Best Campgrounds near Wayland, MI

Campgrounds near Wayland, Michigan provide multiple developed options for tent and RV camping within a 15-mile radius. Notable locations include Hidden Ridge RV Resort in Hopkins and Gun Lake Campground in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, offering a mix of modern amenities and natural settings. Most established campgrounds in the region maintain seasonal operations, typically from April or May through October, though some recreation areas remain open year-round with limited winter services. The camping landscape features both private resorts with full hookups and state-managed recreation areas with more rustic accommodations.

Access to most developed campgrounds requires advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends when facilities reach capacity. Many campgrounds provide electric hookups, water access, and sanitary facilities, though amenities vary significantly between state and private operations. One visitor noted, "Hidden Ridge is a modern RV resort within 8 minutes of Gun Lake and sandwiched between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids," highlighting the convenient location relative to regional attractions. Road conditions generally remain good throughout the camping season, with most sites accessible via paved or well-maintained gravel roads. Cell service is generally reliable across the area, though coverage may vary in more secluded locations.

Several campgrounds feature waterfront access, with Gun Lake being a popular destination for water recreation. Families appreciate the range of activities available at private resorts like Hidden Ridge and Hungry Horse Campground, which offer amenities such as swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities. A camper shared that Hungry Horse Campground has "multiple playgrounds, toddler pool and regular pool, jump pad, and lots of room to run around." Sites at state recreation areas tend to be more rustic but provide better access to hiking trails and natural features. Weekend occupancy remains high throughout summer months, with most campgrounds experiencing significant crowding during holiday periods. Travelers seeking quieter experiences should consider weekday visits or early/late season camping when temperatures are cooler and crowds thinner.

Best Camping Sites Near Wayland, Michigan (135)

    1. Deep Lake Rustic Campground — Yankee Springs Recreation Area - TEMPORARILY CLOSED IN 2024

    25 Reviews
    Cloverdale, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 795-9081

    "First time in central Michigan and it was absolutely beautiful. The campground has a great location and lots of mountain bike and hiking trails."

    "This is a campground in Yankee Spring Recreational Area in Mid-Michigan. This is a nice rustic campground near the NCT(North Country Trail)."

    2. Gun Lake Campground — Yankee Springs Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
    Middleville, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 795-9081

    "This is also a short drive away from tons of beautiful walking paths."

    "You can walk the trail to the state park beach and store. Bathrooms are clean."

    3. Hidden Ridge RV Resort, A Sun RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Wayland, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 672-9196

    $50 - $70 / night

    "Spacing was generous between locations. We had a drive-in(forward) location(#10) overlooking the small lake. There was some interstate noise but it was more of a steady hum and not an issue at all."

    "And the only trash bin we could find was at the entrance of the grounds (which was quite a distance from 241 our site)."

    4. Sharp Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Middleville, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 795-3856

    $34 - $115 / night

    "Stayed at 113 on the small lake. Narrow spot but behind is a fire pit and small dock to drop in a canoe/kayak. Bathrooms and shower was spotless."

    "property, recently renovated. ( one still finishing renovations as of 4/16/22) Beach area for swimming

    Two playgrounds

    Field for play, basketball net, volleyball court, and state park trailers near by"

    5. Hungry Horse Campground

    7 Reviews
    Wayland, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 681-9836

    "Cute little campground in a small town in Dorr, Michigan. Lots of activities, swimming, wagon rides, jump pad, and more. Facilities were fairly clean and easily accessible."

    "Multiple playgrounds, toddler pool and regular pool, jump pad, and lots of room to run around."

    6. Woodchip Campground

    8 Reviews
    Byron Center, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 878-9050

    "We love this as an easy getaway close to home. I wouldn’t call it a beautiful campground... but it is clean, and has a ton to do for kids!"

    "Great trees surrounding the property. Tons of kids - great activities for them! Campground is clean, and staff friendly."

    7. TriPonds Family Camp Resort

    11 Reviews
    Allegan, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 673-4740

    "The roads around the campground are paved and great for bike riding, skateboarding, scooters, or just taking a walk. They deliver firewood to your site, which is a plus."

    "Not so big that you couldn’t walk it on a little family hike. Has a pool and a little beach area. Stopped here on our road trip last year and plan to stop there again in June.."

    8. Fort Custer Recreation Area

    44 Reviews
    Augusta, MI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 731-4200

    "Fort Custer is a hidden gem in Michigan. Nobody thinks to go camping near Battle Creek, but they really should reconsider!"

    "Another great camping experience, site 210 has an amazing trail that leads directly to the showers at one end and at the other path went directly to running water, plus only a couple of yards from a great"

    9. Indian Valley Campground & Canoe Livery

    4 Reviews
    Caledonia, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (616) 891-8579

    "A small onsite store, but not to far of a drive if you need a grocery store or other amenities. They are also very affordable for canoe and kayak rental. Great place to go!"

    10. Michawana Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cloverdale, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 623-3035

    $32 - $80 / night

    "We put our tent up on the hill tucked back up in the woods. Shade from the start!"

    "The lake nearby is clean and they have a swimming spot for kids and adults. Boats and kayaks are free to use if the lifeguard is on duty. There is also fishing rods to use for free."

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Recent Reviews near Wayland, MI

626 Reviews of 135 Wayland Campgrounds


  • G
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Beach Campground — Holland State Park

    Entry policy needs revising

    Got to campground at 13:00, checked to see if my reserved site was vacant (it was vacant) then went to check in. Attendant told couldn’t check in until 15:00. Had to park in marina parking lot.  Went back to check in and there was a line out to the street (safety issue).  It then took us 1/2 hr to check in then had to wait another 1/2hr in line for water. Got to site at 16:15.  Something has to change. Was told this was a Holland State Park decision because other state parks don’t do this.  Horrible, horrible policy

  • v
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Markin Glen County Park

    Clean and near bike trails

    Great park. Well maintained. Very clean. Lots of bike trails, a beach area. Helpful staff!

  • Joel K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Fort Custer Recreation Area

    MTB camp and bike (again)

    We camped and rode (again) at Fort Custer.  We've been here 2x before (once in a cabin and once in tents) and this has now officially become a favorite. 

    We loved our site (so don't book this one) as it's close to the trails for riding.  The campground was almost to capacity, but still some open sites.

    All in all this was a great trip, and we even visited Belle's brewery on our way home.

  • W
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Hoffmaster State Park Campground

    We will keep coming back

    We stayed Sunday, and Monday night of Labor Day weekend for the second time this year. This place is clean! The only negative of this place is that the water is not as clear compared to a little north & south. I think it has something to do with the grand river being so close. The walk down & back to the beach is pretty strenuous if you are not used to the dunes & a hill. If you are elderly or not in shape you might go to the beach at an easier access point. Bathrooms & showers are always very clean. They have a campground host that offers free coffee in the mornings & tools you can barrow for your campsite. This is a great place for families. Well spaced sites. No alcohol allowed and pretty quiet after 11pm just the occasional person is awake. We had the site with the creek behind us so we sat our tent up facing the creek. Monday morning there was a lot of people leaving so we did get woke up pretty early w/ a lot of noise of people leaving from Labor Day but Monday night we had empty sites all around us & it was very chill Tuesday morning. I was a little worried that the workers would say something to us bc we had not packed fully by 11 but we were able to finish our breakfast and pack up quickly without them saying anything to us.

  • M
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Crockery Creek RV Park

    Rude and unprofessional

    The little owners wife racially profiled my kids friends mom,  in front of the kids!!!!!!  Ha!  She tried accusing us of sneaking in their pool.  That's hilarious,  because we paid $3700.00 for a seasonal.  The pool is actually small and it was oily and full of hair.  Being off Apple Ave,  it's  loud and hard to relax.  My husband had a tragic workplace accident,  so we weren't able to get to the camper in a few weeks.  The owner called him multiple times at once,  being aggressive with his tone,  trying to get us to pull our camper so they can rent that spot out.  They must be desperate for money.  They should try reading up on the law.  Their website lies about their amenities,  they had no fish all season and their pond was disgusting.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Covert Park Beach & Campground

    Small, lakeside, chill

    This was our first time staying at Covert Park Beach + Campground. We stayed in site 52 with our 21 ft travel trailer. The site is a good size. Tree placement made it a little tricky to back into, but nothing crazy. We stayed Sunday to Saturday, so we got to see it at its bustling weekend peak and the quiet, cozy weekday vibe. Family friendly, dog friendly and kid friendly. Dogs aren't allowed on the beach, but there's a beach a few minutes down the road (Hagar Beach) where you can bring leashed dogs. Sunset views were beautiful. Bathrooms were very clean and showers nice and hot. The two guys who were running the check-in and campground operations were super cool- they were the perfect mix of attentive and laid back. No sewer on campsites but there's a dump station when you enter/exit. Ice and firewood are abundantly available and can be delivered to your site. We loved our stay here. Tree cover is generous, and it really preserves the camping feel. Weekend crowd was fun, friendly and lots of locals. Would definitely stay again!

  • James V.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Steamboat Park Campground

    Wonderful, well thought through campground.

    I have had a very enjoyable stay. The river location is quite nice and the grounds are very well cared for. The site(and all sites, as far as I can see) are quite level. The bathrooms are not just clean and well maintained, but the shower rooms also have a dedicated sink and toilet, which I much appreciate. The washer and dryers in the bathhouse are brand new and take credit cards. While it is near a regional airport, there is close to no air traffic and no commercial traffic I noticed. Overall, probably one of the top 5 campgrounds I have encountered, if the list was for being up to date, well thought out and well provisioned. Everything was top notch.

  • Linda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Brookside City Park

    More expensive now

    Tents sites are now $20 and RV hookups (water and 20/30 amp) are $30. When I got to the police station they were closed for the week but a phone # was provided to call dispatcher and an officer responded promptly to help me get registered. Cash or check only.


Guide to Wayland

Camping spots near Wayland, Michigan typically offer both rustic and modern options within a 15-mile radius, with elevations ranging from 760 to 850 feet across the area. The region experiences peak camping season from May through September when average temperatures range between 65-85°F during daytime hours. Most campgrounds in this area border small lakes or ponds and have varying degrees of tree cover for shade.

What to do

Hiking and mountain biking trails: Fort Custer Recreation Area features extensive trail systems for both activities. "Lots of hiking trails and biking trails. One lake with swimming beach. Roads quiet and could easily ride your road bike to nearby bike paths," notes Janet N. in her review of Fort Custer Recreation Area.

Lake activities: Multiple campgrounds offer access to lakes for various water recreation. A visitor to Deep Lake commented that "There's a beautiful lake to fish and kayak. Tons of hiking trails!!" While at Sharp Park Campground, one camper mentioned they "offer canoe, kayak, fishing boat, and paddleboat rentals as well as fishing pole rentals with night crawlers available for purchase in the store."

Seasonal events: Many campgrounds host special themed weekends throughout their operating seasons. At TriPonds Family Camp Resort, a visitor shared, "We stayed on their Halloween weekend and it was packed full of activities for the kids. Many people in the campground decorated their sites Halloween themed."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Several campsites maintain well-kept facilities. A review for Sharp Park Campground stated, "Clean, updated bathrooms with hot showers. The campground is right on the lake with a sandy beach area for swimming."

Spacious sites: Campers appreciate having room to spread out. At Deep Lake Rustic Campground, one visitor noted, "If you want seclusion away from the parking lot atmosphere down the road at Yankee Springs this is your place. There is much more space at each campsite and lots of old growth trees."

Proximity to attractions: Locations near Wayland offer convenient access to regional points of interest. A reviewer at Hungry Horse Campground mentioned, "We have two young girls and they had plenty to do all week during our stay. Multiple playgrounds, toddler pool and regular pool, jump pad, and lots of room to run around."

What you should know

Seasonal operation limitations: Most campgrounds in the area close during winter months. At Deep Lake, a camper observed, "Disappointed that it was not open year round but the trails are still open."

Weather-related challenges: Rain can create muddy conditions at some campgrounds. A camper at TriPonds noted, "Rain can cause some rather large puddles (which my kids immensely enjoy) but they usually dry up quickly."

Site selection matters: Campgrounds vary widely in shade coverage and privacy between sites. A visitor to Gun Lake Campground warned, "Be careful what campsite you get though because flooding was a problem last time I was there. We got 2-4" of rain overnight."

Reservation requirements: Many popular campgrounds fill quickly during prime season. At Woodchip Campground, a camper mentioned, "This is a nice private campground with a lot of activities for kids and families. There is a pool, bounce pillow and basketball court."

Tips for camping with families

Activities for different ages: Many campgrounds offer varied recreation options. At Michawana Campground, a visitor shared, "This campsite is perfect for children! They have a lake/beach for swimming, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes to use at the lake. They also have a massive slip 'n slide, zip lining, and a rock climbing wall."

Camp store amenities: On-site stores provide convenience items. A camper at Hungry Horse Campground mentioned, "Prices seem reasonable for the amount of stuff to do. Honey wagon is a great service in a non-sewer hookup lot. They get it done quick!"

Site location strategy: Choose sites strategically based on needs. At Woodchip Campground, a camper noted, "There are campsites in a circle around the playground, so you can sit at your site and watch the kids play."

Tips from RVers

Hookup variations: Water and electrical connections differ between campgrounds. A visitor to Hidden Ridge RV Resort stated, "All sites include a concrete pad, fire ring and full hook-up. 120/150 amp."

Dump station access: Some campgrounds have limited dump facilities. At Fort Custer Recreation Area, a reviewer cautioned, "Since there are no water or sewer hook ups, lines at the dump/fill station can get long."

Site size considerations: RV site dimensions vary significantly. At Gun Lake Campground, a camper complained, "Spaces were too tight, even with a small camper. Work people were parked half in the road, leaving us with no way to pull in or out of campsite."

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds are available in Wayland, MI?

Wayland, MI and its surrounding area offer several camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. Hidden Ridge RV Resort near Hopkins provides full RV hookups in a resort-style setting. For those seeking a more rustic experience, Gun Lake Campground — Yankee Springs Recreation Area offers access to beautiful natural surroundings with water and toilet facilities. Additional options in the vicinity include Hungry Horse Campground in Dorr and Woodchip Campground near Byron Center, both providing essential camping amenities and accessibility for various camping styles.

How far are the nearest camping facilities from downtown Wayland?

Dutch Treat Camping & Recreation is one of the closest campgrounds to Wayland, located approximately 10-15 minutes from downtown. This family-run facility offers both full hookup and rustic camping options. For those willing to travel a bit further, Michawana Campground near Hastings is roughly 20-25 minutes away. Most camping facilities in the area are within a 30-minute drive from Wayland's center, making them convenient for both locals and visitors looking to experience the natural beauty of western Michigan.

What amenities do Wayland, MI campgrounds typically offer?

Campgrounds near Wayland typically offer a range of amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. Hungry Horse Campground provides water hookups, restroom facilities, and sites that accommodate both tents and RVs. For those seeking more recreational options, TriPonds Family Camp Resort features swimming areas, fishing opportunities, and family activities. Most campgrounds in the region offer fire rings, picnic tables, and clean restrooms. Many also provide access to recreational trails, fishing spots, and boat launches. The more developed RV parks typically include full hookups, shower facilities, laundry services, and Wi-Fi access.