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Campgrounds near Howell, Michigan
A Family Campground Near Howell, About 35 Minutes Away
Walnut Hills Family Campground is about 21 miles from Howell, on 42 acres along the Shiawassee River in Durand. It’s an easy drive for a Livingston County weekend.
21 milesfrom Howell
About 35 minutestypical drive
201 siteson 42 acres
Riverfronton the Shiawassee
Why Howell families camp at Walnut Hills
Howell families come for a full weekend without a long drive: river tubing and kayaking, a beach and the Wibit water park, sports courts, a dog park and themed events on weekends.
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
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 Howell-area campers
Livingston County campers keep seasonal sites at Walnut Hills because their camper stays set up about 35 minutes from home. Every weekend starts the moment you pull in.
Make a weekend of it
Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Howell:
- Downtown Howell and the Howell Melon Festival in August
- Lake Chemung
- Kensington Metropark in Milford
Then come back to the river for a sunset float and a campfire.
Questions from Howell campers
How far is Walnut Hills from Howell?
About 21 miles, or about 35 minutes. From Howell, most guests are here in about 35 minutes.
How far is Walnut Hills from Howell?
About 21 miles, or roughly 35 minutes, from downtown Howell.
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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