Best camping near Houghton Lake
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Houghton Lake, 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 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Sandyoak RV Park
Fair
4.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Sandyoak RV Park is an RV park located near Mount Pleasant in central Michigan. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in the region. Summer and early fall offer the…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#2
Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground
Fair
4.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#3
Houghton Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
6.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Houghton Lake State Forest Campground is a beautiful camping area located in Michigan. The campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides 150…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#4
Great Circle Campground
Fair
8.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Great Circle Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the region's natural attractions…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#5
South Higgns Lake State Park West Campground
Fair
9.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
South Higgins Lake State Park West Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The campground offers full hookups including power supply, drinking…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#6
South Higgins Lake State Park East Campground
Fair
9.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
South Higgins Lake State Park East Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The campground provides power supply hookups, drinking water, and…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#7
Northern Nights Family Campground
Fair
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Northern Nights Family Campground is an RV park located near Traverse City in northern Michigan. The campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the region's natural…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
North Higgins Lake State Park East Campground
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
North Higgins Lake State Park East Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#9
North Higgins Lake State Park West Campground
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
North Higgins Lake State Park West Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Michigan. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 49 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#10
Higgins Lake KOA
Fair
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Higgins Lake KOA is an RV park located in Michigan near Traverse City, offering a convenient base for exploring the region's outdoor attractions. The campground provides RV…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 52 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#11
Artesia Beach Campground
Fair
14.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Artesia Beach Campground is an RV park located near Midland in central Michigan. The facility accommodates recreational vehicle camping in a lakeside setting. The area experiences…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#12
House Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
House Lake State Forest Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated in a serene forest setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#13
Trout Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Trout Lake State Forest Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The campsite offers stunning views of the surrounding forests and lakes…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#14
Downhours Shady Acres Campground
Fair
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Downhours Shady Acres is an RV park located near Mount Pleasant in central Michigan. The campground offers shaded sites for RV camping in a wooded setting. Visitors typically…
Why 74: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#15
Camp Oak Hill
Fair
19.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Special Weather Statement
Camp Oak Hill is a group-use-only campground located near Mount Pleasant in central Michigan. This facility caters exclusively to organized groups rather than individual campers…
Why 74: live conditions (fair) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Houghton Lake
The Houghton Lake area has 19 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 Houghton Lake
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.