Best camping near Bear Lake
25 campgrounds · 25 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Bear Lake, Michigan — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 25 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Portage Lake RV Park
Fair
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Portage Lake RV Park is an RV park located near Traverse City in Michigan's scenic northwest Lower Peninsula. The park sits in a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#2
Matson's Big Manistee River Campground
Fair
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Matson's Big Manistee River Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in Michigan that welcomes both RV and tent camping. Situated along the scenic Big Manistee River…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#3
Timberline Campground
Fair
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Timberline Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The facility serves as a base for exploring the region's outdoor recreation, including access…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#4
Vacation Trailer Park
Fair
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Vacation Trailer Park is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The park accommodates recreational vehicles in a setting close to the popular wine region and…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#5
Coho Bend Campground
Fair
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Coho Bend Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northwestern Michigan. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the region's outdoor recreation…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#6
Blacksmith Bayou Campground
Fair
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Blacksmith Bayou Campground in Michigan offers 37 rustic campsites with fire pits and picnic tables, available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The campground is situated on the…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#7
Sawdust Hole River Access
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Sawdust Hole River Access is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated along the river, this campground offers a serene and natural setting for outdoor…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
Tippy Dam North Recreation Area
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Tippy Dam North Recreation Area Camping Area in Michigan is a beautiful spot for camping enthusiasts. The camping area is located in the midst of a lush forest, and campers…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#9
Platte River State Forest Campground
Fair
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Platte River State Forest Campground, located in Michigan, offers a wonderful camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. The campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 59 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#10
Seaton Creek
Fair
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Seaton Creek camping area in Michigan offers a peaceful and serene retreat for campers. Nestled in a remote location, this campground provides a rustic and natural setting for…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#11
Seaton Creek Campground
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Seaton Creek Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Michigan. Nestled in a peaceful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#12
Government Landing Site 21
Fair
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Government Landing Site 21 is a free, no-fee campground operated by Huron-Manistee National Forests near Traverse City, Michigan. The site accommodates tent camping and is located…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#13
Red Bridge River Access Site
Fair
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Red Bridge River Access Site is a popular camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated along the river, it offers a serene and picturesque setting for camping…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#14
Northern Exposure
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Northern Exposure is an RV park located near Traverse City, Michigan, welcoming both RV and tent campers. Situated in the picturesque Grand Traverse region, the park offers access…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#15
Hopkins Park RV Campground
Fair
1.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Hopkins Park RV Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience, making it a popular…
Why 73: live conditions (fair) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
Camping near Bear Lake
The Bear Lake area has 25 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Bear Lake
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.