Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Bad Axe, MI
Bad Axe, MI, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Thumb region, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility. For RV campers, Pine Haven Campground provides spacious sites equipped with modern amenities and easy access to the scenic waterways of the nearby Au Gres River. Tent campers can explore Caseville County Park, where lush wooded areas meet stunning Lake Huron shorelines, perfect for a refreshing dip or a sunset stroll along the beach. For those seeking a more rugged experience, dispersed camping is available in nearby state forests, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature under a starlit sky with the sounds of wildlife as their backdrop. With abundant hiking trails, fishing spots, and opportunities for wildlife observation, camping around Bad Axe caters to families, couples, and solo adventurers alike. Discover the charm of this hidden gem in Michigan’s Thumb and create lasting memories in its beautiful outdoor settings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Branch Trail Camp Group Site is located in the Tawas Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest (1 hr 15 min north of Bay City, MI) with an elevation of 841 feet. The site is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Prices start at $40.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
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.
Geneva Campground is part of Geneva State Park 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.
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