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Best Glamping Sites Near Rose City, MI (26)

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Recent Glamping Reviews In Rose City

153 Reviews of 26 Rose City Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Jewell Lake Campground
    September 23, 2024

    Jewell Lake Campground

    Great place

    Only stayed one night but it was a very nice stay. Private but not secluded. Encountered a bear in the night but it retreated back into the woods. Did have my dog with me. I would definitely go back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tawas Point State Park Campground
    July 28, 2024

    Tawas Point State Park Campground

    Nice location

    Nice park. Can feel a little tight on some spaces, especially if your neighbor sprawls over the lines. Restrooms could use a little improvement (like replacing the crappy doors leading into the building) and some maintenance, but are clean. Being on a point between Lake Huron & Tawas Bay, there's almost always some breeze. There's beaches on both sides of the point. Staff friendly. Like most MI State Park sites, it's electric only. Tawas has no (as of this review) FHU sites. There's the Tawas Point Lighthouse here, which you can climb for a few bucks. Nice little gift shop next to it. It can get really packed here on weekends, and the day use gets closed because of being too full.

    Big rigs, note that the roads can be tight, especially when inconsiderate campers crowd the road, cause you know... It's all about them.

    All in all, it's one of our favorite state parks.

    Hit Klenow's Market in town. They do great sandwiches!

  • 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 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 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 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 Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground
    May 13, 2024

    Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground

    State forest campground on Bear Lake

    A rustic campground right on Bear Lake. Most sites are directly on the water. There is a 4 foot breakwall between the sites and the lake. You could anchor your boat in front of your campsite.

  • Camper-submitted photo from North Higgins Lake State Park Campground
    April 29, 2024

    North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    A little disappointed

    The campsites were nice and level and reasonably large. I chose a site near the bathrooms, which were quite annoyingly closed. The campground was located right next to a busy road. So, there was road noise through the night.

    I was happy I got to charge my batteries, though.

    I met a squirrel that was so spoiled by previous humans that when I accidentally dropped a bit of food on the ground, he ran right up, over my foot grabbed it and then ran about 10 feet away and ate it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Trail Campground
    December 8, 2023

    Beaver Trail Campground

    Campground with Stocked Fishing Pond

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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park Campground
    September 2, 2023

    Wilson State Park Campground

    Wow, have they improved this camp

    Showers and Rest Rooms have been updated and were well taken care of. The park rangers were extremely friendly and helpful. We are newbies, but if this is what rving is like, we will definitely be enjoying it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grousehaven Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area
    August 28, 2023

    Grousehaven Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area

    A new favorite

    We left Tawas Point campground and went here. 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. It's more spread out and I didn't feel like people were staring at me. Our site was perfect. We had some shade, perfect to park under as we car camped. Spacious lot and a trail connected us to a grassy area, boathouse, and beach. PERFECT spot if you are a paddleboarder/kayaker/etc. No wake lake is awesome for paddle sports! Our bathhouse was very clean. We will DEFINITELY be coming back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tawas Point State Park Campground
    August 26, 2023

    Tawas Point State Park Campground

    Nice but busy

    It is very nice and extremely clean. However it is kind of cramped. Sites feel close and everyone was very nosey. Pet beach is nice. Water is beautiful. Convenient location. People didn't listen to rules such as quiet hour and let their badly behaved dogs run loose. Bath house is extremely nice! All in all, I would camp here on an off day/season.

  • Camper-submitted photo from North Higgins Lake State Park Campground
    August 17, 2023

    North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful Campground!

    Campground was beautiful and had many trails to walk & bike. We had a nice time walking down to the beach and walking the trails. Beach was very nice and had kayaks and paddle boards available to rent. Campground was pretty quiet at night (we did stay during the week though) & bathrooms were clean. The lake is amazing and would definitely go back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from South Higgins Lake State Park Campground
    August 17, 2023

    South Higgins Lake State Park Campground

    Crowded but didn’t feel crowded

    First time there. Compared to other state parks in other states this was very packed with mainly RV’s. The lake is pretty but goes from waist high to bottomless blue with lots of boats speeding past. So expect to swim with eyes in the back of your head. Despite this, it had a chill and relaxing vibe. No bugs when we were there. Nice shop near the day use area with rentals. For what it was and the number of people, it’s nice. It’s not wilderness but it is rural.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park Campground
    July 19, 2023

    Wilson State Park Campground

    Nice "In town" campground

    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 a POS they have while driving by the campground, several times a day...For no apparent reason....

    Fair week will suck. Loud, crowded, just not fun in my mind. I avoid town on holidays and fair week, you should too.

    Yes, some spots are smaller than others, so be honest about your rig length when booking. 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 (I forget the site numbers, but on the circle drive across from 97).

    Power at sites, water at posts in the area. Clean place for the most part. Paved roads. A few are full hookup. Those are in a row by the playground. All in all, typical state park...

    Varying topography. Very low sites on the West edge, side nearest Old 27, far South end it is higher, sloped, can be cramped to get into for newbs. One spot in the corner, the very Northeast corner camp spot, is low, and flood prone during rain.

    Didn't use the facilities. That's why I bought a camper, and I use it. GF says they were decent.

    Beach is ok. Can tie up a few boats to trees nearby. Bathrooms at beach as well.

    Not my number one go to spot, unless I'm looking to just get out of the house for the weekend and not leave town. It's $62 total for 2 nights, so it's cheap. Plus it's 6 minutes from home. Still kinda feels like we're flatlanders, but no traffic worries on the trip home🤣.

    We had no issues with traffic in the park. Everyone drove slow when we were there. No loud parties, either.

    FOOD TIP: Walk over to Steve's county market, just a 5 min walk North, and get the fried chicken. Get there before 5:30 or 6:00, I forget when they stop frying. Lots of other lip smacking grub there as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Gaylord KOA
    July 14, 2023

    Gaylord KOA

    Nice, quiet, well maintained, friendly, wooded CG with a walking trail

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 107 for 3 days in mid July. This is a relatively large CG, just under 100 wooded sites, which are reasonably spaced for a private CG. The CG is very clean and well maintained, but rather on the pricy side, even with all of the amenities. The roads and sites are gravel. Our site had a fair bit of slope side to side, which I mentioned to the person that led us to our site. He said they’d look into it. During the week, the CG was only about 1/3 full, but completely filled up on the weekend.  AT&T coverage fair, with 2 Bars of service that fluctuated between 5G and LTE, with speeds up to 4.3 MB/s. The CG is pretty heavily wooded, so access to satellite TV and/or Starlink is highly dependent on location. We had marginal views of the southern and northern skies, but we were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site and Starlink was able to get speeds up to 6.5 MB/s. Unfortunately, the CG WiFi wasn’t very usable, less than 1 MB/s, even before the CG filled up.

  • Camper-submitted photo from River View Campground & Canoe Livery
    July 12, 2023

    River View Campground & Canoe Livery

    Great Campground For All Ages!

    After following this campground's FB page for years we finally got to visit this summer. It sits along the Rifle River next to Rifle River Campground and Whites Campground. 

    The campground is huge and offers so much! The store up front had everything you probably forgot at home, plus more.

    The bathrooms were always clean when we needed them. The showers were clean, some lacked hanging hooks on the walls. The water was warm immediately, but the push button timer for the shower water made showers kind of annoying (small issue though). 

    Everyone seemed to abide by the noise curfews around 11 pm and it seemed rather quiet through the night given the amount of campers around. The rustic sites along the river in section "N" were very large and spacious spots. Sections L and M seemed to be tightly packed in. 

    The Group camping side is considered the "Adult/Party" area. Nobody was crazy out of hand or anything to that nature, just louder music, drinking, etc.

    There were numerous playground areas, volleyball, horseshoes, and even an arcade area. Although we didn't stay in the Family area it looked very nice. 

    We had a great time at the campground and would 100% stay again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park & Resort at Grayling
    June 7, 2023

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park & Resort at Grayling

    Fun Early Season Camping

    We had just bought our camper and Jellystone our Maiden Voyage! Everything went great from a camping perspective. With it being early season, the campground was fairly empty and quiet which was nice. Bugs weren't awful which is always a plus! Plenty of space to park and maneuver, and dumping at the station was simple as could be! Would definitely visit again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Old Orchard Park Campground
    September 28, 2022

    Old Orchard Park Campground

    Don’t allow car camping & no Verizon cell service

    I stayed here a few times in September 2022.  The weather was really rainy but the lake is pretty and Oscoda has a lot of hiking and places to hang up a hammock and relax.  (The campsite is about 10 minutes from town.)

    Labor Day weekend was crazy and my neighbors had a really difficult time staying in their designated site - one family next to me really liked to put their trash on a tree within my site.  People just seemed a little unfriendly and territorial - it seemed like they didn’t know what to do with a younger solo woman camper.  Unrelated, a guy was shouting a song about cocaine around 11pm, drinking with his buddies.  Just kind of weird vibes even though there were a million kids.  It didn’t really feel like homey, family vibes.  

    The second time I was there I was told I could not car camp.  The lady who was working didn’t seem to care but my last night an older male worker waited at the entrance until I returned and loudly announced my site number and said I wasn’t allowed to car camp (I usually don’t get frustrated with older people when they yell because I assume they may be hard of hearing, but it seemed a little unsafe to announce where I would be sleeping.) I asked if hammock camping was ok and he became gruffer and told me his boss wanted to kick me off the campground - which seemed to imply a possible punishment if I kept asking questions.  Ironically, I was asking these questions because I didn’t have a tent but was still trying to comply.  I just felt uncomfortable after that and left, spending my last night somewhere else.

    Showers are ok - they’re coin operated and cleaned every few days.  

    The scenery is pretty but it doesn’t work for me if I can’t car camp and if there’s no cell service to work. As mentioned, weird vibes as a solo female camper too.  Adult activities - like a dance party or movies - take place after dark.  I can’t imagine how being in a dark forest with strangers would feel safe, let alone fun, when there is alcohol and it seems likely there are other substances too.  No really where my interests lie.

    But if you have an RV you might have a different experience - or if you’re looking for a party during a holiday weekend.  It might also be worth a try if you’re camping as a group.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area
    September 27, 2022

    Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

    Great

    Great for our “eastern” adventure up north. Sites require a reservation either at the office or Online. Not somewhere you can just pay for on spot because it’s in the rifle river recreation area. We had site 127 at Devoe lake and it was very pleasant. Quiet and lovely in late September.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Oscoda KOA
    September 5, 2022

    Oscoda KOA

    Enjoyed our time

    We tented here. Our location was right behind the general store so at night the lights were very bright. This KOA has so many activities for kids and we enjoyed ourselves here!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hartwick Pines State Park Campground
    August 15, 2022

    Hartwick Pines State Park Campground

    Historically amazing

    The campground is small, some in the pines and most sites are not. There are many walking trails and bike trails too. So much history to be shared and learned about through this area. The visitors building, and educational cabins are great to find out a lot about logging from so long ago. There are many more trails through the “logging area” within the park. Not too many large trees around here anymore but it is still an incredibly beautiful area. Everyone at camp was nice, especially the camp hosts. They kept us informed on activities around the campground and park. The town of Grayling is small and comfortable to visit. Many local artists, coffee, and a brewery. Plus a laundry mat that was easy to get to and average price.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Wilson State Park Campground
    August 4, 2022

    Wilson State Park Campground

    Terrible

    Very very small cramped sites right on top of each other. Campground is in the middle of the town on a main highway the noise was horrible. People were coming in at all hours of the night and partying and loud noise was going on until early morning hours. 0 park supervision and the grounds and bathroom were disgusting. Will not stay here again.



Guide to Rose City

Camping near Rose City, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: There are great trails for both hiking and biking. Campers have enjoyed the trails at Harrisville State Park Campground, noting, "Not a huge park, but complete with bike and walk/jog trails."
  • Swimming: Many campgrounds have access to lakes. One visitor at Otsego Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The park has a small sandy beach; the swim area is sandy."
  • Fishing: If you love fishing, you’ll find plenty of spots. A camper at Port Crescent State Park Campground said, "The nature and wildlife there are simply amazing."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate clean restrooms and showers. A review for Bay City State Park Campground highlighted, "Showers/restrooms are good, cleaned twice a day."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Albert E. Sleeper State Park Campground noted, "Good spacious spots. Many sites are wide so they lend themselves to good group camping."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A visitor at Hartwick Pines State Park Campground said, "Everyone at camp was nice, especially the camp hosts."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads, which can be noisy. A camper at North Higgins Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The campground was located right next to a busy road. So, there was road noise through the night."
  • Booking Challenges: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly. A visitor at South Higgins Lake State Park Campground said, "It’s impossible to get a spot somehow they’re already booked before they even allowed to be booked."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A review for Ossineke State Forest Campground noted, "There are a few vault toilets placed in various areas in pairs."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Play Areas: Look for campgrounds that have playgrounds. A camper at Bay City State Park Campground mentioned, "Great newer playscape and splash pad for the kids."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring along games and outdoor activities. A family at Tawas Point State Park Campground enjoyed, "Two swimming beaches. Dog beach. A few trails to walk on."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for the kids. A camper at Harrisville State Park Campground suggested, "We collected some kindling/branches that were ON THE GROUND."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A review for Otsego Lake State Park Campground noted, "Most of the electrical outlets are shared between 2 or 3 sites."
  • Bring Extension Cords: Some sites may require longer cords. A camper at Bay City State Park Campground advised, "Recommend to have extension cord for some sites, as plug in can be far."
  • Be Prepared for Crowds: Popular spots can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Tawas Point State Park Campground mentioned, "It can get really packed here on weekends."

Camping near Rose City, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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