Best Glamping near Battle Creek, MI

Fort Custer Recreation Area houses luxury glamping accommodations with spacious sites nestled among old growth trees. This Michigan destination provides a more upscale camping experience with heated yurts and glamping tents that offer comfortable sleeping arrangements and electrical hookups. "The sites are large, lots of old growth trees so you don't feel like you're in a parking lot," one guest shared, highlighting the natural setting that creates a private atmosphere even when the park is busy. Other glamping options include Michawana Campground in nearby Hastings, which features premium canvas accommodations with modern amenities. Visitors appreciate the blend of natural surroundings with creature comforts, allowing for an immersive outdoor experience without sacrificing basic conveniences.

The recreation area boasts three lakes for kayaking and canoeing, extensive hiking trails, and a swimming beach that creates multiple activity options without leaving the property. Mountain biking stands out as a particularly popular pursuit, with trails of varying difficulty levels that attract enthusiasts throughout the region. A visitor noted, "There is a lot to do here; fishing, horseback riding, mountain bike trails, lake with beach so if you get bored it's your fault." Glamping guests enjoy stargazing opportunities enhanced by minimal light pollution in the park. The campground operates year-round, with some visitors specifically mentioning winter stays in heated accommodations. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when the beach area attracts more visitors. The location provides convenient access to Battle Creek attractions while maintaining a secluded natural setting.

Best Glamping Sites Near Battle Creek, Michigan (27)

    1. Fort Custer Recreation Area

    44 Reviews
    Augusta, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 731-4200

    "Fort Custer is a hidden gem in Michigan. Nobody thinks to go camping near Battle Creek, but they really should reconsider!"

    "The showers and bathrooms are fine, and I think they're being upgraded this season so I expect them to be quite nice for 2024 and beyond. "

    2. Michawana Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cloverdale, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 623-3035

    $32 - $80 / night

    "Staff is super friendly and accomodating, lots of stuff to do if you have kids and most of it is free. Campground is clean and kept up and all sites have water and electrical."

    "They have a lake / beach for swimming, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes to use at the lake. They also have a massive slip ‘n slide, zip lining, and a rock climbing wall."

    3. Turtle Lake Nudist Resort

    1 Review
    Coldwater, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 741-7004

    "One inside with a hot tub, one outside with a tiki grill that serves food on the weekend. The outdoor pool is the hub if activities in the summer. A great place to enjoy life naturally."

    4. Pokagon State Park Campground

    48 Reviews
    Angola, IN
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-2012

    $16 - $480 / night

    "Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric)."

    "There's a few trails and swimming and boating in the lake in the summer. The campground is standard and has a bathhouse and fire pits at each site (both electric and non-electric)."

    5. Potawatomi Rec Area

    1 Review
    Coldwater, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 278-4289

    "We rented a kayak on site to explore the relatively small waterways. Lots of hiking and mountain biking trails."

    6. Hidden Ridge RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Wayland, MI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 672-9196

    $50 - $70 / night

    "Sunday morning they have Cinnamon Roll delivery to your campsite! Only a couple of negatives to report there isn’t much close the the campground at all. Like the closest gas station is 15 miles."

    "Lots of room for biking, and the Christmas in July decorations have been a lot of fun. Looking forward to booking again in the future."

    7. Welcome Woods Family Campground

    6 Reviews
    Hastings, MI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 945-2803

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Friendly owners, great hiking trails, great lake access, and good prices in the convenience store at the front of the park as well."

    "Playgrounds, Lake, dump station, well stocked store, some shaded sites, clean bathrooms by the store, pit toilets throughout the campground."

    8. Lighthouse Village RV Resort

    1 Review
    Litchfield, MI
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (517) 568-4343

    "The views while walking along Lake Huron are beautiful. The campground is clean. My only “con” is that full hookups are scarce and don’t have the perfect angle and view of the W/E sites."

    9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ at Barton Lake

    14 Reviews
    Fremont, IN
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (260) 833-1114

    "Yogi Bear JellyStone Park at Barton Lake is located in Fremont, In and to me was noisy, crowded and stressful."

    "They have a lake, several pools, including an indoor pool for late in the season. We got rained out for most of the weekend but will be back during the summer."

    10. Tyler Creek

    8 Reviews
    Freeport, MI
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 868-6751

    $28 - $50 / night

    "Recently, I inherited a pop up camper and chose this place to be my first location to try it out. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our site was nice with electric and water hookups."

    "Bathrooms were newly redone. Looking allot better then previous years. Lots of lot improvement so it’s not so bumpy and off level."

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Glamping Reviews near Battle Creek, MI

234 Reviews of 27 Battle Creek Campgrounds


  • Bryce J.
    Jul. 10, 2019

    Fort Custer Recreation Area

    Surprisingly nice beach area.

    Fort Custer is a hidden gem in Michigan. Nobody thinks to go camping near Battle Creek, but they really should reconsider!

    Never over-crowded, tons of trails, and very nice paddle board, kayak, and canoe rentals! The lake at the state park is outlined by trails and features a small island to paddle around!

  • Kelly F.
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Air conditioning in the bathrooms

    Very nice campground with level sites and air conditioned bathrooms! That is amazing in the summer. They have trails that are a nice walk for the dogs and a pond to catch and release fish.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 14, 2025

    Shipshewana North Park Campground

    Nice campground in a convenient location

    We were passing through and decided to stop for frozen custard at the stand right next to the campground. The first review for this place did not seem very inviting but a more recent one was a little more positive. After checking it out, I thought it could use a little reinforcement of the positives! I’m not sure if there have been new owners since the first review but I received a very friendly greeting, and the office is open from 9 am– 8 pm and clearly marked as the place to check-in. 

    There are many options here: back-in or pull-thru tent sites, w/e sites, full hook-up sites, camper cabins, and fully equipped cabins. The campsites range from $32-$46 per night and the cabins range from $69-$144 per night. Sites 47-52 are close to the road so you will hear road noise, but Sites 11-35 are farther from the road and are more shaded. The layout is RV park style but there is reasonable separation between the sites. 

    The restrooms have a code for entry, and I did not see the inside of these.

    Amenities include:

    - a community fire pit

    -  game room with television

    - guest laundry 

    - dump station

    - gift shop

    - pet friendly options

     -WiFi

    - There is, of course, an ice cream/frozen custard stand that I dare you to resist. 

    While we would not consider it a destination, we would definitely consider camping here en route – the price is reasonable, and the staff is friendly and welcoming.

  • Joel K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 15, 2024

    Fort Custer Recreation Area

    Really nice state park campground and rec area!

    This was our second trip to this property (1st was Sept 2021), and it was really nice.  We went Aug 25 - 27th (Friday - Sunday).  The property has something like 219 campsites, and that weekend every single one of them was full.  Noisy during the day with a few large groups and a LOT of kids, but they were quiet at night and it was not a problem.  Some of the campsites are very close together and it's hard to determine that from the map or choosing ahead of time.  The showers and bathrooms are fine, and I think they're being upgraded this season so I expect them to be quite nice for 2024 and beyond.  We took full advantage of the mountain bike trails which are very easily accessed from the campground.  We also took a trip into Battle Creek for a quick stop by CVS, so it's close and convenient for lost or forgotten items.   No problems with bugs or mosquitos, other than the normal for being a forested property. 

    On Saturday morning the camp host had coffee and donuts for a $1 donation.  And firewood was easily accessible on site. 

    Would not hesitate to stay here again.

  • K
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney

    Very pleasant

    Hope, the owner, is always so friendly & helpful. The restrooms/showers are nice and clean. You can get an entire 4 wheeler dump load of wood for $20. It’s nice dry wood. When we’ve camped in the past during April & October, we got free firewood those months. There’s a nice little camp store. We were given a nice welcome packet at check-in with visitor guides for the area. They recycle also. Pool and small miniature golf course. We really enjoy camping here. We’ve camped on several different sites here. We’ve stayed on the deluxe patio sites a couple of times when they were available. They have patio table & chairs on extra wide concrete pad, gas grill, fire pit & seating area in back.

  • D
    Jul. 5, 2016

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    Pokagon State Park

    Pokagon State Park has an excellent state park campground. Sites are in a well wooded area situated on 5 different loops (1 non-electric, 4 electric). Many sites are flat (good for tent camping) while others are slightly rolling hills (helps breakup the sites a bit). There is a lot to do in the park including many trails, horse riding (horse stable on site), and lake swimming on a nicely improved beach. Only cons are no full hook up and the fire rings/grills could be improved.

  • Z
    Aug. 22, 2023

    Fort Custer Recreation Area

    Another amazing experience!!

    Another great camping experience, site 210 has an amazing trail that leads directly to the showers at one end and at the other path went directly to running water, plus only a couple of yards from a great walking trail.

  • Jessica L.
    Jul. 28, 2016

    Pokagon State Park Campground

    One of Indiana's original parks.

    Pokagon was one of the first Indiana state parks, so there's some history here! One of my favorite memories is the toboggan run, which FYI, is seasonal. It's a ton of fun for the whole family. Also, in the winter, there's sledding, ice fishing and cross country skiing. There's a few trails and swimming and boating in the lake in the summer. The campground is standard and has a bathhouse and fire pits at each site (both electric and non-electric). There's a nice Inn as well, if you need a non campgroud place to stay in the winter. It's a great easy trip, even from Chicago. So, come winter or summer!

  • Beth H.
    Jul. 22, 2021

    Hidden Ridge RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    Large RV resort!

    We had a great time camping at Hidden Ridge. Amenities were great, everything well kept and clean. This park is very big. Seems to have a lot of seasonal campers there but still spots for the vacationers too. The pool was nice, and the playground very fun for kids. Sunday morning they have Cinnamon Roll delivery to your campsite! Only a couple of negatives to report there isn’t much close the the campground at all. Like the closest gas station is 15 miles. Not really any fast food restaurants either. Obviously not a deal breaker, but just something to be prepared for. And there is a snack bar at the campground, but for other things you’ll have to go further out. Second, I found it odd the there isn’t trash pickup at the site. And the only trash bin we could find was at the entrance of the grounds (which was quite a distance from 241 our site). Just seems places this big and at this price range offer trash pick up at the site. Again, not a deal breaker but just a nuisance I guess. Would definitely recommend and would return to stay if in the area.


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