beautiful new beach house.

  • Jennie R.
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Snapbuds at Muskegon State Park Lake Michigan Campground

    Campground Review

    Lake Michigan Campground in Muskegon State Park was a great place to pull in for the night. We had ice cream for supper at the adjacent ice cream shop (where they advertised a free cone with your firewood purchase). We pulled in and settled into our cabin with enough time to enjoy sunset over Lake Michigan from the stairs and overlooks along the beach. The campground is well kept and has a nice shady canopy. The sites are fairly large, but there are no shrubs or structures to provide privacy from neighbors. We reserved a camping cabin and found it clean and functional with power, 4 beds (bunks), mini fridge and microwave. The showers were good sized with plenty of hot water, but being beach style, there was a lot of bug access. Expect to shower with some insects. I was a frustrated birder - I could hear the birds but couldn’t pick them out visually since they were all up so high with no low cover. All in all I would say this is a great campground for beach access, better in the cabins or an RV than in a tent since there isn’t much privacy.

    Ranger Review:

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to review occasionally. On this trip I had a chance to try out Snapbuds, an earbud detangling system. We received the snapbuds before we left Colorado and used the enclosed guide to get them set up on my earbuds - it was a snap! The instructions say they can’t be repositioned once in place, so we were cautious about setting them up right the first time. I don’t use my earbuds often on road trips since I’m the only driver and I like to listen for birds on a walk - but after a few long days in the car with my kids choosing the playlists, this mamma was super excited to whip my earbuds out! I had them shoved in the back of my purse where we’d been rummaging around for various things over the course of the trip, so they had every opportunity to be a tangled mess - but they came out in a neat little wad and unraveled easily to take me away from the teens fighting over beds. I was pleased with how neat they stayed. My one word of caution is that the magnets really like to stick together, and if you create slack while wearing your earbuds (by bending to pick up a perfect rock or acorn, for instance) they have a tendency to find one another and shorten your cord, potentially dislodging your earbud when you straighten back up.

  • Amy K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Ed H. Henning Park

    Nice campground, very convenient for river trips.

    We stay here at least once a year and do an annual river trip with a bunch friends. It's a nice campground with a small park, pond, full bathrooms, group sites, and even a couple small cabins. It's great for river trips since we go upstream and can float all the way into camp and no worry about driving. We make a run the next morning for coffee and to pick up the vehicles left at the launch.

  • Kathie M.
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    Winter Camping in Cedar Cabin

    Great cabin for winter camping. Electricity, heat, microwave, mini fridge. 2 sets of bunks, sleeps 5. Table with chairs. Wonderful hiking.

  • Kathie M.
    Jun. 20, 2022

    Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground

    Very nice campground with easy stair access to Lake MI

    Beautiful campground with Lake Michigan beach accessible by stairs. Deck overlooking lake also. Beautiful beach. Very shaded campground. Shower facilities clean. Stayed in Mini cabin that sleeps 4 with 2 sets of bunk beds. Mini frig, microwave, lights, heat. Take your own fan for hot nights. Alcohol is not allowed

  • Kathie M.
    Jan. 2, 2022

    Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground

    Campground within walking distance to Lake MI beach

    Stayed in Mini Cabin #16 over New Years. Hoped to try Luge at the adventure park but no snow and temps too warm prior to our trip. Cabin sleeps 4 in 2 bunk beds. Mini frig, microwave and table with chairs. Electricity and heat. Great choice for winter camping. Sites look really close together for summer camping. I did not like the road being so close for road noise. Kids swing set needs updated. Pit ADA toilet very clean. Phenomenal lake overlook and steps to beautiful beach.


Guide to Ludington

Cabin camping near Ludington, Michigan offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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  • Cabin rentals at Kibby Creek Campground provide a cozy stay with modern amenities, perfect for families looking for comfort in nature.
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  • Experience the charm of Poncho's Pond RV Park, offering cabin options that cater to various budgets while being close to local attractions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds in Ludington offer cabin rentals?

Beyond Ludington State Park, several nearby campgrounds offer cabin rentals. Muskegon KOA provides clean, comfortable cabins with a family-friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park offers mini cabins that sleep 4 people in bunk beds, equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, electricity and heat—ideal for both summer and winter stays. The campground features beautiful beach access and shaded sites. Other options include Stony Haven Campground & Cabins, which accommodates large family gatherings.

Are there cabins available at Ludington State Park?

Yes, Ludington State Park offers mini cabins at both Pines Campground — Ludington State Park and Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park. These cabins feature bunk beds (one with a double bed) that sleep up to 5 people total. They're equipped with electricity, heat, a mini fridge, microwave, table, and chairs. The cabins are particularly popular for winter camping, with excellent access to hiking trails, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities. Each cabin has an outside fire pit and BBQ grill for summer use.

Are there long-term cabin rental options in Ludington?

Most cabin rentals in the Ludington area are designed for short-term stays rather than long-term accommodations. State park facilities like Ludington State Park typically have maximum stay limits (usually 14 days) during peak season to ensure availability for multiple visitors. Private campgrounds may offer more flexibility, particularly during off-peak seasons. Poncho's Pond RV Park near Ludington might accommodate longer stays depending on availability and season. For truly extended stays, you may need to look into vacation rental properties in the area rather than traditional campground cabins, as most camping cabins are not equipped or intended for long-term living.

Can I book a cabin for group camping in Ludington?

Ed H. Henning Park is an excellent option for group cabin camping near Ludington. This park offers group sites and a couple of small cabins. It's particularly popular for annual river trips since groups can float upstream and then back to camp. The facilities include a small park, pond, and full bathrooms. For larger family gatherings, Hill & Hollow Campground & RV Park provides accommodations just 2 miles from downtown Pentwater and Mears State Park beaches, making it convenient for groups wanting to explore the area together.