Best Cabin Camping near Sand Lake, MI

Northern Bear Paw RV Park offers cabin rentals for visitors seeking overnight accommodations in Michigan's Tawas area. Alcona Park provides cabin options along the AuSable Road in South Branch. These cabins typically include electricity, basic furnishings, and access to nearby shower facilities. One camper shared, "The campsites are nicely laid out with comfortable amenities. With a soothing creek whispering in the background of our campsite, we set our camper up for a two week adventure in this northwestern part of Michigan." Most cabins feature bunk beds or queen mattresses, though specific sleeping arrangements vary by location.

Rustic cabins are available at the Rifle River Recreation Area, while KOA-style cabins can be found at both Oscoda-Tawas KOA and Oscoda KOA. These cabin options generally accommodate 4-6 people depending on the layout. Pet policies vary across locations, with most allowing pets for an additional fee. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months from May through September when occupancy reaches its peak. A visitor at Northern Bear Paw commented, "An awesome place to stay! Owners are very thoughtful, through, and considerate of the campers."

Most cabins include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from basic microwaves to outdoor fire rings with cooking grates. Guests should plan to bring cooking utensils, dishware, and food supplies. On-site camp stores at locations like the KOAs provide basic provisions including firewood, ice, and limited grocery items. Bathroom facilities are typically shared, with most campgrounds offering modern restrooms and hot showers within walking distance of cabin accommodations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Sand Lake, Michigan (35)

    1. Tawas Point State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Tawas City, MI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 362-5041

    $20 - $50 / night

    "The park is very clean. Some sites are small, some are larger. Have visited many times. Fun interpretive programs for adults and kids. Beautiful beach to spend the day on."

    "This is a beautiful and picturesque park. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained.

    Sites are large in general with plenty of room for activities."

    2. Northern Bear Paw RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Sand Lake, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +989362800009

    $40 - $50 / night

    "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."

    "With a soothing creek whispering in the background of our campsite, we set our camper up for a two week adventure in this northwestern part of Michigan."

    3. Old Orchard Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Oscoda, MI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 739-7814

    "Very family and pet friendly. It has a playground and a small beach. There are many options to stay here! Highly recommend"

    "Pros: 

    Website booking process was very easy. Sites are reasonably priced around$25-30/night.

    The park is very dog-friendly, which we appreciated. 

    Nice large, woodsy, level lots."

    4. Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

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

    "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."

    "Rifle River Recreation Area is located directly east of Houghton Lake within the AuSable State Forest, near the city of Lupton.

    The RRRA offers several camping areas within its borders."

    5. Alcona Park

    9 Reviews
    Glennie, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 735-3881

    $16 - $30 / night

    "Great campground if you’re going to tent or camp in the cabin. I had cabin #3, very beautiful on the lake. Wish they had a grate to cook some things, however I failed to bring my own."

    "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."

    6. Oscoda-Tawas KOA

    6 Reviews
    Oscoda, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 739-5115

    "Very nice campground off the beaten path. Oscoda is on the East side of Michigan off Lake Huron. Northern lower pennisula. This campground is a good base camp for the area.

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    "The campground has a fabulous rec room for kids, although we had none with us, and an outside playground with a jungle gym and other amenities. "

    7. Harrisville State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Harrisville, MI
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 724-5126

    $28 - $74 / night

    "We rented their pet-friendly cabin. "

    "It was gorgeous and clean and there were lots of spaces. The bathroom wasn’t bad but the water was cold. The showers were nice and have a private toilet in them as well."

    8. Oscoda KOA

    3 Reviews
    Oscoda, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 739-5115

    "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!"

    "Great location. Close to river trip companies and the lake."

    9. Grousehaven Campground — Rifle River Recreation Area

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

    "Not rustic by any means, but a great spot for kids and multiple families to have a good time."

    "I’m happy to have booked here as it’s a smaller well shaded campground. 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."

    10. Arrowhead Lake Camp

    1 Review
    Lupton, MI
    15 miles
    +1 (313) 510-4399

    $50 - $300 / night

    "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."

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Cabin Reviews near Sand Lake, MI

223 Reviews of 35 Sand Lake Campgrounds


  • Sasha K.
    Jun. 11, 2021

    Harrisville State Park Campground

    A great pet-friendly getaway

    We rented their pet-friendly cabin.  It consists of a single room, two bunk beds, a table mounted to the wall, two chairs, a mini fridge, a microwave, coffee pot, a wall heater and a wall-mounted fan.  Nothing fancy, but serviceable.  There's a site with a picnic table, grill, and fire pit, connected to the cabin, as well as a decent sized front porch.  Also nearby the dumping station, but this isn't as bad as it could be, at least during our midweek stays ((We've done two weekday stays.)  There's a patch of grass across the drive, where puppy potty bags are dispensed, for easy bathroom breaks with the dogs, and it is also close to the campground host site and firewood vending machine.  The firewood is really decent quality, and the machine accepts cards, which is nice, compared to other parks.  The bathrooms/showers are a short walk away, and are really a lot nicer than most state park facilities.  Several accessible/family restrooms are available, offering shower seats, benches, a dual height showerhead, sink, and toilet with grab bars, all in one lockable room.  Several campsites are one the waterfront.  As other's have mentioned, the beach is seeing some significant changes, due to historically high lake levels, which has forced several campsites to close, and the designated dog beach to be inaccessible.  They have alleviated this by shifting the pet-friendly beach area to the site of the closed campsites.  It is still an amazingly beautiful place to just sit in awe of the beauty of Lake Huron.  There is a two mile nature trail that winds through the outer part of the park, and it supplied a great hike with our dogs.  The park itself is within a reasonable walk to the local grocery store, utilizing a paved path that leads from the campground to the town.  We just love it there.  The only thing holding back from a five star is the beach area's struggles.  But that doesn't even feel fair, because there's little that humans can do at this point, to change that.

  • Joni F.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 11, 2025

    Harrisville State Park Campground

    Was pretty nice for the price

    We stayed here on a Tuesday and Wednesday night. We were at site 96 right on the water. It was gorgeous and clean and there were lots of spaces. The bathroom wasn’t bad but the water was cold. The showers were nice and have a private toilet in them as well. The fire pits are nice and every site comes with an electric hookup. Tons and tons of paved hiking trails. Pet friendly. Best part was checkout was at 1pm instead of 10am. Felt like it was more a family campground though so probably won’t be revisiting myself. $30/night for a tent site and wood is available on site for $7/bundle. Wood comes from a “vending machine” so it’s always dry and ready to burn which came in handy durning the rain. I did also see an area for water and sewer dumping as well.

  • t
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Sleeper State Park Campground

    Late summer peace

    Went later September on a Saturday and it was perfect. Good mix of tents and rv’s. Everyone was respectful and the whole campground was pretty quiet despite being essentially full. Bathrooms were clean, stocked, with plenty of hot water. Didn’t shower there but there is a ton of showers. Beach was a crazy close walk and really impressive. Even a pet friendly beach too. Camp host had fun activities for the kids (my kids claim this was the best time of the trip) as well as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Staff was incredibly friendly

  • 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.

  • Nona A.
    Aug. 30, 2017

    Sleeper State Park Campground

    A nice campground for a weekend by the water

    Sleeper State Park Campground is located a few miles north of Caseville, MI. This is a modern campground, and has 226 camp sites, and 1 mini cabin. The campground sits right off of M25, so I recommend getting a site towards the back. We unfortunately were only able to get sites at the front and the road noise was obnoxious, 3 a.m. cars and trucks flying by. Campground, bathrooms, and showers were all kept very clean. Most sites are set up for trailers, and RV’s, and tents. There are a few sites that are tent only sites. Each site has a picnic table, fire pit and electric hook up. There is firewood available at the park office for $5 a bundle, they also rent kayaks $10 for 2 hours or $40 for the day. The campgrounds host site has coffee, tea, and hot chocolate available in the mornings. They also offer activities in the afternoon. Across M25 and part of Sleeper State Park is the beach, and picnic area. There is a walkway overpass that goes over M25 making for a safe walk from camp to the beach. The beach area has a bathroom and drinking water. There are charcoal grills, and picnic tables in the picnic area around the parking lot. The beach is a lovely stretch of shoreline along the Saginaw bay.

  • D G.
    Jul. 11, 2022

    Lighthouse Park (Huron County Park)

    Great for what it was

    Took my girlfriend camping for the first time - she requested a must have bathroom/shower.

    While I prefer more rustic and forested camping this spot did the trick. You’re right on the lake shore (no beach and not great for swimming). No tree coverage but great sunset view and right next to the lighthouse. Very RV heavy with about 6 ‘rustic’ sites which basically meant just no electric. Picnic table and fire pit included.

  • Janessa L.
    Apr. 11, 2020

    Port Crescent State Park Campground

    Introduction to Camping

    I organized a camping trip for my best friend's birthday - who's never been camping before.  I couldn't have asked for a better campground or area to introduce her to the hobby.  We chose a shady, rustic site that was decent in size - fire ring and picnic table provided.  The private beach was our favorite feature of the campground.  The sand was white and soft with a volleyball net; it was never too crowded.  There is a ton of things to do in the area: hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding and a Dark Sky Preserve.

    The bathroom facilities were large and obviously cleaned regularly.  There are shower rooms for added privacy (I'd suggest water shoes or flip flops for the shower rooms.)

    It's very family friendly and people were respectful when darkness fell in regards to volume.  The only setback for me was that it was very crowded, but not more so than the average loop campground sites.  It's just personal preference to do dispersed camping.  Perfect for families or someone who's never been camping before to see what it's all about!

  • Emily F.
    Jul. 10, 2021

    Bay City State Park Campground

    Close sites

    Nice and clean. I’m in the inner loop though and the sites are very close together. If I came back I would definitely try to stay out the outer loop. Electric, fire pit, and picnic table on site. No grate. Showers and bathrooms available.

  • Meghan M.
    Jun. 25, 2019

    Lighthouse Park (Huron County Park)

    Nice campground, but no trees?!

    We chose this campground because it had rustic/tent sites left and because it is right on the water. I chose the last of the rustic sites because they appeared on the maps to be on the edge of the property, and we hoped that would allow our crew some privacy/quiet. Unfortunately we ended up between 2 roads so we heard a lot of cars, more in the mornings because folks also come to use the boat launch. There aren’t any trees on the lots, which we found disappointing.

    Wood was easily accessible - drop $5.00 and grab a bundle - and clean water was available. The bathhouse was clean and easy to get to. The sites were nice and grassy and the fire pits were cleaned out. Each site had a picnic table, which were in good condition. Loved that we were close to the lighthouse and to Port Austin (we went to the farmers market and t PAK) and Port Crescent State Park for hiking.

    We would camp here again but try to get a site on the water, so as to have some nature views.


Guide to Sand Lake

Cabin camping near Sand Lake, Michigan offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors while having a cozy retreat to return to after a day of adventure.

Cabins are available at Tawas Point State Park Campground

  • Tawas Point State Park Campground features cabins that provide a comfortable stay right between Lake Huron and Tawas Bay, making it an ideal spot for beach lovers.
  • The campground is well-known for its friendly staff and clean facilities, ensuring a pleasant experience for all cabin campers.
  • With access to two swimming beaches and the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse nearby, there's plenty to explore during your stay.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities at Old Orchard Park Campground

  • Old Orchard Park Campground offers cabins equipped with essential amenities, including electric hookups and picnic tables for outdoor dining.
  • The campground is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
  • Enjoy the convenience of nearby hiking trails and a beautiful waterfront, perfect for fishing and relaxing by the water.

Experience the beauty of the Rifle River Recreation Area

  • Grousehaven Campground, located within the Rifle River Recreation Area, features cabins that are perfect for families looking to enjoy a peaceful getaway.
  • The area is known for its serene paddle-only lake, ideal for kayaking and canoeing, providing a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • With well-maintained trails for hiking and biking, visitors can immerse themselves in the natural beauty surrounding the campground.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Sand Lake, MI is Tawas Point State Park Campground with a 4-star rating from 24 reviews.

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