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Best campgrounds near Howell, MI

Lake Chemung Outdoor Resort

Howell, MI (4 miles away)

$$$$$

(340 sites)

+5

Taylor's Beach Campground

Howell, MI (7 miles away)

$$$$$

(193 sites)

+8

Water's Edge Camp & Conference Center

Howell, MI (7 miles away)

Equestrian Camp - Brighton State Recreation Area

Howell, MI (7 miles away)

$$$$$

(17 sites)

+2

Murray Lake - Brighton State Recreation Area

Howell, MI (9 miles away)

$$$$$

(25 sites)

+2

Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center

Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center

Howell, MI (9 miles away)

$$$$$

(100 sites)

+12

Hide Away Park Campground

Linden, MI (10 miles away)

$$$$$

(153 sites)

Hell Creek Ranch and Campground

Pinckney, MI (12 miles away)

$$$$$

(100 sites)

+9

Crooked Lake - Pinckney State Recreation Area

Crooked Lake - Pinckney State Recreation Area

Pinckney, MI (13 miles away)

$$$$$

(25 sites)

+3

Blind Lake - Pinckney State Recreation Area

Pinckney, MI (14 miles away)

$$$$$

(10 sites)

+2

Camp Dearborn

Milford Charter Township, MI (15 miles away)

Walnut Hills Family Campground

Durand, MI (17 miles away)

$$$$$

(139 sites)

+10

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Campgrounds near Howell, Michigan

Howell sits in Livingston County in southeast Michigan, roughly halfway between Lansing and Detroit along I-96. The area is defined by chains of small glacial lakes, oak forests, and rolling terrain, which makes it a practical base for RV travelers who want lake access without driving into the Upper Peninsula. Private resorts on Lake Chemung and nearby waters sit within a short drive of state-managed land. The closest major public land is Brighton Recreation Area, a 4,947-acre state park with nine lakes and five campgrounds, including modern sites with electric hookups, rustic loops, and an equestrian-only campground. Options in the immediate area include Lake Chemung Outdoor Resort, Taylor's Beach Campground, and Water's Edge Camp & Conference Center, plus the Equestrian Camp and Murray Lake sites inside Brighton State Recreation Area. Visitors can choose between full-service private resorts on the lakes or state park sites geared to swimming, paddling, and trail use.

Things to do near Howell

Water activities dominate the summer schedule. The lakes around Howell and inside Brighton Recreation Area support fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming at a designated beach. Boat launches are available on multiple lakes inside the state park. On land, Brighton Recreation Area maintains a 35-mile trail system open to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with 19 miles set aside for equestrian use and a riding stable that offers rentals, lessons, and guided trail rides. A disc golf course at Chilson Woods and several picnic areas round out the day-use options. Downtown Howell adds farmers markets, restaurants, and the Howell Melon Festival in summer. Ann Arbor and the Detroit metro area are within an hour for day trips.

When to visit Howell

spring
March - May
57° / 37°F 70 mm
Wet season; May is the rainiest month
summer
June - August
79° / 59°F 85 mm
Peak season; state park weekends book out well ahead
fall
September - November
59° / 39°F 70 mm
Cooler nights, fall color, easier reservations
winter
December - February
30° / 18°F 45 mm
Snowy and freezing; most private campgrounds closed

The main Michigan state park camping season runs spring through fall, with peak demand from Memorial Day through Labor Day. July and August bring the warmest lake temperatures and the most crowded weekends. Sites in modern loops at Brighton Recreation Area book out well ahead for holiday weekends and Saturday nights. Late spring can be wet: May is typically the wettest month in the Howell area, with rain falling on close to 18 days on average. Bug pressure rises in June near the marshy sections of the recreation area. September and early October are quieter, with cooler nights, fall color, and easier reservations. Brighton Recreation Area is open for camping year-round, but most private resorts close for the season once overnight lows drop consistently below freezing. Snow accumulates from November through March, with February typically the snowiest month.

Top Hosts near Howell, MI

Steve17 trips - Joined Feb 2021Superhost

Excellent hosts! Everything was set & ready to go.

Richard S. - Jun 2025

Great to work with! Answered questions quickly and clearly. RV was clean and well supplied.

Keith O. - Nov 2024

Steve's Forest River Freelander 27QB Class C

Class C in Brighton

5.0 (4)

Steve's Forest River Freelander 27QB Class C

2020 Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 28A Class C

2020 · Sleeps 8

· 180.5 miles

$225 USD /night

Vanessa8 trips - Joined Feb 2024

My wife and I had a fantastic first-time RV rental from Vanessa. We attended a 3-day music festival and our accommodations were everything we had hoped for. Right from the start we were able to totally enjoy our trip. Vanessa's associate did a fantastic job orienting us to the RV and covered everything that we needed to know; nothing was missed. We were able to level the RV and set it up for three days of fun with no problem at all. Vanessa thought of everything that we would need to be self sufficient; from garbage bags to paper towels, dishes, silverware, pots and pans, salt and pepper, dish soap, hangers, fly swatter, etc., etc. We had EVERYTHING we needed, all we had to pack was our clothes and food. We had no issues with the RV at all. We couldn't have asked for a better RV rental experience than we had with Vanessa. When we rent again, it will be through Vanessa for sure!!! Thank you Vanessa!!!

Rodney F. - Aug 2025

Vanessa was a great communicator throughout the entire experience. Since we are former travel trailer owners we didn’t require a detailed and comprehensive walkthrough but Vanessa did a great job sharing the critical details of her unit. Pickup and dropoff schedule was very accommodating. Our family had a great time and enjoyed the use of the motor home!

Sheila J. - Aug 2024

Class C in Milford-Charter-Township

How to book campgrounds near Howell

State park sites inside Brighton Recreation Area, including the modern loops, rustic sites, Equestrian Camp, and Murray Lake, are reserved through the Michigan DNR reservation system at MiDNRReservations.com or by phone at 1-800-44-PARKS. Reservations open on a rolling six-month window before the arrival date. A Recreation Passport is required on every vehicle entering a Michigan state park or recreation area. Private campgrounds around Lake Chemung, including Lake Chemung Outdoor Resort, Taylor's Beach Campground, and Water's Edge Camp & Conference Center, take reservations directly through each property. Book weekends and holidays several months out. For last-minute trips, midweek arrivals and rustic loops offer the best chance of availability.

What to expect

Sites in the modern campground at Bishop Lake in Brighton Recreation Area include electric service. Rustic loops offer no hookups and rely on vault toilets, so RV travelers running larger rigs should confirm site length and power needs before booking. A sanitation station is available in the park. Sites in the modern loop tend to run larger than the state average, with picnic tables and fire rings. Two vehicles are allowed per campsite, campfires are permitted in designated rings only, and quiet hours begin at 10 p.m. Mosquitoes are common near the marshy fringes of the recreation area during warmer months, so pack repellent. Firewood should be purchased locally and be certified heat-treated to avoid moving invasive insects between regions.

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