Best camping near Hessel
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-31 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Hessel, 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Carp River
Marginal
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Carp River Camping Area in Michigan offers stunning views of the Carp River Valley and access to a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Carp River Campground
Marginal
9.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Carp River Campground in Michigan offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Carp River and nearby forests. Activities include hiking, fishing, and wildlife…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Tiki RV Park & Campground
Marginal
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Tiki RV Park & Campground is a small RV park with 14 campsites located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The facility caters to recreational vehicle travelers exploring the…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Straits State Park
Marginal
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Straits State Park is a picturesque camping area located in Michigan, offering a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides numerous facilities, including…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Straits State Park Semi Modern Waterfront
Marginal
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Straits State Park Semi Modern Waterfront is an RV park located near Traverse City in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The facility offers waterfront camping with power supply hookups…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Clear Lake Campground
Marginal
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Clear Lake Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in Michigan's Upper Peninsula region. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in a northern Michigan…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Kinross RV Park East
Marginal
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Kinross RV Park East is a campground located in the state of Michigan. It offers a range of amenities that cater to campers' needs. The campground provides both tent and RV…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#8
Kinross RV Park West
Marginal
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Kinross RV Park West is a popular camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to make guests' stay comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#9
Munuscong River - State Forest
Marginal
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Munuscong River State Forest camping area is a serene and picturesque campground located in the state of Michigan. Situated in the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula, this…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#10
Munuscong River State Forest Campground
Marginal
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Munuscong River State Forest Campground, located in the state of Michigan, offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled within a lush forest, this…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#11
Cedarville RV Park and Campground
Marginal
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Cedarville RV Park and Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The facility accommodates recreational vehicles in a setting convenient…
Why 45: 9 things to do within 15 mi
45Rated
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#12
Loons Point RV Park and Campground
Marginal
9.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Loons Point RV Park and Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The facility accommodates RV camping in the region's scenic wine country. The…
Why 45: 9 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Hessel
The Hessel area has 12 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 Hessel
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.