Best camping near Elk Rapids
22 campgrounds · 22 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Elk Rapids, 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 22 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Whitewater Township Park
Fair
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Whitewater Township Park is a stunning camping area located in the state of Michigan. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay in the…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 83 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#2
Craven County Park
Fair
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Craven County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to make campers' stay comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 58 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#3
Thurston Co Park
Fair
12.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Thurston Co Park Camping Area is a beautiful campground located in St. Clair County, Michigan. The surrounding views are breathtaking with the St. Clair River on one side and lush…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 55 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#4
Barnes County Park
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Barnes County Park is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, it offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 58 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#5
Traverse City State Park Campground
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Traverse City State Park Campground is located in Michigan, offering campers a stunning view of Lake Michigan's East Bay. The surrounding area is known for its breathtaking…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 85 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#6
Guernsey Lake - State Forest
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Guernsey Lake - State Forest camping area, located in Michigan, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground is well-equipped with various amenities to…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#7
Guernsey Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Guernsey Lake State Forest Campground, located in Michigan, offers a serene camping experience with a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
Traverse City State Park
Fair
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Traverse City State Park Camping Area is a popular camping destination located in Michigan, known for its beautiful surrounding views and numerous nearby points of interest. The…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 85 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#9
Pleasant Valley Bible Camp
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Pleasant Valley Bible Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#10
Honcho Rest Campground
Fair
1.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 68°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Honcho Rest Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the region's outdoor attractions and…
Why 73: live conditions (fair) · 83 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#11
Camp M'orr Campground
Fair
16.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp M'orr Campground is an RV park near Traverse City, Michigan, operated by Jerry Orr. The facility welcomes both RV and tent camping and provides electrical hookups for guests…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#12
Log Lake Co Park
Fair
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Log Lake County Park is a popular camping area in Michigan, known for its serene natural surroundings. The area offers stunning views of Log Lake, which is great for fishing…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#13
Forks - State Forest
Fair
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Forks State Forest Campground in Michigan offers 9 rustic, first-come, first-served sites—no reservations or permits required, and a small nightly fee applies. Camping is…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#14
Graves Crossing - State Forest
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Graves Crossing, located in the State Forest of Michigan, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts a range of amenities to…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 45 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#15
Graves Crossing State Forest Campground
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Graves Crossing State Forest Campground is a serene camping area located in the state of Michigan. Despite being a primitive campground, it offers several amenities to ensure…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 45 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
Camping near Elk Rapids
The Elk Rapids area has 22 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 Elk Rapids
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.