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Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground welcomes pets at its spacious, wooded sites located near Laingsburg, Michigan, approximately 30 minutes from Ashley. All campsites and cabins permit leashed dogs with standard policies requiring pets to be under control and cleaned up after. The campground features paved roads and grass sites that accommodate tents, RVs, and offers cabin options for those who prefer more shelter. Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained throughout the camping season. Several users note that sites are private with trees on three sides, creating natural separation between campers and their pets. The campground is connected to numerous hiking trails suitable for dog walking, though pets must remain leashed at all times on trails and in camping areas.
Lake of Dreams Campground and Just-In-Time Campground provide additional pet-friendly options within 30 minutes of Ashley. Both feature lakefront access where dogs can cool off, though designated pet swimming areas vary by location. Most campgrounds in the region require proof of current vaccinations for all pets. Campers should be aware that summer months bring higher temperatures and increased bug activity, necessitating appropriate pest protection for pets. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, creating comfortable evening environments for campers and their dogs. The region offers minimal off-leash areas, so owners should plan accordingly with appropriate restraints and exercise opportunities. Nearby towns provide access to pet supplies and veterinary services for emergencies, with Ithaca and Laingsburg being the closest service centers to most campgrounds.
"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"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."
"This is a smaller camping space and wished we could have switched to a bigger one, but everything was booked even tho no one was in the empty lots around us."
"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."
"We were visiting family nearby and this was a convenient location. We found there to be a lot for kids to do."
"If you drive a larger rig and have any concern about backing in, the owner is always willing to back your trailer in with the tractor. We have a 40’ fifth wheel and they have helped us every time."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"We were told to pick a place relatively close by for our first RV trip. We are so glad we picked Walnut Hills Family Campground in MI."
"We were backed up to the pond with ducks always coming around. Very peaceful and beautiful."
from $31 / night
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TravelerWas a decent place to camp- lots are very close though! Luckily in the fall it wasn’t very busy. Nice little lake on property. Fire pits in odd spot near the road. No pets allowed-not even a cat that stays inside in your camper! Also- there is a $7 a day fee for out of the county. Even when you arrive late at night.
TravelerGreat opportunities for winter sports. Pools, lakes, mini golf. Designed for young families. Pet friendly but has restrictions on the type of dog.
RangerSmall but sweet campground. If given the choice get a site in the pine loops. It's more of a walk from the lake but the other loops have no shade and seem more crowded together. We had site #24 and it was fairly ideal and very roomy. There is the Pier- Marquette Rail trail about 1.5 miles from the campground, great for biking, running etc. Electric hook up was fine. Bathrooms are cleaned 3 x a day. Showers were warm and clean. This is Amish country and the campground has horse hitching posts near the fishing lakes. We saw a horse and buggy hitched up there. But I imagine anyone could ride their horse there then hitch up while they fish or wade in the water. Beach is across the road from the park and no pets/dogs allowed in that side of the park. Other campers there were courteous and respectful of quite hours. I would stay there again if I had another event bring me to this area.
RangerOur site was averaged out to $82.71 a night with the weekly rate discount.
We were in Site# 306 (a deluxe plus RV site - be aware that some of these are back-ins and not clearly labeled on the site map - we had to change sites to a pull-thru). We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
The site was easy to level.
Our site was not shaded with zero trees. We weren’t able to sit outside because of the direct sun until after 8:30pm.
This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.
The deluxe plus lot comes without a concrete patio but with a picnic table and fire ring. They do sell firewood and will deliver to your site.
There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are quite a few channel options.
There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent pedal bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals.
They do have a heated indoor and heated outdoor Swimming pool and one hot tub.
There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball, basketball sport court, and volleyball courts. There is a Game room for kids. They have a Putt putt course and Jumping pad.
They have a great general store.
There is a separate Activity Center for kids.
There are tons of scheduled activities for kids like wagon rides, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, etc. Activities are scheduled all day from 9am to 8pm.
There is a snack bar on site from 4pm-9:30pm where you can get hot dogs, brats, pretzels, nachos, ice cream, etc.
The streets are mostly paved and good for riding bikes.
This is an RV park with cabins to rent also. Tent camping is also allowed.
They have two shower houses. The shower house has the typical stalls. There is a great area to hang clothes and store your toiletries in the shower stall. These are kept very clean.
There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine in the arcade room. There are approximately 4washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.75 to wash and $0.75 to dry a load.
They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs though.
Flies were an issue and bug spray was needed.
There were no trails to hike off of the campground.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are Frankenmuth FunShips (chocolate & wine tasting), the Golden Ticket Trolley, the Bavarian Belle (popcorn & sodas) River Place Shops, wineries, and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland store. This RV park is less than a mile to downtown/River Place Shops where there is tons of shopping.
LegendThey were very organized at this campground. Every weekend they have a theme. We stayed when they had the country western weekend. They had all kinds of stuff going on for kids. Pony rides, wagon rides, petting zoo, games and activities. They also had a country music concert in the park one evening. The pool was very nice, but we found at times it was extremely busy. It would of been nice if they had a swimming area on the lake but they didn’t. This is a Christian campground so they are very strict on alcohol consumption. On your site only, but not allowed anywhere else in the park. Overall we had an enjoyable stay.
GuideNice little county campground, under the canopy of trimmed pine trees. Lots were large, no issues with backing in our 36’ TT with 2 slides (make sure to clean your slides from the pine needles before you go). Fire pits were small And installed in ground, electrical was up to 30amp, and sites were all dirt for most part. They do have sites in front of the park (outside the loops) that is grass but in full sun. It is pet friendly. They have a few spots for fishing, but if you would Luke to swim, you will have to go across the street to the day use (still included with your stay) beach. Only real issues we had (just me) was starting around 9:30-10, the rangers would drive around the loops every 10-15 minutes until midnight (probably longer, but that’s when we turned in) and their lights from the pickup would blind us. In the back end of the park there was 4-5 loops and the loops are the size of a roundabout. So every time the truck would go into any of the loops it would constantly shine in your eyes when you are trying to enjoy the fire.
TravelerQuietly 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! Offers many species of fish for catching!! There are fishing docks, ONE IS NOT VERY ACCESSIBLE TO NON AMBULATORY PERSONS !!! THIS ONE'S IN THE CAMP AREA! The path is nicely groomed. The bea h is a long way from the parking lot a d there is no beach access from camp. The park is usually a clean family place...but for really young children or elderly persons it may. Ot be your first choice. I live nearby and have camped there zillions of times. I love it and shower bouses in camp are clean! Friendly staff a d they ate SERIOUS about quiet time! Bug spray required !!
GuideThis was our last stop on a trip where we camped in 6 different Michigan State Parks. This may be an older camp or the DNR was trying to save money when it was built. 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. We tried several lots and couldn’t reach any of the outlets. We finally met a couple who saId they had extensions at the office. So, we finally got set up with an extension cord from the camp office and decided to walk to the beach. Our site was adjacent to the path leading to the beach so we figured we could use a little walk. The path led to another path that led to a parking lot for the beach. After crossing the parking lot we still had to cross a large yard/park that finally opened onto the beach on this small lake. It was all very scenic, but we weren’t expecting a major hike to get to the beach. Showers are nice. They also have a neat ice cream vending machine that I had to check out for scientific purposes only. For a Michigan state park we were quite disappointed.
GuideWe spent 4 days in the sparsely-populated campground. Very quiet. Great for walking the dogs around Sand Lake and other park trails. Cool weather,vas expected. Clea restrooms, older showers with sulphurous hot water. Resident Sandhill crane family was an added bonus. It is our go-to local campground
Camping options near Ashley, Michigan include several state parks and private campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. The terrain features gently rolling hills with elevations ranging between 700-850 feet above sea level in this central Michigan region. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during peak camping season with moderate humidity, while spring and fall bring cooler temperatures and fewer insects.
Fishing opportunities: At Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground, anglers can catch "largemouth bass, and huge bluegills" according to Michael P., who recommends it as a "good day excursion" even for those staying elsewhere.
Hiking trails: The park offers some of the best hiking near the state capital. Jacob B. notes Sleepy Hollow has the "best hiking trails within 1 hour drive of the state capital" with "bike trails, horse trails" and even "geocaching available" for those who enjoy treasure hunting activities.
Water recreation: Lake of Dreams Campground provides inflatable water toys that are popular with younger campers. Karen P. mentions, "The highlights 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!"
River paddling: The Maple River offers paddling opportunities with wildlife viewing. According to David F. at Maple River Campground, "The amount of nature was overwhelming. Lots of turtles and ducks to be seen." The campground serves as a good landing spot for kayak or canoe trips.
Spacious, private campsites: At Sleepy Hollow State Park, Nathan V. describes the sites as "decent sized, can fit probably 3 four person tents per site, which includes a concrete firepit and picnic table." The north campsites feature "a lot of tree covering" providing natural shade and privacy.
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain well-kept bathrooms and shower facilities. Ricky C. notes that at Sleepy Hollow, "Bathrooms are clean, paved roads and grass sites" accommodate various camping setups from tents to RVs.
Lake amenities: Just-In-Time Campground offers water recreation options including "a nice private beach and they even have floating trampoline to play on," according to David F., who adds, "I think the lake is fully private so no license required to fish, and it's stocked."
Family activities: Many campgrounds schedule regular weekend events. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Martin W. reports they have "great staff, great events, always a fantastic time!!" making it particularly appealing for "families with younger children."
Electrical access: At Sleepy Hollow, electrical hookups can require preparation. Nick W. notes, "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."
Seasonal conditions: Weather can affect site conditions significantly. Mike W. explains that at Sleepy Hollow, "The firepit was surrounded by water, and our site really only had dry space for one tent" during their early-season visit.
Beach access: Some beaches require additional walking. According to Amy D., "We did go for a short paddle on Ovid Lake, but again, no shade and HOT." Similarly, Ricky C. mentions, "Nice beach but you have to walk a short distance to get there."
Visitor fees: At Campgrounds R Us, Paula W. cautions about additional costs: "We did not like the $5 per person just for family to visit your campground. They were in regular clothes and were not partaking of any of the campground amenities."
Playground access: Stephanie C. recommends Sleepy Hollow for families, noting "There is a beach and playground, but it is quite the walk from the campground. Plan to drive or bike ride if you have trouble walking long distances."
Special events: The Halloween weekend at Sleepy Hollow is particularly popular for families. Stephanie adds, "Every year they put together an awesome Halloween trick or treat weekend, but be sure to book the day of six months before because otherwise you will not get a site."
Kid-friendly amenities: Walnut Hills Family Campground offers various activities for different age groups. John S. mentions, "They have a few children's activities such as swimming, volleyball net, basketball court, paddle boat, tube rentals for river. Can also rent canoe's. Playground for kids under 10."
Dog-friendly areas: Most campgrounds near Ashley allow pets with standard leash requirements. At Lake of Dreams Campground, William L. notes the "campsites are big" providing adequate space for families with pets, while maintaining that it's "always clean well kept up campsites" with "friendly staff."
Site selection: For RVs at Sleepy Hollow, sites vary in shade coverage. Amy D. explains, "Our site backed up to trees and I can't recall seeing our neighbors to the left or right. Because we didn't get any shade from the nearby trees we had to run the ac."
Electrical capacity: During summer heat waves, electrical systems can be strained. Amy continues, "The park needs to upgrade the electrical system as this was putting a strain on their electrical equipment."
Road conditions: When selecting dog-friendly campgrounds near Ashley, consider access roads. At Lake of Dreams Campground, William L. specifically mentions, "Roads are in great condition, dry, no potholes" which is important for larger rigs and trailers.
Backing assistance: At Campgrounds R Us, Mary F. notes, "If you drive a larger rig and have any concern about backing in, the owner is always willing to back your trailer in with the tractor. We have a 40' fifth wheel and they have helped us every time."
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