The Oaks Campground in Munith, Michigan offers monthly campsite rentals at 25% off the nightly rate on non-beachfront sites, with a 30-night minimum. It’s the only GatherGrounds park with a monthly rate, and it’s confirmed again for the 2027 season (May 1 to October 20). Nightly RV rates at The Oaks start around the high $40s and move with the date and site, so a 30-night stay on a standard non-beachfront site works out to roughly $1,100 to $1,500 before extras, with waterfront sites and holiday dates higher. If you want the whole summer, a seasonal site runs $2,500 to $3,300 and is cheaper per night than any monthly stay.
Below: how the monthly discount works, what’s included, what to budget for on top of the site, how monthly compares with nightly and seasonal, and how to book.
How the monthly campground rate works at The Oaks
- Discount: 25% off the nightly rate for the full stay.
- Minimum: 30 nights.
- Eligible sites: non-beachfront RV sites. Beachfront (lakefront) sites are excluded.
- Where: The Oaks only. Walnut Hills, our sister park in Durand, doesn’t offer a monthly discount (monthly stays there are at regular nightly rates).
- Season: May 1 to October 20. Dynamic pricing means the same site costs less in May before Memorial Day, the weekend after Memorial Day, the weekends around Labor Day and in October, so a monthly stay that covers a slow stretch costs less than one built around the Fourth of July.
- Who’s included: the rate covers 2 adults and 2 children. Extra people are $13 per adult and $9 per child (ages 3 to 17) per night. You must be 25 or older to rent a site.
Live nightly rates for your dates are on The Oaks rates page; the monthly discount is taken off those numbers.
What’s included in a monthly RV site at The Oaks
Every RV site at The Oaks has water and electric (50 amp on short-term sites, 30 amp on seasonal) and a gray-water drain. There are no full-hookup (sewer) sites and no pull-throughs, so check your rig’s needs before you book. For 50-amp full hookups, Walnut Hills is the GatherGrounds park to look at.
What makes The Oaks worth a month is the ground itself: 155 acres, about 120 of them trails, with the biggest sites of either park (35 by 65 feet at the small end, up to 55 by 120 feet). A campground employee put it this way: campers often ask about site size because they’re worried they “can’t put their awnings out.” That isn’t a problem here. The park also has:
- A spring-fed swim lake with a sand beach, lounge chairs and the Aquaglide floating water park (paid wristbands)
- A stocked fishing lake with a dock; bait and tackle at the store
- Trails for hiking, mountain biking and golf carts, with deer and sandhill cranes from the neighboring Haehnle Sanctuary
- Bathhouses with showers and on-site laundry, which matters on a long stay
- A renovated camp store with forgotten essentials, RV upkeep supplies, firewood, ice, hand-scooped ice cream and apparel
- A free Kangaroo Jumper, playgrounds, basketball, sand volleyball, gaga ball and a pavilion with weekend bands, DJ nights and food trucks
- Waterloo Recreation Area next door and the Portage Lake public boat launch 9 minutes away
There’s no office check-in. Your license plate opens the gate for 2027, and after-hours arrivals call the store to pre-check in. Quiet hours are 11 PM to 8 AM, and golf carts don’t drive after dark.
Are there hidden costs on a monthly RV site?
No hidden ones, but there are extras you should plan for:
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Black-tank pump-outs | Sites have a gray-water drain, not sewer. Use the dump station, or the honey-wagon service at $19 per pump-out (2027 rate). Seasonal campers on gray-water sites typically need about six a season. |
| Bringing your own golf cart | $25 per night pass with proof of insurance (electric carts only). Over 30 nights that adds up, so compare it with a multi-day rental, which is discounted the longer you rent. |
| Aquaglide wristbands | Paid per person; the beach itself is included. See the rates page. |
| Extra people and visitors | $13 per extra adult and $9 per child per night. Visitors register at the store and pay day-visit, beach or overnight rates. |
| Firewood | Sold at the store. Outside firewood isn’t allowed in Michigan. |
| Early check-in or late check-out | A flat fee when the site is open. |
Pets are welcome with no breed restrictions. Dogs may be off leash in the dog run near the front of the park and on the back trails, and they can swim in the fishing lake (not the swim beach); everywhere else in the park they’re on a leash. For a general rundown of extras, see our guide to campground fees beyond the site rate.
Monthly vs nightly vs seasonal: which costs less?
| Nightly | Monthly (The Oaks only) | Seasonal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | From around the high $40s a night, dynamic | 25% off nightly, 30-night minimum, non-beachfront | The Oaks $2,500–$3,300; Walnut Hills $3,000–$5,500 (most $3,000–$4,000) |
| Commitment | Any dates | 30+ nights | Full season, May 1–Oct 20 |
| Power | Included | Included in the nightly rate | Metered and billed monthly |
| RV stays on site | For your stay | For your stay | All season, plus free winter storage if you return |
| Best for | Weekends and vacations | One to three months: a summer base, a work assignment, or trying the park before going seasonal | Families who’ll camp most weekends |
Per night, seasonal is the cheapest way to camp at The Oaks: $2,500 to $3,300 covers about 170 nights. The trade-off is commitment. Seasonals pay a deposit by October 1 and six payments November through April, keep their RV on the site all season (no moving every two weeks, as some membership plans require), and keep their site tidy and lawn mowed, which keeps the whole park looking cared-for. A monthly stay has none of that: book the nights, show up, leave when you’re done. Our seasonal vs nightly guide and seasonal site cost guide go deeper.
Walnut Hills vs The Oaks pricing
Walnut Hills in Durand is the resort-style park: 50-amp full hookups on 80 sites, the Wibit floating water park, two camping cabins and Shiawassee River float trips. Its seasonal sites run $3,000 to $5,500, and it has no monthly discount. The Oaks is the nature-first park with the most land, 50-amp short-term sites and seasonal sites from $2,500 to $3,300. Nightly rates start in the same range at both parks; what differs is the hookups, the amenity list and the monthly option.
Who books a monthly campsite at The Oaks?
Our core campers are families from Jackson, Ann Arbor, Lansing and metro Detroit, and most of them come for weekends or a seasonal site. Monthly stays are a smaller group: people on a summer work assignment nearby, retirees spending a month in one place, families who want a summer base near Waterloo and Ann Arbor, and campers deciding whether to commit to a seasonal site. The last group is common. Our team describes the usual path as tent camping first, then RV weekends, then a seasonal site, and a month at The Oaks is a low-risk way to find out which part of the park you’d want.
If that’s your plan, ask about the quiet old-growth section (sites 22 to 109) and the row from 46 to 61, the largest lots in the park with no rear neighbors. Families with young kids usually prefer the newer north section near the store, beach and pavilion. The Oaks map shows both.
How to book a monthly RV site near I-94
The Oaks is a few minutes north of I-94 between Jackson and Chelsea. To book a monthly stay:
- Open the booking map from The Oaks Campground page and enter dates of 30 nights or more.
- Pick a non-beachfront site. Sites in the 22 to 109 range are the quiet wooded ones; the north section is closest to the amenities.
- Check that the 25% monthly discount is reflected in the total. If it isn’t, call the store and staff will book it for you.
- Add your license plate so the gate recognizes you, and bring proof of insurance if you’re bringing a golf cart.
Cancellations more than two weeks out cost $15 or 15% of the stay, whichever is greater; inside two weeks there’s no refund. For more on the location, see camping along I-94 at The Oaks and campgrounds near Jackson.
Monthly campground FAQ
How much does a monthly campsite cost in Michigan?
At The Oaks, 30 nights on a standard non-beachfront site at 25% off runs roughly $1,100 to $1,500 depending on dates, before extras like pump-outs or wristbands. Michigan private campgrounds vary widely, and many don’t offer a monthly rate at all; seasonal sites ($2,500 to $5,500 at our parks) are the more common long-stay option here.
Can I stay more than a month?
Yes, as long as the dates fall inside the May 1 to October 20 season. Past about three months, a seasonal site usually costs less; call the store and staff will run both numbers for you.
Are there extended-stay discounts at Walnut Hills?
No. The monthly discount is offered at The Oaks only. Walnut Hills offers seasonal sites, and at both parks a group that books 25 or more sites gets one day of free pavilion rental.
Can I live at The Oaks year-round?
No. Michigan regulates campgrounds as recreation, not housing, so the season ends October 20 and there’s no winter camping. For long stays in general, see our long-term camping in Michigan guide.
Does The Oaks have Wi-Fi for remote work?
The Oaks doesn’t advertise campground Wi-Fi. Plan on your own cellular hotspot, and check your carrier’s coverage for Munith before a work stay.
