Best camping near Hillman
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Hillman, 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
Ess Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
3.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Ess Lake State Forest Campground in Michigan offers 15 rustic, first-come, first-served campsites—no reservations or permits needed. Fees apply (typically $20/night). Each site…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#2
Jackson Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
10.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Jackson Lake State Forest Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to provide a comfortable and…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#3
Avery Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Avery Lake State Forest Campground is located in the state of Michigan and offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#4
Tomahawk Creek Flooding State Forest Campground - East
Fair
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Tomahawk Creek Flooding State Forest Campground - East is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The facility accommodates both RV and tent camping. Situated…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 29 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#5
Tomahawk Creek Flooding State Forest Campground - West
Fair
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Tomahawk Creek Flooding State Forest Campground - West is an RV park near Traverse City, Michigan, that also accommodates tent camping. Located in the northern Lower Peninsula…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#6
Tomahawk Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
15.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Tomahawk Lake State Forest Campground is located in Michigan near the beautiful Indian River. The campground offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and access to nearby…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#7
Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Shoepac Lake State Forest Campground is an RV park and tent camping destination located in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula near Traverse City. The campground offers sites…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
Camp Woodlands
Fair
19.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp Woodlands is a Girl Scouts of Michigan facility located near Bay City in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The campground serves as a retreat and outdoor education center for scout…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#9
Killion's Landing Campground
Fair
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Killion's Landing Campground is an RV-friendly campground located near Bay City in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The facility accommodates recreational vehicle camping and charges a…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#10
Jack's Landing Camprground
Fair
6.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Jack's Landing Campground is a campground located near Bay City in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping along the Saginaw River area…
Why 68: live conditions (fair) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#11
Paradise Lodge Campground
Fair
8.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Paradise Lodge Campground is located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The campground offers camping opportunities in a region known for its natural beauty and outdoor…
Why 68: live conditions (fair) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#12
Metz Township Campground
Marginal
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Metz Township Campground is a tent-only camping facility located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The campground welcomes tent campers in a rural setting within reach of…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
Camping near Hillman
The Hillman 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 Hillman
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