Campgrounds near Durand, Michigan

The Family Campground in Durand, Michigan

Walnut Hills Family Campground is just outside Durand on Lehring Road, on 42 acres along the Shiawassee River. It’s home to the area’s Wibit water park, river trips and 201 grassy campsites.

7 milesfrom Durand
About 15 minutestypical drive
201 siteson 42 acres
Riverfronton the Shiawassee

Why Durand families camp at Walnut Hills

For Durand families, Walnut Hills is the summer spot down the road. Camp for the weekend, or stop by for the Wibit water park, which is open to non-campers Thursday through Sunday and on holiday Mondays.

Every site has a fire pit and picnic table, check-in is no-wait so you drive straight to your site, and the camp store has firewood, ice, groceries and scooped ice cream. See the full list of amenities and activities.

Canoeing on the water at Walnut Hills Family Campground

What’s waiting for you

Wibit water park

An inflatable water park on our swimming beach, open Tuesday through Sunday, and free for campers Tuesday through Thursday. Day visitors are welcome too.

Shiawassee River trips

Kayak, canoe and tubing trips on the river that runs along the campground, plus fishing and a boat launch.

Sites, cabins and RVs

201 grassy sites with fire pits and picnic tables, 50/30 amp full-hookup and waterfront sites, and camping cabins to rent.

Weekends bring themed events for kids and families, from Christmas in July and beach parties to haunted trail weekends in the fall. See this season’s campground events calendar.

Seasonal sites for Durand-area campers

Plenty of local families keep a seasonal site at Walnut Hills because it’s minutes from home. Your camper stays put, and the campground becomes your summer backyard.

Pig roast at a themed weekend at Walnut Hills Family Campground near Durand

Make a weekend of it

Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Durand:

  • Durand Union Station and the Michigan Railroad History Museum
  • Durand’s railroad history festivals
  • Owosso and Corunna just up the road

Then come back to the river for a sunset float and a campfire.

Questions from Durand campers

How far is Walnut Hills from Durand?

About 7 miles, or about 15 minutes. Walnut Hills is on Lehring Road, about 7 miles south of downtown Durand.

Where is Walnut Hills Family Campground?

7685 Lehring Road, Durand, Michigan, about 7 miles from downtown Durand.

Do you have seasonal campsites?

Yes. Walnut Hills offers seasonal RV sites for the full camping season. See seasonal site availability and the site map.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on a leash, can run off leash in our fenced dog park, and can swim in the river (not the swim lake or beach). Check the campground map and rules for the current pet policy before you come.

Plan your stay

Walnut Hills Family Campground, 7685 Lehring Road, Durand, Michigan. Call (989) 634-9782 or book online. Rates and site types are on our rates page.

Serving families from across mid-Michigan

Walnut Hills Family Campground · 7685 Lehring Road, Durand, MI 48429 · (989) 634-9782 · GPS 42.840426, -84.008742