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The Cranes Nest

86%

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5 reviews

· Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan

20 acres hosted by Joe And Cora S.

23 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

The Cranes Nest is located in the countryside of Grass Lake on our 25 acre homestead. This serene property is a great place for bird watching during the day and stargazing at night. The tent site’s sit on approximately 8 acres within the back 20 acres of the property, surrounded by fields, woodlands, and wetland. This variety of landscapes creates a special place for all types of wildlife, from turtles and frogs to deer and fox. We offer a variety of secluded sites as well as group sites. We are located 5-10 minutes from Portage Lake and Grass Lake. Due to limited access please plan on a short walk with your gear to the campsites from the parking location. A cart is available to help haul gear as well. There will be signs to guide you on this little journey. Pets are welcome, leashes are not required at your site, but please ensure your furry friends are leashed while exploring. We will be offering fresh organic eggs, firewood bundles, bug sprays, and misc items that you may have left behind. Cora also offers a variety of services including reiki and sound baths, send us a message if you are interested. Due to our busy and fluctuating schedule, we may not be home to greet you, but please feel free to say hello if we are!

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86% Recommend7 ratings · 5 reviews

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Ava S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Cottonwood Grove

I had a great time tent camping at the cranes nest. The sites were awesome and we had a great relaxing weekend!!

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Amanda R.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

Tent ·

Whitetail Way

I would recommend this hipcamp. I accidentally selected maybe and have reached out to hipcamp support. I can't change it until it's been posted and then I can edit it. The site was pretty private but did connect to the outhouse trail. The outhouse was pretty clean, the sites were fairly far apart. We were the only people on the property so it was perfectly quiet. The hosts were easy to communicate with and the eggs were great. Lots of birding!

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Jenny B.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Lovely lovely lovely!

Tent ·

Fairies Hangout

This was a lovely camping area! The hammocks were already set up in our site, you could see the stars so wonderfully, there was lots of privacy, and the hosts were responsive. It was easy to cart a bit of camp gear to our spot. Only downsides were some posion ivy and that highway nearby. 🤪

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Nichole Y.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Fairies Hangout

We camped for a night on Joe and Cora’s property and it was exactly what the description stated and what we expected. A quiet area, in a woodsy environment. They have a handful of different sites to stay at. Ours had two hammocks, a nice space for our tent and a fire pit. There is also a decent outhouse to go to the bathroom. Clean, private, and more comfortable than most. You park your car in a small lot and take a short walk down a trail to get to the sites. This type of camping would definitely be more for roughing it, but that’s the joy in it. Inexpensive and worth the experience.

Pete & Olga T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

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Tent · With pets ·

Blue Jay Lookout

We loved our stay with Cora and Joe on their lovely property. It was a convenient location.

Location

Grass Lake, Jackson, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), and Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking