The Groves of Michigan
The Groves of Michigan is a 200-plus acre campground and event center in Brooklyn, right by Michigan International Speedway, with over 1,600 campsites including about 350 electric sites. Big Fam Festival uses the rustic area north of the main campground, directly across Brooklyn Highway from the Speedway grandstands, reachable on foot by pedestrian bridge. Guests must leave the campground and event property by 1pm on the Monday after Big Fam, and quiet hours run from midnight, or from 11pm to 8am in the Quiet Camping area.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Over 1,600 campsites total (about 350 electric)
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: campgrounds and a dedicated festival and group event area
- Official site
- thegrovesofmichigan.com
- Next festival here
- Big Fam Music & Arts Festival, Sep 25 to 27, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Camping cannot be reserved for Big Fam in advance: if your group wants to camp together, arrive at the same time.
- Quiet hours start at midnight campground wide, and run 11pm to 8am in the Quiet Camping area.
- All guests must be packed up and off the property by 1pm on the Monday after the festival.
- The rustic festival area is across Brooklyn Highway from the Speedway grandstands, reachable by pedestrian bridge; the main campground is a further 5 to 10 minute walk.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 1,600+ campsites, ~350 electric · 200+ acres in Brooklyn, Michigan · Festival area faces the Speedway grandstands.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a big, well-equipped campground right next to Michigan International Speedway.
- You're comfortable arriving with your whole group at once since spots can't be pre-reserved.
Think twice if
- You need a guaranteed pre-booked campsite for your group: Big Fam camping doesn't offer that.
- You're hoping to linger after the show: everyone must be off the property by 1pm Monday.
Getting there and parking
The festival area north of the main campground sits directly across Brooklyn Highway from the Michigan International Speedway grandstands and Fan Plaza, reachable on foot by pedestrian bridges; the main campground is an additional 5 to 10 minute walk.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at The Groves of Michigan. The venue's own pages are the place to check: thegrovesofmichigan.com.
Camping
Campsites are available for seasonal camping, event camping such as Big Fam Festival, and daily, weekly or monthly stays. The main campground has an updated shower house and toilets, the rustic area has flush toilets, and there are two dump stations with daily septic pump out service.
Festival-specific · Big Fam FestivalFor Big Fam Festival, all guests must leave the campground and event property by 1pm on the Monday after the event, and camping cannot be reserved in advance: if a group wants to camp together everyone must arrive at the same time.
Sound and sensory
Festival-specific · Big Fam FestivalBig Fam's campground has quiet hours each night beginning at midnight, and campers who book the Quiet Camping upgrade get a separate area away from the main hustle, with quiet hours enforced from 11pm to 8am there.
Quick answers
How many campsites does The Groves of Michigan have?
Over 1,600 in total, including about 350 electric sites in the main campground.
Can I reserve a spot to camp with my group at Big Fam?
Not in advance. Everyone in your group must arrive together if you want to camp side by side.
When do I have to leave after Big Fam Festival?
By 1pm on the Monday after the event.
Are there quiet hours at The Groves?
Yes. Quiet hours start at midnight campground wide, and the Quiet Camping upgrade area enforces quiet from 11pm to 8am.
How close is the festival area to Michigan International Speedway?
Directly across Brooklyn Highway from the grandstands, reachable on foot by pedestrian bridge; the main campground is a further 5 to 10 minute walk.
Does the campground have showers and toilets?
Yes. The main campground has an updated shower house and toilets, and the rustic area has flush toilets.