Glamping near Muskegon, Michigan ranges from rustic cabin accommodations to premium canvas structures situated along inland lakes and rivers. Winter glamping options are available at select locations with heating systems to combat temperatures that can drop to 20°F in winter months. The area features sandy terrain with over 26 miles of shoreline access across multiple campgrounds.
What to do
Winter sports access: Muskegon State Park maintains a winter sports complex across from the Lake Michigan Campground. One visitor reports, "Across the road is the Winter complex, sledding, skating, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and luge course. Our kids had a blast here, they have tons of bonfire pits as well" at Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground.
River tubing: Float trips start just above the glamping sites at Chinook Camping. "They rent the tubes right at the campground, take you up river, and then you get out of the river back at the campground. They have a pool, arcade, food window, Restaurant, and a convenience store right across the street," according to a camper at Chinook Camping.
Geocaching: Several trails around Muskegon offer hidden caches for treasure hunters. "The woods surrounding are great for hiking, and we were excited to find geocaches around the park," notes one visitor at Lake Michigan Campground.
Submarine tour: While exploring Muskegon between glamping stays, check out the maritime history. "Don't forget to check out the submarine when visiting Muskegon. Happy adventuring!" advises one camper at Lake Michigan Campground.
What campers like
Lake Michigan beach access: Pioneer County Park provides a direct path to Lake Michigan's shoreline. "We had one of the sites closest to the beach access which was very nice for us... The beach had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and was not crowded at all which made up for it. Highly recommend watching the sunset from the beach," says a camper at Muskegon County Pioneer County Park.
Boat watching: Glamping spots near the channel provide views of marine traffic. "Great boat watching. Can watch boats go through channel from campsite, loved watching the lake express," notes a visitor at South Channel Campground.
Clean facilities: Many glamping options maintain high cleanliness standards. "The staff did a great job keeping things clean and well stocked. My site was right next to the beach access, and it was fantastic!" reports a camper at Lake Michigan Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Blue Lake County Park offers nature watching opportunities near luxury glamping cabins. "Very pretty small campground right on blue lake. Lots of wildlife. We stayed at site 1 best views of the whole site," notes a visitor at Blue Lake County Park.
What you should know
Early reservations required: Premium glamping sites book quickly, especially during summer. "This campground is EXTREMELY hard to get into on the weekends. If you are planning a trip to Grand Haven State Park, be sure to log onto the State Reservation site six months to the date that you want to camp," advises a camper at Grand Haven State Park Campground.
Off-season water limitations: Utilities at some glamping sites are restricted during colder months. "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," explains a camper at Lake Michigan Campground.
Site spacing varies: Some glamping locations offer more privacy than others. "All sites with full sun and no shade. Easy bike or car ride to beautiful beach and picnic area on Lake MI. Brand new bath houses. Alcohol is NOT allowed and is posted," notes a visitor about South Channel Campground.
Traffic noise: Some glamping locations experience road noise. "I did not like the road being so close for road noise," mentions a camper who stayed in a mini cabin at Lake Michigan Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Oak Knoll Family Campground provides amenities for children. "This was an awesome camping experience with our four kids. Small, fully stocked store with all the necessities. Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Small playground, a beach for swimming is close but not on the campground," shares a visitor at Oak Knoll Family Campground.
Biking opportunities: Pack bicycles for family exploration. "This is a wonderful park for families! Bring your bikes and enjoy the scenery!" recommends a visitor to Pioneer County Park.
Shower facilities: Check shower conditions before booking glamping with kids. "Clean bathrooms and showers. Warm water for the showers unlike some I have been to," notes a camper at Pioneer County Park.
Space for activities: Some sites offer more room for children to play. "White River RV Park & Campground is very clean and quiet. Also very large, so lots of room to walk or ride bikes," reports a visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: For satellite reception at wooded glamping sites, choose carefully. "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," advises an RVer at Pioneer County Park.
Electrical limitations: Older glamping sites may have electrical issues. "15amp outlet was tricky and popped everytime we plugged anything into it. 30amp plug worked fine," reports a visitor at Blue Lake County Park.
Maneuverability challenges: Some glamping areas have tight access roads. "They have very narrow roads that were very difficult to maneuver a large trailer. Lots were smaller and hard to back into," warns a camper at White River RV Park & Campground.
Signal strength: Cell service varies by location. "Verizon phone gets maybe 2 bars at it's best, LTE & Verizon mifi, will be able to bring in 3G," notes an RVer at Pioneer County Park.
