Rapid River Campground is located near Kalkaska, Michigan, featuring flat terrain with a mix of forested areas and open spaces. The region experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Boardman River for fishing and kayaking, and the Kalkaska County Sand Lakes Quiet Area for hiking and nature exploration.

Rapid River Campground

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Rapid River

The Best Camping Near Rapid River, Michigan

We were literally the only people in the camp ground. Showers were hot, but the wall heater was a little scary (propane). The owners were very nice. We came after dark and left early, so we didn’t see too much of the campground. Nice treed setting.

Quiet

We enjoyed our stay, not much going on when we were there but it seems that this is a great spot for large groups and I have seen that sometimes they have live music or small festival type activity. Bathrooms were large and clean, water and electricity available. If you go by the bath house you can get Wifi. Little playground for my 4 yr old, not so much for 11 year old. Minus one star because despite the name, there is no access to any river. We stayed here not wanting to be in the tourist trappy areas nearby and it worked out great. Spots were not huge and also not very grassy. Geocachers, this is not far from a cache in a cemetery where the grave of a bearded lady is! Took a day trip up to Torch Lake and Petoskey to look for stones. Be sure to make sure beaches are dog friendly if you have one with you. Had we stayed in the camp, there was not a whole lot to do when we were there but not a bad place.

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