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  3. Ortonville Recreational Area

Camping at Ortonville Recreational Area

State park · Ortonville · 42 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Ortonville Recreation Area, located in north Oakland and southern Lapeer counties, is home to several lakes, an equestrian campground, a shooting range and trails open to hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and mountain biking. The 5,400-acre park is known for its wooded, hilly terrain.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 50 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

21 available sites

21 open of 42 sites
Site 1
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 4
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 5
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 6
Tent · Up to 50 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 7
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 8
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Going to Camp

Availability on Going to Camp. Showing 40 of 42 sites.

SiteFr
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14
Price
13✓✓$20
12✓✓$20
11✓✓$20
10✓✓$20
9✓✓$20
8✓✓$20
7✓✓$20
14✓✓$20
2✓✓$20
5✓✓$20
3✓✓$20
16
From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
21 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Michigan State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Michigan State Parks ↗

21 openSites from $20/night
Book on Michigan State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Fire Ring
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

5779 Hadley Road
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Ortonville Recreational Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Ortonville Recreational Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Ortonville Recreational Area?
Reservable on midnrreservations.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Ortonville Recreational Area?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 22 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on midnrreservations.com
Getting there
Listing 5779 Hadley Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Mulligan's Valley in the Woods

10.2 mi from Ortonville Recreational Area (straight-line)
Sites from $36/night
$72 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

Highway Music Camping

18.9 mi from Ortonville Recreational Area (straight-line)
Sites from $57/night
$114 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights19 sites open for every night

Covenant Hills Camp & Retreat

21.9 mi from Ortonville Recreational Area (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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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

    • Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks Detroit area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person
    • Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More Detroit area · 2 hr · from $70/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour Detroit area · 2 hr · from $105/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 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Forest River Cherokee Arctic Wolf
    2021 Forest River Cherokee Arctic Wolf

    Fifth wheel · 43 ft · sleeps 8 · 7 mi from campground

    $200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer
    2021 Dutchmen Colorado Trailer

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 148 mi from campground

    $85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere
    2017 Forest River Salem Hemisphere

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 6 · 151 mi from campground

    $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Ortonville Recreational Area

    Bookable tours nearby

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

    Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks
    Best Detroit Architecture Walking Tour: Inside Access & Landmarks

    Detroit area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person

    Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More
    Detroit Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Coffee, Pastries & More

    Detroit area · 2 hr · from $70/person

    Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour
    Best Detroit Art, History & Architecture Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 2 hr · from $105/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket
    Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

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

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202650%0%2%
    Dec 20262%0%50%
    Jan 20272%0%50%
    Feb 20272%0%50%
    Mar 20272%0%50%
    Apr 202727%0%0%
    May 202752%0%0%

    Detroit area · 45 min–1.5 hr · from $32/person

    Detroit's Hidden History Guided Walking Tour
    Detroit's Hidden History Guided Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 1.5 hr · from $49/person

    Private Detroit Pedal Pub Tour – A Top-Rated Downtown Experience
    Private Detroit Pedal Pub Tour – A Top-Rated Downtown Experience

    Detroit area · 1.8 hr · from $300/person

    Detroit Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City
    Detroit Downtown Food Tour with 6+ Iconic Tastings in Motor City

    Detroit area · 3 hr · from $98/person

    Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour
    Self Guided Detroit's Spirit and History Solo Walking Tour

    Detroit area · 45 min–1 hr · from $10/person

    Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in Comfort
    Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in Comfort

    Detroit area · 1 hr · from $125/person

    Compare site types

    42 individual reservable campsites from State parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    42 sites · $20, $108/night

    21 open Nov 13–Nov 15