Best Glamping near Portage, MI
Fort Custer Recreation Area houses several glamping accommodations near Portage, including comfortable yurts and canvas glamping tents that blend wilderness immersion with luxury amenities. The spacious sites are nestled among old growth trees providing natural privacy between accommodations. Each glamping option includes electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings while offering a more upscale camping experience than traditional tent sites. The recreation area's glamping accommodations are popular with families seeking a comfortable outdoor retreat with access to modern amenities. Climate-controlled options provide year-round accessibility, with heated units available during Michigan's cooler months. A recent visitor noted, "This place is just wonderful! So spacious, it has a beach, beautiful trails of different levels and so much to offer."
Three scenic lakes throughout Fort Custer provide exceptional water-based activities for glamping guests, with opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing just steps from luxury accommodations. The recreation area features miles of dedicated trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding that wind through wooded terrain surrounding the glamping sites. A swimming beach with concessions creates resort-style amenities during summer months, while winter visitors can enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on designated trails. According to a camper, "We loved this campground! It is open year round and quiet when we went in January! They have electric and nice sized spots that are sectioned off well. Tons of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in addition to lakes to kayak!" The glamping area remains accessible throughout all seasons, though reservations are recommended during peak summer weekends.
