the best private campground in michigan
80 acres, spring-fed lake, hiking trails - just you & yours
Your family all wants to all vacation together – you want to go camping.
Your cousin wants to try camping, but doesn’t own a tent. Mom needs air conditioning and a flushing toilet. Your brother has a new RV he’d love to bring.
We’ve got you covered.
When you bring your family or friends to Water & Woods, you aren’t just booking a few campsites; you are reserving the entire place – with cozy cabins, furnished tents and open campsites available to everyone in your group.
Large communal firepit and extra camp chairs? Fun on the water? Easy walking trails that are accessible to most?
Yes, yes, yes.
Plan Your Next Group Getaway
Sleeping: Our two cabins sleep up to three comfortably in one queen bed and one pull-out twin futon. Fresh linens provided. Equipped with fans and air-conditioning to use as desired.
Bath/Shower: Includes a full bath with standup shower, towels, and hair dryer.
Kitchen: All basic kitchen appliances, minifridge, microwave, induction cooktop, toaster, meal prep and serving ware.
Outdoors: Includes backyard dinette and private fire bowl.
Accessibility: 36″ wide doors, zero grade entry, open concept, minimum threshold shower entry.
Yurt Tents. Yurt Tents are 13′ diameter round canvas tents with a center 8′ pole. The tent perimeter is encased in side wall windows for maximum ventilation. They can accommodate up to two twin beds or one king bed.
Cottage Tents. Cottage Tents are 12′ x 16′ canvas tents with 4-foot side walls for maximum standing room space. They can accommodate up to four people with optional twin or king beds.
Sleeping: Our guests give our tent beds high ratings – off-the-ground metal frames topped with foam mattresses. Fresh cotton linens provided. All tents are equipped with fans and night table lamps operated on a rechargeable battery (provided).
Bath/Shower: An on-site portable restroom and off-grid rinse-off shower are provided for all camping guests.
Outdoors: Includes open front porch with outdoor seating and access to large communal firepit.
Our rustic sites are suitable for tents and small RV campers. All are accessible by vehicle for setup.
Campsite Amenities: Our large rustic sites do not have electricity, water or sewer hookups. Fresh potable water is available for filling containers by hand.
Bath/Shower: An on-site portable restroom and a off-grid rinse-off shower is provided.
Outdoors: Includes access to large communal firepit.
We operate by the rule of “everything you need and nothing you don’t.” For those in their own RVs and tents, camping is rustic. We have portable restrooms (no shower) and access to clean drinking water. Those renting our glamping tents are provided with portable electricity for operating lights and fans. No septic, water or electric hookups are provided for campers/trailers.
Check ou our packing suggestions to make your stay comfortable.
Yes. When you book our group camping option, your group has private use of the designated campground area, and shared access to the lake and trails, without the crowds typical of public parks. Those sharing the space include any cabin guests as well as the owners or a manager who will be on site for questions or emergencies.
Yes. You can reserve the cabins and glamping tents with your campground rental. If you do not reserve the cabins, they may be rented to other individuals during your stay. Glamping tents are reserved for groups only and are not rented out individually.
No, pets are currently not allowed on the property. If there is a special need, such as an emotional support or service animal, please indicate when booking and exceptions will be considered.
Dates are limited and available only by direct inquiry. Contact us today to bring your group to Water & Woods.
