Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping operates as a private campground near Higgins Lake, providing both RV sites with electric and water hookups and camping options for tent campers. The facility includes essential amenities like restrooms, showers, and a dump station for RV users. Sites come equipped with picnic tables, and the campground allows both campfires and pets.
Campers can make reservations and access the grounds by vehicle, with the property situated close to both river and lake environments. For those exploring the broader region, places to camp around Higgins Lake offer additional overnight options. The $30 nightly rate covers access to water, electrical connections, and basic facilities that support both short stays and extended camping trips.
Description
We are located in the northeast corner of Missaukee County, nestled in Northwoods country so you can have peace and quiet, yet be within 25-minutes to the many area activities available in Lake City, Kalkaska, Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Grayling, and the Au Sable River. We are just minutes from the ATV/Snowmobile Trail and you can ride from your campsite.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRustic Rafters Cabins and Camping is located in Michigan near Higgins Lake
Directions
Traveling north on US 127: (previously I27), take the Houghton Lake ext. Travel west on M-55 for about 9 mi. until you come to Star City Road. Turn north(right). Stay on the blacktop for about 9 mi. Rustic Rafters is on the east side of Nelson Rd (right side) Traveling south on US 75: Take 4 Mile Rd exit. Travel west (right) to Military Rd. Turn south(left) onto Military Rd. Travel until you come to Fletcher Rd. Turn west(right) onto Fletcher. Travel until you get to Moorestown Rd. Stay on the blacktop for about 5 mi. The road will curve to the west(right) and back to the south(left). You are now on Nelson Rd. Rustic Rafters is about .5 mi after this curve. Look for our sign on the east(left) side of the road. Traveling north on US 131: Take the 2nd Cadillac exit. It directs you to Lake City and M-55. Travel east unil you get to M-66. Turn north(left). This will take you to Lake City. On the north end of Lake City, take M-55 east for about 10 miles. Turn north(left) onto Star City Rd. Stay on the blacktop for about 9 mi. Rustic Rafters is on the east side of Nelson Rd (right side)
Coordinates
44.471939427901475 N
84.9708048701799 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 56 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 14 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 28 min from Bay City, MI
- 1 hr 39 min from Saginaw, MI
