Tent Camping in Baldwin, MI
Tent camping in Baldwin, MI, should feel peaceful and connected to nature without forcing you to give up basic comforts. At Ivan’s Campground and Cabins, we offer spacious tent camp sites across 15 quiet, wooded acres near the Manistee National Forest. Guests can choose rustic sites or developed campsites with electric hookups, then enjoy hot showers, flush toilets, Wi-Fi, a camp store, and family-friendly recreation. Whether you are planning a paddling trip, fishing weekend, trail adventure, or relaxed family getaway, our campground gives you an affordable place to settle in.
Wooded Campsites With Room to Relax
Our wooded campsites provide a comfortable place to pitch your tent, set up chairs, and unwind beneath the trees. The property offers a quieter atmosphere than crowded parking-lot-style campgrounds, while still providing the amenities that make a multi-night stay easier.
We welcome solo travelers, couples, families, anglers, hikers, and outdoor groups. Site availability and layout may vary, so let us know how many tents and guests you are bringing when making your reservation.
Developed Tent Sites and Rustic Camping Options
Some campers want a simple place to sleep beneath the stars, while others prefer access to electric service for lights, charging devices, or small camping equipment. We provide both rustic tent sites and tent sites with electric hookups so you can choose the experience that best fits your plans.
Unlike fully primitive backcountry camping, our developed campground tent sites keep you close to restrooms, hot showers, supplies, recreation areas, and campground staff. You still get the outdoor atmosphere without having to carry in every necessity or give up convenient facilities.
Affordable Rates for Families and Groups
Camping should be an accessible way to spend time together, explore Michigan, and enjoy a break from everyday routines. Our straightforward rates make it easier to plan a weekend trip, multi-day fishing adventure, or family gathering without paying resort-level prices.
Our tent camping rates are:
- $16.00 per guest, per night
- $10.00 per night for electric service
- Children age 13 and younger stay free
Contact us before arrival to confirm site availability, electric needs, group size, and any special campground events taking place during your preferred dates.
Clean Amenities Close to Your Campsite
Tent camping is more enjoyable when you can end the day with a hot shower and begin the morning with fresh coffee. Our on-site amenities provide practical conveniences while allowing guests to spend most of their time outdoors.
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Campfires, Cookouts, and Evenings Under the Trees
Campfires are often the best part of a tent camping trip. After a day on the river or trail, you can gather around the fire, cook outdoors, share stories, and enjoy a quieter evening away from screens and busy schedules.
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Minutes From Rivers, Fishing, and Paddling
Our campground is close to some of the area’s most popular outdoor recreation. The Pere Marquette, Pine, and Baldwin Rivers are all nearby, giving anglers and paddlers several options for planning a day on the water.
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Hiking Near the Manistee National Forest
Our location provides convenient access to forest recreation and sections of the North Country National Scenic Trail. Hikers can explore wooded routes, enjoy seasonal scenery, and return to a developed campground with facilities and supplies nearby.
read moreDirect Access to ORV and ATV Trails
Trail riders can access nearby ORV and ATV routes directly from the back of the campground. The local network includes access toward the Little “O” Trail, allowing guests to begin and end a ride without repeatedly loading machines onto a trailer.
This ride-in and ride-out convenience is valuable for mixed outdoor groups. Some guests can ride, while others hike, fish, relax at the site, or spend time at the playground and recreation areas.
Group Camping for Reunions and Outdoor Trips
Our campground can accommodate group tent camping for family reunions, paddling weekends, fishing trips, riding groups, and gatherings with friends. Staying together allows everyone to share meals and campfires while maintaining separate tents and personal space.
The covered pavilion and recreation areas provide additional places for groups to gather. Contact us early with your estimated number of guests, tents, vehicles, and preferred dates so we can discuss suitable camping sites and current availability.
Why Campers Choose Ivan’s Campground and Cabins
We combine a wooded setting with the practical features campers appreciate most. Guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors while remaining close to showers, restrooms, coffee, supplies, recreation, and friendly campground support.
Campers choose our property for:
- Spacious wooded tent sites
- Rustic and electric campsite options
- Affordable guest rates
- Free stays for children 13 and younger
- Heated bathhouse and hot showers
- Easy access to rivers and hiking
- Direct ORV and ATV trail access
- On-site firewood, ice, propane, and coffee
- Family and group-friendly facilities
- A relaxed campground atmosphere
Our goal is to help you spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying the forest, rivers, trails, and people who came with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We offer tent sites with electric hookups as well as rustic options. Electric service is an additional $10.00 per night and should be requested when reserving.
Tent sites are $16.00 per guest, per night. Children age 13 and younger stay free. Electric service is available for an additional nightly charge.
Yes. Our heated bathhouse includes hot showers and flush toilets, giving tent campers convenient facilities throughout their stay.
Yes. Our convenience store sells firewood, ice, propane refills, coffee, and campground merchandise, so you can pick up common essentials without leaving the property.
Yes. We welcome groups for family reunions, paddling trips, outdoor weekends, and other gatherings. Contact us in advance so we can discuss guest count, tents, vehicles, and suitable site options.
Yes. We are minutes from the Pere Marquette, Pine, and Baldwin Rivers, as well as forest recreation and the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Yes. Guests have ride-in and ride-out access to nearby ORV and ATV trails from the campground, including routes toward the Little “O” Trail area.
Reserve Your Wooded Tent Campsite Today
Spend your next getaway sleeping beneath the trees without giving up hot showers, clean restrooms, convenient supplies, or family-friendly amenities. Ivan’s Campground and Cabins offers affordable rustic and electric tent sites near rivers, hiking routes, forest recreation, and direct ORV trail access. Bring your fishing gear, paddles, hiking boots, or simply a chair for the campfire. Contact us today to check campsite availability, discuss group accommodations, and reserve your stay before popular weekends and seasonal events fill.