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Campgrounds near Ann Arbor
A Family Campground Near Ann Arbor, Under an Hour West
The Oaks Campground is about 32 miles west of Ann Arbor, on 155 acres in Munith next to the Waterloo State Recreation Area. It’s the closest GatherGrounds campground to Ann Arbor.
32 milesfrom Ann Arbor
About 50 minutestypical drive
200+ siteson 155 acres
Next to Waterloostate recreation area
Why Ann Arbor families camp at The Oaks
Ann Arbor families get a real campground weekend without a long drive: trails for riding and hiking, a fishing lake, the Waterloo Recreation Area next door and quiet grassy sites with a fire pit.
Check-in is no-wait so you drive straight to your site, short-term RV and tent sites have a fire pit and picnic table, and the camp store has groceries, ice, firewood, ice cream and bait. See the full list of amenities and activities.
What’s waiting for you
Waterloo next door
The Waterloo State Recreation Area is less than five minutes away, with lakes, hiking and riding trails. The Haehnle Bird Sanctuary borders the campground.
Trails, lakes and fishing
Mountain bike and golf cart riding trails, a fishing lake on site, and the Portage Lake boat launch nine minutes away.
Sites for every rig
Over 200 grassy sites on 155 acres, 30 amp RV sites, waterfront sites and a tent area, plus showers and an on-site laundry room.
Weekends bring themed events hosted by the park, and the pavilion is available for group gatherings. See this season’s campground events calendar.
Seasonal sites for Ann Arbor-area campers
Ann Arbor-area campers keep seasonal sites at The Oaks so their camper is set up and waiting all summer, under an hour from home.
Make a weekend of it
Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Ann Arbor:
- University of Michigan and Michigan Stadium
- Kerrytown and the Ann Arbor Farmers Market
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Then come back to camp for a quiet evening and a campfire.
Questions from Ann Arbor campers
How far is The Oaks from Ann Arbor?
About 32 miles, or about 50 minutes. Take I-94 west toward Jackson, then head north toward Munith. Most Ann Arbor guests are here in under an hour.
What’s the closest GatherGrounds campground to Ann Arbor?
The Oaks in Munith, about 32 miles west. Our Walnut Hills campground in Durand is farther, about 52 miles north, and has a water park on the river.
Do you have seasonal campsites?
Yes. The Oaks offers seasonal RV sites for the full camping season. See seasonal site availability and the site map.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs can run off leash on our back trails and in the dog run, and many take a swim in the fishing lake (not the swim beach). Around the campsites, please keep them leashed. See the campground map for the trails and dog run.
Plan your stay
The Oaks Campground, 7800 Cutler Road, Munith, Michigan. Call (517) 596-2747 or book online. Rates and site types are on our rates page.
Serving families from across southern Michigan, Ohio and Indiana
The Oaks Campground · 7800 Cutler Road, Munith, MI 49259 · (517) 596-2747 · GPS 42.33905, -84.275502
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