Best camping near Gaylord
25 campgrounds · 25 ranked · updated 2026-08-10 · 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 25 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Otsego Lake County Park
Fair
2.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
North Campground
Fair
4.6 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 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Otsego Lake State Park
Fair
4.6 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 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
South Campground
Fair
4.9 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 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Lost Valley Bible Camp and Retreat Center
Fair
7.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Lake Marjory - State Forest
Fair
9.3 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 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Lakes of the North Campers Village
Fair
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Lakes of the North Campers Village is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The campground serves as a base for exploring the scenic lakes and outdoor…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
45th Parallel Back Country Campground
Fair
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
45th Parallel Back Country Campground is a backcountry tent camping destination near Traverse City, Michigan, with a capacity of three guests. Reservations are required to book…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Round Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground is a scenic camping area located in Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. With 37 spacious…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Shupac Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Jones Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
15.4 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 100: 58 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Town Corner Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Corner Lake State Forest Campground is a popular camping area located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The camping area sits on the shore of Corner Lake, which is surrounded by…
Why 100: 24 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Pinney Bridge - State Forest
Fair
17.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Hartwick Pines State Park Campground - Modern
Fair
18.0 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 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Gaylord
The Gaylord 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 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?
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.