Best Glamping near Prudenville, MI

Higgins Lake offers luxury glamping experiences at multiple state parks and private resorts surrounded by northern Michigan's pristine forests. The North and South Higgins Lake State Parks feature upscale glamping accommodations with electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and proximity to the crystal-clear waters of Higgins Lake. Higgins Lake-Roscommon KOA provides glamping cabins and yurts with modern amenities including electric hookups, showers, and firewood delivery. PaddleBrave Camp and Canoe adds unique glamping options along the scenic riverfront, while Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park & Resort at Grayling offers family-friendly glamping with access to resort amenities. A recent visitor mentioned, "The lake is absolutely gorgeous. We stayed in the East loop and were by the boat launch which was very convenient because we could put in and leave our boat in overnight!"

The glamping sites around Prudenville provide direct access to Higgins Lake, renowned for its exceptional water clarity and swimming conditions. Glamping guests enjoy private beach access with shallow waters extending about 100 yards before dropping to deeper sections, perfect for families with children. Safari tents and yurts at these locations include picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to clean shower facilities. The region offers water-based activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating with equipment rentals available at many locations. According to a camper, "The water is very beautiful! The beach is great for kids to play in safely while the parents chill at the shore." Most glamping accommodations remain open from May through October, though select sites offer year-round luxury camping experiences with heated canvas structures or climate-controlled domes.

Best Glamping Sites Near Prudenville, Michigan (29)

    1. South Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Roscommon, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 821-6374

    "Higgins lake is beautiful. The water is less than waist deep for about 100 yards out and then drops off to about 90' deep. The water color is amazing when the sun is out."

    "There are 2 bathhouses (bathrooms with separate showers), the one bathroom was much nicer than the other. The lake is absolutely gorgeous."

    2. North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Higgins Lake, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 821-6125

    "We’re used to Texas parks where that would NOT fly😆 But everyone respected the quiet hours so we had no noise issues at night. Easy access to the water from everywhere thanks to groomed paths."

    "We stayed in a travel trailer on site 73 the week before the 4th of July week. The park and bathrooms were always clean, showers were clean and had good water pressure."

    3. Higgins Lake-Roscommon KOA

    5 Reviews
    Roscommon, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 275-8151

    "Nice Campground, pretty well maintained. close enough to the ORV trails that you can ride to them from the park which is a huge bonus as many parks won't let you unload or ride out of the park."

    "Some family activities and trails. Surrounded by nice mature trees. Site 61 did take some time to get all leveled out almost didn't have enough blocks. But very nice once set up."

    4. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park & Resort at Grayling

    7 Reviews
    Grayling, MI
    21 miles
    Website

    $37 - $68 / night

    "There is a pool, outdoor movies, horseshoes, inflatable blob (kids love the blob), putt putt, sand box, small bikes to rent and a nice store and lodge on site."

    "People decorate their sites, dress up, and hand out candy."

    5. Wilson State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Farwell, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 539-3021

    $25 / night

    "However, the bathroom/shower facilities were in good condition. They even had two handicap accessible showers. The campsites next to the road can be a little loud with road noise."

    "Unfortunately, it's bordered on 2 sides by 2 major roads, Old 27 and Townline Lake Rd, and Harrison is loaded with people who think "no exhaust" equals "cool car", and are happy to show you just how big"

    6. Hartwick Pines State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Frederic, MI
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 348-7068

    "Well maintained grounds, with a fire pit and picnic table. State park, so no WiFi. AT&T is 1 bar. Restroom and showers are updated and clean."

    "A few trails walking distance from the campground. The old growth trail is beautiful and really well maintained. The trees are crazy TALL."

    7. Beaver Trail Campground

    1 Review
    Rose City, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 345-7745

    $30 - $66 / night

    "Beaver Trail Campground is new and bookable to the Dyrt.  Check them out and share your trip on the Dyrt!"

    8. Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Lupton, MI
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 473-2258

    "The site was easy to find, spacious, and had adequate distancing from other campers. It included a fire pit and picnic table too. The lake was serene in the early mornings and evenings."

    "This here is one of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan. The facilities are clean and kept up. All access to trails, lakes and the river are close and easy to get to."

    9. PaddleBrave Camp and Canoe

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    Roscommon, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 275-5273

    $6 - $120 / night

    10. Grousehaven Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Lupton, MI
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 473-2258

    "We were in the lower unit and stayed on site 3. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and is paddle only, no motors of any kind."

    "The day use beach bathroom was our first stop...not the cleanest. But the beach was nice as were the trails. Once in the camp itself, we loved how much better it was than Tawas."

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Glamping Reviews near Prudenville, MI

135 Reviews of 29 Prudenville Campgrounds


  • Rodger M.
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

    Spacious, Quiet, Relaxing

    We were greeted at the gate by an extremely helpful and knowledgeable gentleman. He provided good directions, and helped us with our Rec Pass.

    The site was easy to find, spacious, and had adequate distancing from other campers. It included a fire pit and picnic table too.

    The lake was serene in the early mornings and evenings. Listen for the woeful call of the loons. What a treat!

    Word of caution, the raccoons start partying as soon as you bed down. Make sure your food and trash is adequately covered/contained.

    Campground has vault toilets. We never used them but good to know they have them.

  • Kathie M.
    Jun. 20, 2020

    North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    Overnite stay in cabin

    One nite stay in cabin. Cabin had electricity, mini fridge, electricity and bunk beds. Only complaint was cabin was close to fairly busy road.

  • Christie L.
    Aug. 8, 2020

    North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    Nice overnite stay

    We stayed for a quick overnight and wish we could have stayed longer. If we stayed again - we’d pick site 101. Little more privacy than the rest. We stayed at 137 which backed up to the woods which was lovely. This is a very bustling and full campground with lots of groups and families. Lot’s of kids on bikes. We were surprised to see a group with a full bar right out front on their site. We’re used to Texas parks where that would NOT fly😆 But everyone respected the quiet hours so we had no noise issues at night. Easy access to the water from everywhere thanks to groomed paths. Nice long but narrow sandy beach great for the kids to swim. Busy but very fun place to camp!

  • N
    Oct. 6, 2020

    Northern Bear Paw RV Park

    Words Can’t Describe

    This place is gorgeous. Owners have done a great job with the property. Pine trees left intact. It’s sits on the Au Gres River trail to the river with seating, picnic table and fire pit. The grounds are immaculate. Very peaceful setting.

  • Sean R.
    Jul. 5, 2021

    South Branch Trail Camp Group Site

    Nice Large Private Site #21

    Bathroom was clean, site was large surrounded by tall pine trees. Picnic table was HC accessible. Fire pit ring. I'm a motocamper and suited my needs. No trash, so take what you brought in plus some.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Rvino - Camp Cadillac, LLC

    Not fancy, but nice

    Really nice little campground. Not fancy, but clean and well kept. Pool and petting zoo for the kids. Small store with ice, few necessities and ice cream. Pond in the back on the small river for fishing. Quite a few seasonal campers. Anywhere from rustic to full hook up. Pet friendly. All gravel/dirt/grass sites. Most have trees. Fire pits quite small. Bathrooms very nice and updated.

  • Kim L.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Gaylord KOA

    Very well kept KOA

    While it was pricey at $65 night, we had a very spacious full hookup site within easy walking distance of pool. Shower house was very nice and modern, with 4 shower stalls. Full coin laundry was helpful too! They had kids activities over the 4thof July weekend, and our kid loved it. The KOA is about a 5 min drive to Otsego Lake and the state park, where there's a nice beach and easy lake access. There's also a newly paved bike trail right by the lake for you to log some miles on. Nearby towns of Gaylord and Boyne provided us with plenty to do, and only a couple hours to get to Sleeping Bear sand dunes. We thought this place was worth the expense- big, flat, level sites with fire pit and full hook up. Nice pine trees and plenty of space for kids to play. Did not like the additional fee for kid to get wrist band for jump pillow and mini gold, but did it anyways.

  • Brittny B.
    Aug. 17, 2018

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park & Resort at Grayling

    Perfect family campground

    This campground has very nice amenities for families. There is a pool, outdoor movies, horseshoes, inflatable blob (kids love the blob), putt putt, sand box, small bikes to rent and a nice store and lodge on site.

    We actually stayed here in a cabin to celebrate our anniversary. It is a nice campground with well spaced out sites. I would recommend the single room cabins, they are affordable and have a cute front porch - the bed was even comfortable.

  • Erika W.
    May. 25, 2020

    Cadillac Woods Campground

    Great campground

    This campground is a small gem close to Cadillac, MI. The owners are friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Showers were hot and bathrooms were clean. A well stocked thoughtful camp store had those last minute forgotten items. While you can book online, I would call the office and talk to the owners because not all sites are easy to maneuver a camper into and may not be a good choice for your size camper.


Guide to Prudenville

Camping options near Prudenville, Michigan include state parks and private campgrounds located within 25 miles of town. The area features the AuSable State Forest with its 80-foot elevation observation tower providing views of multiple lakes. Fall temperatures average 45-65°F during September and October, making it popular for shoulder season camping when visitor numbers decrease significantly from summer peaks.

What to do

Kayaking the Rifle River: Devoe Lake Rustic Campground offers excellent access to multiple waterways for paddling enthusiasts. The recreation area contains five lakes within its borders, each with unique characteristics. According to one camper, "The water is super clean and crystal clear...and usually sand or rock bottom. Devoe Lake has a few islands that we explored."

Archery practice: Grousehaven Campground maintains an archery range for visitors looking to practice their skills. The campground provides numerous recreational options beyond water activities. A visitor notes, "There's also lots of hiking trails and even an archery range."

Winter camping options: Unlike many seasonal facilities, several campgrounds remain open year-round. Beaver Trail Campground offers stocked fishing pond access even during colder months. The campground features 50 total sites with multiple accommodation options throughout all seasons.

Hiking among old-growth forests: Hartwick Pines State Park preserves significant stands of old-growth trees with educational programming about logging history. As one visitor describes, "It features old growth forest on the hiking trails, multiple ranger programs each week, hosts that give you coffee or hot chocolate in the morning, a beautiful visitor center and main trails, plus side trails that are less traveled so you rarely see anyone else!"

What campers like

Modern yurt camping: Prudenville, Michigan offers yurt accommodations at several locations including Higgins Lake-Roscommon KOA. The property provides a more secluded camping experience than other nearby options. A camper mentioned, "It is a smaller KOA surrounded by dense woods. Some trails and very close to Higgins Lake state parks."

Clean shower facilities: North Higgins Lake State Park maintains well-kept bathroom facilities with reliable hot water. Recent visitors appreciate the attention to cleanliness despite high usage. According to one review, "The park and bathrooms were always clean, showers were clean and had good water pressure."

Watercraft-only lakes: Several nearby recreation areas offer motor-free lakes ideal for paddle sports. One camper at Grousehaven Campground stated, "The lake is absolutely gorgeous and is paddle only, no motors of any kind. The water was warmish and crystal clear, my 2.5 y/o daughter loved playing at the beach and the shallow swimming area."

Spacious campsites: South Higgins Lake State Park provides generously sized camping areas even during busy periods. A satisfied visitor noted, "For being such a busy campground (since there is a boat launch) the sites are still quite large! We were able to fit 2 large tents, a small tent, 2 cars, 1 boat trailer and a sun shade for our gear with plenty of room to spare."

What you should know

Seasonal crowds: South Higgins Lake experiences significant visitor increases during peak seasons and holidays. A camper observed, "Water is very beautiful! Gets very very crowded though. They have a really nice Halloween weekends."

Cell service limitations: Reception can be spotty throughout the region, particularly in more remote campgrounds. A visitor to North Higgins Lake State Park noted, "Don't expect to make phone calls, the cell service (AT&T) was very spotty."

Water clarity variance: Lakes in the region have different clarity levels depending on location and time of year. Higgins Lake is particularly known for its visibility. One camper reported, "If you aren't familiar with this lake it is extremely clear (see video) and very large, there are 2 sandbar areas which are very popular providing 3-4 feet water to hangout in."

Reservation timing: Securing prime camping spots requires advance planning. A reviewer advised, "Getting a site here during the summer can be very difficult. You will want one of the sites closer to the lake. If you want one of these sites, you will need to be ready to book the site 6 months in advance."

Tips for camping with families

Halloween-themed weekends: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park hosts special Halloween events with trick-or-treating throughout the campground. A family described, "I love going to the Halloween themed weekends with trick-or-treating at the campground. People decorate their sites, dress up, and hand out candy."

Shallow swimming areas: Multiple locations offer child-friendly swimming zones with gradually sloping entry. A parent shared about South Higgins Lake State Park, "The beach is clean and the water clear. The beach is great for kids to play in safely while the parents chill at the shore."

Kid-friendly entertainment: Several campgrounds provide organized activities specifically for younger visitors. A Jellystone Park visitor mentioned, "Great for kids. Tons of activities all day long. It's modern camping - showers, toilets, electricity, water, sewage, dump station. The jumping pillow is another great feature."

Proximity to playgrounds: Many camping areas include playground facilities near the campsites. As one Grousehaven visitor noted, "Extremely family friendly with a nice beach, park, and picnic area."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Prepare for uneven terrain at certain campgrounds and bring adequate leveling equipment. A camper at Wilson State Park observed, "Many sites are rather large, like 97, but severely sloped, also like 97... Others are flat, small, and your camper is right near the road."

Full hookup availability: While not universal, some campgrounds offer complete utility connections. A Hartwick Pines camper noted, "Open all year, nice park, big rig friendly, has full hookups."

Sanitation station access: Plan for dump station lines during busy checkout periods. A South Higgins Lake camper advised, "Try to get a full hook up site if you can.....no line to dump on your way out!"

Water hookup positioning: At certain campgrounds, utility connections may be inconveniently located. One visitor to Higgins Lake-Roscommon KOA mentioned, "Our water hook up was on the opposite side of the site from the power and sewer hook up so we had to have a hose running across our site; glad we had an extra hose to use as an extension."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Prudenville, MI is South Higgins Lake State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 13 reviews.

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