Best Tent Camping near Prudenville, MI

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Best Tent Sites Near Prudenville, MI (45)

    Camper-submitted photo from Muskegon River Canoe Camp
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      2. Great Circle Campground

      1 Review
      6 Saves
      Higgins Lake, Michigan
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Tents
      • Market
      • Picnic Table
      Camper-submitted photo from House Lake State Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from House Lake State Campground

      3. House Lake State Campground

      1 Review
      2 Photos
      9 Saves
      Prudenville, Michigan

      Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Firewood Available
      • Drinking Water

      $15 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from White Pine Canoe SF Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from White Pine Canoe SF Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from White Pine Canoe SF Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from White Pine Canoe SF Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from White Pine Canoe SF Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from White Pine Canoe SF Campground

      4. White Pine Canoe SF Campground

      4 Reviews
      8 Photos
      44 Saves
      Luzerne, Michigan

      White Pines Campground is a backcountry campground, with a restroom and a fire ring. This 60 acre greenspace is mostly undeveloped, offering only parking at the main entrance and a single trail through the forest. When the original 20 acres of the park were acquired in 1927, they contained one of the few remaining pure stands of white pines in the county. The park has since been managed with the goal of preserving this stand and enhancing it with plantings of new white pine seedlings.

      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      Camper-submitted photo from Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests

      5. Wakeley Lake Campground — Huron Manistee National Forests

      2 Reviews
      6 Photos
      Grayling, Michigan

      Overview

      Wakeley Lake Campground is a part of the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area .__The campground is made up of 5 walk-in sites near the east shore of Wakeley Lake.__

      Recreation

      Trail System: The trail system within the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area is 8.5 miles in total. Several loops provide hikers the ability to take a hike that suits their skill level. Trails are also open to bicycles. In the winter, the Wakeley Lake area is groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoing. Water Activities: Non-motorized boating is allowed, however, visitors must hike in with their equiptment. Wakeley Lake is also a peaceful location for other water activites such as swimming and fishing.__

      Facilities

      Trail System: The trail system within the Wakeley Lake semi-primitive non-motorized area is 8.5 miles in total. Several loops provide hikers the ability to take a hike that suits their skill level. Trails are also open to bicycles. In the winter, the Wakeley Lake area is groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoing. Water Activities: Non-motorized boating is allowed, however, visitors must hike in with their equiptment. Wakeley Lake is also a peaceful location for other water activites such as swimming and fishing.__

      Natural Features

      Visitors to the area will be treated to a forested setting that varies from tag alder and conifer swamps to upland jack and white pine mixed with oak. Wakeley Lake Campground and the Lake itself are set relatively close to the parking location in the semi-primitive nonmotorized area. The lake tapers out into a swampy marsh area along the shoreline in some areas. The 2,100 acres area is habitat for loons and eagles and visitors may view loons nesting from March 1 to July 15. Please respect wildlife and view from a distance.

      contact_info

      This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.

      Charges & Cancellations

      All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.

      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Group

      $10 / night

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        6. 4-Mile Trail Camp DNR

        1 Review
        2 Saves
        Grayling, Michigan
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Tents
        • Group
        • Equestrian
        Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Springs Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Springs Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Springs Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Springs Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Springs Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Springs Campground

        7. Sugar Springs Campground

        1 Review
        6 Photos
        3 Saves
        Gladwin, Michigan

        OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR ROUND

        Sugar Springs offers visitors 35 camping sites in a rustic wooded setting. All sites are equipped with electricity and picnic tables.

        The focal point of the campground is a chalet which includes a warming room, a fireplace, heated showers, and toilets. The chalet not only makes our visitors stay more enjoyable, but is also used year-round for outings by property owners. There are also Nature Trails adjacent to the Campground for all residents and visitors.

        The Sugar Springs Campground Offers:

        30 & 50 Amp Electrical Service at each site
        Water Filling Station (one station shared by all sites)
        Waste Water Dump Station
        Heated Shower and Restroom Facilities
        Enclosed Picnic Shelter
        Fire Pits
        Playground
        Free WiFi
        Ice Skating Pond
        Sledding Hill
        Nature Trails
        
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Picnic Table
        • Firewood Available

        $18 - $32 / night

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          8. Keystone Landing State Forest Campground

          2 Reviews
          15 Saves
          Grayling, Michigan

          Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • ADA Access
          • Tents
          • Standard (Tent/RV)
          Camper-submitted photo from Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
          Camper-submitted photo from Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
          Camper-submitted photo from Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp

          9. Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp

          2 Reviews
          3 Photos
          40 Saves
          Luzerne, Michigan

          This rustic campground sits along the picturesque shore of the Au Sable River. The campground offers excellent opportunities for trout fishing. Paddlers can easily access the river and use a group camping area. There are 7 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 15 miles east of Grayling via M-72, McMasters Bridge and Conners Flat. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • Tents
          • Group
          • Trash
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            10. Wakeley Lake Area

            1 Review
            11 Saves
            Grayling, Michigan

            Recreation areas near the Wakeley Lake Area. This is the section of the Huron National Forest furthest west, and most sites are located along or north of M-72.

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            • Group
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            • Toilets
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          Recent Tent Reviews in Prudenville

          477 Reviews of 45 Prudenville Campgrounds


          • Teresa  B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Tubbs Lake Resort
            Nov. 25, 2024

            Tubbs Lake Resort

            Great place for family and friends. RV and Rustic Sites as well as Cabins.

            Great place for families and friends. RV and Rustic Sites as well as Cabins.  

            General store serving ice cream and pizza.  

            Ice and Propane exchange. 

            Beer,Liquor and tobacco products.

            Play ground and covered picnic area.

            Boat launch 

            Pull up docking for store use

          • Tammy C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground
            Oct. 29, 2024

            Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

            Hidden gem on the west side

            This campground is centrally located to everything that’s going on, on the west side of the state. Whether it’s trail riding, Traverse City Cherry festival or hanging in the town of Manton. There is always something going on. Spacious, super clean bath house and on Saturday nights listen to live music right at your campsite!

          • Chad H.
            Camper-submitted photo from Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort
            Sep. 20, 2024

            Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort

            Common Camp Ground we go to all the time

            Alright camp ground, it’s a members only. Few grouchy people that seem more miserable than into relaxing. It’s definitely an interesting atmosphere compared to other campgrounds. Staff are hit or miss, seems like the pleasant ones take layoff and move on. Small improvements are made year over year, which is nice.

          • Ralph E.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Alcona Park
            Sep. 5, 2024

            Alcona Park

            very nice campground

            nice campground with plenty of woods and water. rustic sites could be a little more leveled off but not awfully bad. they have full, semi and rustic sites. camped here 4 times and enjoyed my time. PRO'S- great fishing, playgrounds for kids, great for riding bikes, sites are clean and many have good space for larger campers, staff is friendly and reliable. CONS- showers need more pressure, roads can get extremely dusty when it's dry, "beach" is small and rocky and on a slop which is difficult to walk on due to too many rocks in what little sand there is however the whole lakeshore is rocks so wear water shoes, while it didn't bother me, it can get a little loud at nite, after 10pm "quite time" but nothing really serious, some rustic sites could use some dirt to level them up but manageable, rustic sites, IMO, are a little expensive at $20 a night but I've camped at others that were $40! summing my review up, I enjoyed every time I camped here! caught lots of fish from walleye to crappie, even a 6.3lb small mouth bass!! very nice campground that I will continue to camp at and recommend!!

          • LThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Arrowhead Lake Camp
            Sep. 3, 2024

            Arrowhead Lake Camp

            Amazing place

            This place was fantastic. We stayed in the Lakeside cabins. Amazing views! We went kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and fishing. The wildlife is plentiful and the lake is full of fish. The staff are fantastic. If we needed anything, they were there in minutes. Always courteous and friendly. Will definitely be back

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from The Campground
            Aug. 20, 2024

            The Campground

            Fantastic Campground!

            The campground is a small, family friendly campground that has a lot of activities for both adults and kids. It is clean, has level sites and well maintained facilities.

          • Just J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Muskegon River Canoe Camp
            Jul. 30, 2024

            Muskegon River Canoe Camp

            A quiet spot on the Muskegon River

            A great place for dispersed camping. Don't forget the bug spray! Only 20 minutes from town if you did! Great two weeks here!

          • Jen L.
            Camper-submitted photo from Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground
            Jul. 26, 2024

            Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

            Great location for orv trail access

            Great campground.  Booked two nights and had to request a third it was so perfect.   We went up because it advertised orv access right from campsite.  It’s really handy to not have to trailer over to the trsilheads.  Quiet, bug spaces, huge bathhouse. We will be going back!

          • Rebekah J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
            Jul. 21, 2024

            Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp

            Quite, Spacious sites

            Most campgrounds we have been to had lots of road noise but not this one! We stayed for 2 nights/3days and this campground was quite.

            The vault toilets were well stocked with toilet paper, although one had a hornets nest inside and the other was extremely smelly.

            Access to the river was good and the sites were a decent size with privacy in between.

            We enjoyed walking some of the nearby trails

          • D
            Camper-submitted photo from Hartwick Pines State Park Campground
            Jul. 15, 2024

            Hartwick Pines State Park Campground

            Hartwick Pines State Park Campground

            Very nice and well maintained campground. Bath house facilities were very clean, and campsites were fairly spaced, giving decent privacy. There are some activities in the area related to the park. All in all a very nice State Park campground.

          • B
            Camper-submitted photo from Otsego Lake State Park Campground
            Jul. 12, 2024

            Otsego Lake State Park Campground

            Nice surprise

            First time camping here. Site 72 had a nice view if the make. Very nice park. Bathrooms s d dhowers ckean for really need to be upgraded. They have a ni. ce dog beach bit no real wslking trails as it is only 64 acres. Very nice beach! Already booked our next trip there.

          • Lydia T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Otsego Lake State Park Campground
            Jul. 1, 2024

            Otsego Lake State Park Campground

            State Park in Gaylord

            The park has a small sandy beach the swim area is sandy. The playground needs some updating. A lot of the sites back up to the busy road and you can hear road traffic noise all day and night.

          • Lydia T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Resort
            Jul. 1, 2024

            Beaver Creek Resort

            Rv resort in Gaylord

            Campground across the road from Otsego Lake. The campground has lots to do for kids but the sites are small and the trees are small.

          • Lydia T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Gaylord KOA
            Jul. 1, 2024

            Gaylord KOA

            KOA Campground right outside Gaylord

            This is so great koa with no road noise. The trees are mature and beautiful. This is a great laid back, family campground. The sites are bigger than other campgrounds in the area.

          • C
            Camper-submitted photo from Maple Grove Campground
            Jun. 27, 2024

            Maple Grove Campground

            Will return in the future

            Ted and Jen have been doing improvements to maple grove camp ground, they have gotten new fire rings last year and got the road grated, this year there in the process of getting better internet out there which will be great for the whole camp ground and they leveled the camp sites out the best they could , the city of lake is always on top of mowing the field and play area, they always try to help their campers as much as they can. very quiet camp ground will always come back they are doing a better job then Ron and Deb ever did!

          • D
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Billings RV Park & Campground
            Jun. 23, 2024

            Lake Billings RV Park & Campground

            It was decent

            They have a really nice area whether it’s fishing or swimming, playground or just plain camping, etc. the only negative thing is the tent camping spots DO NOT have PLUGS which was really irritating because tent camping you’re definitely gonna need an outlet.

          • Lydia T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park Campground
            Jun. 23, 2024

            Wilson State Park Campground

            Great State Park Campground

            The ONLY issue I had with this campground was that it's on a busy road. The campground is beautiful and very clean with a great swim area, cute playground, and newer shower houses.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from South Higgins Lake State Park Campground
            Jun. 13, 2024

            South Higgins Lake State Park Campground

            Great campground but you cant reserve a spot

            Well, the campground is old. Everything works very well. The sites are decent size. They’re plenty of small playgrounds throughout the campground. The beach is amazing the views awesome however when it comes to booking, it’s impossible to get a spot somehow they’re already booked before they even allowed to be booked and it’s every good spot

          • Angela B.
            Camper-submitted photo from Rifle River Campground
            Jun. 9, 2024

            Rifle River Campground

            Awesome campgrounds @ Rifle River

            The only complaint about the week I spent was they didn’t cut the grass, other than that I had an amazing birthday week at Rifle River Campground,  we found amazing flowers blooming  like yellow and pink lady slippers I even found Agates, fossils if you’re a rock hunter and when you climb up the tower there’s a extremely large eagles nest.

            The fishing wasn’t very successful I only caught a small one but the water was warm and clear you could see the sand doons.

          • R
            Camper-submitted photo from Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground
            Jun. 6, 2024

            Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

            Friendly, clean and well maintained

            This is a great little campground. Clean and well maintained. We used it as a base camp for canoeing on the Manistee River and it served us well. Plenty of pull-through sites and lots of grass.

          • Lydia T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Otsego Lake County Park
            May. 31, 2024

            Otsego Lake County Park

            Great campground on Otsego Lake

            This is a great campground South of Gaylord on Otsego Lake. I believe all sites have electric. The park is beautiful with a many sites having lake views. The playground is the classic old playground with swings and slides and some big tires to climb on. The water was mostly sand with some rocks. The campground has 4 cabins to rent right on the lake.


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          Guide to Prudenville

          Tent camping near Prudenville, Michigan offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent and unwind.

          Tent campers should check out Wakeley Lake Campground

          • Experience the tranquility of the water at Wakeley Lake Campground, where you can enjoy peaceful surroundings and catch-and-release fishing.
          • This campground allows campfires, making it ideal for cozy evenings under the stars.
          • Access is via a short walk-in, ensuring a secluded camping experience away from the hustle and bustle.

          Local activities to enjoy while camping

          • At Muskegon River Canoe Camp, you can explore the river by canoe or kayak, perfect for a day of adventure.
          • Hiking trails abound near 4-Mile Trail Camp DNR, offering opportunities for wildlife spotting and enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
          • The Wakeley Lake Area is great for upland game hunting, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

          Some prices for tent camping range from free to $25

          • Camping at Muskegon River Canoe Camp is free, allowing you to enjoy nature without breaking the bank.
          • For a more developed experience, Great Circle Campground offers sites with electric hookups for around $25 per night.
          • Sugar Springs Campground provides a comfortable setting with amenities for approximately $30, perfect for families looking for convenience.

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          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Prudenville, MI?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Prudenville, MI is Muskegon River Canoe Camp with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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