Can I use Harvest Hosts in Michigan during winter?

Yes, though options narrow, many farm and orchard hosts pause from November through April, particularly the further you travel north, while breweries, museums, and attractions typically welcome RVs year-round. Winter stays suit hardy, fully self-contained rigs; check each host's page for seasonal availability, and confirm your RV is winter-ready for Michigan temperatures.

Is Harvest Hosts worth it for Michigan RV trips?

Yes, for most self-contained RVers who camp more than a few nights a year. A Classic membership costs $99/year, and typically pays for itself within 2-3 nights compared to private campgrounds that charge $30-50/night. With 86 farm stays, 29 wineries, and 22 breweries in Michigan alone, a single Great Lakes road trip can easily cover the annual cost.

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Southwest Michigan Wine Country

Michigan's densest winery cluster runs along the Lake Michigan Shore wine trail, an easy hop off I-94 for RVers coming up from Illinois. Fall adds u-pick orchards and cider mills to the overnight RV options.

Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore

Brewery stays run thick through Grand Rapids, Beer City USA, and the lakeshore towns from Holland to Saugatuck to Muskegon. Pull in by late afternoon, walk twenty feet to dinner and a flight at some of the state's best wineries and breweries.

Northern Michigan and Traverse City

The Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas hold Michigan's most scenic winery stays, under an hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The hilly countryside leads to many quaint towns and beautiful inland lakes you won't want to leave. Summer weekends fill fast, though. Request stays a few days ahead.

The Upper Peninsula

Hosts are sparser here but reward the drive: farm and museum stays near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore anchor a Superior shoreline trip, and US-2 continues west into Wisconsin. Plan fuel stops ahead as services thin out between towns.

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For a deeper dive into the state, check out our Ultimate Guide to Overnight RV Camping at Farms, Wineries, and Breweries in Michigan, or see what a Michigan farm stay is really like at Porter's Orchard Farm Market & Cider Mill, a third-generation cider mill in Goodrich.

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When is the best time to RV camp in Michigan?

May through October is Michigan's main RV season. Summer is peak for the Great Lakes shorelines, while late September through mid-October brings fall color — peaking in the Upper Peninsula first, then moving south. Winter brings outdoor activities like cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Spring can be muddy at certain hosts, so check recent reviews if you're traveling in April or May.

Is overnight RV parking legal in Michigan?

Overnight parking rules vary by municipality in Michigan, and many rest areas and retail lots prohibit it. Harvest Hosts stays sidestep the question entirely: you're an invited guest on private property, with the host's permission — both legal and considerably more pleasant than a parking lot.

How does RV camping at Harvest Hosts work in Michigan?

Harvest Hosts is an annual membership that lets RVers stay overnight at 387 Michigan wineries, farms, breweries, and attractions with no camping fees. Members request stays through the app, arrive in a self-contained RV, and support their hosts by purchasing local products like wine, produce, a meal, or a museum ticket.

Can I take my RV across the Mackinac Bridge?

Yes. RVs and trailers cross the Mackinac Bridge daily. Motorhomes pay $5.00 per axle (passenger vehicles pay a flat $4.00). In high winds, RVs and other high-profile vehicles are limited to 20 mph or may require an escort. On occasion, the Bridge Authority can close the bridge due to severe weather such as extreme winds, rain and/or fog, so plan accordingly.

Michigan has 387 Harvest Hosts locations offering unique overnight stays at wineries, farms, breweries, and attractions across the state. Michigan's more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and 11,000+ inland lakes make it a top summer RV destination — and fall brings some of the best foliage drives in the Midwest, from the Tunnel of Trees to the Porcupine Mountains with peak color coming in early-to-mid October. Member-favorite stops include Woodland Brewery & Taproom Retreat, Historic Train Station Brewery Stay, and Lakeshore Vineyard & Winery Retreat — the state's three most-booked hosts. Members can choose from 86 farm stays, 29 wineries, and 22 breweries, many welcoming big rigs and offering local products worth planning a trip around.