Best Glamping near Maple City, MI

Wild Cherry RV Resort houses rustic yurts nestled 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 sites 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 Sites Near Maple City, Michigan (31)

    1. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    21 Reviews
    Traverse City, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 947-2770

    $60 - $260 / night

    "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."

    2. Wild Cherry RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Lake Leelanau, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 271-5550

    "All sites have picnic tables but not all have fire pits (if you have your own you are allowed to use it). "

    "Each RV site comes with water and electrical hook-ups and many with sewer hook-ups as well."

    3. Holiday Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Grawn, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 943-4410

    "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"

    4. Turtle Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Honor, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 275-7353

    "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. Leelanau State Park Campground

    36 Reviews
    Northport, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 386-5422

    $20 / night

    "Close to town Fire pits No hook up at the tent sites"

    "Our campsite was feet away from Lake Michigan- practically on the shoreline! Going to bed and waking up to the lapping of the waves is something you can’t miss here."

    6. Betsie River Campsite

    18 Reviews
    Elberta, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 352-9535

    $33 - $85 / night

    "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."

    7. Duck Lake Campground — Interlochen State Park

    6 Reviews
    Interlochen, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 276-9511

    $27 - $90 / night

    "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."

    8. Whitewater Township Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Williamsburg, MI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 413-1160

    $45 - $60 / night

    "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."

    9. Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds

    4 Reviews
    Grawn, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 943-4150

    $25 / night

    "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"

    "Website to check is www.northwesternmichiganfair.net/campground-information/

    Campground is closed July 28th - August 11th

    They have electric on all sites, both water and electric on some sites and a"

    10. Traverse City KOA

    9 Reviews
    Buckley, MI
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 269-4562

    "This KOA is just south of Traverse City and very centrally located to all that makes this area so awesome! Wineries, Sleep Bear Dunes, golf courses, and of course downtown Traverse City."

    "Nice pool and friendly staff! Lots of kids though as they have a massive kids playground."

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Glamping Reviews near Maple City, MI

237 Reviews of 31 Maple City Campgrounds


  • Emily M.
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Insta-Launch Campground & Marina

    Excellent Site

    We were directed here after learning the state park was closed. I was hesitant about this campground at first, but it was an excellent stay! The staff were absolutely wonderful. We came on bicycles and they let us stay only one night even though the typical minimum stay is 2 nights. The manager even gave us a few dollar discount for our site.

    It was a particularly difficult day of biking and I was in a bad mood when we arrived, but after securing a site and talking to the manager, I was smiling and laughing the rest of the night. The employees are kind folks who care about the quality of your stay.

    They have a big camp shop, excellent ice cream, flush toilets, free showers, and coin laundry! Wifi throughout the campground allowed us to watch tv from inside our tent. There was an electric hook up at our site with a drinking water spout too! 

    The tent sites are right off the river with docks to fish from and launch your boat from. One of the wonderful things about this campground was that because it is privately owned, it was very reasonably priced. It was significantly cheaper than the state parks. Of course, you are trading off beach access for price, but with a Lake Michigan beach under three miles away, it is worth it. Overall, it was a lovely stay and by far my favorite campground in Michigan for the price.

  • A
    May. 28, 2019

    Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

    Awesome for Families & Big Groups / All Ages

    This campground is perfect for campers of most experience and age levels.  If you are looking for rugged, wilderness / secluded camping its probably not your place but for everyone else it's a hidden gem.  

    Nice spots both on the river show and across the road.  Easy water access for very little children and non-motorized boats / Kayaks, etc.  Nicely equipped playground and evening activities at the Camp Store/Office on special weekends.  

    This campground has the cleanest restroom/shower facilities of any campground I have been too.  Also the staff is very friendly and helpful.

    One tip, fire pits do not have grill tops attached and the pit opening is pretty wide.

  • D
    Nov. 25, 2023

    Cycle Moore Campground

    Motorcyclist friendly campground

    I've been there several times.  This campground has been around a long time and is well known by motorcyclists in Michigan.  It's located behind their motorcycle repair shop.  It's not a fancy campground, but it is a bargain at $10.  The northern loop has electric outlets.  The southern loop is rustic camping (groups usually camp there).  Restrooms, showers and a pavilion.  Pay the $10 at their shop.  If the shop is closed either someone will come around or you can settle up in the morning.  Firewood available on site.  Village is 1.5 miles away to get supplies.

  • Joie V.
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Betsie River Campsite

    Great location

    This is not my normal kind of camping but I will pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this place. Sites are close together. 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. We had fun exploring the area. Bathrooms were clean and had hot water. I loved that we could buy a good breakfast right on site at the little cafe they have. The campground had an old fashioned feel if that makes sense. Very quiet and does not seem to attract the party crowd. I thought rates were very reasonable. We took a day trip to Empire and the Point Bestie Lighthouse.

  • p
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Holiday Park Campground

    Too close

    Love the park per my first review on lot 145.
    Lot 188 area very tight with campfires and neighbors septic connection near your vehicles. The hookups and fire pit layouts don’t make sense….we didn’t have a fire thought it was too close to neighbors trailer.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Rvino - Camp Cadillac, LLC

    Not fancy, but nice

    Really nice little campground. Not fancy, but clean and well kept. Pool and petting zoo for the kids. Small store with ice, few necessities and ice cream. Pond in the back on the small river for fishing. Quite a few seasonal campers. Anywhere from rustic to full hook up. Pet friendly. All gravel/dirt/grass sites. Most have trees. Fire pits quite small. Bathrooms very nice and updated.

  • C
    Jul. 21, 2022

    Whitewater Township Park Campground

    Perfect camping

    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. Well kept, ice and firewood for sale on site.

  • C
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Traverse City KOA

    Great family campground!!

    This KOA is just south of Traverse City and very centrally located to all that makes this area so awesome! Wineries, Sleep Bear Dunes, golf courses, and of course downtown Traverse City. This campground is very well laid out and easy to maneuver any size rig. The front part of the campground is very well shaded, however, many sites are only a few feet away from M37, which can get noisy from the traffic. The back half of the campground is a little more open, but most sites are still partially shaded. The owners and staff are very friendly and accommodating. Fire wood and ice are available and they will deliver right to your site. As the caption says, great family campground. If you have kids, this is the place for you! With that being said, here is why I gave a four star rating.....we were asked promptly at 10pm to turn our music off, which wasn’t loud at all. Beyond our campsite it could not be heard at all. They have what they call a strict 10pm-8am quiet hours. At 7am there were at least 8-10 kids riding bikes and scooters all over the campground and nothing was said. I appreciate a them having policies and creating a place for families to make memories, but please enforce those policies for everyone. Oh, and one last thing....they are very pet friendly! I have never seen a campground with so many dogs! Ours had a blast!

  • R
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Orchard Beach State Park Campground

    no beach access

    Pretty standard Michigan State Park campground. Nice staff. Park maintenance is currently building a wood fence to keep folks away from steep bluff edge. Views of Lake Michigan fairly limited. If these were improved, this would be a much more popular park. I was very disappointed that their stairs to beach had been eroded near its base so you could no longer access beach but had to drive to one of two local beaches. I stayed one night and unfortunately had to camp next to a group who had a very barky, anxious large dog. Some folks need to leave their poorly trained dogs at home.


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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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Maple City, MI is Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort with a 4.5-star rating from 21 reviews.

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