$27 - $30 / night

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McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area

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State Park

Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp

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Location

McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area is located in Michigan

Directions

Located approximately 20 miles north of Pontiac and 15 miles south of Flint. Take I-75 and exit marker 101, Grange Hall Rd. Head east approximately 2.3 miles and make right on McGinnis Rd.

Address

8100 Grange Hall Rd
Holly, MI 48442

Coordinates

42.82469824235349 N
83.52533987222435 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

$27 - $30

/ night

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Reservations

(800) 447-2757

D P.

Guide

Reviewed May. 13, 2024

Over 30 years of camping here.

It's always great to spend time at Holly. The only downfall is the public bathroom. Camp sites are pretty big. Tent camping is also A bad place to hang out as nothing is level for tents.

Site141

Month of VisitJune

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Zachary W.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 2, 2023

Slopes

Nice campground. A lot of woods. Any site above 80ish is very hilly and may be difficult to level an RV. The beach is nice even though it's about a mile away.

Site115

Month of VisitAugust

Gary G.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 29, 2023

Peaceful, when basketball stops

We thought we'd give Holly Recreation Area a try. Campground is in "loops", each fairly apart from each other. The closest "lake" was mostly lillypads and scum. No swimming there, but the lake with the beach (and overpriced lake inflatables, $20 for 60 minutes use!) was a drive (or looong walk) from my site. (We're in the Oak Loop).

Playground equipment leaves much to be desired. Old swings and slide here, down a ways it's a climbing dome and some other metal thing. I don't know what genius thought putting a basketball court right next to a camping area was a good idea, but the constant "blap blap blap" sound got tedious real quick. Speed limit is 10mph, people seem to add 10 to that, so watch the kiddos. I even saw an official State van zip by my site at at least 15 to 20mph. Not great.

Every site is paved, which is nice, but I've never seen SO many unlevel sites. Some slope back, some forward, or to the side. I mean virtuallyevery site in this loop is unlevel. I'm not exaggerating in the least. Hard to believe they thought this was OK. I drove each loop, noting the level ones, which was only a handful total.

We're close enough that we should get all the Detroit TV stations, yet I can get none. T-Mobile only gets LTE, which is slow.

Vault toilets in the loops, modern restrooms/shower out on the main park road. Unless you like long walks, expect to bike or drive to them. The modern facility near me was ok, showers ok, but there were lots of spiders in the stall I used. What's a lot? I counted 15 on the walls. It IS camping though, so kind of expected.

It is pretty though, very wooded, but sites clear & well spaced. (though, again, mostly all unlevel to some degree.) Road and site pavement is in good condition, and sites clearly marked.

I doubt we'll return here.

Site79

Month of VisitJuly

Andy B.

Guide

Reviewed May. 31, 2023

Fun for Halloween!

Massive campground with multiple off shoots; Halloween is a must do here! Large and pretty private lots.

Month of VisitNovember

Kip

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 30, 2022

The State of Michigan has dropped the ball…

No sewer or dumps is available at this campground (April 2022). You will have to dump elsewhere. If there was a memo I missed it. Made reservation in winter 2021. Had great Verizon and ok TMobile service. Site itself was easy to level and adequate for our big rig. It was one of 4 50 amp sites in the park. Nice large grassy site and the park was not very full.

Site40

Month of VisitMay

Rebecca S.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 24, 2022

Beautiful canpground

We did an quick overnight and it was nice clean and nice chill plan

Site136

Month of VisitMay

Jewel

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021

Ren Faire Trip

We stayed here to go to the Ren Faire that is just down the street. The lady who checked us in was a saint who helped us find our way around and was so patient. It was a nice campground, our site was on a bit of a hill, but otherwise easily accessible.

SiteMcGinnis Lake 149

Month of VisitOctober

Alex H.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2021

Quick getaway

Great campground for a weekend trip. The day use area across the street has a really nice beach and some great hiking trails.

We’ve stayed in the maple loop and hickory. Hickory loop is more in the woods style feel. Maple has a nice little dog run area that we took advantage of. Both of those loops have little nature trails that are quick and easy to hike.

When we visited in May the invasive gypsy moth caterpillars were really bad. Swarms on the legs of the picnic tables and dropping from the trees. However we came back in July and we didn’t see any at all.

Month of VisitAugust

Christopher P.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2021

Quiet, well kept state park

Just a quick overnight tent camp with my son. Tent sites are relatively well spaced out and clean. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site.

Modern bathrooms and shower rooms are available.

Many playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and a basketball court available.

Firewood and ice available at the front gate.

RV spaces are well spaced out and give a sense of privacy. Electrical hook ups.

Cabins available for rent as well.

Site141

Month of VisitOctober

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David B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021

Excellent

Great place. Most campsites heavily wooded. Group area is away from the main area. Kayak lakes are nice. Excellent hike/bike trails. Park is located just down the road from the Holly Oaks Off road park.

Month of VisitAugust

jessica

Traveler

Reviewed May. 7, 2021

Holly is amazing!

NOTE: Hollys dump station is still closed. There is a "mini dump" station for portable tanks behind the bathouse. You can dump at KOA for 35$ or at other state parks for free.

This was our second time at Holly. We stayed with 2 other groups sites 65-68. The sites are huge. Some have more shade than others. Power is set up very close to the asphalt pad. Water spigot was 3 sites away. Outhouse was about 5 sites away. Kids enjoyed the playground & dogs enjoyed the trails. Fire pit was huge & clean. Will definitely come again.

Site68

Month of VisitMay

BrianaLynn R.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2020

Clean and fun camping

My family took our RV camping here for a week here. It was very nice, we had so much fun. The bathrooms and showers were clean, there were a lot of activities for the whole family, and the camp site was nice and shaded.

Chris M.

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 7, 2020

Clean, well kept, with lots for kids and teenagers too

Holly Recreation area is located in northern Oakland County, just north of Detroit. It is a very nice place to get away from the city without having to drive hours. The campground is divided into a day use side and the campground. There are a few lakes, one very large one that has fishing and electric motor boating. They rent kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards. The beach area also boast a pay area called Jump Island which is a blow up island in the middle which has multiple places to climb, slide, jump and land in the water. The campground its self is around 150 sites that tend to book quickly. The sites are great because they are mostly divided by trees and you don't back up to each other. The terrain is somewhat hilly in parts but the sites are mostly level and paved. There is many sites that are mostly sunny in two of the loops and mainly shady in the other two loops so there is something for all. They have the best Hollyween event in the fall. There are several playgrounds, a basketball court, hiking trails, and the tether ball is always busy.

SiteSite 70

Month of VisitNovember

Jennifer H.

Ranger

Reviewed Nov. 10, 2019

Ranger Review: Banner and Oak Pathfinder hat at Holly State Rec

As a Ranger the Dyrt sends me products to test. This trip my husband and I tested hats from Banner and Oak. https://bannerandoak.com/collections/hats-ladies/products/pathfinder-blue I found the pathfinder soft comfortable and it stayed secure on my head on a blustery rainy day. Even with a buff on underneath for keeping my ears warm. I did find the brim to be a little large for my face and I had to turn my head up at odd angles to take a selfie or as you can see in the video below. My Husband Steve found the Sierra did not fit his head well He felt it looked too tall from the front, and the band was itchy.

Site#4 Maple loop

Month of VisitNovember

Jennifer H.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2019

Holly State Rec

Pretty park with several well marked trails. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees. I think site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest. The bathrooms were clean. There were several playgrounds, bench swings, play fields and even a basketball court. The ADA sites had pavement surrounding the fire rings and space at the picnic tables for a wheel chair.

SiteMaple Loop #4

Month of VisitNovember

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David S.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 2, 2019

Beautiful woods

Sites were spacious, we loved the national forest.

Kate K.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019

Popular Place!

This is a giant recreation area that features a campground, 3 lakes, tons of trails, and even a splash zone for kids. The campground has it all, electric, cabins, playgrounds, basketball courts, etc... The lakes are nice and there are tone of options of things to do and places to explore. Ideal for families and people who like to camp but aren’t into the “rustic” part.

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D G.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2019

Great Spot Only 1 Hour From Home

Spent 2 night in the Aspen Loop tent camping. Minus the silk/inch worms in the trees it was great. Fire pit was large and bathrooms were clean. We did a 6 mile hike and some fishing. Great easy quick weekend away.

Kelsey P.

Guide

Reviewed May. 16, 2019

Holly Rec Rules!

I love camping here even though it’s not far away from home whatsoever. The trillium and oak loops are heavily wooded and have plenty of space between each site - something that’s rare in campgrounds these days.

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Jenafer P.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 2, 2018

Amazing

The site was very clean, loved how big the showers were. Staff at check-in/out are very friendly.

Magy C.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

Great hiking!

Loved the length of the trails. Easy terrain to work on pacing yourselves. Even found a spot to stop off and chill out in our hammock! It was a very hot day (85+) but the hike is very shaded!

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Maggie M.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Everything to do

Holly Rec is huge and there is so much you can do. Camping is pretty secluded. Lots and lots of hiking available , pets allowed which is awesome, disc golfing , lakes for great kayaking and there is a wonderful beach! Something for everyone! you can get away here , and take a much needed break from real life.

Al C.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2018

Great park... pest problem

The campground and other areas of the park are great. good fishing and good sized sites. the only issue is the raccoons that have overrun the campground once the sun goes down... no joke.

Ashleigh M.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 6, 2018

Early Season Camping

I stayed in the rustic Aspen loop and it was fine for early season but come peak season, the sites lack privacy and are kind of small. It’s not a bad walk to modern restrooms and it was very quiet. This was a fine campground for close to home camping and I will probably be back.

Marcy D.

Scout

Reviewed May. 11, 2018

Beautiful park, great campers!

Wonderful park with hiking trails and beautiful lakes. Campsites are wooded and pretty private. Love the park staff!

Zachary S.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 21, 2017

Love this place!

We stayed on site 118 in the trillium loop. Actually feels like camping with all the trees, not lined up in a farmer's field. Lots of trails and great beach with a dog friendly area.

Site118 Trillium loop

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area?

Camping at McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area can cost between $27.00 and $30.00 depending on the site.

Does McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area?

McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.