Title: Stargazing the MI Sky and Glamp camping! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Stargazing the MI Sky and Glamp camping! Riverfront campground in Kingsley with kitchenette ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34986500/34986419/de8881ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34986500/34986419/e83339a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34986500/34986419/91ef2428.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34986500/34986419/w1440h1453x0y1-e77c6841.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34990000/34986500/34986419/3d542f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched by the North Branch of the Manistee River, Rippling Bluff offers a unique glamping experience. Unwind in one of two 16-foot Stout tents, each sleeping four people and equipped with real beds, comfy cots, cooking utensils and more. A shared bathroom/kitchen facility is available for guests' use. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Stargazing the MI Sky and Glamp camping! Welcome to the peace and rippling sounds of the North Branch of the Manistee River just outside your decked-out, glamping tent door! Rippling Bluff is exceptionally charming, but with an extra unique feature, one of the two tents is a Stargazer Stout tent, making this site highly desirable! The Stargazer tent, peak is a window where sleeping under the stars is comfortable, tucked away in your warm and comfy real bed! The second tent is also a 16-foot Stout tent but without the peak window. Each tent can sleep four people, and the site occupancy is 8 (the base price is for two people each additional person is $12/night. If your party includes more than 8 guests, including children, you must talk to the host before booking. PLEASE BE ACCURATE WITH THE AMOUNT OF GUESTS YOU WILL BE BRINGING! PLEASE BE ACCURATE WITH YOUR GUEST TOTAL. This site can accommodate up to 8 people. Each tent has one full bed and two comfy cots (outfitted with a cushion, sleeping bag, and pillow). REMEMBER to state your guests accurately. There is ONLY ONE SITE ON THE PROPERTY Please read the entire description. We strive to COMMUNICATE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS LISTING SO THERE ARE NO SURPRISES FOR YOU OR US. We are in a very private and secluded area, and as our listing states, this is a CAMPING ENVIRONMENT. We offer a fantastic Glamping experience, i.e., glamour with camping. Therefore, please be aware there is a 10-second to 1 1/2 minute walk to this site - (you park your car @ this site). This camping includes wood-chipped trails and solar lighting (as described below). We will send you a welcome message with all the same information listed here after your booking is confirmed. Within 24 hours of your stay, we will send the location and instructions for check-in. These instructions are essential as they include pictures and very detailed directions to ensure you know where and how to get to the location. The actual full bed is outfitted with warm bedding for cool summer nights. There are two comfy cots with cushions. The site includes pots and pans for cooking, paper and plastic ware, cooking utensils, glasses, percolator, towels, clean, fresh sheets, cleaning supplies, a gas grill, a grill for the campfire, a chiminea seating area, hammocks, and many other essentials! This site offers just about anything you would need for glamping/camping! (Read Reviews) This unique glamping experience will offer you the relaxation you are seeking and give you a glimpse of the true-up north. This adventure will provide a fun-filled glamping getaway where you can interact with nature up close. Take a day and kayak the river, fish the stream, or do any other outside activity where you can end your day with a sit by the fire at night and a beautiful star-filled sky from your bed at night! A shared bathroom/kitchen facility offers a full bathroom for your use and a kitchen area where you can wash dishes. In addition, the facility has an outside shower. There is electricity that guests can use for charging phones and other electronic devices. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO ELECTRICITY at the sites, ONLY at the Common Bath/Kitchen facility (centrally located on our 8-acre paradise). This area may be shared with hosts and other guests for kayaking (Please see reviews and pictures). We also offer the opportunity for you to rent kayaks and provide transport service for kayaking trips - please ask! We also offer an Experience that might interest you if you want some adventuring! Please be advised that we do not allow dogs/pets. PLEASE NOTE: Cell service is limited - You are glamping outside, in the true-up north...who needs phones?! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: NOT ALLOWED IN THE TENTS. ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76020000/76018500/76018426/610157ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy cabin on the river! 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PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF NATURE AND LEAVE IT AS YOU FOUND IT! Each reservation will be allowed 1 50 gallon trash bag of garbage per stay. Each additional bag will be charged $20. Do Not Move items, i.e. docks, hammocks, chairs, etc. If you do move them THEY MUST PUT BACK WHERE YOU FOUND THEM. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Yes, but must be aware this is CAMPING ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Must rent both sites and discuss with owners ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted NOT ALLOWED IN THE TENTS. ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30 Note from host: Must rent both sites and discuss with owners Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Glamping Manistee River @ 1 3 State Forest Campgrounds Campsite Glamping Manistee River @ 1 3 State Forest Campgrounds Kalkaska Glamping Manistee River @ 1 3 State Forest Campgrounds Campsite Glamping Manistee River @ 1 3 State Forest Campgrounds Kalkaska Glamping Manistee River @ 1 3 State Forest Campgrounds Social Distancing private Tranquil Private Tranquil Up North Glamping Rippling Bluff, Social Distancing and Glamping! Campsite Rippling Bluff, Social Distancing and Glamping! Kingsley ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.548267,-85.52056&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wu%7CnGnf%7EhO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40SBW%40S%40UBUBUBSBUBUDQBUDUDSBSDSDSFSDSFSFSDSFQFSFQFQHQFSHQFQHOHQHOHOHQHOJOJOHOJOJKHOLMHMLMJKJMJKLMJKLKLKLIJKLILILILGNILILGLGNGLGLENELENGNCLENCLCNCNCNCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNBLFNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLHLHNFJHLHLHLJLHJJLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLJNJJJNHNJNHNHNHPJNHNHPFNHPFPHRFPFPHPFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDRDRDRDRBTDTBPDT%40TBRBTBTBT%40R%40V%40RBT%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAT%3FTCTARAVATCRCTCTCRATETCRERCTERETEREPERGRERGRERGPGRIPGPGRIPGPIPGNIPINKPINININKNINKNKLKLKLKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKJMHMJMHMHKHOHMFMHMFOFMFMFODMFODMDOBODMBODM%40OBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOCOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMIOGMIMIMIMIKKMIMKMKKKMKKMKKKKMMIOMMIMKMKOIOKOKOIOIOIQIOIQIOGQIQGQISGQGQGSGQESGSGSESGSEQESCUESEUCSESCUCUCSCUCUASAUCWASAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LK4X7ZBzqll3YDhq8651Is52jRE=) Fife Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Arbutus Lake - 13 min drive - 16.5 km - Spider Lake - 16 min drive - 19.7 km - Traverse City Beach - 26 min drive - 32.7 km - Turtle Creek Stadium - 27 min drive - 30.7 km - Front Street - 27 min drive - 34.9 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Village Cafe & Ice Cream Shop - ‬7 min drive - ‪K.I. Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Kingsley Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cast Iron Kitchen - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stargazing the MI Sky and Glamp camping! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Stargazing the MI Sky and Glamp camping!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stargazing the MI Sky and Glamp camping!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stargazing the MI Sky and Glamp camping! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this campground is within 12 mi (20 km) of Forest Lakes, Arbutus Lake, and Manistee River Roadside Park. Downs Lake and Headquarters Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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