Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Benton Heights, MI
Nestled near the serene shores of Lake Michigan, Benton Heights, MI, offers a variety of camping options that cater to all outdoor enthusiasts, from RV adventurers to tent campers seeking solace in nature. For those traveling in RVs, the nearby Holland State Park provides spacious sites with modern amenities, allowing families to enjoy the stunning beachfront and scenic dunes. Tent campers will find a peaceful retreat at the P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, where lush forests and trails wind through the picturesque landscape, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observations along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
For those seeking a more rustic experience, dispersed camping options are available in the Manistee National Forest, where campers can pitch their tents amidst towering pines and serene rivers, embracing a true wilderness experience. The geography around Benton Heights features rolling hills, sandy beaches, and expansive wetlands, creating a vibrant ecosystem teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Whether you're gazing at the stars around a campfire or exploring the nearby trails, camping near Benton Heights promises a rejuvenating escape into nature's embrace.
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.
Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite is located in the White Cloud Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (1 hr 18 min northeast of Muskegon, MI) with an elevation of 1,196 feet. The site is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. Prices start at $75.00 per night. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Gleasons Landing Campground is located in the Baldwin Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (1 hr 20 min northeast of Muskegon, MI) with an elevation of 797 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Bowman Bridge Campground is located in the Baldwin Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (1 hr 17 min northeast of Muskegon, MI) with an elevation of 750 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $80.00. Activities include 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.
Thomson Causeway Campground in Carroll County is located 1 hr 4 min northeast of Davenport, IA with an elevation of 604 feet. There are a total of 129 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. 122 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 110 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 102 sites have electric and water hookups. 22 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $25.00. Some amenities include dump station, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
D.H. Day Group Campground in Leelanau County is located 42 min west of Traverse City, MI with an elevation of 601 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $40.00 per night.
D.H. Day Campground in Leelanau County is located 44 min west of Traverse City, MI with an elevation of 588 feet. There are a total of 81 campsites including 19 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the end of November. 62 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 87 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. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, sewer hookup, swimming, restroom, amphitheater, firewood. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Chimney Loop Campground is located in the Mio Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (1 hr 24 min north of Midland, MI) with an elevation of 1,152 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to the end of November. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Buck Creek Campground is part of Buck Creek State Park in Ohio (just 16 min northeast of Springfield, OH) with an elevation of 1,029 feet. There are a total of 107 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 102 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 31 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 with grill. 86 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $34.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Blanding Landing Campground in Jo Daviess County is located 48 min southeast of Dubuque, IA with an elevation of 603 feet. There are a total of 38 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. 37 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 31 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $25.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, flush toilets. Activities include fishing.
Buffalo Ridge Campground is part of Brown County State Park in Indiana (36 min east of Bloomington, IN) with an elevation of 993 feet. There are a total of 103 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 90 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 51 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. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $23.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, general store, accessible, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Raccoon Ridge Campground is part of Brown County State Park in Indiana (38 min east of Bloomington, IN) with an elevation of 620 feet. There are a total of 54 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 47 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 600 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 18 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, general store, accessible, playground, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Taylor Ridge Campground is part of Brown County State Park in Indiana (40 min east of Bloomington, IN) with an elevation of 993 feet. There are a total of 252 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 80 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. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $23.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Horseman Campground is part of Brown County State Park in Indiana (34 min west of Columbus, IN) with an elevation of 666 feet. There are a total of 193 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 114 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $26.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, general store, accessible, restroom, ramada, pay telephone. Activities include horseback riding.
Fishermans Corner Campground in Rock Island County is located just 21 min northeast of Moline, IL with an elevation of 575 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. 51 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 80 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. 51 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing.
Delaware Campground is part of Delaware State Park in Ohio (just 19 min north of Delaware, OH) with an elevation of 948 feet. There are a total of 206 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 204 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 42 and 88 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. 204 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $34.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, marina, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets, pet area. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, disc golf.
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