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  3. Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping

Camping at Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping near Lake City

Private campground · Lake City · 15 campsites

A campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of Northwoods country, located in the picturesque northeast corner of Missaukee County, Michigan. Surrounded by serene landscapes, guests can enjoy peace and quiet while being just 25 minutes away from a variety of outdoor activities in Lake City, Kalkaska, Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Grayling, and the scenic Au Sable and Manistee Rivers.

5.0 on Campspot · 7 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

1 available sites

1 open of 15 site types
30 amp RV site
RV · Up to 45 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
30 amp RV site
rv
✓✓from $30
30/50 amp Pull-Through RV site
rv
✓Xfrom $35
30/50 amp RV site
rv
XXfrom $35
Eagles Nest Cabin
lodging
XXfrom $70
Hartwick 01
lodging
✓Xfrom $70
Norwich 01
lodging
✓Xfrom $70
Pioneer 01
lodging
XXfrom $70
Snowshoe Cabin
lodging
XXfrom $70
Ten Point Cabin
lodging
XXfrom $70
From $60 for 2 nights
$30/night · Before taxes & fees
1 site available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

1 openSites from $30/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Pavilion
  • Pets Allowed
  • Playground
  • Shower
  • Snack Bar
  • Trash Cans
  • Garbage
  • Ice Cream
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 3 electric individual sites.

Location

9446 North Nelson Road
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Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping have RV hookups?
3 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 3 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 1 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 3 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 9446 North Nelson Road (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Campspot. Quotes are verbatim.

Quiet, wooded sites · 3 reviews

“Clean quiet efficient and affordable Enjoyed our visit and was a great base camp”

James C · Jul 2026

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (7 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Fantastic stay. Nice quiet and beautiful country setting. Will Definitely stay again”

Michael G 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“The staff was friendly and helpful. The campsite spaces. The camp ground was peaceful.”

Marc S 5 · Aug 2026 · Campspot

“Clean quiet efficient and affordable Enjoyed our visit and was a great base camp”

James C 5 · Jul 2026 · Campspot
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Guides for this trip

  • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
  • Camping with dogs
Trapper Cabin
lodging
X
X
from $70
Hartwick 02
lodging
✓Xfrom $70
Norwich 02
lodging
✓Xfrom $70
Pioneer 02
lodging
XXfrom $70
Bull Elk Cabin
lodging
XXfrom $85
Bear Den Cabin
lodging
XXfrom $105

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night

Missaukee County Campgrounds

15.3 mi from Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

Northern Nights Campground

15.4 mi from Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Brown Camp

18 mi from Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping (straight-line)
Sites $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $79/person
    • NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission Traverse City area · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $79/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    “Catnip Evergreen” 2018 Heartland Prowler Lynx
    “Catnip Evergreen” 2018 Heartland Prowler Lynx

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 19 mi from campground

    $125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2015 Grand Design Momentum
    2015 Grand Design Momentum

    Toy hauler · 43 ft · sleeps 7 · 29 mi from campground

    $190/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2014 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite FS. Bunkhouse. Dogs welcome
    2014 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite FS. Bunkhouse. Dogs welcome

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 30 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Rustic Rafters Cabins and Camping

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

    Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $79/person

    NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission
    NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission

    Traverse City area · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person

    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula
    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula

    Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $79/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202661%0%0%
    Dec 202685%0%0%
    Jan 202792%0%0%
    Compare site types

    15 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Lodging

    12 sites · From $105, From $85/night

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Rv

    3 sites · From $30, From $35/night

    1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

    Traverse City area · 4 hr · from $74/person

    Designated Driver TC - We Drive Your Car - Private TC Wine Tour
    Designated Driver TC - We Drive Your Car - Private TC Wine Tour

    Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $369/person

    NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour
    NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour

    Traverse City area · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person

    Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Traverse City area · 6 hr–7 hr · from $169/person

    Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!
    Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!

    Traverse City area · 1 hr · from $159/person

    Private Traverse City Winery or Brewery Tour
    Private Traverse City Winery or Brewery Tour

    Traverse City area · 4 hr · from $700/person