Reservations are available at Walnut Hills Family Campground in Durand, Michigan, which runs from May 1 through October 1 and starts at $31 per night. Sites accommodate RVs up to 75 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, and a dump station is on-site. Access to some areas can be rough, and low-lying sites have a documented flooding problem after heavy rain, so campers should ask specifically about site elevation when booking, particularly if arriving in spring.
The campground sits near both a river and a pond, and water access is the most commonly mentioned feature across reviews. Paddlers can rent canoes, kayaks, and tubes for river use, while the pond has a water bounce attraction that draws families with kids. The pond has drawn some criticism, with at least one reviewer describing it as a "nasty little pond," and others noting it can appear green and crowded during peak weekends. The river sites tend to get the most positive attention, with guests bringing their own kayaks and spending multiple days on the water.
Activity options lean toward families. The campground includes a playground, volleyball and basketball courts, a small arcade, and a camp store selling basics and ice cream. Weekend evenings have included organized events like dance parties. Firewood must be purchased on-site. The bounce attraction carries an additional fee and has been reported as overcrowded on days when outside groups are bused in.
A single bathhouse serves the property, and showers have historically been included in the nightly rate. Site size is generally described as moderate to large, grassy rather than packed dirt, and fire rings are above-ground portable rings rather than in-ground pits. Myers Lake Campground and Myers Lake Camping & Cabins are both within roughly seven miles to the east for those comparing options in the area. Walnut Hills makes the most sense for families with children who prioritize water activities and organized programming over a quieter, lower-key stay.
Description
Our Southeast Michigan Campground is A Northern Michigan Camping Experience Without the 6 Hour Drive
Walnut Hills has an onsite canoe livery for Shiawassee River floating, a swimming lake with a beach, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, playgrounds throughout the park, and pavilion rentals available for group events.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWalnut Hills Family Campground by GatherGrounds is located in Michigan near Cohoctah
Directions
From jct Hwy 71 & I-69: Go 5 miles W on I-69 (exit 113), then 3-1/4 mi S on Grand River Ave, then 2 mi E on Cole Rd, then 1 mi SW on Reed/Lehring Rd.
Address
7685 Lehring Rd
Durand, MI 48429
Coordinates
42.84038447 N
84.00880367 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/30/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/25/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/30/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 27 min from Flint, MI
- 34 min from Lansing, MI
- 50 min from Ann Arbor, MI
- 52 min from Saginaw, MI
