Best camping near Kalkaska
25 campgrounds · 25 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · 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 25 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Log Lake Co Park
Fair
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Log Lake County Park is a popular camping area in Michigan, known for its serene natural surroundings. The area offers stunning views of Log Lake, which is great for fishing…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#2
Camp M'orr Campground
Fair
5.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Camp M'orr Campground is an RV park near Traverse City, Michigan, operated by Jerry Orr. The facility welcomes both RV and tent camping and provides electrical hookups for guests…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 36 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#3
Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) - State Forest
Fair
6.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Pickerel Lake State Forest campground is located in Kalkaska, Michigan. This picturesque camping area offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy. The campground provides…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#4
Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground
Fair
6.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground is a popular camping area located in Kalkaska, Michigan. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance visitors' camping…
Why 76: live conditions (fair) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#5
Manistee River Bridge State Forest Campground
Fair
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 45 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#6
Goose Creek State Forest Campground
Fair
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#7
Upper Manistee River - State Forest
Fair
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 (fair) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#8
Goose Creek Trail Camp - State Forest
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 (fair) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#9
Upper Manistee River State Forest Campground
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 (fair) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#10
Lake Margrethe State Forest Campground
Fair
12.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#11
Guernsey Lake - State Forest
Fair
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#12
Guernsey Lake State Forest Campground
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 62 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#13
Smithville Landing
Fair
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#14
Forks - State Forest
Fair
17.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#15
Whitewater Township Park
Fair
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 76: live conditions (fair) · 83 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
Camping near Kalkaska
The Kalkaska 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 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.