Best Cabin Camping near Wixom, MI

Several cabin options exist within recreation areas near Wixom, Michigan. Proud Lake Recreation Area offers rustic cabins with solar lighting systems and wood-burning stoves for heat. Bishop Lake Campground provides both modern and rustic cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities. "We stayed in the Southfork Rustic Cabin at the end of Feb and it was lovely much needed get away. The cabin was semi modern (solar lighting) but only a wood stove for heat. Small kitchen unit with table for eating," wrote one camper about their winter experience. Most cabins include basic furniture such as bunk beds, tables, and chairs, though amenities vary significantly between locations.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area features three small cabins in its East campground section, while Holly Recreation Area offers more secluded cabin options. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when family bookings increase. Pet policies vary by location - Groveland Oaks County Park cabins are not pet-friendly according to visitor feedback. A camper noted, "They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground, rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH."

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, bedding, pillows, and cooking supplies. Kitchen facilities range from simple countertops to small kitchenettes with tables. Camp Dearborn provides rustic cabins with minimal amenities, while Brighton Recreation Area offers more furnished options with additional features. Firewood is typically available for purchase at entrance stations or camp stores. Vault toilets are commonly located near cabin areas, though shower facilities may require a short walk to centralized bathrooms. Seven Lakes State Park and Highland State Recreation Area both maintain year-round cabin availability for visitors seeking winter accommodations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Wixom, Michigan (44)

    1. Proud Lake Recreation Area

    17 Reviews
    Wolverine Lake, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 685-2433

    "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."

    "I had no clue what to expect when booking so close to a few major cities in Michigan. I love feeling secluded while camping and was nervous this would feel like parking lot camping."

    2. Camp Dearborn

    16 Reviews
    Milford, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 684-6000

    $3 / night

    "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."

    3. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    White Lake, MI
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 666-1020

    $22 / night

    "Park is clean. Beach is a 1.8 mile hike from the East loop in the campground but is well worth the walk."

    "The East campground is more open and had 3 small cabins that can be rented. The West camping is more wooded and isolated."

    4. Bishop Lake Campground

    28 Reviews
    Brighton, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 229-6566

    $17 - $90 / night

    "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."

    "This is a larger state park with full size sites for RVs. There is electric on each site along with fire rings and picnic tables. Some good spots have some shade to stay out of the sun."

    5. McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    34 Reviews
    Ortonville, MI
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (248) 634-8811

    $27 - $30 / night

    "Tent sites are relatively well spaced out and clean. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Modern bathrooms and shower rooms are available."

    "Pretty park with several well marked trails. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest."