Best Glamping near Sandusky, MI

Port Crescent State Park Campground houses luxury glamping domes and Port Huron KOA features safari tent accommodations among their glamping options near Sandusky, Michigan. These distinctive lodging choices blend outdoor immersion with upscale comfort, offering electricity, comfortable bedding, and private outdoor spaces. One guest shared, "We had a large group of families with varying ages and abilities. We used multiple different styles of cabins and a few RV sites, as well as various buildings for activities. All in all, it was an incredible time." Additional glamping sites include Addison Oaks County Park with yurts that feature electricity, comfortable furnishings, and climate control. Canvas accommodations at these locations typically include proper beds with linens, electricity, and convenient access to modern bathrooms with showers.

Stargazing enthusiasts gravitate to Port Crescent's certified dark sky park status, offering exceptional nighttime viewing from glamping accommodations. The park boasts a Bortle 3 site with an SQM reading of 21.79 mag/arc sec², perfect for astronomy enthusiasts staying in eco-friendly glamping units. Hiking trails, beach access, and water recreation create daytime diversions, while nearby attractions include Turnip Rock, accessible by kayak from launch sites minutes away. A visitor noted, "The nature and wildlife there are simply amazing and the sunsets on the beach were incredible." Most glamping options maintain seasonal availability from April through October, with Port Crescent and Lakeport offering the most extensive amenities for glamping guests seeking canvas tent camping experiences with comfort-focused features and proximity to Lake Huron's shoreline.

Best Glamping Sites Near Sandusky, Michigan (19)

    1. Evergreen Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Cass City, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 872-6600

    "Park is very well kept, quiet, staff is friendly and plenty of things to do on site"

    2. Lakeport State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Clyde, MI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 327-6224

    $30 - $34 / night

    "I love the fact it is close to home. We live in Fort Gratiot so when I have a work weekend we can just hook up and pull the camper up to the lakeside campground and enjoy some peace."

    "While the evenings got cool, the fire pits were great, the other campers were all friendly to us, and the facilities were more than adequate.  Our site was level and clean. "

    3. KOA Campground Emmett

    7 Reviews
    Avoca, MI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 395-7042

    "Pizza delivery on a rainy night was a nice touch. We will definitely come back when it is warm enough to swim in the lake!"

    "The drive is short and there are plenty of amenities to keep the kiddos busy all day."

    4. Port Crescent State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Port Austin, MI
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 738-8663

    "General: A real hodgepodge of options: paved sites, sandy sites, some with electric, hammock sites, several different types of cabins, and domes."

    "This park is in a great location—The Thumb felt quite isolated."

    5. Port Huron KOA

    12 Reviews
    Clyde, MI
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 987-4070

    "Tons to for kids, multiple pools including a zero entry, jumping pillow, ice cream stores, old west town hayrides, train rides($), multiple parks, and next to small water park."

    "lots of trees, cabins, tents and campers welcome. Many shower houses/bathrooms. Jumping pillow, tons of scheduled activities, equipment rentals, trails nearby."

    6. Ruby Campground

    3 Reviews
    Avoca, MI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 324-2766

    "We stayed a couple nights. but were gone all day at some family functions close by. It was a good set up for us. Staff was friendly and helpful."

    "Small campground but just awsome staff is so friendly! We love it there!"

    7. Stafford County Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Port Hope, MI
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 428-4213

    "Stayed at lakeside site. Lakeside sites $36 electric only. Full hookup $41 across a small dirt road, no traffic. Also electric only non-lakeside $35."

    "Stayed on the lakeside electric only site and loved it so much we ha d our last camp of the year there as well. Park is well kept and staff are very friendly and helpful."

    8. Covenant Hills Camp

    8 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 631-4531

    "Staff was helpful with activities such as archery but, seldom seen if not directly helping with things. "

    "Large play areas, dog run, basketball court, lots of walking trails, and family friendly."

    9. Otter Lake Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 793-4258

    "The lake is soooo beautiful and you can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2 person small boat for $10/hour. Laundry facility is nice and cheap, with a great sink to wash dishes."

    "I grew up in Otter lake spent lot's of summers running around the campground and beach area. I haven't stayed in the campground for years but I have visited friends staying in the campground."

    10. Addison Oaks County Park

    13 Reviews
    Lakeville, MI
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 858-1400

    "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)."

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Glamping Reviews near Sandusky, MI

135 Reviews of 19 Sandusky Campgrounds


  • H
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Covenant Hills Camp

    Group camping for Sukkot

    We had a large group of families with varying ages and abilities.  We used multiple different styles of cabins and a few RV sites, as well as various buildings for activities.  All in all, it was an incredible time and I highly recommend it.  Staff was helpful with activities such as archery but, seldom seen if not directly helping with things.  It was nice to feel like we had the run of the place but, still know that help was available if we needed it.  The location is pretty great, off the beaten path but, within 30 minutes of major stores and conveniences. 
    Laundry facilities would have been awesome since we were staying a full week but, there was a laundromat only about 15 minutes away. 
    The food selection was about what you'd expect in a public school cafeteria and resulted in health-minded guests needing to make their own meals in the cabins and meals were VERY rushed, only allowing 30 minutes for our large group to get their food, eat and be out of the building. 
    The grounds were well maintained for a rustic campground but, bathrooms and meeting buildings were adequately upgraded and offered pleasant amenities, such as a game room, large gym and decent air conditioning.  

    We had a great time here and look forward to returning one day!

  • Jennifer O.
    Aug. 21, 2018

    Addison Oaks County Park

    Huge, clean, and great fun!

    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. we did have to share a pavilion with a group of older campers (celebrating a 90th birthday. Our group was there to celebrate my 30th) but it turned out perfectly as they did early dinners and went to bed in their campers.

    The beach is nice, a little small, but clean and fun (would be nice if your pets were allowed to swim also).

    The only real negative I have is that for each group site there is a single fire pit. This made cooking, sitting around the fire, and many other things quite difficult. There IS a large charcoal grill that can be used, but if you're doing separate meals, it will be hard to coordinate.

  • K
    Sep. 29, 2018

    Lakeport State Park Campground

    Close To Home

    I love the fact it is close to home. We live in Fort Gratiot so when I have a work weekend we can just hook up and pull the camper up to the lakeside campground and enjoy some peace. The sites are very spacious in size and a few provide full hookups. There is some hiking available and the beach is right there to enjoy. Staff seems friendly and we never had any issues with them or any of the campers on site. We enjoy the peace and quiet of the wooded area and a nice campfire, so this is a nice place for us.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 12, 2025

    Port Crescent State Park Campground

    Very popular campground nestled between the highway and the beach

    General: A real hodgepodge of options: paved sites, sandy sites, some with electric, hammock sites, several different types of cabins, and domes. Our stay was in 2023, and this review is based on that, but the campground was closed for the 2024 season for upgrades. 

    Site Quality: Varies greatly. We were able to secure two different sites for our two-night stay. Upon arrival, however, we doubted we would be able to navigate our 18-foot camper van into Site 58– it was sandy, narrow with trees, and cars were parked alongside the narrow access road, making backing in very difficult to impossible. We were able to switch to Site 69 for the first night. The second night we were in site 56 and enjoyed listening to the waves lapping up against the shore. Not all sites are level. Little privacy/separation between sites but if you can score a waterfront site, then it’s all good. Sites 93, 95, 95A, 98, 99A, 101, 103, 105, and 107 back up to the old river channel and the water was very stagnant and green. The beachfront sites mostly have nice views of Saginaw Bay/Lake Huron but be cautious when selecting: some are sand and not level. You will hear road noise from M25 on the 19 sites that back up to the road (and also some of the sites opposite these). 

    Bath/Shower: Two bathhouses (east and west) plus a couple of vault toilets. The East Bathhouse was very modern and clean. The West Bathhouse looked to be a bit older but still seemed fine. 

    Activities/Amenities: Beach access, fishing, swimming, and an observation platform for bird watching or night sky viewing (the weather did not cooperate to check these out). There are nearby hiking trails, a playground, a basketball hoop, and a horseshoe pit. There is a dump station. Kudos to Michigan for extensive recycling! 

    We arrived late at night, and I was able to get in a nice walk around the campground before the rain started, dampening our options for the rest of the day. Obviously, our stay here would have been better with better weather, but I caution you to be careful when reserving your sites based on your type of camping. Despite the abundance of mayflies (gross but not biting) and the muddy sand-covered road from all the rain, we’d stay here again if we could get a beachfront site. We enjoyed our time here and would love to see what improvements were made when the campground was closed (although I thought it was very nice before).

  • M
    Jun. 6, 2019

    Lakeport State Park Campground

    Great little park...

    We had a blast tenting with some friends in September!  While the evenings got cool, the fire pits were great, the other campers were all friendly to us, and the facilities were more than adequate.  Our site was level and clean.  We loved the beach area even though it was too chilly for a swim, the ambiance of smelling campfires while watching the rolling waves crash in was great!  Several great places for a hammock as well!

  • T
    Jul. 21, 2019

    Port Crescent State Park Campground

    Gem on the tip of The Thumb

    This park is in a great location—The Thumb felt quite isolated. There are some pretty rad sites right on Lake Huron—unfortunately, we were on site 41 which buts right up against a main road and it got quite loud at times (especially on the weekends). Bathrooms were good for a state park. The beach was a little small, but water levels are high this year. DNR staff were pleasant, helpful and good at being present. Firewood is for sale at the gate for $5 a bundle. This campground is close to Caseville, Bad Axe and Port Austin where I would recommend renting a kayak and checking out Turnip Rock (only accessible by H2O). This park didn’t get a full 5 stars because of the proximity to the road (which wasn’t really that bad…). Great Park!

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2022

    Port Crescent State Park Campground

    2nd time

    This was our 2nd time here. We stayed on site 71 this time down by the beach. Good amount of space for our set up. Nice view of the lake from across the road.

  • J
    Jun. 2, 2022

    Stafford County Park Campground

    Small quiet park on Lake Huron

    Small county park. Stayed at lakeside site. Lakeside sites $36 electric only. Full hookup $41 across a small dirt road, no traffic. Also electric only non-lakeside $35. Tent sites as well as nice looking rental cabins lake side.

    Friendly staff. Older bathhouse with newly painted interior. 2 showers each men and women. Park looks newly renovated. Most pads are gravel newly refreshed. Fire rings are new. Electric boxes are new 20-50 amp.

    Stayed overnight on a weekday early June. Very few here now suspect more crowded later. Sites relatively close no real shade.

  • L
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Port Huron KOA

    Glamping

    Tons to for kids, multiple pools including a zero entry, jumping pillow, ice cream stores, old west town hayrides, train rides($), multiple parks, and next to small water park. Campground is peaceful during week- due to cabins can be very roudy and crowded on weekends. Owner is very strict but tons of staff always on site to help.


Guide to Sandusky

Cabin and yurt camping near Sandusky, Michigan offers diverse lodging options across Huron County and surrounding areas. These campgrounds sit primarily within Michigan's "Thumb" region at elevations between 600-800 feet above sea level, with Lake Huron moderating summer temperatures that typically range from 65-85°F. Most cabin and yurt facilities remain open from late April through mid-October, closing during winter months when temperatures drop below freezing.

What to do

Beach activities at Lake Huron: Lakeport State Park Campground provides extensive shoreline access for rock collecting and swimming. "This place is amazing! I have been faithfully coming here since I was a child... They are right on beautiful Lake Huron with sandy beaches and clean clear water," shares Andrea W.

Biking and hiking trails: Addison Oaks County Park features an extensive trail network through wooded terrain. "There are 26 miles of bike trails and hiking. Many in park are paved. Also a disc golf course," notes Tim & Nancy C., making it ideal for active campers seeking yurt accommodations near Sandusky, Michigan.

Kayaking and fishing: Smaller lakes provide calm waters for beginning paddlers at several campgrounds. "Park is very well kept, quiet, staff is friendly and plenty of things to do on site," explains Kevin E. about Evergreen Park, where both fishing and kayaking are popular activities during summer months.

What campers like

Seasonal events and activities: Port Huron KOA organizes special weekend events throughout their operating season. "We come for Halloween camping every year! We love this campground. There is a ton to do for all ages. The kids keep busy all day long!" reports Wendy K., highlighting the organized activities beyond standard camping.

Family-oriented camping: Covenant Hills Camp creates an environment focused on supervised recreation. "Lots of things to do. climbing wall, zip line, swimming, fishing a lot of pike, wooded lots very friendly," states C.P. about the facilities that include multiple recreation areas.

Rock hunting opportunities: The Lake Huron shoreline offers unique geological specimens. "I have found the most beautiful Petoskey Stones at Lakeport. I have also found a large pudding stone. My husband brings his chair down to the water and I walk the shore for hours and hours looking for rocks," explains Stephanie C.

What you should know

Campsite sizes and spacing: Many campgrounds feature closely arranged sites, particularly during peak season. "The sites are small, so we usually book two. The grounds offer bathrooms and showers, as well as electric and water for RVs. No rustic options available, so all sites are $35 per night," notes Kate K. about Port Crescent State Park Campground.

Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate from April/May through October. "Park is open from May 1–October 15. Three different types of campsites (Lake view, FHU, and two rustic areas) plus six cabins," explains Lee D. about Stafford County Park's schedule and accommodations.

Weather considerations: Lake Huron can bring unpredictable conditions. "It was forecasted to rain during our visit to Port Crescent and we decided to brave it and hope the forecast would be wrong. It wasn't. It rained most of the day Saturday and Sunday," shares Ashleigh M., describing how weather impacted their trip.

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