Best camping near Gaylord
20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Gaylord, 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 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Graves Crossing - State Forest
Prime
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
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 91: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Graves Crossing State Forest Campground
Prime
19.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
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 91: live conditions (prime) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Pinney Bridge - State Forest
Prime
17.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
Pinney Bridge - State Forest camping area is located in Michigan and offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience. The campground provides a variety of amenities to make your…
Why 89: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Otsego Lake State Park
Prime
4.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
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 80: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Lake Marjory - State Forest
Prime
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
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 80: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#6
Shupac Lake State Forest Campground
Prime
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Shupac Lake State Forest Campground, located in Michigan, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This rustic campground provides campers with a range of amenities to…
Why 78: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#7
Jones Lake State Forest Campground
Prime
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
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 78: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#8
Otsego Lake County Park
Prime
2.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Otsego Lake County Park camping area, located in the state of Michigan, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground boasts a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#9
Lost Valley Bible Camp and Retreat Center
Prime
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 68°F· No active weather warnings
Lost Valley Bible Camp and Retreat Center is situated in the beautiful landscape of Michigan's Manistee National Forest. The surrounding views include rolling hills, lush forests…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#10
Goose Creek State Forest Campground
Prime
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
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 (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#11
Goose Creek Trail Camp - State Forest
Prime
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
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 (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#12
Upper Manistee River - State Forest
Prime
19.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
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 (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#13
Upper Manistee River State Forest Campground
Prime
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
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 (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#14
Round Lake State Forest Campground
Prime
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Round Lake State Forest Campground is a peaceful camping area located in the state of Michigan. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#15
Elk Hill Equestrian State Forest Campground
Prime
17.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Elk Hill Equestrian State Forest Campground in Michigan offers both established campsites and dispersed camping, ideal for horse campers and nature lovers. No reservations are…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
Camping near Gaylord
The Gaylord area has 20 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 Gaylord
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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