Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Carrollton, MI
Nestled along the shores of the picturesque Lake St. Clair, Carrollton, MI, offers a variety of camping options perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in nature. For RV campers, the nearby Bay City State Park provides spacious sites with essential amenities like water and electric hookups, while allowing easy access to hiking trails and beautiful sandy beaches. Tent campers can enjoy the serene environment at the Ogemaw County Park, featuring grassy sites surrounded by mature woodlands, ideal for pitching a tent and unwinding under the starry sky. If you’re looking for a more rugged experience, head to the Au Sable National Forest for dispersed camping, where you can set up camp amid stunning landscapes with diverse wildlife and sprawling forested areas. The local geography, characterized by lush woodlands, gentle hills, and the shimmering waters of nearby lakes, enhances every camping stay with a breathtaking backdrop. Whether you prefer the comforts of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the wild adventure of dispersed sites, Carrollton has something for every type of camper eager to explore the scenic beauty of Michigan's great outdoors.
Ausable River Campground is located in the Tawas Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (1 hr 21 min north of Bay City, MI) with an elevation of 825 feet. There are a total of 102 campsites including 53 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of January to the end of November. 49 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $0.00 to $10.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Peterson Bridge Campground is located in the Cadillac Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (55 min south of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 805 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. 18 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 38 and 64 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets.
Seaton Creek Campground is located in the Cadillac Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (51 min southwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 872 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to mid October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $22.00 to $52.00.
Platte River Campground in Benzie County is located 47 min west of Traverse City, MI with an elevation of 603 feet. There are a total of 171 campsites including 29 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 141 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 90 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Geneva Campground is part of Geneva State Park Campground in Ohio (35 min northeast of Mentor, OH) with an elevation of 589 feet. There are a total of 117 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 130 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 38 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 72 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $23.00 to $45.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, laundry facility, playground, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, amphitheater, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Dunewood Campground in Porter County is located just 15 min west of Michigan City, IN with an elevation of 624 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. 53 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets.
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