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Dennis R.
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TravelerLeelanau State Park Campground
Great Location, Quiet Campground
Camped right on the lake. Spots are a little small, tight and rocky.
Glamping near Maple City, MI
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Wild Cherry RV Resort houses rustic yurts among tent sites in a wooded section of the property, providing a secluded glamping experience on the Leelanau Peninsula just miles from Lake Leelanau and Suttons Bay. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort and Leelanau State Park also offer glamping accommodations in the Maple City region, with sites providing picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to wineries, beaches, and outdoor recreation areas. Each glamping site includes clean grounds, designated outdoor gathering spaces, and access to the natural beauty of Michigan's northern region. One visitor noted, "The tent camping area has 10 sites, is nestled in the trees, with a picnic table and fire ring at each site. In addition, there are 2 rustic cabins and 1 yurt nestled among the tent sites for those who aren't interested in roughing it as much."
The Leelanau Peninsula location places these glamping campsites in prime position for exploring renowned Michigan wine country, with three wineries within a couple miles of Wild Cherry RV Resort—one directly across from the entrance. Guests can access Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore within a 20-minute drive, while the coastal towns of Leland, Lake Leelanau, Northport, and Suttons Bay offer shopping, galleries, and dining options. The glamping accommodations provide convenient bases for exploring Lake Michigan shorelines, picturesque lighthouses, and local hiking trails. A recent visitor mentioned, "This was a good spot for a two night stay as it's close to the Sleeping Bear National Dunes and also many local wineries." Seasonal availability typically runs from May through October, with some properties closing in mid-October and others remaining accessible into late autumn.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Maple City (35)
1. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
"There is a camp store, turbo bikes, a variety of family activities, a pool, playground, bike park, equipment and rentals, laundry facility, cabins, cottages, and yurts for rent."
"Staff was all Great. Had a well stocked camp store."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $260 / night
2. Holiday RV Park & Campground
"Campground has lake access on silver lake, very nice. Rented a pontoon boat from an outside company and spent the day on the beautiful lake. Staff is friendly and helpful."
"Was able to check in early...because campers had checked out early and they had time to check the site...very clean...close to all the great sites around Traverse City...the only thing was where our site"
3. Wild Cherry RV Resort
"All sites have picnic tables but not all have fire pits (if you have your own you are allowed to use it). "
"This was a great campground, quiet and peaceful in the cherry orchard area of west Michigan, near Glen Arbor and Traverse City."
4. Turtle Lake Campground
"Family friendly, there is fishing and canoeing, fire pits and swimming in the lake. They have a camp for horses too."
"Turtle Lake is a perfect mix of campers! Very family friendly, but spaced out well enough for privacy. They have a nice beach area and areas to fish. All sites provide a good amount of shade."
5. Lime Lake
"little tricky to get to but if you have a vehicle good for two tracking you shoukd be fine. we stayed at the 5th spot we seen because it is an active location. spots were occupied and a few cars drove"
"Trails and a sizeable lake made it even better. Great location and only about 15 minutes from Sleeping Bear dunes."
6. Leelanau State Park Campground
"I stayed in Cedar Cabin, sleeps 5, with heat, lights, fridge, microwave. Love that this cabin has a covered awning porch. Very short walk to Lake Michigan- you can even see if you have a clearing."
"Close to town Fire pits No hook up at the tent sites"
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $80 / night
7. Duck Lake Campground — Interlochen State Park
"Typical rustic camper, so camping close to others is not my typical cup of tea, but I messed up my rustic campsite reservation by week and managed to get the last open spot for the weekend in the main"
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $27 - $90 / night
8. Betsie River Campsite
"All sites have electric. They have lots of little cute cabins through the park as well. They have a small simple playground that my kids loved! Super close to Lake Michigan and the river."
"Location is close to so many great towns and attractions: Glen Arbor/Sleeping Bear Dunes, many Lake Michigan beaches, kayaking/canoeing/tubing river trips, great fishing if that's your thing."
Check Availabilityfrom $33 - $85 / night
9. Whitewater Township Park Campground
"Great sites with electric and water. Dump on site, very clean bathrooms and helpful staff. The campground has great Elk Lake access and some sites have views of the lake."
"The park itself is positioned on a hillside next to a lake. We had a site at the top of the hill which I recommend."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $60 / night
10. Nature
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $180 / night
Drive Time
- 20 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 17 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 21 min from Muskegon, MI
- 4 hrs 48 min from Green Bay, WI
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Glamping Reviews near Maple City, MI
262 Reviews of 35 Maple City Campgrounds
Kathie M.
LegendLeelanau State Park Campground
Beautiful Lake Michigan front campground
My all time favorite small, Lake Michigan front campground. Rustic (except mini cabins which have electricity). No showers, but there is potable water. Beautiful lake front sites as well as some in trees. Beautiful lighthouse, playground (including horseshoes) and picnic area. Phenomenal hiking trails south of campground-one trail leads directly to a pristine remote beach. Dogs are allowed on trails w/ leash(but not on beach mid April thru August due to Piping Plover nesting). Campground is quiet and serene. My all time favorite. Only downside is if you are in the cabins or on South sites you can hear road noise during day. Not horrible but irritating.
Carly A.
ScoutLeelanau State Park Campground
Favorite Michigan Campground
Love this campground. I’ve stayed in the same site 3 times now. It’s the perfect blend of rustic, private but close enough to town. Bathrooms are always clean.
The raccoons are present and bold this year though. This is a first in my experiences here.
Devin T.TravelerRainbow Camp
Rainbow Camp
It’s an easy camp to get your car tucked in but the road is used. Unsure if it was other campers or people using the end of the road as a landing. We didn’t get bothered and slept well also.
- Mary H.
RangerYoung State Park Campground
Great location; nice amenities
We really enjoyed our stay at Young State Park. Our site was just steps from the wooden walkway down to beautiful Lake Charlevoix, where we had amazing sunsets each night. The park is also a great base for exploring the area—we biked to Boyne Falls/Boyne Mountain and SkyBridge, rockhounded along Lake Michigan in Charlevoix, and canoed the beautiful Jordan River with nearby Jordan Valley Outfitters.
The sites are very close together. We stayed Sunday–Wednesday late in the summer season and had several open sites around us, which gave us plenty of breathing room. I’m not sure I’d love it during peak summer when the campground is full, as I imagine it could feel pretty crowded. The bathhouses and showers were very clean, and the water pressure and temperature were heavenly after a day outdoors.
Reserving online was easy, and the staff at check-in were friendly and helpful. Firewood at the campground was pricey, but we found a nearby home selling various-sized loads for much less. We’d definitely camp here again—especially outside the busiest part of the summer season.
- GGayle B.
GuideTurtle Lake Campground
RV park not great for tent camping
Cute RV park, mostly people set up to stay the summer. Called ahead, was offered a “lake view” site for an extra $10. Arrived, site was at the very front, between two roads, like sleeping in a fishbowl. We were across a road and grassy patch and canoe storage from the lake. We could in fact see it, but lake view was really a stretch. Our site was at least two city blocks from a very small bath house. We camped on a site with no trees, no privacy and a hike to the shower room. Not recommended for tent camping.
- LLaura H.Scout
Scheck's Place State Forest Campground
Great Place to Relax
I had previously read reviews about the bathrooms being less than desirable. If you’re not downwind, it isn’t so bad. They are definitely not maintained as well as other state campgrounds we’ve been to in the past.
You are central to ORV trails, so at times you can hear those passing through, otherwise a few neighbors driving through here and there and quiet the rest of the time.
The dock is out of order, but there are other ways of reaching the river.
We came for fly fishing, and were told the fish are all stopped at a damn right now. That would have been nice to know before planning a fly fishing trip for that specific river. 😫
Still rating it a four, it would have been amazing if we could have fished.
Kristy W.GuideOrchard Beach State Park Campground
Lk Michigan sunsets included
Ideal location to explore Manistee county, just north of city. The trolley bus offers rides to town and back. New bath house, updated facilities and most sites include electric. Nice hiking trails across the road, the outer loop is a 2mile walk. Just north of here are the largest sequoia trees east of the Mississippi River. Park offers Hammocks for daytime use over looking the Lk Michigan bluffline. Pet friendly.
- Kristy W.Guide
Duck Lake Campground — Interlochen State Park
Michigan's 1st State Park
Interlochen SP is one of my favs. Very low key, quiet camping. The bath houses are clean and well kept, rangers are helpful and you're so close to Traverse City for day trips or seasonal outdoor concerts across the road at World Class Interlochen Center for the Arts. Great CG for fishing, swimming & boating on Duck Lake. I would have given them a 5 if there were someplace to fish from shore. enjoy
Guide to Maple City
The Leelanau Peninsula offers glamping near Maple City, Michigan with sites typically at elevations between 600-800 feet. The region experiences distinct seasonal changes with summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak camping months. Winter snow accumulation makes most glamping accommodations seasonal, with operations typically closing between mid-October and early May.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Turtle Lake Campground provides access to a small lake perfect for fishing. "There is a small lake with fishing. There is an indoor pool & game room. There are activities all the time. Bingo every weekend. Some open sites & some in the trees," notes one camper at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort.
Trail exploration: Multiple hiking trails surround the glamping locations, providing various difficulty levels. "There are some very nice hiking trails here. They are wide and go in loops giving options for distance. We went to the overlook and then down to the beach," mentions a visitor at Leelanau State Park Campground.
Lighthouse visits: Several historic lighthouses dot the coastline near glamping sites. "We walked over to the lighthouse. They give tours and have a camp store/gift shop. There aren't really any trails there but you can get to the water in a bunch of places," reports a camper describing their experience.
Biking routes: Paved trails connect many glamping locations to nearby towns. "It's right on the local paved bike trail that goes into the town of Frankfort or out in the other direction. Easy for kids and adults alike," says a visitor at Betsie River Campsite.
What campers like
Quiet waterfront sites: Many glamping locations offer lakefront options with natural sounds. "Stayed here on a chilly late September weekend with very few other campers around. Loved it. It's remote, rustic and the lakefront is scrubby and unspoiled. We had one of the waterfront sites and could hear the shore sounds all through the night."
Family-friendly amenities: Several resorts provide child-focused activities beyond basic camping. A camper at Holiday Park Campground notes, "We were able to check in early because campers had checked out early and they had time to check the site. Very clean, close to all the great sites around Traverse City."
Proximity to towns: Most glamping sites offer easy access to small coastal communities. "Frankfort is a few minutes away, which is a cute lakeside town with restaurants, shops, and parks. There is a large and clean beach there, a favorite among locals," mentions a visitor describing the area.
Seasonal events: Fall camping includes special activities at many locations. "We went for the Halloween weekend. We had fun. The wooded sites were wonderful. Sites were stone and not muddy (it did rain). There were a lot of playgrounds as well."
What you should know
Variable site conditions: Many glamping locations have uneven terrain requiring preparation. At Whitewater Township Park Campground, a camper advises, "Set on Elk Lake with a boat launch and pavilion. The camp sites are surrounded by pine trees. They offer electric, some are seasonal. You should feel comfortable bringing your tent, pop up or RV."
Limited bathroom facilities: Some locations have minimal restroom options. "As a few others noted, there is no bath house or restrooms. We don't mind as we never use the facilities at campgrounds," reports a camper at Wild Cherry RV Resort.
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