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Sites are modest but it's. A nicely maintained area. Sites are nice and flat and the people in the office are very nice.
Glamping near Royal Oak, MI
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Several glamping options are available within an hour's drive of Royal Oak, including the unique structures at Oakland County Addison Oaks and Camp Dearborn. Addison Oaks features spacious yurts with electricity and comfortable sleeping arrangements, while Camp Dearborn offers resort cabins with modern amenities. "Great campground. Clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen," noted one visitor about Camp Dearborn. Both locations provide a perfect blend of outdoor immersion with upscale comforts not found in traditional camping. Groveland Oaks County Park also offers yurt accommodations with convenient access to electricity and water. These glamping structures are strategically positioned to maximize privacy while maintaining proximity to bathhouses with modern showers and restroom facilities.
Miles of hiking and biking trails wind through Addison Oaks, with one reviewer noting, "The trails are well maintained and heavily trafficked." Camp Dearborn features multiple water recreation options, including paddle boats, swimming beaches, and fishing opportunities. Most glamping accommodations include picnic tables and fire pits for evening relaxation under the stars. These glamping campsites book quickly during peak season (May through October), with some locations like Addison Oaks operating specifically from late April through October. Proximity to metropolitan Detroit makes these glamping options ideal for weekend getaways without extensive travel. Beyond on-site activities, these glamping resorts provide convenient access to nearby attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Royal Oak (25)
1. Proud Lake Recreation Area
"First time out with the camper and we wanted to stay close to home so we found a campground right outside the city. You couldn't tell how close we were because there were so many trees in the area."
"Beautiful Michigan State Park Campground along the Huron River on Proud Lake. There is a host site with activities and a lending library for books and some sporting equipment."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $32 - $286 / night
2. Addison Oaks County Park
"Less tree cover than we would have liked, you're basically in a giant grassy field, but it was perfect for a large group. we did have to share a pavilion with a group of older campers (celebrating a 90th"
"We stayed in area A in a water/electric site. It was a Boo Fest weekend. Lots of socially distanced activities for the kids and a scavenger hunt (finding clues on signs in park to solve a mystery)."
3. McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area
"There is a "mini dump" station for portable tanks behind the bathouse. You can dump at KOA for 35$ or at other state parks for free. This was our second time at Holly."
"Fire pit was large and bathrooms were clean. We did a 6 mile hike and some fishing. Great easy quick weekend away."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $86 / night
4. Camp Dearborn
"They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.
They have a tent only section."
"We’ve been in their tent/cabins and our own RV. Great park, clean, nice swimming lakes, the teens love the canteen. Tough to get in but we love it."
Check Availabilityfrom $47 / night
5. Groveland Oaks County Park
"Great fire pits. Their reservation system was odd that they would let us reserve a site for the next day we had to drive out and go wait for it... but happy to stay their for a few nights."
"The lake has a small shallow swimming area and beach that gets very busy during the day but less traffic right before sunset."
Check Availabilityfrom $28 - $48 / night
6. Oakland County Addison Oaks
"Addison Oaks is a campground that features hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, cabins, disc golf course, and a lake for boating."
"The grounds are huge with bike/hike trails, a lake and a disc golf course. Mountain biking seems to be very popular there are dirt trails off the paved hiking loop."
7. Bishop Lake Campground — Brighton Recreation Area
"Bathhouse is always clean, staff is always smiling! Harvest festival during the month of October is our family’s favorite tradition!"
"Campground Review: Bishop Lake is a great campground located in the middle of the Brighton Rec Area. The upper and lower campgrounds are both modern, with every site including electric."
106 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $32 - $37 / night
8. Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
"This isn’t a remote getaway, it’s a great spot that’s close to everything you need. Some reviews commented on the highway noise, I had no issues."
"This site is on neatly mowed grass and it has water and electric connections. There are no picnic tables or fire rings."
9. Sterling State Park Campground
"It was an easy pull through with water, electric, and sewer hookup. You are right across from some good walking trails and walking distance to the beach."
"This is our first time at Sterling State Park, the campsites are very close to each other however, it’s been nice so far! The view of the lake is beautiful!! Bathrooms/showers are clean."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 - $235 / night
10. Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area
"We hiked right in and setup camp. This place only allows camping for one night as it's considered a pass-through campground."
"I hiked the Potawatomi trail this weekend to get to my reservation site #2 on Blind Lake."
9 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 / night
Drive Time
- 16 min from Detroit, MI
- 40 min from Ann Arbor, MI
- 46 min from Monroe, MI
- 48 min from Flint, MI
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Glamping Reviews near Royal Oak, MI
289 Reviews of 25 Royal Oak Campgrounds
Mike J.
TravelerWayne County Fairgrounds RV Park
Great stop over
This isn’t a remote getaway, it’s a great spot that’s close to everything you need. Some reviews commented on the highway noise, I had no issues. Staff was friendly and helpful, facilities were clean. There’s an illuminated walk path that connects to the Walmart which is super convenient.
- JJohn S.Scout
Proud Lake Recreation Area
Peaceful area.
The lake is very weedy. But silver lake or Bishop lakes are close.
- HHarold N.Traveler
KOA Campground Emmett
Great Campground
We had a great stay! Didn’t enjoy any of the activities but heard they were a blast. We enjoyed the texted alerts on activities. This was our second trip with our new rv, just chilled and enjoyed. It was a bit noisy at night, it’s to be expected with children and the generation we live in today. Overall a great experience! Hope to return soon to enjoy the activities.
Kevin D.TravelerPort Huron KOA
KOA Port Huron is awesome!
Its huge! It has everything a family could want!
Justin S.ScoutGreen Lake Rustic Campground — Waterloo Recreation Area
Awesome place
It's a nice Lil tucked back campground with a nice Lil fishing lake its quite and relaxing been here a few times this year so far plan on a few more
Michael M.
GuideSterling State Park Campground
Nice stop
Sterling State Park, Quick Two-Night Stay
We stopped at Sterling State Park for two nights and had a really nice stay. We were on an electric-only site, but the view and the short walk to the beach were awesome.
If you can score one of the sites along the edge of the campground that overlooks the beach, or one that backs up to the woods, I’d definitely recommend it. Those sites have a much better setting. Most of the other sites are more out in the open, with very little shade and not much of a view.
The central part of the campground feels busy and crowded, but surprisingly, most of the sites are actually spaced out pretty well. We didn’t use the bathhouse, so we can’t comment on its cleanliness or condition.
The campground itself was neatly mowed, and the staff seemed to do a good job keeping up with the grounds and general maintenance. We didn’t notice much trash or anything else that would be a negative.
The beach right in front of the campground was probably our favorite part. It was clean, spacious, and never seemed particularly busy while we were there.
Overall, Sterling State Park was a great stop for a couple of nights. If you can get one of the better-located sites, especially along the beach or woods, it makes the stay even better.
Gary G.GuideSterling State Park Campground
State Park, almost zero trees
Why the Dyrt has this place listed under "glamping" is beyond me. This is very far from that. A state park, some FHU sites, some pull thru, but it's almost like camping in a prairie. There's so very few trees here, so almost every site will be full sun. Full, blisteringly hot, sun.
It's an ok campground, but that's it. Host (each time we were there) did nothing that we could see. People tend to drive fast here, even staff.
It's right on Lake Erie, which can be good/bad, depending on if the toxic algae blooms are occuring.
City of Monroe is nearby for whatever you might need. (Aldi, etc)
Even though this park is close, it's just not one we like to choose because of the barren feel of the place. (We've been here three times)
- Gary G.Guide
Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
Nice state park
As usual, there's only electric at sites, but the pedestals seem fairly new, and tight. South loop is nicely wooded & has a newer, larger restroom/shower building, not much lake view. The north loop is a little less wooded, with the NW end having a little better lake views, but a pretty ancient restroom/shower facility.
Across the lake is the day use area with a beach and concession stand. (There's a small camp store in the north loop.)
ADA Only sites are asphalt paved. Some of the regular sites could be a challenge to get level on, but the rangers told me they have wood blocks for loan if you don't have enough.
Our first night & a half, we had some terrible neighbors two sites over. Constant profanities, yelling at & threatening their kids... real dirtbags. Rangers booted them from the park! Good to see them taking such positive action. I have not run into a single staff member here that wasn't pleasant.
This was our first time here. A test run, since it's only an hour from home (but feels farther). We'll be back for sure. (Especially with gas prices so high anymore.)
T-Mobile was only slow LTE at our site, but our Starlink worked perfectly at our site. Might be harder to get a clear shot in the more wooded areas of the park.
Guide to Royal Oak
Glamping options around Royal Oak offer a variety of experiences beyond the traditional campground setting. Located in southeastern Michigan where the terrain is mostly flat with small rolling hills, the area experiences warm summers with average highs of 82°F in July and cold winters with temperatures often below freezing. Most glamping facilities near Royal Oak operate seasonally, typically closing from late October through April due to Michigan's harsh winter conditions.
What to do
Waterfront activities: 2.5 miles of trails at Proud Lake Recreation Area circle the waterfront. "This was my first trip, which I did in a teardrop style micro camper. I didn't use all amenities but there was a modern bathroom facility with showers. kayaking, hiking, electric hookup with 50, 30, and 110, and most importantly, while the campground feels like you are remote, if you need supplies, there is a small shopping center about a mile away," reports D K.
Mountain biking: 26 miles of trails at Addison Oaks County Park provide both paved and dirt options. "We stayed in one of the group sites and it was beautiful. Less tree cover than we would have liked, you're basically in a giant grassy field, but it was perfect for a large group," notes Jennifer O. The trails range from beginner-friendly paved paths to more challenging mountain biking routes.
Water recreation: paddleboats and fishing at Groveland Oaks County Park. "Liked having full hook ups. But not many trees. We like the small swimming hole, the beach, the parks and putt putt," explains Tammy K. The park also features a water slide that operates during summer months.
What campers like
Modern bathrooms: recently renovated facilities at most locations near Royal Oak. "The bathhouse is new and very nice. There are a few sites on an incline and that made it hard to get in and out of our fifth wheel. I would visit this campground again," notes Stephanie C. about Proud Lake Recreation Area.
Themed weekend events: Halloween camping offers special activities for families. "Proud lake is very nice, some other campers arnt so happy campers an complain, but other than that a nice place, we've been going to halloween camping for the past 2 years, decorate your site and the kids get dressed up an go trick or treating in camp, theres a costume contest and hay rides, fun family atmosphere," says Justin G.
Group camping options: large pavilions at Camp Dearborn accommodate extended family gatherings. "The sites were very nice, and so were the bathrooms. Lights is fun activities for the kids for halloween. Lots of rules to follow, but the place has a nice atmosphere overall. Very large campgrounds... Quite the walk to the showers if you're staying up on the hill," reports Mary W.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: limited availability from November through April. Most glamping sites close completely during winter months. "I arrived for a 2 week stay in the area on 11/12. I discovered this campground was closed for the season," warns Mike M. about Wayne County Fairgrounds.
Reservation requirements: book 6 months ahead for summer weekends. Sites at popular glamping destinations fill quickly, especially for holiday weekends and special events.
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