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Best campgrounds near Metamora, MI

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

Metamora, MI (3 miles away)

$$$$$

(214 sites)

+9

Hilltop Campgrounds

Lapeer, MI (6 miles away)

$$$$$

(60 sites)

+7

Ortonville Equestrian Recreation Area

Michigan (7 miles away)

$$$$$

(25 sites)

+2

Attica Pines Campground

Attica, MI (8 miles away)

$$$$$

(82 sites)

+4

Clearwater Campground

Michigan (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(114 sites)

+7

Elba Equestrian Complex

Lapeer, MI (12 miles away)

$$$$$

Holly Recreation Area

Holly, MI (15 miles away)

$$$$$

(144 sites)

+8

Outdoor Adventures Lakeshore RV Resort

Davison, MI (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(657 sites)

+12

Auburn Hills / Holly KOA

Holly, MI (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(121 sites)

+8

Holly Campground

Holly, MI (16 miles away)

Washakie Campground and Golf

North Branch, MI (18 miles away)

$$$$$

(97 sites)

+11

Genesee Otter Lake Campground

Michigan (19 miles away)

$$$$$

(100 sites)

+12

Most common amenities

Tables Grills Toilets Playground Pet friendly Dump station Showers Firewood Internet Laundry

Camping near Metamora, Michigan

Metamora sits in southern Lapeer County, roughly an hour north of Detroit and eight miles south of Lapeer. The village is best known as the anchor for a cluster of state recreation areas and private campgrounds set in the rolling, wooded moraine terrain of southeast Michigan. RV travelers use it as a base for lake swimming, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding without driving deep into the northern part of the state. The closest public option is Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, a 723-acre state park surrounding 80-acre Lake Minnawanna, with a modern campground, boat and paddle rentals, a swim beach, and about six miles of trails. A short drive south, Ortonville Recreation Area covers 5,400 acres of hilly, wooded ground locals call the Hadley Hills and holds a rustic equestrian campground plus several lakes. Private options nearby include Hilltop Campgrounds, Attica Pines Campground, and Clearwater Campground, which typically offer full hookups and family-oriented amenities that state parks do not.

Things to do around Metamora

Water is the main draw. Lake Minnawanna at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area has a designated swim area, an accessible fishing pier, and seasonal rentals for kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, rowboats, and paddle boats. Big Fish Lake at Ortonville Recreation Area adds a second swim beach and a boat launch, with no-wake paddling on Davison and Algoe lakes. On land, Metamora-Hadley has about six miles of nature trails through hardwoods and wetlands. Ortonville Recreation Area offers 12 miles of horse trails, hiking loops, and mountain-biking routes, plus a DNR-staffed shooting range with rifle, pistol, hand trap, and 3D archery ranges. Families staying at private parks like Hilltop Campgrounds or Clearwater Campground often day-trip to Seven Ponds Nature Center, Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, and Frankenmuth.

When to visit

spring
March - May
54° / 37°F 75 mm
State campground reopens in April; May is wettest
summer
June - August
77° / 59°F 90 mm
Peak bookings; holiday weekends fill six months out
fall
September - November
59° / 43°F 75 mm
Fall Harvest Festival weekends book fast
winter
December - February
30° / 18°F 50 mm
Freezing and snowy; modern state campground closed

The prime RV window runs from late April through mid-October. Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area typically operates its modern campground during that stretch, and most private parks in the area follow a similar schedule. Peak demand hits Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends, when the state campground routinely fills to capacity and holiday sites should be booked well ahead. Summer brings warm days, active swim beaches, and seasonal naturalist programming at Metamora-Hadley. June through August is also when biting insects and afternoon thunderstorms are most common, so screen rooms and awnings earn their keep. Early fall is the quietest and most scenic time to camp. October weekends at Metamora-Hadley are anchored by a Fall Harvest Festival that draws returning campers year after year, so October sites can be surprisingly hard to secure. Winter camping is limited at the modern campground, and the equestrian trails at Ortonville convert to snowmobile use once snow falls.

Top Hosts near Metamora, MI

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Brian27 trips - Joined Apr 2022

Camper had everything we needed. Brian had it set up and ready for us when we arrived.

Jodi S. - Aug 2026

Brian was amazing, easy to reach and is timely in his return messages. Loved every min of this rental. Everything you is just about supplied except for food and fun. This is my second time renting from Brian and if I didnt need his trailer he would be invited on our trip. 6 stars.

Greg M. - Jul 2026

Travel Trailer in Clio

4.8 (22)

Brian's 2015 Shadow Cruiser S282BHS

2015 · Sleeps 8

$120 USD /night

Binbin27 trips - Joined Jul 2023

This was our very first time renting an RV, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the moment we booked, our host, Binbin, was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. Anytime I had a question—no matter how small—I could call or message him, and he was always quick to answer. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly and never made me feel like I was asking too many questions. By the time we left, I felt like an RV pro thanks to him! The RV itself was absolutely beautiful, spotless, and exceptionally well maintained. It was comfortable, spacious, and had everything my family needed for an amazing trip. You can tell Binbin truly takes pride in taking care of his RV and making sure his guests have a wonderful experience. This trip created memories we'll never forget, and a big part of that was because of how wonderful Binbin was as a host. I genuinely can't say enough good things about him. If you're considering renting an RV, I highly recommend this one. We will definitely be renting from Binbin again for our future trips. Thank you, Binbin, for making our first RV adventure so enjoyable, stress-free, and memorable!

Nancy H. - Jul 2026

Honest communication.....clean convenient rv

Sourav S. - Sep 2025

Class C in Rochester-Hills

4.3 (6)

John's Winnebago Minnie Winnie 22R

2016 · Sleeps 6

$180 USD /night

Class C in Rochester-Hills

5.0 (3)

John's Thor Motor Coach Four Winds 22E

2018 · Sleeps 6

$200 USD /night

How to book

Reservations at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area go through the Michigan DNR reservation system on the state's official site. Sites are released on a rolling six-month window, and popular lakeside loops in the north campground, which accommodate larger trailers, book out first. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to any state park, recreation area, boat launch, or state forest campground and can be added at check-in if not already on the plate. Ortonville's equestrian campground operates rustic, with a self-pay station on site and a limited number of sites; call the park office to confirm availability before arrival. Private campgrounds such as Hilltop Campgrounds, Attica Pines Campground, and Clearwater Campground take reservations directly by phone or their own websites and often require a deposit for holiday weekends.

What to expect on site

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area has 214 sites split between a north and south campground, all with electric hookups, plus one cabin. Expect gravel or dirt pads with picnic tables and fire rings, modern restrooms with showers, a two-lane sanitation station, and a camp store just north of the campground selling firewood, ice, propane, and camp supplies, with bike and paddling rentals from April through October. Water is available from spigots throughout the park rather than at individual sites. Ortonville's equestrian campground is rustic: vault toilets, a hand pump for water, fire rings, picnic tables, and picket poles at each site. Big-rig RVs fit at many of the 21 sites, but there are no hookups or showers. Private parks in the area typically add full hookups, laundry, and playgrounds, which is worth knowing if traveling with kids or a larger rig.

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