2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Ruby Campground on Imlay City Road welcomes pets with an expansive camping season from May 15 to October 15. This established campground offers electric hookups, water access, and full bathroom facilities including showers and toilets. Both tent and RV campers find accommodation at Ruby, where picnic tables and fire rings provide comfortable outdoor living spaces. The quiet, family-owned atmosphere creates a wholesome environment for campers traveling with pets. Nearby Lakeport State Park Campground and Port Huron KOA also accommodate pets year-round with similar amenities plus cabin options. Ruby Campground sits along a river, providing pets with water access while maintaining well-managed grounds with minimal mosquito presence.
KOA Campground Emmett features dedicated pet exercise areas along with multiple accommodation types including tent sites, RV hookups, and pet-friendly cabins. The campground maintains clear pet policies requiring leashed pets throughout common areas. St. Clair RV Resort and P.L. Graham Park & Campground round out the pet-friendly options in the Avoca vicinity. Many local campgrounds feature riverfront or lakefront access, allowing pets cooling opportunities during summer camping trips. Most established sites require advance reservations during peak season, particularly for weekend stays with pets. Campground staff typically enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances while providing waste disposal stations throughout the grounds for pet waste management.
"Right off Lake Michigan. Great trails for easy bike riding. Helpful, friendly staff"
"Lakeport is one of the hidden gems in Michigan. We all have heard that you can find Petoskey Stones in Northern Michigan, well.... look no further!!!!!"
from $21 - $120 / night
"They do have a little amusement park right next door so that can help entertain the young ones for a while and we did appreciate the dog park."
"This is probably the best campground in Michigan. Lots of activities to do. Swimming pools, bicycles for rent, playgrounds, pizza, children's train, etc."
"The drive is short and there are plenty of amenities to keep the kiddos busy all day."
"We will definitely come back when it is warm enough to swim in the lake!"
"We stayed a couple nights. but were gone all day at some family functions close by. It was a good set up for us. Staff was friendly and helpful."
"We showed up fresh off the road from AZ starting a new life here in the great state of Michigan. Two gentlemen met us right at the entrance they seemed to be doing work around the area."
"You drive up the entrance of the park, and on your right there'll be a trailer with a sign that says parking. You will park your car there over night/during the day."
from $15 / night
"I had intended to stay at nearby Lakeport State Park, but they were full and this was a happy alternative. The park is quieter, and the campsites are under tall pines instead of out in an open field."
"Very nice people, Lake Huron is just a few steps away. Very clean bathrooms, Beautiful park, we ordered Jets pizza and they delivered it to our site, no wifi but thats okay with me"
from $30 / night
"I've stayed all over michigan, and this is one of the best. Your right close to the water, so you can watch the ships. I was very comfortable here, and I had my dog."
"Great campground with access to the beautiful St. Clair River as it runs between Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair."
Available next weekend
from $28 - $45 / night
"Right off the highway. Clean. $69/night for a pad with power. We have a pop up tent and a utility trailer. Nice pool. Showers and sitewide wifi."
Campground full next weekend
from $44 - $52 / night
GuideSmall Parking lot in state hunting area. We have a 21 ft TT and were able to back in. If you can’t access the parking lot, there is a turnaround just past the lot. No water or dump. T-Mobile 1 bar. Good road. Hiking and pet friendly.
TravelerWe came at the end of the busy season so most of the water and bounce activities were closed. Not a lot of campers and have of spaced out, which kind of sucks since we are almost one of the farthest out. Place does have a lot of bees. They still have hourly/couple hour activities and they were fun! Staff was friendly as well. The golf carts are snazzy too!
TravelerWe had a great stay! Didn’t enjoy any of the activities but heard they were a blast. We enjoyed the texted alerts on activities. This was our second trip with our new rv, just chilled and enjoyed. It was a bit noisy at night, it’s to be expected with children and the generation we live in today. Overall a great experience! Hope to return soon to enjoy the activities.
TravelerGreat location, right on Lake Huron. They have beach access. It is pretty quiet. This is county park. The only thing we seen was negative was people speeding down the roads. Other than that it’s a great campground, very clean, staff was very friendly. We will definitely return.
TravelerI was pleasantly surprised by this state park. I prefer camping that is more secluded and the pictures on the DNR site appeared very close together.
The North loop of the campground was very noisy and crowded. However, the South loop had more of the rustic vibe I prefer. The sites were spacious and while there weren’t trees in between each site, there were trees lining between each row that backed up to each other.
The beach is a bit rocky so beach shoes are recommended. The rocks are well worth the seclusion on the south side of the beach.
I will definitely be back to this campground!
TravelerStaff was very nice when we need help and had questions. Campsites were clean. Spaces were a little tight and the fire pits had holes in the bottom that caught the grass on fire. If your interested in wifi, its slow and sucks.
TravelerIts huge! It has everything a family could want!
GuideWe stayed one night as a layover while heading south. Overall, it was a good spot for a quick stop.
The positives: Easy to get in and out, level campsite, very friendly staff, and just a short walk to the beach.
Our biggest issue was the setup of the full-hookup sites. The electrical hookup was on the opposite side of the RV, and we weren’t really set up for a long electrical connection or a long sewer hose. We split the difference and had just enough to make it work.
The full-hookup sites are also pretty tight. Our neighbors were sitting a few feet from our sewer hookup at their campfire, which made things feel a little cramped.
The beach is close, which is a definite plus, but it’s fairly narrow and doesn’t offer a ton of room to spread out on a busy day.
Overall, I’d say this is a great spot for a weekend or an overnight stop, especially if you want easy beach access. I probably wouldn’t plan on getting too comfortable here for an extended stay.
TravelerVery nice people, Lake Huron is just a few steps away. Very clean bathrooms, Beautiful park, we ordered Jets pizza and they delivered it to our site, no wifi but thats okay with me
Avoca, Michigan sits at an elevation of 784 feet along the Black River in Michigan's Thumb region. The area features a mix of hardwood forests and waterways with summer highs typically reaching the mid-80s and winter lows dropping below 20°F. Most campgrounds in the area open from April through October, with early autumn offering prime camping conditions during peak fall color season.
Water activities on the Black River: At Lexington Park Campground, campers can enjoy Lake Huron access with a rocky beach area perfect for cooling off. "The park was nice and the lake was beautiful. The beach is a bit rocky," notes Sarah, who still found the waterfront an excellent place to unwind.
Rock collecting at beaches: Beachcombers find unique rocks along Lake Huron at Lakeport State Park Campground. "I have found the most beautiful Petoskey Stones at Lakeport. I have also found a large pudding stone. My husband brings his chair down to the water and I walk the shore for hours looking for rocks," explains Stephanie C.
Fishing opportunities: The Black River and nearby water access provide fishing spots for anglers. "Fishing is great! Beach is big and clean," reports Chelsea about KOA Campground Emmett, where campers can spend hours catching local fish species.
Spacious sites under mature trees: Campers appreciate the shade and atmosphere at Lexington Park. "I absolutely love the old tall trees throughout the campground. You are within walking distance to the water. Most campsites have a good view of the water," shares Lisa M.
Family-friendly activities: P.L. Graham Park & Campground provides a relaxed setting for families. "There is a pavilion and a small swing set for kids. I love the river and the caretaker 'walker' is very nice. You can fish and there is a lot of room for kids to run around," writes Braylynn G.
Freighter watching: Many campers enjoy watching massive ships pass by on nearby waterways. "If you can get a River View site it is awesome. Freighters come by at all times of the day," reports Kelly B. about Algonac State Park, making it a popular activity for those fascinated by maritime traffic.
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds near Avoca operate from spring through fall. "Ruby is a fitting name for this gem. This is the most wholesome cute campground I've ever been to. It has a family owned summer camp vibe and the owners are very kind and helpful," says Sean H. about Ruby Campground, which runs from May 15 to October 15.
Reservation requirements: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially on weekends. "My suggestion is to book six months in advance because it is extremely hard to get into this campground on the weekends," advises Stephanie C. about Lakeport State Park.
Campground layout variations: Different sections within the same park can offer very different experiences. "The northern section seems to be the louder section and the southern section seems to be the more laid back quiet section. The south section has more of a woodsy outdoor feel while the north section has more of an open space, smaller lots, crowded feel," explains a Lakeport State Park visitor.
Playground access: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Avoca feature play areas. "There are trails to ride your bike around and two playgrounds to keep the kids busy," shares Cole G. about Lakeport State Park, making it ideal for active children.
Weekend activities: Some campgrounds offer structured programming. "Tons of activities on the weekend," shares Chelsea about KOA Campground Emmett, which provides organized events to keep children engaged throughout their stay.
Stargazing opportunities: Port Huron Township RV Park provides a quiet setting for nighttime sky viewing. "Star gazing was amazing. We saw many shooting stars sitting on the beach at night," reports Lisa M., highlighting an educational activity for families.
Site selection guidance: Choose sites based on your camping style and needs. "It depends on what type of camper you are as to where you will want to camp. I have to say that if I were with a group of friends or family, I would probably book the northern part as it does have more of an upbeat party feel," advises a Lakeport State Park visitor.
Electrical systems: Some campgrounds have updated their infrastructure. "The workers said that they have to upgrade the electrical system this fall on the southern side and they have closed some campsites in the south in order to help with the electricity issue," notes a Lakeport visitor, information particularly relevant for RVers with higher power needs.
Road conditions: Access roads vary in quality. "Next, we were super excited to bring our brand new trailer to camp here but could not believe the disrepair of the campground roads. Sooo many ruts that I was deeply concerned for the undercarriage of both my truck and camper," cautions Rodger M. about Algonac State Park.
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