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Best Tent Sites Near Maple City, Michigan (31)

    Nona A.'s photo of tent camping at South Manitou Island Group near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at South Manitou Island Group near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at South Manitou Island Group near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at South Manitou Island Group near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at South Manitou Island Group near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at South Manitou Island Group near Glen Arbor, MI

    1. South Manitou Island Group

    8 Reviews
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    62 Saves
    Glen Arbor, Michigan

    Overview

    South Manitou Group Campground is a tent-only backcountry facility on South Manitou Island in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan. Campers must take a 1.5-hour Manitou Island Transit Ferry trip or boat ride to reach it, and must backpack their gear into the campground from the dock. **Booking for individual sites on South Manitou Island are made on a first come/first served basis directly through Manitou Island Transit .**This facility is comprised of three reservable group sites at Bay Campground and three others at Weather Station Campground. Each site is open to groups of nine to 20 people only. Smaller parties must plan to occupy multiple first-come, first-served individual sites at Popple, Bay or Weather Station Campgrounds on the island. Bay is the closest campground to the dock (less than a mile/1.6 km) and a short walk from the beach. Weather Station overlooks Lake Michigan from the bluffs on the south side of the island; the hike from the ferry is about 1.3 miles (2 km). If group sites are full, your group may be able to split up into multiple individual campsites. Be sure to book reservations on the Manitou Island Transit website or call (231) 256-9061 for transportation to the island. Or contact Sleeping Bear Dunes for more information at (231) 326-4700 ext 5010.Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90 degrees F (25 to 32 C) during the day, and from the 50s to 70 degrees F (10 to 25 C) at night. Winters are cold, with daytime highs from 20 to 30 F (-7 to -1 C) and lows in the 10s and 20s F (-12 to -7 C). Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.

    Recreation

    There is no shortage of activities on South Manitou Island. Visitors can hike around the 10-mile perimeter of the island via pebble beaches, take a tour of the South Manitou Island Lighthouse during summer months, view the 1960 shipwreck of the Francisco Morazanon or go on a motorized tour to learn the history of the island. Visitors can also hike day-long excursions to unique sand dune formations and old growth cedar forests. Both campgrounds have beach access where campers can beachcomb and swim; group sites are closer to the beach at Bay Campground than at Weather Station.

    Natural Features

    South Manitou Island is part of an island chain in Lake Michigan that extends north to the Straits of Mackinac. The island consists of a ridge of tilted layers of limestone, buried under a blanket of glacial debris. It features unique sand dune formations, 10 miles of pebble beaches and a grove of old growth white cedars that date back over 500 years. The campgrounds lie on sandy soils among younger forests.

    Contact Info

    For local information, please call (231) 326-4700 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

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    $30 / night

    Dalton B.'s photo of tent camping at North Manitou Island Backcountry Campsites near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
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    Camper-submitted photo at North Manitou Island Backcountry Campsites near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
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    Camper-submitted photo at North Manitou Island Backcountry Campsites near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
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    2. North Manitou Island Backcountry Campsites

    6 Reviews
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    63 Saves
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan

    Camping on North Manitou Island offers solitude and a wild beauty and nights listening to lapping waves. The small Village Campground contains eight designated campsites, two fire rings and one outhouse. There is a limit of two tents and four people per site. Fires are permitted in the community fire rings at the Village Campground. Camping is allowed in the wilderness area, but open fires are prohibited. Use gas or alcohol stoves i the wilderness. Backcountry Camping Regulations are in effect on North Manitou Island. A backcountry permit and fee payment must be completed before camping. Permits are available on the island and on the mainland. Groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people.

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    Alyssa A.'s photo of tent camping at Sand Lakes Quiet Area Backcountry Campsites near Williamsburg, MI
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    Camper-submitted photo at Sand Lakes Quiet Area Backcountry Campsites near Williamsburg, MI
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    Camper-submitted photo at Sand Lakes Quiet Area Backcountry Campsites near Williamsburg, MI

    3. Sand Lakes Quiet Area Backcountry Campsites

    8 Reviews
    40 Photos
    349 Saves
    Williamsburg, Michigan
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    Jason H.'s photo of tent camping at Weather Station Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Weather Station Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Weather Station Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Weather Station Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Weather Station Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Weather Station Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, MI

    4. Weather Station Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    3 Reviews
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    25 Saves
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan

    The Weather Station campground overlooks Lake Michigan on the island's south side, about a mile beyond the lighthouse. The campsites are located within a forested area and are pretty well secluded from each other. This location affords inspiring views of the Manitou Passage and Sleeping Bear Dunes on the mainland. The lighthouse, Lake Florence, the Morazan, and Giant Cedars are all within easy walking distance. Follow the signs to take a pleasant walk along a woodland path, past the lighthouse to this campsite, or follow Burdick Road, turning left at Ohio Road for a less scenic but more leisurely walk. Bring water filtration equipment because there is no source of purified drinking water.

    There are 20 individual sites (maximum of 4 people or two tents per site) and 3 group sites (maximum of 20 people or ten tents per site). There are several fire rings in the campground that can be shared by campers.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Popple Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Popple Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Popple Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Popple Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Popple Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Popple Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI

    5. Popple Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    3 Reviews
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    5 Saves
    Glen Arbor, Michigan

    The Popple Campground is the furthest from the dock (about 3.5 miles), so you are likely to have fewer people camping there. The campground is close to the beach on the northern tip of the island. Bring water filtration equipment since there is no source of purified drinking water. There are 7 individual sites

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    Erin O.'s photo of tent camping at Power Island County Park Primitive Campsites near Suttons Bay, MI
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    Camper-submitted photo at Power Island County Park Primitive Campsites near Suttons Bay, MI
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    Camper-submitted photo at Power Island County Park Primitive Campsites near Suttons Bay, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Power Island County Park Primitive Campsites near Suttons Bay, MI

    6. Power Island County Park Primitive Campsites

    2 Reviews
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    92 Saves
    Suttons Bay, Michigan

    There are 10 campsites on Power/Bassett Island. These sites are not assigned, they are 1st come, 1st serve. Please use the fire pit area that is established on the site. Each site has it's own picnic table, cooking grill and campfire circle. There are maintained restrooms servicing the island.

    Power Island - Bassett Island Fun Facts

    Power Island is approximately 200 acres with over 3 miles of waterfront and over 5 miles of hiking trails
    Bassett Island is connected to Power Island via isthmus.
    Power Island has 5 rustic campsites.
    Bassett Island is 1 acre in size with 5 rustic campsites.
    It's a 6.5 mile boat ride from clinch Park Marina and 3.5 mile boat ride from Bower's Harbor Marina.
    Power Island and Bassett Island are dedicated as quiet, nature preserves.
    
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    The Dyrt's photo of tent camping at Village Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Leland, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Village Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Leland, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Village Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Leland, MI
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    Camper-submitted photo at Village Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Leland, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Village Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Leland, MI

    7. Village Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    3 Reviews
    10 Photos
    8 Saves
    Leland, Michigan

    The small Village Campground contains eight first-come, first-served designated campsites, two fire rings and one outhouse. There is a limit of two tents and four people per site. Fires are permitted in the community fire rings at the Village Campground.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Bay Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Bay Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Bay Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Bay Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Bay Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Glen Arbor, MI

    8. Bay Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    16 Saves
    Glen Arbor, Michigan

    Overview

    South Manitou Group Campground is a tent-only backcountry facility on South Manitou Island in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan. Campers must take a 1.5-hour Manitou Island Transit Ferry trip or boat ride to reach it, and must backpack their gear into the campground from the dock.This facility is comprised of three reservable group sites at Bay Campground and three others at Weather Station Campground. Each site is open to groups of nine to 20 people only. Smaller parties must plan to occupy multiple first-come, first-served individual sites at Popple, Bay or Weather Station Campgrounds on the island. Bay is the closest campground to the dock (less than a mile/1.6 km) and a short walk from the beach. Weather Station overlooks Lake Michigan from the bluffs on the south side of the island; the hike from the ferry is about 1.3 miles (2 km). If group sites are full, your group may be able to split up into multiple individual campsites. Be sure to book reservations on the Manitou Island Transit website or call (231) 256-9061 for transportation to the island. Or contact Sleeping Bear Dunes for more information at (231) 326-4700 ext 5010.Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90 degrees F (25__ to 32__ C) during the day, and from the 50s to 70 degrees F (10__ to 25__ C) at night. Winters are cold, with daytime highs from 20__ to 30__ F (-7__ to -1__ C) and lows in the 10s and 20s F (-12 to -7__ C). Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.

    Recreation

    There is no shortage of activities on South Manitou Island. Visitors can hike around the 10-mile perimeter of the island via pebble beaches, take a tour of the South Manitou Island Lighthouse during summer months, view the 1960 shipwreck of the Francisco Morazanon or go on a motorized tour to learn the history of the island. Visitors can also hike day-long excursions to unique sand dune formations and old growth cedar forests. Both campgrounds have beach access where campers can beachcomb and swim; group sites are closer to the beach at Bay Campground than at Weather Station.

    Facilities

    Water is only available in the Village area. Group campsites are secluded and set apart from one another. Each site has a fire pit for open fires (firewood must be purchased or collected in the park). Wooden pit toilets are provided, however campers must bring their own toilet paper.

    Natural Features

    South Manitou Island is part of an island chain in Lake Michigan that extends north to the Straits of Mackinac. The island consists of a ridge of tilted layers of limestone, buried under a blanket of glacial debris. It features unique sand dune formations, 10 miles of pebble beaches and a grove of old growth white cedars that date back over 500 years. The campgrounds lie on sandy soils among younger forests.

    contact_info

    For local information, please call (231) 326-4700 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

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    $30 / night

    The Dyrt's photo of tent camping at White Pine Backcountry Camp — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Empire, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at White Pine Backcountry Camp — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Empire, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at White Pine Backcountry Camp — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Empire, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at White Pine Backcountry Camp — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Empire, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at White Pine Backcountry Camp — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Empire, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at White Pine Backcountry Camp — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near Empire, MI

    9. White Pine Backcountry Camp — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    1 Review
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    Empire, Michigan

    This camp has 6 sites and is located about 2 miles from the Trail's End Road trailhead on the Platte Plains hiking trail south of Empire just off of M-22 and is about 1/2 mile from the Lake Michigan shore where you can obtain fresh water. There is no well water at White Pine, so if you use water from Lake Michigan, it must be treated before drinking it.

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    John N.'s photo of tent camping at Healy Lake State Forest Campground near Copemish, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Healy Lake State Forest Campground near Copemish, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Healy Lake State Forest Campground near Copemish, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Healy Lake State Forest Campground near Copemish, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Healy Lake State Forest Campground near Copemish, MI
    Camper-submitted photo at Healy Lake State Forest Campground near Copemish, MI

    10. Healy Lake State Forest Campground

    3 Reviews
    6 Photos
    4 Saves
    Copemish, Michigan

    The campground is under township management

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Recent Tent Reviews near Maple City, Michigan

719 Reviews of 31 Maple City Campgrounds


  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild Cherry RV Resort
    Sep. 5, 2017

    Wild Cherry RV Resort

    Ranger Review: Optic Nerve Sunglasses at Wild Cherry RV Resort

    Campground Review:

    Nestled in a private spot on the Leelanau Peninsula on the 45th north parallel and just a couple miles from Lake Leelanau (west) and Suttons Bay (east) beach, marina, and village is this quiet RV and tent campground.

    While trees line the perimeter and are speckled throughout the campground, all of the RV sites are completely open to the sun, making it an RV parking lot with grass. Each RV site comes with water and electrical hook-ups and many with sewer hook-ups as well. While most RV campgrounds have centralized bathrooms with flush toilets, sinks, and showers, this one is lacking those amenities.

    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. There is a one pit toilet, a unique “tent shower,” and a central fresh water spigot for campers and those staying in the cabins.

    There are 2 man-made ponds in the middle of the RV section of the campground, which sadly act more as mosquito breeding grounds than they do for water activities as they are quite small. There is also a new driving range above the campground for the golfers in the group.

    The best part of this campground is its location. It is just a couple miles from either Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau, and within walking/biking distance of 2 local wineries (Forty-Five North and Aurora), nice restaurants, and great backroads that are off the beaten path and away from nearly all traffic. The Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery has a great walking/mountain biking trail in addition to a nice selection of very accessible wines, a great atmosphere, and super friendly staff! Hang out on their porch or play cornhole and bocce ball while you enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate.

    Product Review: As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I was able to test the Rapid & Backwoods sunglasses by Optic Nerve. After a day of cycling and wine tasting, we took our sea kayaks out to Suttons Bay and spent the day kayaking around the bay.

    What I like most about these glasses:

    · Lightweight (poly carbonate materials) but seem very durable.

    · Great price for high quality glasses. I usually buy cheap glasses because I tend to lose them or break them, but these are well-worth the extra $10-15 for quality glasses.

    · Polarized lenses with 100% UVA/UVB protection. Perfect for water sports such as sea kayaking, sailing, etc.

    · Different shapes/lines work well for various sports or simply for everyday. I chose the Rapid sunglasses for use on the water and the Backwoods style for cycling/running.

    · Lifetime warranty!

    Some of the things I wish these glasses had:

    · It would be great if these came with a protective case with the Optic Nerve logo.

    Product Link:

    https://www.opticnerve.com/collections/mens/products/rapid

    https://www.opticnerve.com/collections/mens/products/backwoods

    Product Video:

    https://youtu.be/2FKJU4reiXs

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Billings RV Park & Campground
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Lake Billings RV Park & Campground

    It was decent

    They have a really nice area whether it’s fishing or swimming, playground or just plain camping, etc. the only negative thing is the tent camping spots DO NOT have PLUGS which was really irritating because tent camping you’re definitely gonna need an outlet.

  • Amanda L.
    Camper-submitted photo from D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Aug. 7, 2018

    D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Sleeping Bear Bliss

    Quiet campground with sites quite close to one another. This campground butts up to the heritage trail, which is 20 miles of hiking, biking, walking, or skiing fun. A short walk will get you to Lake Michigan and it’s sandy beach. Each site has a nice picnic table, a designated tent pad (if it’s a tent site) and a fire ring with a grill top. Firewood is available on site for $5/bundle, vault toilets are also available. No shower facilities. Lots and lots of poison ivy! Stay on the paths!! And tIcks! Stay in trails and out of tall grass or weeds. The tent pad is very compacted ground, definitely need a hammer or decent sized rock to pound in the tent stakes, and also definitely bring a sleeping pad or air mat. Tent sites are only $20/night, but you also need a National Park Pass, which is $20/1 week or $40/ 1 year, so be aware of that! Stayed at site 88, seemed to be a slightly more “roomy” site than others, as there were no neighbors behind us. PLUS thIs Is located very near to thw sleepIng bear dunes and natIonal lake shore!

  • Cheyann B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Twin Oaks RV Campground and Cabins
    Jan. 19, 2021

    Twin Oaks RV Campground and Cabins

    Absolutely LOVED it!

    We stayed here in June of 2020 and it was definitely my favorite campground, we will be returning in 2021. We tent camped and loved how our site was surrounded by trees. The owners were wonderful as well!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Barnes County Park Campground
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Barnes County Park Campground

    Barnes County Campground

    We’re tent camping this spot and it’s really nice, multiple trails and a private beach. I would advise to book a spot early because the bad spots are all in a line on an open lot which isn’t really ideal for my situation, but overall it’s a nice place.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lake Rustic South — Interlochen State Park
    May. 16, 2018

    Green Lake Rustic South — Interlochen State Park

    Good campground

    This is a good campground. To me, it didn’t stand out that much from others I have been to, but they have a bathhouse with showers and toilets, which is nice. It’s also right next to a nice lake with sand volleyball pits. Good area for hammocking and tent camping.

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    Camper-submitted photo from D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Sep. 11, 2021

    D.H. Day Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Great spots, close to beach

    Great campsite with spacious sites not too close to each other. Sites are close to the beach (3-5 min walk). Vault toilets are to be expected. Quiet at night when I was there. Easy access to hiking trails and Glen Arbor. Would stay again! $20 for basic tent site (non-electric).

  • Joshua C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Empire Township Campground
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Empire Township Campground

    Great for tent camping!

    We have come to this campground every year since 2020 for a week with our travel trailer. We got lucky to find and opening at an electric site in their schedule and once you're in, you can reserve the same site on the same week the following year. We've had family members stay in tent sites nearby and they loved it.

  • Chris W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Betsie River Campsite
    Mar. 2, 2019

    Betsie River Campsite

    Great campground!

    Nice campground with well maintained restroom/shower facilities. The owners were really great hosts! Some tent sites have electric hookups, which is always a must for us. There is a paved trail that runs by the campground, and it's less than a 3 mile walk/bike ride to downtown Frankfort and the lakeshore, which has a ton of things to do.

  • Shawn M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Matson's Big Manistee River Campground
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Matson's Big Manistee River Campground

    Had a blast!!!

    Tent sites are right on the river, they have a boat launch with rentals for boats, kayaks, and even a little fishing charter type deal if you'd like. Manistee river is very nice to kayak and go fishing. Great atmosphere, relaxed, everyone seemed to be on the same page while camping there. I look forward to going back here for sure!!!

  • Mark N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Barnes County Park Campground
    May. 31, 2022

    Barnes County Park Campground

    Tent Camping was GREAT!

    Had a great time staying at this Campground! Well maintained/clean, 50 yards from the Lakeshore of Lake Michigan, and the staff are super friendly. The campground uses a service where you can digitally reserve your desired campground in real time! This can be found on the Campgrounds website and very intuitive to use. I was never planning to go to this Campground but after reading the reviews on the Dyrt App and realizing you can book digitally, it was a no brainer. The only downside of this campground is that it’s very expensive! I paid $36 a night to tent camp, and in my experienced opinion, that is absurd! Nevertheless had a great time here!

  • Amber A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Jul. 31, 2016

    Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Lovely riverside camp site

    Great access to the Platte River for canoeing and other water activities as well as the Dunes. Friend had to come here for work at the nearby Fish Hatchery so I joined him. You can visit the hatchery (self-guided free tours), which supplies fish for lots of the popular fishing sites here. Lots of different site options, some of the tent sites are really spread out and private.

  • Dan N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Leelanau State Park Campground
    Aug. 31, 2016

    Leelanau State Park Campground

    Cabins by lighthouse

    Great park out on a peninsula with sunset views. Hiking on the sand and boardwalks, lighthouse tours, perfect weekend spot---though not particularly close to much. Pretty “rustic” cabins and tent sites near lighthouses and the water---great listening to the shore in our sleeping bags. Most of the sites are pretty private, wooded/shrubby, and large. There’s a gift shop but it doesn’t feel overly touristy. Recommended.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park
    Aug. 21, 2018

    Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

    Easy first camping experience or when you want to low impact camp experienc

    Great site for first time campers or when you want to just get away quickly without having to take lots of equipment and supplies. Nice little camp store and pizza restaurant on site. Great playground, evening activities. Nice mix of electric hook up, R.V. and tent sites. Boat rentals, etc. Great place for a group of families to come camp together. Staff at the campground are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

  • Bryan T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Peterson Bridge
    Apr. 27, 2019

    Peterson Bridge

    Peterson Bridge

    We stayed at the Peterson bridge as part of a kayak trip down the pine river. The tent sites near the river have pit toilets and a water pump available. Up near the camper sites there are flushing toilets and bathrooms with sinks but no showers. During our stay a bear wandered through the camp.

    I can’t speak into much about the RV campsite but they looked nice; they had concrete slabs to park on.

  • Jacob B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Oct. 7, 2020

    Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    One of my favorites

    Overall great campground! Beautiful scenery and well kept. Tent sites had plenty of room on them and lots of privacy. Small walk to your site from where you park but that makes it feel a lot more wild and secluded. They provide a lock box to store food in due to bears in the area. Restroom and shower facility by where you park and those are very nice and well kept to! Plenty outdoor activities to do in the surrounding areas.

  • Jennifer O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Orchard Beach State Park Campground
    Aug. 21, 2018

    Orchard Beach State Park Campground

    Excellent site for group trips

    We booked three neighboring sites on the interior of the loop for some group tent camping. The sites were generous, clean, grassy, with moderate tree cover. Theres an awesome grass avenue that runs down the middle of the sites in the inner loop, marked off so there are no tents in the area, but it gives you great removal from the campers behind you, and allows for all manner of games (KanJam, cornhole, ladders, etc).

    The bathrooms are kept beautifully, there are great pavilions to gather under when it rains (which it did for an entire day of our trip), and the beach is stunning (small, but stunning).

  • Erin H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Traverse City State Park Campground
    Jul. 9, 2016

    Traverse City State Park Campground

    Traverse City Campground

    Location location location! If you're looking for a campground that's just across the street from the beach located on Traverse a City Bay, this is it! While campsites are somewhat cramped, showers and stalls are fairly clean and well kept, as are the sites in general. Very convenient to stores, restaurants and night life downtown. I've never been to a campground that felt like you were in the woods near the beach, was quiet, yet nearly in the middle of a bustling town! Sites for tent camping, partial and full hook up. Walking distance to restaurants and stores.

  • Allison H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Leelanau State Park Campground
    Mar. 1, 2021

    Leelanau State Park Campground

    beautiful, small rustic campground.

    This is a smaller wooded campground at the very northern tip of Leelanau Peninsula.  It is rustic, with no electricity or modern bathrooms (pit toilet). Most of the sites are wooded and some are a little smaller. Perfect for tent camping and smaller popups.  Since it's at the end of the land mass, the waves are stronger and always in the back ground.  It's a wonderful way to fall asleep!  There is a lighthouse you can tour and a small maritime museum on the property.  The beach is a fair size but all rocks (no sand).  There are a couple small cabins with bunks, electricity and grills.

  • Angelia R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Traverse City State Park Campground
    Aug. 14, 2018

    Traverse City State Park Campground

    Traverse City

    It’s a well kept campground with plenty of sites. They are RV ready as well as tent camp ready. It may not be right on the water but across the street is close enough; there is a nice bridge to walk over the road so you don’t have to stop for traffic. The restrooms are clean and very capable for busy season. Behind the campground is a wonderful bike trail that goes all the way up the Lelenau Peninsula.

    The only issue we had was when I had to get a jump for my car and the DNR staff there was not very helpful. Other than that, it is a wonderful location!

  • Mitch + Kristi N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Aug. 19, 2022

    Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    large campground

    lots of options here from full hookup to walk in tent sites. we prefer the non electric loop which tends to be much more quiet. took a star off for the reservation system which was put in place a few years ago. sites have to be reserved now, no showing up and being assigned a site. because of this people book them up “just incase” making it’s very hard to get a site and resulting in a lot of empty sites. it’s very frustrating. we used to stay here once a year but have since started staying at one of the state forest campgrounds nearby.

  • Allison H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
    Mar. 1, 2021

    Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    Great for active kids

    This is a very large campground that is usually full during the summer. There is no shortage of activities here: a small pond/beach, pool, jumping pillow, dodgeball, bike trails, ATV trails, crafts, parades, etc.  It's great for the active family, particularly those with elementary & middle school age kids.  It can be rather loud at times.  There are some seasonal sites, a small "village" of tiny houses, yurts, and a lot of RV/tent sites.  The location is good, as it can be a good jumping off point to explore Traverse City and the surrounding area.  This definitely isn't a campground for people who like quiet and solitude, but if this is your style of camping, it's a great place.

  • Sabrina D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Track Campground
    Aug. 1, 2023

    Bear Track Campground

    Absolute silence

    We tent camped here for a week, we are people who love the quiet the rustic and the simple when it comes to camping and this place checked those boxes. centrally located for hiking in the national forest or fishing and not far for a beach day, the $24 a night felt well spent.

    The little manistee river is down a small ridge along the backside of the campground, by the group site there is kayak and canoe launch. Vault toilets clean and serviced daily and seriously the silence at night when there was strangely no wind, no bugs, pure silence outside, was amazingly eerie. We also heard a wolf pack howling multiple nights.

    Absolutely would stay again. If you want to throw down and be loud or need a lot of amenities this isnt for you

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Leelanau State Park Campground
    Oct. 11, 2018

    Leelanau State Park Campground

    Sweetwater Serenity

    This state park campground has, for the most part, primitive tent sites - many on the water or with views of the water. All are wooded. Many face north and the night skies are phenomenal. There is a state park beach down the road. It's worth the 15 minute hike to the lake - white sand beach, clear water and blue sky with seldom anyone else there. The folks who camp there have always been great - we've been going there for 20+ years and our sons and their friends come each year with us. There's a town six miles away - you can run or bike to it through the pines and cherry orchards. They take reservations six months out. There is a lighthouse and playground as well for families. It's wonderful!


Guide to Maple City

Tent camping near Maple City, Michigan offers a chance to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

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Tent camping amenities to enjoy

  • At Popple Campground, you'll find a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of space between sites, allowing for a more private camping experience.
  • The Village Campground offers access to potable water and vault toilets, making it a convenient choice for families and groups.
  • Campers at Bay Campground can enjoy secluded sites with fire pits, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.

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