Campgrounds Near Irish Hills, Michigan

Campgrounds Near Irish Hills, Michigan
The Irish Hills of southern Michigan are full of recreational opportunities and its rustic rural landscape is ideal for camping. Visitors to the Irish Hills will find a variety of campgrounds that are within a short distance of such amenities as Hayes State Park and Michigan International Speedway.

Irish Hills Resort Kampground

Irish Hills Resort Kampground is conveniently located on US-12 in the Irish hills and close to many of the area's attractions. They have tent and RV sites which include a fire ring, picnic table and some sites that have electric and water. Sites are spread throughout a semi-wooded landscape that contains two fishing ponds. Facility amenities include modern bath houses, laundry area and camp store as well as a game room, free train rides and hay rides for kids. There camp has many activities for all ages which include fishing, free boat use on lakes and mini-golf along with volleyball, horse shoes and pool tables.

Irish Hills Resort Kampground
16230 US-12
Cement City, MI 49233
(517) 592-6751
campingfriend.com/irishhillsresortkampground

W. J. Hayes State Park

Hayes State Park is a 650-acre park that offers 185 camp sites as well as fishing and boating in Wamplers Lake. Sites include an electric hook-ups, fire rings and picnic tables, as well as paved pads. The park also has mini-cabins available and there are modern bathrooms with showers in two locations. There are many activities in the park which include a swimming area, bike and hiking trails as well as a playground. Hayes State Park has a children's explorer program during the summer months that teaches kids about nature and the species that inhabit the woods which is free to all campers.

W. J. Hayes State Park
1220 Wamplers Lake Rd.
Onsted, MI 49265
(517) 467-7401
dnr.state.mi.us

Ja Do Campground

Ja Do campground is located on US-12 on the eastern end of the Irish Hills area and offers a family friendly campground with large grassy sites. Sites include water and electric hook-ups and have modern bath houses nearby and include a fire pit and picnic table. There are many kid-friendly activities that include a large playground, fishing pond and swimming area as well as daily planned activities. There are hiking trails in the surrounding woods that lead around the fishing pond where guests can view wildlife.

Ja Do Campground
5603 US-12
Tipton, MI 49287
(517) 431-2111
jadocampground.com

Article Written By Matthew Knight

Based in Southwestern Michigan, Matthew Knight has been writing outdoor and technology articles since 2008. His articles appear on various websites. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from Western Michigan University.

Write for Trails.com
  • Editor's Pick

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

    Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...

    More National Parks...
  • Popular Article

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

    Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...

    More National Parks...
  • Featured Destination

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

    When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...

    More Camping Basics...

Hotel Finder

Destination
Check-in
Check-out
Adults (18+ yrs)
Children (2-17 yrs)
Get Rates and Availability

Outdoor Gear & Equipment

ALL NEW Trails Gear Store powered by:

Trail Finder

US Map

Search by Keyword