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Campgrounds near Lansing, Michigan
A Family Campground Near Lansing, Under an Hour Away
Walnut Hills Family Campground is about 35 miles east of Lansing, on 42 acres along the Shiawassee River in Durand. It’s a real campground weekend without a long haul up north.
35 milesfrom Lansing
About 50 minutestypical drive
201 siteson 42 acres
Riverfronton the Shiawassee
Why Lansing families camp at Walnut Hills
Lansing and East Lansing families use Walnut Hills as their nearby escape between busy weeks and MSU weekends. Kids get the Wibit water park, the beach and themed weekend events; parents get a quiet riverside site and a campfire at night.
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.
What’s waiting for you
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.
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.
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 Lansing-area campers
Lansing-area campers keep a seasonal site at Walnut Hills so the weekend starts the minute they arrive. Your camper stays put all season, under an hour from home.
Make a weekend of it
Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Lansing:
- Michigan State University and the Broad Art Museum
- Potter Park Zoo
- The Lansing River Trail for a ride or walk
Then come back to the river for a sunset float and a campfire.
Questions from Lansing campers
How far is Walnut Hills from Lansing?
About 35 miles, or about 50 minutes. Head east on I-69 toward Durand. Most Lansing-area guests are here in under an hour.
How far is Walnut Hills from East Lansing?
East Lansing is a few minutes closer than downtown Lansing via I-69, so most guests are here in well under an hour.
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
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