Best Glamping near Manistee, MI

Recent Glamping Reviews in Manistee

316 Reviews of 42 Manistee Campgrounds

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  Julia A.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 10, 2024

  Pines Campground — 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.

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  Fern B.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Chris S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  Dune Town Camp Resort

  Had a great time .

  Peggy are host was awesome . It's really clean and a beautiful place and close to the Dunes .

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  Kris D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  Mears State Park Campground

  First time staying

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

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  Kris D.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 21, 2024

  Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

  Perfect River View

  Camp staff very friendly and park is well maintained. Nice hiking trails nearby and a 20 minute drive to a whole lot of entertainment!

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  Lindsey C.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Jim P.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  J B.

  Traveler

  

  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

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  Lon L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 29, 2024

  Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds

  close to travese city and interlockin

  Quiet, large sites, like new bath house, 7th nite free, rate$35, good location for northwestern Michigan sites Water on all outside sites. interior sites share water hookups

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  Greg D.

  Guide

  

  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

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  K H.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Kathie M.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Lucas G.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 18, 2023

  Pines Campground — 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.

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  Dave B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 30, 2023

  Orchard Beach State Park Campground

  Peaceful

  Large open spaces, partially shaded Nice breeze off the Lake Michigan Great sunsets

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  Bradley L.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Rick G.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 19, 2023

  Duck Lake Campground — Interlochen State Park

  Michigan’s Oldest State Park

  The park is beginning to look its age. Stayed 4 nights while visiting the Traverse City area. Crowded with families making use of the last couple weeks before schools return. Rained well one night and our grass less site turned nasty. Good Verizon signal and has water available at several stations around each camping loop. Great location, however, to visit Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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  Brian H.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Brian L.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Kayla

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 22, 2023

  Orchard Beach State Park Campground

  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.

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  Kris D.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Neil

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Hike O.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2023

  Orchard Beach State Park Campground

  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!

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  Tracy W.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 24, 2023

  Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

  Quiet & Peaceful

  Beautiful quiet campground without electricity. Off the beaten path. Lovely waterfront site.

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  Marta B.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2023

  Timbers Edge Campground

  Owner very rude and disrespectful

  Run down campground with rude disrespectful owner. We were attacked over something that was so trivial...a few hoof prints by our trailer where we we told to park. Horses did not dig or paw. She drove up to us and complained that they tore up her grass, which wasn't true. There was no grass to begin with, it was moss. Our ponied stood quietly tied to trailer as we saddled up and then when we came back from our rife and unsaddled.  We were with them the entire time....it was a short day ride with a friend who was camping there. Woman never asked or told us to picket. Normal function  for horseman is to ride from trailer. I Just couldn't believe it. Told woman we understood and would be leaving and wouldn't be back. She kept running her mouth. I told her to drop it and that again, we would leave and would not be back. Kept running her mouth, and Id had enough and told her to shut up.

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  valerie C.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2023

  Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

  First time in our camper

  We thought this would be a good place for our first trip in our new to us 5th wheel! We have a 28.6ft 5th wheel and had not problem getting in and parked! Management did an awesome job of spreading out guests until they were full! Lots of things for the kids, basketball, volly ball, a beach area, pond with fishing….. so much more. Very clean, very kind and helpful staff!

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  Hailey C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 16, 2023

  Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake

  Absolutely Amazing!!

  This was my first time ever tent camping! Normally I am a car camping person, but I decided to give a good old tent a try. I loved it!! This campground was absolutely amazing for me and my 2 best friends. As 3 women sleeping in a tent in the woods, we felt very very safe. The staff does drive by checks on everyone throughout the day and this not only helped us develop a relationship with the staff but also made us feel very safe. The campground was very well taken care of and clean. My friends and I enjoyed renting kayaks from the campground and paddling along bass lake. The staff was really the best part. Everyone we met was so happy, helpful, and really made our stay amazing. They would even bring your firewood to your campsite for you! The campsite store was so helpful and had everything we needed! Thank you to to the staff for making our trip calm and safe. We will definitely be back soon! I also highly recommend checking out Pentwater!

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  Rebecca S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 8, 2023

  Duck Lake Campground — Interlochen State Park

  Great experience all around.

  Just spent 5 nights at site 185 that borders along the north trail. Had an issue with noise one night but a ranger took care of it. Buildings were clean and staff was very nice.