Best camping near Dowling
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Dowling, 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Winding Creek Campground
Marginal
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Winding Creek Campground is located in Michigan and offers beautiful, picturesque views of the surrounding nature. The campground has 71 campsites that are available on a…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#2
Barry Expo Center
Marginal
9.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Barry Expo Center is a fantastic camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a wide range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The site includes full…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#3
Tyden City Park
Marginal
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Tyden City Park Camping Area is situated in the picturesque area of Lake County, Michigan. The park is surrounded by natural beauty with nearby attractions including the Pere…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#4
Fort Custer State Rec Area
Marginal
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Fort Custer State Recreation Area in Michigan offers 219 established campsites—no dispersed camping—requiring reservations and a fee. Sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 79 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#5
Sherman Lake YMCA
Marginal
13.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Sherman Lake YMCA is a group-only campground located near Battle Creek, Michigan. This facility caters specifically to organized groups seeking camping accommodations in the area…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#6
Deep Lake - Yankee Springs State Rec Area
Marginal
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Deep Lake in Yankee Springs State Recreation Area is a picturesque camping area located in Michigan. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#7
Yankee Springs Deep Lake-Rustic
Marginal
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Yankee Springs Deep Lake-Rustic camping area, located in Michigan, is a serene and picturesque campground that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground is…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#8
Welcome Woods Campground
Marginal
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Welcome Woods Campground is an RV park located near Forest Hills in southwestern Michigan. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in this scenic region. Visitors…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#9
Sharp Park Campground
Marginal
13.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Sharp Park Campground is an RV park located near Kentwood in southwestern Michigan. The facility accommodates both RV and tent camping. The campground is situated in Michigan's…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#10
Whispering Waters Campground
Marginal
13.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Whispering Waters Campground is an RV park located near Kentwood in southwest Michigan. The facility serves as a base for exploring the region's outdoor recreation opportunities…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 42 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#11
Camp Merrie Wood
Marginal
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Located in Michigan, Camp Merrie-Wood is a beautiful camping area surrounded by stunning views of lush greenery and a tranquil lake. The camping area offers various activities…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 76 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#12
Gun Lake - Yankee Springs State Rec Area
Marginal
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Gun Lake - Yankee Springs State Recreation Area is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#13
Camp Manitou-Lin
Marginal
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Camp Manitou-Lin is a YMCA campground located near Kentwood in western Michigan. The facility operates as a traditional camp setting serving the Grand Rapids area. Visitors can…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#14
Cold Brook County Park
Marginal
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Cold Brook County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 80 things to do within 15 mi
66Top-rated
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#15
Rustic Campground
Marginal
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Rustic Campground is a campground operated by Cold Brook County Park near Battle Creek, Michigan. Located in southwestern Michigan's lake-dotted landscape, it offers a rural…
Why 66: live conditions (marginal) · 79 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Dowling
The Dowling area has 17 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 Dowling
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?
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.