Top Glamping near Ludington, MI

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Ludington. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Ludington. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Glamping Sites Near Ludington, MI (47)

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    1. Ludington State Park

    40 Reviews
    131 Photos
    280 Saves

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Lake Michigan Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    69 Photos
    339 Saves

    Overview

    Lake Michigan Campground is perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, 15 miles south of Manistee. The area creates an incredible setting with a scenic overlook of the lake and a sandy swimming beach. This family campground provides an array of hiking and biking trails, plus swimming, fishing and kayaking.

    Recreation

    A hardwood forest gives way to a beautiful sandy beach at the shores of the lake with a playground for younger campers. Trout fishing in Lake Michigan is another big draw. Bird watchers delight in seeing unique species like the piping plover and prairie warbler. The Arrowhead Trail, a short loop trail created by Boy Scouts, forms a loop between the campground and the beach. A trailhead for the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is also within the recreation area.

    Natural Features

    The recreation area sits on the eastern banks of Lake Michigan along Porter Creek, due north of Hamlin Lake. As the second largest of the five Great Lakes, Lake Michigan provides stunning views and limitless options for water recreation. It covers a whopping 22,400 square miles and ranks as the fifth largest lake in the world. The Huron-Manistee National Forests encompass nearly a million acres of public protected land. Nearly 6,000 acres is wetlands that extend over the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

    Nearby Attractions

    The nearby Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area has abundant trails for hiking and backpacking.

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    • Group

    $27 - $32 / night

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    3. Orchard Beach State Park

    30 Reviews
    71 Photos
    177 Saves

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. Pines - Ludington State Park

    15 Reviews
    56 Photos
    96 Saves
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    5. Kibby Creek Campground

    10 Reviews
    47 Photos
    59 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $160 / night

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    6. Poncho's Pond RV Park

    9 Reviews
    29 Photos
    58 Saves

    Poncho’s Pond is situated on 37 grassy acres. Our sites include city water, sewer, 30 & 50 amp electric service and television service at no extra charge. Tent sites have water & electric only. All sites have a picnic table and a fire pit. For those without a camper of their own, we offer rental Haciendas that sleep up to 8 people.

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    7. Mears State Park

    12 Reviews
    37 Photos
    105 Saves

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

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    • Reservable
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    8. Dunes Harbor Family Camp

    11 Reviews
    55 Photos
    102 Saves
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    9. Cartier Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    17 Photos
    41 Saves
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    10. Hill & Hollow Campground & RV Park

    9 Reviews
    57 Photos
    83 Saves
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Recent Glamping Reviews In Ludington

361 Reviews of 47 Ludington Campgrounds


  • Julia A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines - Ludington State Park
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Pines - Ludington State Park

    Ludington

    Beach was big and beautiful but you had to drive to get to it unless you love walking with a bunch of beach stuff in a bathing suit. Hamlin lake is close by and is a good spot for fishing.

  • Julia A.
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    Oct. 10, 2024

    Muskegon County Pioneer County Park

    Lost lake trail

    We had one of the sites closest to the beach access which was very nice for us, but since we were there Labor Day weekend(my mistake lol) we had a lot of traffic come through our campsite. We tend to enjoy more peaceful stays with less crowding. The beach had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and was not crowded at all which made up for it. Highly recommend watching the sunset from the beach. We also loved the lost lake trail. The group camping area is shut down.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 28, 2024

    Lake Michigan Recreation Area

    Fantastic

    Great location away from everything. Spacious sites that are spread out. We stayed in the Oak Loop. Only 5 minute easy walk to beach. Quiet. Enough cell reception to send a text but that's it. Pit toilets only in Oak and Violet loops. Flush toilets in hemlock and orchid loop. No showers, but showers available at convenience store down the street during the summer.

  • K
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    Sep. 22, 2024

    Mears State Park

    First time staying

    It’s a little cramped making it a bit overwhelming but the sites are nice and kept.

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    Sep. 12, 2024

    Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

    Great nature - noisy neighbors

    Our site was great, easily fit a 17 foot trailer and a tent. Trails down to the water were appreciated by our kids. Neighbors are pretty close all around but that didn't matter until our last night. Several new campers rolled in at 10pm and proceeded to throw an absolute rager of a party until 4am - on Labor Day weekend. So overall a great campground but I wish there had been enforcement of quiet time or some kind of consequence for such horrible camping manners.

  • Jim P.
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    Aug. 25, 2024

    Val Du Lakes Resort

    What a great place.

    I can't say enough about this place.  They where  so nice, polite and friendly.  We had some R.V. Issues and they where there to help.  The camp site was very nice.  There bathroom and shower were so clean. We will stay there again.

  • Wendy F.
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    Aug. 22, 2024

    Muskegon County Pioneer County Park

    Beautiful park

    We loved this park and the atmosphere. So much room for all size campers, bathrooms and showers were clean and spacious. Beach access super close and plenty of roaming for our dog. Fire rings were the nicest we've seen and the park was kept clean and today, the rangers were on top of everything.

  • J B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tippy Dam State Recreation Area
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

    Great time

    The campsites are spacious and feature trails that lead directly to the Tippy Dam Backwater. There’s also convenient access for launching a boat on either the Manistee River or the backwaters side of the dam

  • Greg D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Recreation Area
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Lake Michigan Recreation Area

    Nice off grid camping

    Nice campsites with enough space between sites. Our site wasn’t level. Most sites are level and have large picnic tables and fire pits with fold away grills. Bring enough supplies for your stay unless you don’t mind a 1/2 hour drive to get resupplied in Ludington or Manistee. Mice and mosquitoes can be a nuisance in the campsite even if you’re careful about crumbs etc. We had a mouse going under our ground tarp under the tent

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from The Woodland Shores Resort
    Jul. 10, 2024

    The Woodland Shores Resort

    Private beach, best sunsets you’ll ever see

    It was a nice campground. Nestled in nature, quiet, clean, WiFi only at the clubhouse. Private beach with a steep paved walkway accessible across the street. Absolutely the best sunsets over Lake Michigan! Friendly staff, Pool was clean, refreshing, and hot tub as well. Game room for the kids. Various outdoor games-usual horseshoes, shuffleboard, basketball, small playground. Many, many, many speed bumps throughout. Firewood was wet. Other campers we talked to said it’s always wet, that they don’t buy it there. Spent $70 for weekend rate, I think it was $60? For weekday? Just for electric, water, no WiFi, 4 days. With all the campgrounds MI has to offer, this was a very nice campground, and would recommend it, but we personally look forward to exploring other options.

  • Kathie M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ludington State Park
    Jul. 5, 2024

    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.

  • Kyla T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park
    Jun. 27, 2024

    Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park

    Absolutely gorgeous

    Other than the storm cutting the power and running water at the campground for over a day, we had an amazing time. This was the most beautiful campground I’ve been to thus far! The trails were also amazing. :)

  • Leah M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park
    Jan. 19, 2024

    Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park

    Great Park By Water

    Great dunes covered in dune grass, beautiful water next to the pier where we can got to go fishing. Great Michigan sunsets, clean bathrooms and nice fire pits. Big lake and inlet lake available. Bait machine was so fun for me, it being my first. Showers really nice and clean. Sites close together hence the 4 not 5 stars but ppl are nice so no big deal. Camp activities for kids, all around great camp grounds.

  • Lucas G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines - Ludington State Park
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Pines - Ludington State Park

    Amazing state park

    Great campground with beach access. It’s great to be in the forest, then take a quick walk over to the beach.

    Campground was busy, but very quiet. Neighbors were friendly.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from White River RV Park & Campground
    Sep. 4, 2023

    White River RV Park & Campground

    Dirty and loud

    My family and I stayed over Labor Day weekend. The sites were so dirty and dusty as everything is dirt including the roads. It is also very loud and was not regulated. The camp store was very clean and well stocked. The bathrooms were okay, not very clean but not awful. All in all, we will not be returning.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Ludington East KOA
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Ludington East KOA

    Excellent Hospitality

    Stayed on pull through site, did require some leveling as driver side was considerably lower. Delivered firewood to your site. No TMobile cell service & limited TV reception. Dropped a set of keys and they mailed them back to me at no charge.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dunes Harbor Family Camp
    Jul. 31, 2023

    Dunes Harbor Family Camp

    Great family camping

    We were on a waitlist and did not expect to get in but received a call a week later that there was a cancellation. All staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The grounds are very well maintained. Tons of activities for kids. We were lucky to get a shaded spot but several are pretty exposed. Can’t recommend Dunes Harbor enough if you’re looking for a resort/family style campground.

  • Brian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cartier Park Campground
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Cartier Park Campground

    Good alternative to Ludington State Park

    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.  Just about 2 miles from the State Park beaches and less than 2 miles into downtown.  There is a designated paved trail that runs right through the campground.  You can easily ride bikes downtown where there is a large variety of restaurants and/or brewery.  The whole downtown area is very cool with city parks/beaches/marina/shops.  Office staff was very friendly and professional.  We camped in the "rustic" section, meaning no electric or running water on site.  Bathroom was relatively clean and near our site.  Crowd was not too rowdy and pretty chill.  Lots of kids ;-)  and dogs ;-(.  Best features are location (at nothing, but near everything).  Worst features mentioned by others - there is no fence between the campground and the busy road, road noise, the cemetery does not bother us.  Ludington State Park has MANY excellent opportunities hiking, biking, watercraft, beach bumming.  Highly recommend the State Park....but it is very hard to get into in the summer.  Stay here instead and you'll be half way between the State Park and Downtown.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Orchard Beach State Park
    Jul. 22, 2023

    Orchard Beach State Park

    Good stay!

    Our family and I stayed in campsite B at Orchard Beach, it is a new rustic campsite and it is on top of a hill. It was clean and spacious. The bathroom is a pretty distant walk so prepare for that. But the bathrooms and showers are clean. You will need some good tent stakes as the ground is hard clay. We would absolutely stay again.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Cartier Park Campground
    Jul. 14, 2023

    Cartier Park Campground

    Street noice and creeped out wife!

    It is a nice spot to quick stop and sleep. It’s is nice and close to town. However right next to the cemetery, so if you have superstitions and are weirded out by post death. Our spot was butted up to the road too which was busy most of the night.

  • N
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    Jul. 14, 2023

    Whelan Lake Campground

    I mean, it was free..

    I was able to snag the last established spot before the ascent up to the clear cut. The spot was big and beautiful overlooking the river valley. Acces to the river from the site down a 70 degree descent, so not ideal for small kids or old folk. Myself and the hound were able to wade across the river in late spring but it was damned cold. It was a nice spot to wash up. There was ALOT of ORV traffic at all hours and locals/campers harvesting wood that had been clear cut previously.

  • Megan D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Lake County Park
    Jul. 12, 2023

    Blue Lake County Park

    Kind of expensive for what you get

    We only saw camp host once the restrooms were not in the best shape and when we booked it said there was only one site available but our whole stay there was only 4 campers in the entire park and two of them were empty one was a relative of mine

  • Hike O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Orchard Beach State Park
    Jul. 10, 2023

    Orchard Beach State Park

    Forget beach access, this is a great campground

    People are complaining that there is no beach access anymore at this campground. That's correct. Because of erosion you can no longer access the beach from the campground. But a short drive up the road leads to a wonderful local beach. A short drive south gets you into Manistee with a great river walk and restaurants and brew pubs. The best part about about this campground is the availability of sites because people no longer come because they can't waddle 100 yards and put their feet in the sand. The campground is quiet, clean, and right on the water with fabulous sunsets. If you love to camp, and aren't looking for a beach vacation, you will love this park!



Guide to Ludington

Camping near Ludington, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes, fun activities, and a chance to unwind in nature. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the Dunes: The nearby Silver Lake State Park is famous for its stunning sand dunes. One visitor noted, "The dunes were amazing! A short walk from the camping loops, the dunes open to the amazing shore of Lake Michigan."
  • Hit the Beach: At Hoffmaster State Park Campground, you can enjoy a beautiful Lake Michigan beach. A reviewer mentioned, "Family campground with beautiful Lake MI beach."
  • Fishing and Hiking: Many campgrounds, like Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park, offer great fishing spots and hiking trails. One camper shared, "Great dunes covered in dune grass, beautiful water next to the pier where we can go fishing."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Platte River Campground said, "Immaculate modern campground. Clean and spacious facilities, helpful staff."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A reviewer at Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park mentioned, "The sites were large and spread out with a bear pole, picnic table, and fire ring."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Orchard Beach State Park Campground are great for families. One camper noted, "Great view of Lake Michigan. No beach access, but the campground is quiet, clean, and right on the water with fabulous sunsets."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. A camper at Newaygo State Park Campground mentioned, "Two nights of brain damaging laughter and frivolity by campsite 21 ruined the whole experience."
  • Limited Beach Access: Some campgrounds, like Orchard Beach State Park, no longer have direct beach access due to erosion. A visitor pointed out, "You must travel 4 miles away to Douglas park to use a beach."
  • Site Size and Spacing: Many sites can feel cramped, especially during peak season. A reviewer at Silver Lake State Park Campground said, "Incredibly tight spots making it difficult to back campers into."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Check for Amenities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and family-friendly activities. One camper at Hoffmaster State Park Campground mentioned, "Excellent playground if you have little ones."
  • Plan for Distance: Some campgrounds have bathrooms that are a bit of a walk. A visitor at Orchard Beach State Park noted, "The bathroom is a pretty distant walk so prepare for that."
  • Bring Bug Spray: The wooded areas can have bugs, so it's good to be prepared. A camper at Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness advised, "It's wooded so have bug spray."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site dimensions. A reviewer at Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park mentioned, "Check your rig size against the site you are planning on reserving."
  • Be Ready for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have narrow roads and tight spots. A visitor at Silver Lake State Park Campground said, "The road through the campground is quite narrow so you'll need to take your time."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Many campgrounds are remote, so stock up before you arrive. A camper at Lake Michigan Recreation Area advised, "Bring enough supplies for your stay unless you don’t mind a 1/2 hour drive to get resupplied."

Camping near Ludington, Michigan, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.

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  • Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Ludington, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Ludington, MI is Ludington State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 40 reviews.

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