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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 Northport, MI
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Glamping campsites near Northport, MI range from luxury canvas tents and yurts to geodesic domes, with options at Leelanau State Park Campground and Wild Cherry RV Resort along Michigan's northern peninsula. Stunning Lake Michigan views are a common feature, and accommodations include plush queen beds, private bathrooms, and climate control systems. One visitor noted, "Beautiful sites on the water. Very pretty!" Outdoor shower facilities complement the elegant interiors, while spacious private decks offer sunset viewing across the water. Most accommodations include kitchenettes with mini-refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers for convenient meal preparation.
The Leelanau peninsula glamping sites connect guests with miles of scenic hiking trails that wind through wooded areas to Lake Michigan overlooks and the historic lighthouse. According to a camper, "The camp site could NOT get any closer to Lake Michigan." On-site activities include guided stargazing sessions during summer months, while the proximity to Northport (approximately 15 minutes) provides access to local wineries, artisan shops, and waterfront dining. Timber Ridge and Traverse Bay glamping accommodations remain open from May through October, with peak season rates applying during July and August. Advance reservations are essential, especially for waterfront units that provide unobstructed sunset views over Grand Traverse Bay.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Northport (33)
1. Leelanau State Park Campground
"This is a quiet campground near Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes with amazing views of Lake Michigan. We stayed at site 42 right across the dirt camp road from the lake."
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $80 / night
2. 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."
3. 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
4. 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
5. Young State Park Campground
"Very friendly staff and clean park. Family friendly and pet friendly, beach was close by and clean. Reservations were very easy to make online and allows you to pick your site."
"Our site was just steps from the wooden walkway down to beautiful Lake Charlevoix, where we had amazing sunsets each night."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $45 - $80 / night
6. Thurston Park Campground
"This is a cute little campground located in Central Lake. Many of the water sites are very close together, but it offers you access to the lake for fishing, paddling and more."
"Located on Intermediate lake within walking distance of a grocery store and a ice cream parlor that servers Moomers ice cream."
7. Magnus Park Campground
"The park is run by the City of Petoskey and sits on 21 acres in downtown Petoskey overlooking Lake Michigan. "
"It is a municipal campground so we didn't expect much but the access to the Little Traverse Wheelway and views of Lake Michigan were awesome - and full hook ups for the price was great. "
8. Traverse Bay RV Resort
"Sites are all paved with water electric and sewer, but also landscaped. Wifi is terrible but good cell coverage. There’s trash pick up at 10:00 at your site. No fire rings."
"We attend a horse show circuit near by. It is the creme de la creme of RV parks. The sites are individually owned (and leased out) and many of the owners have made their lots very nice."
9. 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"
10. Petoskey KOA
"They did a great job with the trick or treating by shutting down all vehicle traffic and by having a site decorating contest. And we got second place so they gave us a nice goodie bag."
"The staff was the friendliest we have ever come across. Within 10 minutes of someone leaving they were on the site cleaning up, making sure it was ready for the next camper."
Drive Time
- 34 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 35 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 51 min from Muskegon, MI
- 5 hrs 19 min from Green Bay, WI
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Glamping Reviews near Northport, MI
245 Reviews of 33 Northport 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.
- 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.GuideDuck 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
Katie S.ScoutTimber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
Do not Recommend
I have been a returning guest at Timber Ridge RV& Recreation Resort for two years, and until now, I genuinely believed this campground would become my family’s yearly vacation spot. We enjoyed the amenities, the convenience of the on‑site store, and the community atmosphere. My husband and I even brought additional guests with us and encouraged others to stay here. The Halloween activities were especially memorable for my grandkids, and for a long time, Timber Ridge felt like a second home. Unfortunately, my recent experience with their strict cancellation policy has changed my view of the park entirely. Timber Ridge enforces a non‑refundable policy for any reservation canceled within 30 days of arrival, regardless of circumstances. This policy is applied exactly as written, with no flexibility. Even when cancellations are caused by unavoidable life events— such as work obligations or family emergencies— Timber Ridge does not offer partial refunds, reduced fees, credits, or reasonable compromises. In 2022, management exercised discretion and issued me a partial refund with a$25 processing fee, even though that cancellation was also inside the 30‑day window. That experience made me believe Timber Ridge valued loyalty and understood that life can be unpredictable. However, they have now stated that this past accommodation does not set any precedent, and they no longer consider similar situations eligible for exceptions. Their current stance reflects a strictly business‑first approach, with no meaningful consideration for returning guests or individual circumstances. I also attempted to negotiate a fair compromise that would benefit both myself and the business— including partial credit, a reduced refund, or a courtesy reschedule. My attempt at negotiation was ignored entirely, and their reply treated the suggestion as though it were inappropriate. Their emails included snide, dismissive remarks that reframed my words, minimized my reservation history, and implied I had mischaracterized my experience. This tone made it clear that customer‑focused problem‑solving is no longer part of their approach. The FAQ mentions the possibility of a one‑time courtesy reschedule, but Timber Ridge clarified that this is optional and not guaranteed. In my case, no reschedule, credit, or refund was offered. While I understand the need for clear policies, the rigid enforcement of this one— without empathy, discretion, or any willingness to work with guests— significantly impacts the guest experience. Policies that prioritize revenue protection over customer satisfaction can discourage repeat visitors and undermine the sense of community that many families value in a long‑term camping destination. Based on this experience, I will be seeking other accommodations in the future. I hope Timber Ridge considers how strictly applying this policy affects guests who previously viewed the resort as a second home.
- AAaron T.Traveler
Leelanau State Park Campground
Perfect beachfront campsite
I loved everything about this campsite. It had its own view and access to the beach. In fact, it was so close you could hear the waves throughout the night. I sat outside on a clear night and gazed at the stars for I don’t know how long. It was so peaceful. I highly recommend one of the sites along the water, but the other campsites looked very nice too.
Yes, sites are close, but I didn’t have a problem with lack of privacy.
At site 25, there is not a lot of cover during the day, so it can get quite hot if there’s no other shelter.
Guide to Northport
Northport camping options extend beyond the Leelanau State Park area, with several rustic and developed campgrounds located within a 30-minute drive. The region sits on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Michigan, creating distinct microclimates that affect camping conditions year-round. Fall temperatures drop quickly after sunset, often requiring additional layers even during September camping trips.
What to do
Hiking accessible trails: At Leelanau State Park Campground, trails accommodate various skill levels with clear signage. "Hiking is available in the park, and kayak and bike rentals are available in Leland," notes Kenneth K., who enjoyed the waterfront tent sites.
Beach exploration: Visit shorelines for distinctive rock hunting opportunities. "The beach was clean and made for a great time," shares Andrea F. about her family's experience finding "different kinds of vegetation" growing along Leelanau's shores.
Mountain biking and wine tours: Combine outdoor exercise with local tastings. "We took our sea kayaks out to Suttons Bay and spent the day kayaking around the bay," reports Shari G., who stayed at Wild Cherry RV Resort and appreciated its location "just a couple miles from either Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau, and within walking/biking distance of 2 local wineries."
Sunrise viewing: Northern Michigan's position creates spectacular dawn views over water. "The sites in the Spruce loop don't have a designated 'pad' so you can arrange your RV or tent any way you like," explains a reviewer at Young State Park Campground, allowing campers to position for optimal morning views.
What campers like
Waterfront privacy: Campsites along Elk Lake provide natural separation between sites. "Sites are nice and large, however, I thought we would have better access to Elk Lake," notes Sarah P. about Whitewater Township Park Campground, which offers electric hookups with toilet facilities.
Local town accessibility: Many campgrounds sit near small townships with essential services. "Close to Northport with cute shops. A great way to experience Lake Michigan," writes Jami M. about her family's stay at Leelanau State Park Campground.
Lake sounds: Falling asleep to natural water sounds ranks high for visitors. "Tent camping on the water, it does not get any more beautiful than this!" mentions Melissa M., highlighting the simplicity of waterfront sites that provide natural soundscapes without fancy amenities.
Rustic yurt camping options: For those seeking alternative shelters beyond traditional camping, multiple Northport area campgrounds offer yurt accommodations. "There are 2 rustic cabins and 1 yurt nestled among the tent sites for those who aren't interested in roughing it as much," notes a reviewer about Wild Cherry RV Resort's accommodations.
What you should know
Seasonal weather patterns: Late summer brings temperature swings requiring preparation. "We stayed here on a chilly late September weekend with very few other campers around," shares Mary H. from Leelanau State Park, who found the "remote, rustic" setting perfect despite cooler conditions.
Wildlife encounters: Prepare for curious local animals. "Perfect views, secluded sites and hilariously aggressive squirrels," warns Mark L. about Leelanau State Park, suggesting proper food storage practices.
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Campground bathroom options range from primitive to full-service. "Outhouses always clean," reports Kenneth K. about Leelanau's maintenance, while Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort includes more developed facilities for longer stays.
Reservation timing: Peak season requires significant advance planning. "Make sure you visit the small towns and wineries/cideries. There is a lot to do on this peninsula," advises Art S., who recommends securing spots early for popular weekends at Leelanau.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Choose campgrounds with dedicated children's areas. "The new playground was a hit for the kids, one of the best playgrounds we have experienced at a state park," mentions a reviewer about Leelanau State Park facilities.
Beach proximity: Select sites minimizing walking distance to water. "I loved the clear blue water down the big dropoff hill and how heavily wooded this entire park was," writes Kelsey P. about Thurston Park Campground, noting its suitability for "hammock camping."
Educational opportunities: Incorporate learning into outdoor experiences. "The camp site could NOT get any closer to Lake Michigan," writes a visitor about waterfront camping, allowing children immediate access to shoreline exploration.
Evening activities: Plan for cooler evenings with prepared entertainment. "Guided stargazing sessions" occur at several locations during summer months, providing structured activities after sunset when temperatures drop.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Research specific site characteristics before booking. "Our site had nice distance between the next camp but others are closer together," explains Art S. about Leelanau State Park, recommending sites with "lots of room" for larger RVs with pets.
Hookup realities: Verify available connections match your needs. "The water, sewer, and electric were all placed appropriately in the site so no extended hoses were needed," reports a reviewer about Holiday Park Campground, which offers full hookup sites for RVs of various sizes.
Off-season advantages: Consider camping outside peak months for less crowding. "We visited Wild Cherry RV Resort on the recommendation of some friends and found the park to be nicely maintained, sites were well-spaced," notes Nancy W., who appreciated the "quiet" atmosphere during shoulder season.
Maneuverability: Check access road width before committing to sites. "The roads are very wide and there are not too many trees so maneuvering big-rigs is not a problem," explains a reviewer about Wild Cherry RV Resort, making it suitable for larger vehicles.
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