Fishing, boating, and kayaking draw campers to Honcho Rest Campground, which sits directly on Bass Lake in Elk Rapids, Michigan. The lake is small enough for a relaxed paddle but productive enough that fishing comes up repeatedly in reviews. For those wanting larger water, the Elk Rapids Marina on Grand Traverse Bay is just a couple of miles away, and the campground's location puts downtown Elk Rapids within easy walking distance.
The campground runs May 1 through October 1 and caters primarily to RVs, with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, and a 55-foot maximum length. Sites are mostly level, and several reviewers note that concrete patios come standard across the property. Bathrooms earn consistent praise for cleanliness. A playground with a climbing wall, a laundromat, and rentable cabins round out the on-site amenities. The campground skews toward seasonal residents, though transient sites are available for overnight and short-term stays.
Campers looking to explore the broader region will find campsites near Kewadin along with options like Torch Grove Camp Grounds to the southeast. Back at Honcho Rest, Steve F. calls it "a little gem on Bass Lake in Elk Rapids, MI," and the campground's repeat visitors seem to agree. Nights here run dark and quiet enough for stargazing. Reservations are available, and the management has a reputation for flexibility when plans change.
Description
Honcho Rest Campground is an RV exclusive campground with cabins for non RV campers. We have 97 full hookup sites, 7 water electric hookup sites (103-110), and 6 Camping Cabins.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHoncho Rest Campground is located in Michigan near Kewadin
Directions
We are located along 900' of Bass Lake frontage in the Village of Elk Rapids, MI. We recommend that Large RV's travel to Kalkaska then follow directions from there as directions from 131 including Fife Lake Rd, Supply Rd, Williamsburg Rd, County Road 605 are very winding and hilly that can be troublesome to navigate with a large RV.
Address
8988 Cairn Hwy
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Coordinates
44.90525212 N
85.39256097 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 20 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 2 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 8 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 30 min from Muskegon, MI
