Best camping near Frederic
32 campgrounds · 32 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Frederic, 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 32 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Marjory - State Forest
Fair
4.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lake Marjory - State Forest camping area is located in Michigan and offers a great camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides basic amenities such as…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#2
Hartwick Pines State Park Campground - Modern
Fair
4.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Hartwick Pines State Park Campground - Modern is an RV park located in Michigan's Lower Peninsula near Traverse City. The campground provides modern facilities for RV camping in a…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 56 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#3
Jones Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
5.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Jones Lake State Forest Campground in Michigan offers 25 rustic, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits required, but a Michigan Recreation Passport is…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 58 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#4
Goose Creek State Forest Campground
Fair
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Goose Creek State Forest Campground in Michigan offers 26 established campsites—no dispersed camping—with basic amenities including vault toilets, hand-pump water, fire rings, and…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#5
Goose Creek Trail Camp - State Forest
Fair
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Goose Creek Trail Camp in Michigan’s Pigeon River Country State Forest offers rustic, horse-friendly camping with 12 established sites—no dispersed camping allowed. Reservations…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#6
Upper Manistee River - State Forest
Fair
8.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Upper Manistee River State Forest Camping Area is located in northern Michigan and provides visitors with stunning views of the surrounding natural landscapes. The campground…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
U⛰
#7
Upper Manistee River State Forest Campground
Fair
8.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Upper Manistee River State Forest Campground is a picturesque camping area located in Michigan. The campground is situated on the banks of the Upper Manistee River, which…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
South Campground
Fair
8.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
South Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The facility serves as a convenient base for exploring the region's outdoor recreation…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#9
North Campground
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
North Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in the scenic Grand Traverse region, known for…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
O⛰
#10
Otsego Lake State Park
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Otsego Lake State Park is a beautiful camping area located in northern Michigan. The park offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can enjoy swimming…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#11
AuSable River State Forest Campground and Canoe Camp
Fair
9.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Ausable River State Forest Campground And Canoe Camp is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated along the picturesque Ausable River, this…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 55 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#12
Burton's Landing State Forest Campground
Fair
10.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Burton's Landing State Forest Campground in Michigan offers picturesque views of the Au Sable River and surrounding forest. The campground has 12 sites available on a…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#13
Keystone Landing State Forest Campground
Fair
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Keystone Landing State Forest Campground in Michigan offers 18 rustic, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits needed, and a small nightly fee applies…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
O⛰
#14
Old Family Camp
Fair
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Old Family Camp is a group-only campground located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The facility accommodates organized groups rather than individual campers. The…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
M⛰
#15
Manistee River Bridge State Forest Campground
Fair
10.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Manistee River Bridge State Forest Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated on the banks of the beautiful Manistee River, this…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 45 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
Camping near Frederic
The Frederic area has 32 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 Frederic
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.