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Outdoor Adventures Mount Pleasant Resort permits up to three dogs per site with a small daily pet fee. Sites feature full hookups with water, electric, and sewer connections for RVs and dedicated tent camping areas. The campground maintains a strict on-leash policy throughout the property except at the designated dog exercise area. Several campgrounds near Alma offer pet-friendly accommodations including River Ridge Campground, Just-In-Time Campground, and Leisure Lake Family Campground with pet-friendly cabins. Maple River Campground provides riverfront sites where campers can park parallel to the water with dogs, giving pets easy access to explore the shoreline on leash. Campsites typically include a fire ring and picnic table with pets allowed at all sites.
The nearby pine forests and river trails provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs during daylight hours. Campers with pets should be aware that seasonal flies can be problematic at Lake of Dreams Campground during certain summer evenings. Many campgrounds maintain quiet hours after 10pm when barking must be controlled. Most locations provide waste stations throughout the grounds and require owners to clean up after their pets. The riverfront sites at Maple River Campground are particularly popular with dog owners for fishing access while keeping pets nearby. Camping with pets requires preparation for weather conditions, as summer temperatures can reach the 90s with high humidity. Basic pet supplies are available at most campground stores, with full-service veterinary clinics located in Mount Pleasant approximately 20-30 minutes from most campsites.
"It’s super close to the casino, you get discounts at the water park! 4th of July fireworks the best and so close! Super clean restrooms and Laundry. Not shady, all sun for now."
"The reason we chose this was to be close to the casino and the sites were full hook-up."
"10 minutes away from anything you will need. Right off the highway. Clean and accessible!"
"Beautiful view of the lake and functional facilities make this a pleasant stay for a small family."
"I think the lake is fully private so no license required to fish. and it's stocked. They have some nice little cabins and pontoon boats you can rent."
"I brought my own electric scooters to ride around site but the campground is walkable! The store up front has almost everything you’d need in an emergency or an “oops I forgot XYZ” situation."
from $30 - $600 / night
Check Availability"Quietly tucked into Clinton co Michigan. Sleepy is easily accessible. Its close to Lansing. There are shopping centers nearby. Country party store is closer!! Very large lake....Ovid is her name!"
"Because we didn't get any shade from the nearby trees we had to run the ac which is unusual for us in Michigan. We were in the midst of a heat-wave though and it was much appreciated."
from $20 - $160 / night
Check Availability"It is super dog friendly as well. This is our “go to” spot for sure. Love it here and the staff are great."
"It was great for fishing, and our dogs had a great time too. There isn’t a pool or designated swimming area, but having a spot on the river is great."
"September 9th 2017 I hosted a Kayak/Canoe trip and we used this location for our landing and camping. It was a great little location that even had some river side cabins you could rent."
TravelerVehicle broke down in mr pleasant so we parked our RV here the quietest campground I’ve ever been to ever . I’ve been here about a week haven’t met any camp staff booked our site online very clean nice restrooms showers
TravelerVisiting relatives in St Louis. Church campground with almost level sites, grass. Friendly staff and helpful. Clean and well maintained. Water and electric, no full hookup, but have dump station.
ScoutNo camping spots just a dirt parking lot.
ScoutWe have camped here many times over the years and have always enjoyed our visits. The campground has made some great investments and improvements, which are appreciated. However, the overall maintenance has unfortunately declined. It is noticeable in the condition of the shower houses, tree trimming, staining, painting, and other general upkeep. A little more attention to these details would make a big difference, especially in the restroom facilities. This is a great campground for children and families, with plenty to enjoy. One area that could use improvement is consistency in how campground rules are enforced. During our stay, we observed several occasions where some seasonal campers—and even some weekend campers—were allowed to get away with things that others were not. We personally did not have any issues, but it did seem as though certain campers were singled out while others were overlooked, even when there was no obvious reason. Overall, this is still a good place to camp, and we will likely return. With a stronger focus on maintenance and more consistent rule enforcement, it could easily become an excellent campground.
ScoutIf you're looking for a family oriented campground, look no further. From the park to play in for the kids and the heated pool, to the large fields and trails, you'll find entertainment to fill your days. Visit the wishing tree or porcupine tree. Swing on your trail adventure. The owners are delightful.
ScoutThis place is a weird one for sure, they’ll let you do whatever you want there, even wander into random tent sites asking minors for alcohol and drugs.
We planned on camping here longer but after an evening where a drunk camper pursued our coolers at 1 in the morning and then asked our teenagers who’d were sleeping in tents if they had any alcohol or weed.
We told management of the incident, they did nothing. We also told them of the Lansing homeless who were coming in the early morning hours to use the facilities… nothing.
So if you like randoms in your site late at night, this is the campsite for you.
TravelerThis was our first camping trip as a family and our son choked made it a memorable one. He choked on a breadstick, threw it up and had piece stuck in his throat. The park ranger ( female, maybe 5'5 light brown hair, white. Because I cant remember her name) was amazing. She was calm, asked my son questions to help distract him and her overall kindness in her all was great. The rest of the team in there was amazing as well. Next day she stopped by to see how he was doing! I loved that. The camp ground itself it very nice, the bathrooms and showers were really clean. For sure worth the stay!
ScoutWasn’t really anywhere to park when it’s been raining all day so I parked on the side where the trail is but left enough room for whoever wants to go to the lake. My son was tired and cranky so I had to just park and set up the camper for my kids. Just a parking lot with a trial that leads to the lake. You can park anywhere there’s no sign saying you can’t park next to the trail so just thought I’d add that lol but it’s beautiful at night besides the traffic from the highway
ScoutNice campground pretty quiet very well shaded lots. Some lots would be a bit difficult to get a camper in due to the amount of trees but nice for tent camping. Bathrooms are a bit dated is only downfall. Could use some maintance and upgrades
Pet-friendly camping options near Alma, Michigan stretch across Gratiot and Isabella counties where average summer temperatures range from 75-90°F with humidity typically over 60%. Most campgrounds in this region sit at elevations between 700-800 feet, with maple-oak forests dominating the landscape and the Pine River watershed providing fishing opportunities throughout the area.
River kayaking access: Maple River Campground offers shoreline sites where campers can launch directly from their campsite. "September 9th 2017 I hosted a Kayak/Canoe trip and we used this location for our landing and camping. It was a great little location that even had some river side cabins you could rent," reports one visitor to Maple River Campground.
Water park activities: Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park provides camping with water park benefits nearby. "It's super close to the casino, you get discounts at the water park! 4th of July fireworks the best and so close!" notes a camper at Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park.
Lake inflatables: Several area lakes feature water toys for family entertainment. "The high lights are the large blow up toys in the lake! The kids love them! Be sure you bring extra money, there is a charge and it's not cheap!" shares a visitor at Lake of Dreams Campground.
Full hookup convenience: The region offers numerous sites with complete utility connections. "The park is very nice! The roads were paved and it was very well kept. The sites are all full hook-up," writes a camper about Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park.
Riverfront parking orientation: Some campgrounds allow parallel parking along water features. "Had a beautiful riverfront spot where we were able to put our camper parallel to the water instead of backed in! It was beautiful," reports a visitor at Maple River Campground.
Beach access: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated swimming areas. "This is a great family campground. There are sites right on the river, kayak rentals, pool and hot tub, and a separate swimming hole with sandy beach and inflatable toys!" shares a reviewer at River Ridge Campground.
Seasonal insect patterns: Flies can be problematic in agricultural areas during certain periods. "This campground is out in farm country so if the occasional smell of manure and a lot of flies bother you then maybe this isn't the campground for you," notes a camper at Leisure Lake Family Campground.
Extension cord requirements: Some electrical hookups require additional equipment. "Most electrical posts are designed to accommodate at least 2 adjoining lots, and as many as 4. This in itself is not a concern until you realize the posts are way too far away to reach without an extension," explains a visitor at Sleepy Hollow State Park.
Additional service fees: Some campgrounds charge for standard amenities. "You do have to pay $5 for shower use and $5 to use the dump station. They do have ice and firewood for sale there, but there isn't a little store so you have to leave the campground and drive a few miles for that," reports a camper at Maple River Campground.
Swimming options: Multiple swimming venues accommodate different preferences. "We did not use the soaring eagle water park, but were told that the use of the water park is included in your stay at the RV park," mentions a visitor at Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park.
Recreational rental equipment: Various campgrounds offer equipment for daily use. "They also rent row boats, paddle boats, kayaks, tubes, three wheeled bikes and golf carts," reports a camper at Leisure Lake Family Campground.
Children's activities: Just-In-Time Campground offers weekend entertainment. "This place is great for the family, lots of events on the weekend including fireworks or movies on there big screen. Nice private beach and they even have floating trampoline to play on," notes a visitor.
Big rig accessibility: Several parks accommodate larger RVs with specific site configurations. "Pretty basic campground with paved sites and a nice lake. Not much space, trees or privacy," shares a camper about Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park.
Pet facilities: Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground offers extensive trail systems. "Rangers working the area are very friendly. Many options to choose from in terms of camping, from rustic, tent to fully functional cabin lodging. The park is very large, so it is always good to have a vehicle able to drive to the trails and beach."
Electrical capacity issues: Hot weather can strain campground systems. "Because we didn't get any shade from the nearby trees we had to run the ac which is unusual for us in Michigan. We were in the midst of a heat-wave though and it was much appreciated. The park needs to upgrade the electrical system as this was putting a strain on their electrical equipment."
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