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A Family Campground Near Jackson, Right Here in Jackson County
The Oaks Campground sits on 155 acres in Munith, about 14 miles from Jackson, right next to the Waterloo State Recreation Area. It’s the closest full-service family campground for a lot of Jackson families.
14 milesfrom Jackson
About 30 minutestypical drive
200+ siteson 155 acres
Next to Waterloostate recreation area
Why Jackson families camp at The Oaks
Jackson families use The Oaks as their backyard getaway: trails to ride, a lake to fish, the Waterloo Recreation Area minutes away and a fire pit waiting at your site. You can be set up before dinner on a Friday.
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 Jackson-area campers
A seasonal site this close to Jackson means your camper is set up all summer, about 30 minutes from home. Come out for the weekend or just for a weeknight campfire.
Make a weekend of it
Pair a few days at the campground with a stop in or near Jackson:
- Cascades Park and Falls
- Ella Sharp Park and Museum
- Downtown Jackson’s restaurants and shops
Then come back to camp for a quiet evening and a campfire.
Questions from Jackson campers
How far is The Oaks from Jackson?
About 14 miles, or about 30 minutes. The Oaks is in Jackson County, northeast of the city toward Munith.
Is there a campground in Jackson County with seasonal sites?
Yes. The Oaks in Munith is in Jackson County and offers seasonal RV sites for the full season, plus short-term RV and tent sites.
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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