Best Tent Camping near Morley, MI

Recent Tent Reviews near Morley, MI

577 Reviews of 35 Morley Campgrounds

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  Scott G.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 20, 2020

  Logmark Rest Stop

  Logmark

  Canoe in tent camping only. Nice spot to fish or take a cool dip.

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  jaimie

  Scout

  

  May. 24, 2019

  Coldwater Lake Family Park

  Great place to camp

  This was a great place to camp! Spot was on the lake, had plenty of spots to park an RV or tent camp, and had a playground for kids. Would recommend!

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  Gabrielle S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 20, 2021

  Snow Lake Kampground

  Family centered

  Each rv/trailer site is full hookup! Has both 50&30 amp. Tent sites also have water and electric. Has a pool, hot tub, mini golf, shuffleboard, and so much more! A quiet, relaxing place to get away from city noise.

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  LE E.

  Traveler

  

  May. 14, 2022

  Rose Lake Park

  Nice park beautiful location

  Decent sized and private sites. Clean restrooms, cute camp store. Nice beach and boat ramp. We’ve stayed here several times(both with our 5th wheel and just tent camping) and enjoy it. Staff could use some improvements- can be rude, unprofessional. Nice dog run for my mutts and mini golf course(has basketball, baseball, volleyball courts too). Overall, beautiful park.

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  Jessica V.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 20, 2019

  Gleasons Landing

  Gleasons Landing

  Tent camping only.  Four family sites and two group sites.  Hard to get a reservation on the weekends.  Campground is at the end of a canoe/kayak company's trip.  Can get loud during the day when the trips come in.  Other than that.. very quiet.  Vault toilet and pump water.  Can buy firewood at Bowman's campground. Good amount of trees around to hang hammocks.

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  Ryan L T.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 23, 2021

  Ludington East KOA

  Vacation camping

  This is a very well kept up, clean, family campground. It has cabins, RV sites, and tent sites. It’s right by the Pere Marquette River for great fishing, and the campground has a really nice pool if you’re not into swimming in the lakes or river. Very modern, good for parties, events, etc.

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  Shannah H.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 3, 2021

  Mystery Creek Campground

  River fun

  Great little family run campground. Seasonal are on one side and non seasonal are located on the other side or down by the river. We have camped here several times as a family. They provide floatation devices and transport for river floats. If you like rustic tent camping they have amazing on the river sites for you, unfortunately no campers (rv or pull behind) are allowed down the hill.

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  Les S.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 31, 2019

  Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground

  March 2019

  We went in March so the weather was cold but doable. 20 degrees at night but with electricity hookups we put a space heater in our tent. Campsites are nice no running water at that time of year & only primitive outhouses. Great beaches the sand was so soft & the dunes are perfect.

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  David M.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 25, 2023

  Veterans Memorial Park

  nice Inexpensive village campground

  I tent camped there July 2023 and the site was $20.  The campground host was a very nice and helpful lady.  There are electric at the sites and there were water supply spigots throughout the park.  They do have free wifi, but it is very weak by the river sites.  It is strongest near where the camp host is since the antenna is behind her camper.  There was an old wifi access point plugged into my site's electrical outlet, but it was inoperative.  Cell signal is good there though so it wasn't a big deal to me.  Since I was tent camping I cannot attest to what size RVs and electrical amperage they have.  The showers and rest rooms are locked at night.  Just ask the campground host and she will lend you a key for the night.  In addition to the main camping loop, there are about 12 river RV sites near the fairgrounds.  It was fairly quiet being a week day.  Just leave your trash in a bag near the lane and she will pick it up when she makes her rounds in her golf cart.  A grocery store and a convenience store are across the road.    You can book a site online via the village's website at https://marionmichigan.org/campground/  According to a google search the phone number is  231-667-0100.  If that number is not valid the village office's phone number is 231-743-6801

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  Alexandra O.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 24, 2022

  Trailway Campground

  RV Camping

  I’ve never stayed here, but my family has a cottage nearby so I visit all the time. The campground’s sites are close together, with electric and sewage hookups. Lots of RVs and large campers. No tents or small trailers. Toilets and showers onsite as well as a market. The campground is in the heart of Montague and right next to Montague Foods Grocery. Because it’s so close to everything, it can get pretty loud especially from car traffic on the road. It is also very close to Lake Michigan and it’s located on White River across the street from White Lake. I take it that a lot of people stay here for the whole summer and it’s not a very popular vacation spot. Overall, it’s a nice place to park an RV for the summer, but it’s not really a getaway, especially if you are looking to tent camp.

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  Sarah K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 30, 2018

  Newaygo State Park Campground

  If you like rustic, this is the place for you!

  My husband and I have been going to Newaygo State Park for over 20 years. We started out tent camping and now have a pop camper. The thing we love most about this campground is the spacious site and that it is truly rustic with vault toilets and hand pumped water. Our kids also love this campground. They get to explore by themselves and there is plenty for them to do and keep busy. There is a playground, hiking trails, swimming area, geocaching, fishing, kayaking but the best part is the disc golf course. We spend a lot of time playing on the disc golf course. Have fun and just enjoy the outdoors.

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  Alan B.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 20, 2021

  Holiday Camping Resort

  We love Holiday Camping Resort

  This will be our third year camping at Holiday Camping Resort. Just a few miles west of US 31. It’s a hilly white pine forest. With several cabins, many tent sites, group campsites and large staggered full hook-up campsite. Joanie (the owner) operates a very nice campground and usually has organized activities, but because of the pandemic she hasn't been able to do them in 2020 and who knows about 2021. This campground reminds me of our beautiful Michigan state parks, but with full hookups. There is a very nice swimming pool, playground and basketball half court for the kids and a small dog run. The campground is close to the small town of Stoney Lake (with a nice little city park on Stoney Lake) there you can swim or launch your kayak, The Hart - Montague bike trail, Country Dairy and Lewis Farms are a few miles away. It’s about a 35 minute drive to Silver Lake.

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  Renae J.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 5, 2021

  Allendale-West Grand Rapids KOA

  A Great Stay

  The Allendale KOA is a perfect spot for GR residents looking to have a nice camping getaway without having to drive out too far. The owner and his family are wonderful, and they’ve got a decent shop set up for anything you need while there.

  Office hours have a split between open times so the family can have dinner together, but we had no issue checking in late while they were temporarily closed(I’d just recommend calling ahead so they’re aware).

  We do not have kids, but we noticed a ton of activities for them so parents will love this place!

  Tent sites are perfectly spacious and it’s a nice wooded area to just sit and look at the stars at night. Firewood is available for purchase at a reasonable price.

  My singular complaint (and it isn’t even a huge gripe) is the bathrooms. The women’s stalls have no locks on them (not a huge deal as they aren’t typically busy), and the toilet paper is so thin it tears as soon as you grab a piece. I assume this is likely to keep it septic friendly, but I definitely recommend bringing some wipes and a trash bag instead for your own comfort.

  Overall we love it here and plan on being frequent visitors!

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  Bill R.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 9, 2020

  Wabasis Lake County Park

  Large sites; nice amenities; but lots of people!!

  I stayed in a friend's camper with my son for several nights in late September. The campground is very nice! The sites were large enough that it could hold a large camper and two vehicles easily.  Some of the sites are a little uneven (the camper needed wood blocks underneath it so that the wheels weren't off the ground after leveling.

  There are nice firepits and the firewood is cheap! 8 large pieces for $6, a wheelbarrow full of tinder for another $6. Bring a hatchet or axe because the wood pieces are huge!

  There is a large beach with playground equipment, kayak and boat rentals (although those were closed due to COVID.

  Modern bathrooms with showers, but honestly I never needed to use them (we had the trailer).

  There are a few downsides:

  1. Because it's so close to Grand Rapids and some other cities, it typically is full on the weekends. Booking a site can be troublesome. Our friends booked the site from Tuesday through Monday and it was totally full on Friday and Saturday night.

  2. The lake is effectively a plate, so don't expect to do much fishing from shore. The water is incredibly shallow. (But that makes for a very nice beach!)

  Overall, I wouldn't tent camp here simply because of the crowds on the weekend, but I'm glad I went. If you have a trailer and like the camping community, you would like this. If you're looking to get away from people for a while, keep looking. This isn't for you.

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  Erika F.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 11, 2023

  Allendale-West Grand Rapids KOA

  NIce Campground, one terrible staff member

  I would not recommend camping here. While the campground was nice, with quite a few nice activities for kids, the area was clean and quiet while we stayed there and our location was nice in a wooded area. There were a few permanent campers or people living at the KOA which didn't take away from our experience. The bathrooms were nice but could use some small updates. 

  I wouldn't recommend people stay here unless they can avoid one member of staff, who we were informed is the owner's mother. We had an easy check-in and set up, upon arriving back at the campsite late Friday evening we noticed we could not find our parking placard and decided to get a new one once the office opened in the morning. Unfortunately, when my partner took our car to use the bathroom facilities next to the main office before going into the main office. The owner's mother was next to our vehicle began berating and accusing him of "coming off the street to use their bathrooms". He apologized for the placard not being up and repeatedly explained to her that we were staying at the campground until Sunday and were coming in to get a replacement. This woman continued to accuse him of lying and followed him extremely close to the main office and then re-issued our placard. This location is rural and I find it surprising that anyone would go out of their way to use their bathrooms or that this would be such a contentious issue. 

  We have never been treated so poorly or made to feel like criminals trespassing at a campground. It made the rest of our stay very uncomfortable especially every time this woman would drive by on her golf cart and her home was very close to the tent sites. If we were not leaving the next morning we would have left this campground immediately. After reading other Google reviews this seems to be a reoccurring issue with this individual and I would recommend reading those reviews as well before choosing to stay here. The other staff was kind and professional however this woman seems to be a continual issue.

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  Ko L.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 3, 2019

  Walkup Lake Campground

  Pop up site

  Our plan just to find an inexpensive and wild camp and road trip to explore northern Michigan . Stumble to this camp site at midnight after 7 hours drive ( and we stop in between for few breweries visit). This site is self pay and first first serve concept . We love scenery and lake view just right in front of our tent . It was nice two days stay for our road trip to explore northern Michigan

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  Shelly B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 1, 2020

  Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground

  Cool Spot to Access Beach

  Located adjacent to Lake Michigan, this park has two loops. We stayed at the South loop because nothing else was available...

  South loop is prettier with its rolling hills in the dunes: however, it has fewer flat areas for tents and some sites can be overwhelmed by water during heavy thunderstorms... we saw that one night... While we had no issues in site 94A, site 95 was flooded - all their bedding was wet!

  North Loop is pretty flat- better for tents. Plus, BONUS: the local ice cream stand is adjacent to the property, meaning you can walk 10 feet from the campground to get ice cream!!!

  Dog owners: (which means me!)... the campground allows dogs on leash on its beach. The other state park public areas don’t!

  I loved how the beach access area has handicapped accessible overview areas (see my pictures). When I go back, I will definitely bring a chair down there in the morning to hang out, read a book, and embrace the magic of Lake Michigan!

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  Aaron Y.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 28, 2018

  Ed H. Henning Park

  Nickel n Dimer

  Was $85 for a rustic, no electric, tent only site. Granted it WAS labor day weekend so ya know. Holiday rates. But even so. That was the cheapest method. Then there's a parking fee per day on top of your site fee that was also $6/day at the time. Great place to camp but not worth THAT MUCH just to pitch a tent for 2 nights.

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  Shelly B.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 23, 2020

  Pine Meadows

  Ever want your own vacation property? You can have it here!

  My 1st experience with Tentrr convinced me that this is the way to have my own private oasis! Upon arrival at Pine Meadows, we followed the short red bark path through the trees to our cabin tent, which was next to a lovely meadow and near a small pond. Heidi, the property owner briefly stopped by to welcome us and assure us that she was available by text for any needs we might have- yet, Heidi said the property was ours for the duration, and we wouldn’t see her unless necessary. Wow! This was such a cool experience! We felt like we had our own personal pond, meadow, and cabin tent! The cabin tent comfortably sleeps three in regular mattresses. I believe there is a cot available. Nearby is a large tent that will sleep four more people. A picnic table and Adirondack chairs are next to the firepit. Heidi has many yard games available, such as cornhole and badminton, making this a great location for families. There is a spot among the pine trees with a large fairy display and little hide-aways for kids. Honesty, I can’t wait to bring my grandchildren to this! The nearby town, Interlochen, is minutes away and has a grocery store, a few restaurants, and a nationally famous music camp. Within driving distance is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which National Geographic rated as one of the best 21 beaches in the world. My hubby and I camp a lot, and in addition to the positives mentioned above, we truly LOVED NOT HAVING AN OVERLOADED CAR! We didn’t need to pack a tent, bedding(we paid the extra$10 for their bedding- totally worth it!); nor did we need a tent and chairs! We actually had room in the car this trip! Yes, Tentrr costs more than a regular campsite; however, you get the privacy and convenience of Glamping! Totally, worth it!

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  Lora H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 7, 2019

  Muskegon County Pioneer County Park

  Popular Summer Spot

  This camp ground is very crowed, during the summer. The sites are close together, dirt, grass and semi-level. They have water, electric ,dump station, firepit & picnic table. There is a path to Lake Michigan. The beach is small but there is access to swimming. They also have an overlook, for a great sunset view. Park Wifi is very sketchy, even though we were right next to the transponder,  probably with so many people trying to connect. Verizon phone gets maybe 2 bars at it's best , LTE & Verizon mifi, will be able to bring in 3G.  All water spigots seem to leak and spray. However since it was so warm the kids seem to like it, however it does make a muddy mess. Each lot has room for a tent or gazebo. This park is huge and heavily wooded. If you're wanting your satellite to come in, there are only a few open spaces. We walked around it looked like site 76 and that general area, were open enough to get a clear shot. I would definitely stay at this campground again, but it will have to be off season, when there is a little more room to enjoy.

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  Nora M.

  Scout

  

  May. 16, 2021

  Wabasis Lake County Park

  Good time

  We stayed in tents. At night it was peaceful, during the day it was very busy. The lake access was very busy.

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  Diane O.

  Scout

  

  May. 31, 2018

  Duke Creek Campground

  Family and kid friendly

  family owned dog Freindly. Kids have activities hay rack rides and train rides heated pool tent and travel trailer some pull thrus all in all nice place

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  Rovi

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2024

  Pioneer Park Campground

  Campers beware

  I had a deeply disappointing experience at this campground. Despite driving six hours to get there and booking three sites, which were more than enough space for sharing, my friend and his family were forced to move their tent because it was slightly over the boundary—just a foot inside our site. This happened in the middle of the rain, with kids inside the tent, and despite our explanations, a ranger and three staff members insisted they move. Meanwhile, a nearby camper was allowed to stay despite having two tents and one camper on one site, which is against the rules. This discrepancy made us feel racially targeted and left a sour taste in our mouths. To top it off, the bathroom facilities were dirty, which only added to the negative experience. The lack of empathy and fairness was truly disheartening.

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  TRAVIS O.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 3, 2023

  Indian Lake Campground

  Nice and quiet

  Very lovely place. 5 tent locations at $10 a night. You cannot park next to your campsite and I wouldn’t attempt to bring an RV here.

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  John M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2024

  Pioneer Park Campground

  Get a new park ranger

  Terrible staff and communication.! Worse part is a power hungry ranger telling us to move our tent 2 inches away from our PAID campsite. What was worse is he told us when it was pouring outside while his kids was inside. Will not come to this campsite because of the ranger! Edit: we later found out that there was another campsite down the road that had 2 tents and 1 camper on 1 plot and they said nothing

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  Raphael C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2024

  Pioneer Park Campground

  Disappointed

  I wanted to give this place a 5 star rating but unfortunately I’ve had a bad experience at this one. my first time camping with a group of friends at this campground we reserved 3 spots all close together to accommodate such a huge group having camped there for a little over 24hours was told by the park ranger to move my tent over to my side of the plot since my tent was crossing my groups plot boarder by a little bit in the middle of rain with 2 kids(under 5)in the tent to keep dry from the rain. park ranger couldn’t be lenient enough to wait for the rain to subside.knowing the park ranger usually make frequent rounds around the park they could have told me sooner if it was problem but they waited until it started to rain to tell me to move.

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  Virginia B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 20, 2024

  Muskegon River Campground

  Quiet and Personable

  Very small campground with a quiet time at 10:00 am. The host and staff were beyond helpful and friendly. Only complaint - bathrooms were a good hike away from the tent/RV spots