Best Glamping near Onekama, MI

Camp Squid Off The Grid provides luxury glamping experiences in Michigan's scenic northwest region, offering several yurt accommodations set on 100 sites near Onekama. These stylish canvas structures feature comfortable amenities that contrast with traditional camping, including proper beds, rainfall showers, and private sitting areas. "It was amazing staying here! It was my first time camping in 10 years! I plan on staying again!" shared one enthusiastic visitor. The yurts at Camp Squid maintain their off-grid charm while providing essential comforts like drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings. Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park and Betsie River Campsite also offer glamping accommodations with more conventional amenities including electric hookups, water access, and market services for guests seeking a balance between nature and comfort.

Safari tents, geodesic domes and glamping cabins in the Onekama region provide access to Lake Michigan's spectacular shoreline and outdoor activities. Camp Squid Off The Grid particularly appeals to those seeking an authentic nature experience with its shower facilities and toilets while maintaining a genuine connection to the surrounding environment. A recent visitor noted, "Beautiful clean camping area. Lots of shade trees. The bathhouse was tidy, hot showers. Plenty of room for our supplies." Hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and water recreation are accessible from most glamping resorts in the area. Many sites are seasonal, typically operating from April through October or November, with some properties offering year-round accommodations. Sunset views over Lake Michigan are frequently mentioned as highlights by guests staying at glamping sites along the shoreline, with several properties situated to maximize these scenic vistas.

Best Glamping Sites Near Onekama, Michigan (45)

    1. Orchard Beach State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    Manistee, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 723-7422

    "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."

    "This is a clean and beautiful campground nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan however due to high water levels there is no longer beach access. You need to drive to the beach."

    2. Betsie River Campsite

    18 Reviews
    Elberta, MI
    17 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."

    3. Lake Michigan Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    Manistee, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 723-0141

    $40 - $115 / night

    "A short walk from the camping loops, the dunes open to the amazing shore of Lake Michigan. Take a stroll on the sandy beaches or wade into the sandy-bottom cool waters of the lake."

    "Lake MI Rec area is a perfect spot for rustic camping close to Lake MI. Sites are nicely sized and well spaced from each other. A 10 minute-ish level walk leads to a beautiful Lake MI beach."

    4. Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Mesick, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 885-1199

    $30 - $45 / night

    "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. "

    "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."

    5. Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    40 Reviews
    Ludington, MI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 843-2423

    $25 - $65 / night

    "We opt for the hike-in sites because they're very spacious and private, with easy access to Lake Michigan. There are 10 backcountry sites, which share two pit toilets and a water pump."

    "Cabins with bunks (will sleep 5 total), mini fridge, electricity and heat. Outside pit toilet. Hiking trails are some of the best."

    6. Insta-Launch Campground & Marina

    3 Reviews
    Manistee, MI
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 723-3901

    "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."

    7. Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Wellston, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 848-4880

    $20 - $78 / night

    "Campsites are very clean and big, with nice trails to explore. Just a heads up, the sites with "lake access" don't actually have lake access - it's a steep drop to the water. Tumble at your own risk."

    "Beautiful quiet campground without electricity. Off the beaten path. Lovely waterfront site."

    8. Twin Oaks RV Campground and Cabins

    7 Reviews
    Wellston, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 848-4124

    $11 - $90 / night

    "This campground offers rustic sites and electric and water and can be enjoyed by tent campers and large RVs. I love the wooded rustic sites!"

    "Nice private campground with good access to ATV trails as well as good proximity to big M for mountain biking. Sites are nice and spaced out as well."

    9. Camp Squid Off The Grid

    2 Reviews
    Benzonia, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 492-2834

    $135 - $499 / night

    "Kendra and her team have created a unique glamping experience in northern Michigan. They have thoughtfully designed spaces that are comfortable and fun."

    "Stayed here for a few night whilst visiting friends at Crystal Lake. The Camp Squid team were at hand to solve and issues."

    10. Sand Lake Campground — Manistee National Forest

    6 Reviews
    Wellston, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 723-0141

    $40 - $105 / night

    "Also, the orientation of the paving for a lot of site is not correct for a travel trailer, i.e. the door to the trailer is not facing the fire pit and picnic table.  See photo.  "

    "Rustic, but with a modern bathhouse including showers. Only complaint was the pricing... $32 seems pricey for rustic."

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Glamping Reviews near Onekama, MI

337 Reviews of 45 Onekama Campgrounds


  • Kathie M.
    Feb. 16, 2021

    Pines Campground — Ludington State Park

    Pines Mini Cabin

    Winter camped in Pines Mini Cabin. Bunk beds with one a double- sleeps 5 total. Heat, electricity, mini fridge, microwave, table and 4 chairs. Well built and very clean. Outside fire pit and BBQ grill for summer. Awesome trails for hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Lots of phenomenal snow this year!

  • 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.

  • Brian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Cartier Park Campground

    Good alternative to Ludington State Park

    Park had vacancy when I called late Friday afternoon for Saturday.  So if you want to stay in the Ludington area but can't get into the State Park, this is good.  Just about 2 miles from the State Park beaches and less than 2 miles into downtown.  There is a designated paved trail that runs right through the campground.  You can easily ride bikes downtown where there is a large variety of restaurants and/or brewery.  The whole downtown area is very cool with city parks/beaches/marina/shops.  Office staff was very friendly and professional.  We camped in the "rustic" section, meaning no electric or running water on site.  Bathroom was relatively clean and near our site.  Crowd was not too rowdy and pretty chill.  Lots of kids ;-)  and dogs ;-(.  Best features are location (at nothing, but near everything).  Worst features mentioned by others - there is no fence between the campground and the busy road, road noise, the cemetery does not bother us.  Ludington State Park has MANY excellent opportunities hiking, biking, watercraft, beach bumming.  Highly recommend the State Park....but it is very hard to get into in the summer.  Stay here instead and you'll be half way between the State Park and Downtown.

  • Melissa M.
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Hill & Hollow Campground & RV Park

    Location is perfect!

    Campsite is located 2 miles from downtown Pentwater, adorable small town on the water. Mears state park is 2 miles from the campground as well, Lake Michigan beaches. The playground on the beach is perfect for younger kids. There is a pavilion that serves hot food and ice cream ( hot food ends at 5pm/ ice cream till sunset.) Our kids loved walking in town and heading to the beach.

    With that said, there is plenty to do at the campground . Outdoor pool, AJs (putt- putt golf, arcade, playground, go-karts) extra fee for AJs but reasonable priced, basketball court, volleyball court, small baseball diamond, tennis table, general store, shower house by pool ( very clean), private bonfire pits ( most campsites).

    Seasonal’s were very friendly and helpful with local things to do. RV camp, Tent camp, or tent cabin.

    Dump station available, firewood for sale, ice for sale, general store has several camping items, 15 minutes away is meijer in ludington. 2 minutes away gas station 2 minutes to Lake Michigan beaches 2 minutes to Pentwater downtown shopping

  • 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.

  • Jess O.
    Jun. 24, 2018

    Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    Spacious and Private Hike-In Sites

    Ludington offers both modern campsites and backcountry hike-in sites. We opt for the hike-in sites because they're very spacious and private, with easy access to Lake Michigan. There are 10 backcountry sites, which share two pit toilets and a water pump. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table, and the park offers firewood delivery daily so you don't have to hike with it. If you need showers or flush toilets they are a 1 mile hike away in the main campground. The hike to the sites is very easy as it's also the sand path to the Big Sable Lighthouse. Crossing the path and going over a small sand dune will land you right on the beach. These sites are very popular because they're so great, so I would highly recommend reserving 6 months in advance for any summer weekends.

  • 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.

  • Shawn Z.
    Jun. 15, 2020

    Highbank Lake Campground

    Quiet and Quaint with great views.

    Spent a few nights here with some friends over the weekend, but the funny thing is we ended up here on accident.  Got in late around 9:30 at night, but was able to find the last camp site.  The sites are small but are all equipped with several spots for tents.  It also includes a parking spot (obviously), a fire pit and a few stairs to either your parking spot or the road that connects all the sites.  There is a bathroom on site, but it was definitely stinkier than some of the other spots I've been to.  Water spigot available.  A great lake view for most of the sites; ours we could see through the trees from afar.  

    Pretty easy access to and from the site.  City of Baldwin is close by and they have several places to shop for souvenirs, groceries, alcohol, firewood, flowers, jewelry, meats, fish, etc - Baldwin even has a cannabis dispensary - The Green Door.

    One of the campsites close to the lake was flooded as the lake must have risen over the past several months.  

    Fee is now $20 a night, not $18 like some websites might suggest.  

    I will absolutely return again soon.


Guide to Onekama

Camping options near Onekama, Michigan range from rustic tent sites to comfortable accommodations with modern amenities. The region sits at approximately 600 feet above sea level along the western Michigan shoreline, where summer temperatures typically range from 60-80°F with higher humidity levels. Most campsites in this area operate seasonally from April through October, with several campgrounds closing after the first snowfall.

What to do

Hiking trails: Lake Michigan Recreation Area offers access to the neighboring Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area with miles of hiking opportunities. "The trails as the campground is right next to Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area. They have weekly ranger programs for kids as well. The beach is clean and the swimming is amazing!" shares Lisa B. about Lake Michigan Recreation Area.

Beach activities: Most campgrounds provide access to Lake Michigan's shorelines within a short drive. "The location is great - right on a bike path and close to the super cute town of Frankfort and easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes," notes Deb M. about Betsie River Campsite.

Fishing: Many campgrounds offer river or lake access for anglers. "Great sites right on the water" with "nice spot near the Pine River," mentions Hayley B. about Twin Oaks Campground, which also provides a fish cleaning station for guests.

What campers like

Lake views: Campsites with views of Lake Michigan are highly valued. "Mini cabin is at tip of park with nice view of lake Michigan sunsets," explains Amy R. about Orchard Beach State Park Campground. Many glamping sites near Onekama offer similar scenic vistas.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and showers are consistently mentioned in reviews. "The bathrooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and the lake views are spectacular. Plus, the cute town of Manistee is nearby with three gorgeous public beaches, tasty restaurants, and ample shopping," notes Richard E.

Access to small towns: Proximity to charming lakeside communities enhances the camping experience. "The campground is along the Betsie river and they offer a fish cleaning station. They have a nice trail to ride your bikes to Frankfort but we chose to drive this time through," reports Marc W. about Betsie River Campsite.

What you should know

Site spacing: Campsite density varies significantly between campgrounds. "The sites are pretty close together, and with many people having a boat, and/or extra canopies, etc., on their sites, it seemed so very crowded," reports one camper about Betsie River Campsite, while other locations offer more privacy.

Beach access limitations: Some campgrounds advertise lake access that may be restricted. "The park is situated on a cliff, overlooking Lake Michigan, but the stairway down to the water level is closed and it appears to have been closed for some time," notes Steve R. about Orchard Beach State Park.

Glamping options: For those seeking luxury camping near Onekama, several sites provide elevated experiences. "Kendra and her team have created a unique glamping experience in northern Michigan. They have thoughtfully designed spaces that are comfortable and fun," explains Liz L. about Camp Squid Off The Grid.

Tips for camping with families

Look for kid-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds offer recreational facilities for children. "Nice sites and clean bathrooms" with "a short bike ride on the bike trail leads to the cute town of Frankfort," mentions Deb V. about Betsie River Campsite.

Consider cabins for comfort: Family glamping accommodations near Onekama provide more comfort for those with young children. "We stayed in 2 yurts and were comfortable in the summer," notes Liz W. about Camp Squid Off The Grid, which offers an alternative to traditional tent camping.

Choose campgrounds with beach access: Sand beaches are popular with families. "Sand Lake is a quiet wooded campground. Most of the sites have a good amount of trees between them, but there is a loop with fewer trees that is ideal for a group/family camp trip. The lake is clean and quiet for the most part," explains John W. about Sand Lake Campground.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have unlevel sites that require additional equipment. "Sites look level but it's deceiving," mentions Sharon H. about Betsie River Campsite, suggesting RVers should bring leveling blocks.

Electric hookup variations: Not all sites offer the same electrical connections. "Water hookup at each site, some sites only have 20 amp service," explains Kristine E. about Betsie River Campsite, indicating RVers should confirm power requirements before booking.

Winter accessibility: Most campgrounds in the Onekama region close seasonally. "Campground was lovely and beautiful. Other campers were respectful and even after leaving my IPhone in the restroom someone actually turned it in. If it wasn't so cold there in the winter, it would be my ideal place to live," says Kelly L. about Ludington State Park.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Onekama, MI is Orchard Beach State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 30 reviews.

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