Top Tent Camping near Prudenville, MI

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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

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      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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        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

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        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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          Keystone Landing State Forest Campground

          2 Reviews
          13 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

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          Rainbow Bend State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp

          2 Reviews
          3 Photos
          36 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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            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.

            • Phone Service
            • Tents
            • Group
            • Trash
            • Picnic Table
            • Toilets
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          Recent Tent Reviews In Prudenville

          460 Reviews of 46 Prudenville Campgrounds


          • Camper-submitted photo from Alcona Park
            September 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!!

          • Camper-submitted photo from The Campground
            August 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Muskegon River Canoe Camp
            July 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!

          • Camper-submitted photo from Canoe Harbor State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
            July 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

          • Camper-submitted photo from Hartwick Pines State Park Campground
            July 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Otsego Lake State Park Campground
            July 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Otsego Lake State Park Campground
            July 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Resort
            July 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Gaylord KOA
            July 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Maple Grove Campground
            June 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!

          • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Billings RV Park & Campground
            June 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park Campground
            June 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from South Higgins Lake State Park Campground
            June 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

          • Camper-submitted photo from Rifle River Campground
            June 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.

          • 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.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Mud Lake State Forest Campground
            May 29, 2024

            Mud Lake State Forest Campground

            It was nice but lots of ticks

            The place was beautiful for Memorial Day weekend. The neighbors in the campers were loud they were playing loud. I did notice lots of ticks. Our dogs all had at least one on them and all of us campers had a few. It’s expected being in the backs wood like that I just didn’t realize how bad. We did some hiking while there and the trails were nice for the most part all the storms definitely did a number on the trees back there lots down in the trails. Overall it was a great weekend

          • Camper-submitted photo from Old Log Resort and Campground
            May 26, 2024

            Old Log Resort and Campground

            Clean, older, super friendly, with kyak rentals

            Excellent owners! Super friendly that work hard to keep the place really clean. Its been in business since 1941 I believe. 

            They have 20 sites. The ones by the river are where we stayed. (sites 4&5). They also have some little cabins. They also do kyak rentals, with drop off and you boat back to their own landing. Super convenient. 

            We stayed the weekend and fully enjoyed it. We stayed in site 5 and had the river as our front yard. Electric is provided at each site, and they do have a dump station.

            The ONLY downside I had, and I knew full well going into this and it didn't bother me, it is on M115, a fairly busy road. I know that might be a deal breaker for some, but was easily overlooked for the view we had, the kindness of the owners, and the cleanliness of the facilities and grounds. Most folks wont care, but some purists (Just know that I'm usually a boondock, REAL desolate camping kind of guy), wont like the traffic aspect. I didn't let it bother me.

            I give 5 stars because they cant do anything a bout the location, obviously, so I rated on our experience.  We had an excellent time, and will come back again.

          • Camper-submitted photo from Sand Lakes Quiet Area Backcountry Campsites
            May 26, 2024

            Sand Lakes Quiet Area Backcountry Campsites

            Awesome fishing and great camp sites

            Me and my dad went camping here rode our motorcycles into the parking area and had a nice little hike to the camp ground! Very nice camp sites once we got set up we went down to fish and the lake is beautiful clear water and a lot of fish!!

          • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground
            May 21, 2024

            Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground

            Beautiful state forest campground

            This has been one of my favorite rustic state forest spots. Most sites have an amazing view. The campground is so pretty with huge Pines and hills overlooking the lake. You can swim right at most of the sites.



          Guide to Prudenville

          Camping near Prudenville, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

          What to do

          What campers like

          • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One camper at Otsego Lake State Park Campground noted, "Bathrooms and showers were clean."
          • Friendly staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground hosts. A reviewer at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort said, "The owners treat this as a true resort and the cleanliness, and friendliness clearly shows."
          • Scenic views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park shared, "I love having a view from my campsite that has a lake on it!"

          What you should know

          • Noise levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads or airports, which can be noisy. A camper at Traverse City State Park Campground mentioned, "The park is right next to a busy road and near an airport, so it was a little noisy."
          • Site sizes: Campsites can vary in size, and some may feel cramped. A reviewer at Tawas Point State Park Campground noted, "Sites feel close and everyone was very nosey."
          • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have full hookups or markets nearby. A visitor at Bay City State Park Campground pointed out, "As this is less than an hour from home, this will become a regular just get away for a weekend campground for us."

          Tips for camping with families

          • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. A camper at Bay City State Park Campground mentioned, "Great newer playscape and splash pad for the kids."
          • Plan for activities: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A family at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort enjoyed, "Kids have fun. Large campground."
          • Pack snacks and meals: Having food on hand can save time and money. A camper at Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park appreciated the nearby hiking trails and fishing opportunities.

          Tips from RVers

          • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campsite. A reviewer at Otsego Lake State Park Campground noted, "Most of the electrical outlets are shared between 2 or 3 sites."
          • Bring leveling blocks: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A camper at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort mentioned, "The lots were not very level so the setup was a bit more difficult."
          • Plan for limited cell service: Some areas may have poor reception. A visitor at Northern Exposure Campground & RV Park noted, "The bathrooms and showers were extremely clean and were cleaned daily."

          Camping near Prudenville, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

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