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Campgrounds near Brighton, Michigan
A Family Campground Near Brighton, Under an Hour Away
Walnut Hills Family Campground is about 33 miles from Brighton, on 42 acres along the Shiawassee River. It’s a full-amenity campground weekend for Brighton families, under an hour from home.
33 milesfrom Brighton
Under an hourtypical drive
201 siteson 42 acres
Riverfronton the Shiawassee
Why Brighton families camp at Walnut Hills
Brighton has great day trips. Walnut Hills is where families go when they want to stay the night: 201 grassy sites, cabins, a water park, a beach and organized activities every weekend of the season.
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 Brighton-area campers
With a seasonal site at Walnut Hills, Brighton families skip setup all summer. Your camper is waiting under an hour from home.
Make a weekend of it
Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Brighton:
- Brighton Recreation Area
- Downtown Brighton’s Mill Pond
- Mt. Brighton for the winter months
Then come back to the river for a sunset float and a campfire.
Questions from Brighton campers
How far is Walnut Hills from Brighton?
About 33 miles, or under an hour. From Brighton, most guests are here in under an hour.
Are there campgrounds near Brighton with cabins?
Walnut Hills has camping cabin rentals as well as tent and full-hookup RV sites, about 33 miles from Brighton.
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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