Information on camping

If a hotel feels a little too expensive, or if, like many nature-lovers, you're just happier camping, here is some information on local camping options (both RV and tent). Most of these are within a 30-minute drive of the Gathering site. Some additional campgrounds are listed here.

The average temperatures in this part of southeastern Michigan at the end of May are highs around 75 F, with lows around 50 F.

We hope this information is helpful!


Detroit / Greenfield KOA

6680 Bunton Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, (734) 482-7722
email: information at detroitgreenfieldkoa dot com
Reservations: (800) 562-7603 or on-line

Southeast of Ann Arbor, on Lake Greenfield, app. 20 minutes by car from the Great Waters site. Pet-friendly. Fees range from $26/night for tent camping with no hookup to $42/night for Kabins and are based on 2 adults. Please note that the campground does have activities planned for the holiday weekend.


KC Campground

14048 Sherman Road, Milan, MI 48160, (734) 439-1076
reservations by phone or on-line

South of Ann Arbor, also lakefront, app. 20 minutes by car from the Great Waters site. Fees range from $20/night for rustic sites to $25/night for electric and water and are based on 2 adults, with children under 17 free.


Pinckney Recreation Area (Bruin Lake)

8555 Silver Hill Road, Pinckney MI 48169, (734) 426-4913
reservations by phone or on-line

Northwest of Ann Arbor, on a chain of lakes in the beautiful Pinckney State Recreation Area, app. 30 minutes by car from the Great Waters site. Pet-friendly. Fees range from $10/night for rustic sites at Crooked Lake or Blind Lake, $16-$22 for modern sites at Bruin Lake, to $60/night for the Glenbrook Yurt (capacity of 5). For definitions of rustic and modern, click here.

Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permits are also required. Depending on the length of your stay, it may make more sense to purchase a yearly permit than a daily one. Reduced rates are available for people who receive Food Stamps. Be warned that the resident/non-resident designation depends on the registration of your vehicle, not your driver's license or checkbook.
~ annual resident permit, $24
~ annual non-resident permit, $29
~ daily resident permit, $6
~ daily non-resident permit, $8