Best camping near Kalkaska
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Kalkaska, 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
Guernsey Lake - State Forest
Prime
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
Guernsey Lake - State Forest camping area, located in Michigan, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground is well-equipped with various amenities to…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Guernsey Lake State Forest Campground
Prime
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Mild day · high 67°F· No active weather warnings
Guernsey Lake State Forest Campground, located in Michigan, offers a serene camping experience with a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities such…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#3
Forks - State Forest
Prime
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Forks State Forest Campground in Michigan offers 9 rustic, first-come, first-served sites—no reservations or permits required, and a small nightly fee applies. Camping is…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Whitewater Township Park
Prime
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Whitewater Township Park is a stunning camping area located in the state of Michigan. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay in the…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#5
Craven County Park
Prime
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Mild day · high 64°F· No active weather warnings
Craven County Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to make campers' stay comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#6
Schecks Place Trail Camp - State Forest
Prime
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Mild day · high 65°F· No active weather warnings
Schecks Place Trail Camp is a scenic campground located in the State Forest of Michigan. The campground offers a range of amenities to make campers' stay comfortable and…
Why 91: live conditions (prime) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
91Elite
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#7
Smithville Landing
Prime
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 70°F· No active weather warnings
Smithville Landing is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. This campground offers a range of amenities to make campers' stay comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 80: live conditions (prime) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
AuSable River State Forest Campground and Canoe Camp
Prime
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
The Ausable River State Forest Campground And Canoe Camp is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated along the picturesque Ausable River, this…
Why 78: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#9
Goose Creek State Forest Campground
Prime
10.8 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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#10
Upper Manistee River - State Forest
Prime
10.8 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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#11
Goose Creek Trail Camp - State Forest
Prime
10.9 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 Campground
Prime
10.9 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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#13
Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground
Prime
12.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground is a picturesque camping area nestled in the state of Michigan. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#14
Spring Lake State Forest Campground
Prime
18.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 70°F· No active weather warnings
Spring Lake State Forest Campground is located in the state of Michigan. It offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides…
Why 72: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#15
Manistee River Bridge State Forest Campground
Prime
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 71°F· No active weather warnings
Manistee River Bridge State Forest Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Michigan. Situated on the banks of the beautiful Manistee River, this…
Why 70: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
Camping near Kalkaska
The Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska
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.