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562 Reviews of 11 Beaver Island Campgrounds

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  Sydney

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 29, 2024

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Beautiful views, but goes down to a skeleton crew in the off season!

  We booked site 118 for the third week in October and really enjoyed our stay! A few things to note: 

  - The showers and camp office were both closed when we arrived (10/23/24). I asked a park ranger and he said they typically close around the first week in October. If this is the case when you arrive too, you check in at the camp office using the phone in the yellow box which will direct you to a park employee. You will need your reservation number and license plate number ready. 

  - Don't forget to purchase your Michigan parks vehicle pass, which is separate from your camp reservation. 

  - Surprisingly, the potable water spigot near our campsite (just a short walk away) was still on! I know there was another review on here that said it was off already by mid-October, but it was on for us! 

  - You are a stones throw away from your parking spot, although some spots do align directly with their site most are not actually on their site, but still very close.

  - Pets are not allowed on the beach during piping plover nesting season (April I believe.) 

  The beach front sites like ours are really really neat. You have a pretty good view of the water and your own private path right down to the beach. Keep in mind, you are likely to experience high winds. There were a couple days where our tent was getting buffeted around and starting a fire was challenging. 

  I know a lot of the reviews say it's a pretty loud, busy campground, which I'm sure is the case in the warmer months. When we were here it was a virtual ghost town. All the RV spots next to us were completely closed for the season and we had no neighbors at all until Friday night. When neighbors did arrive they were quiet--but that's always luck of the draw! 

  Site 118 is within view of the vault toilet, which supports around 6 sites so if it had been busier there would have been quite a few people coming and going in front of our site. I think if we went again while the showers and camp office were open we would maybe go for a different site slightly farther from the bathroom and with a bit more tree cover (122 looked quite nice if I remember correctly.) 

  We had no issues at all with wildlife. 

  There is a little store called Cecil's Trading Post 5 min drive away from the campground where they have an honor system for firewood--cash only, of course. The store itself was closed while we were there, but we bought firewood from them. It looked like you could maybe also get ice on the honor system. 

  Mackinaw city is quick to get to and there were plenty of restaurants and attractions still open when we were there even though it was right on the cusp of the off season. If you want to drive over the bridge into the UP, it's a 4 buck toll each way for cars FYI. 

  We stopped at a local brewery very close to the campground called Biere de Mac, which I highly recommend--great beer, good food, big open grassy outdoor area that allows dogs, and super friendly. 

  Happy camping!

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  Chad H.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 20, 2024

  Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

  Awesome location

  We’ve stayed at Mackinac Millcreek a few times. Awesome campground, definitely need to know the campground a little bit IF you’re planning on bringing a very large RV. But if not, call the office they’ll put you in a good spot. Our first time to the campground was pretty funny, the whole camp ground was sold out. But they squeezed us in by the rally building and apologized about it being by the maintenance area. Turn out to be one of the best spots we’ve camped. There was a lot of partying, so it was perfect for us. But the rest of the campground is pretty chill.

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  Amy D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Barnes County Park Campground

  Beautiful Lake Access

  This Campground was very family-friendly. There is easy access to the beach with wide stairs. Many people enjoying rock collecting and watching the sunrise and sunset. The park was very clean and well kept with multiple bath houses.

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  Amy D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Young State Park

  Unique Trails

  The campground was well maintained. The sites had adequate privacy and space. I really enjoyed the trails through Cedar Forest along Lake Charlevoix. More unique experience than just hiking through the woods.

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  Melbourne

  Scout

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery

  Great place. New owners are wonderful.

  The cleanest friendliest campground ever. Lots of canoe, kayak, and tube action going on. So much fun!

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  roy H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Brevoort Lake Campground

  Brevoort

  Great camp ground , large sites right on the lake

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  Kaitlin R.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 28, 2024

  Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery

  Clean and quiet, cramped

  Campground was quaint and bathrooms were well attended to. Campsites were very small; your neighbor's sewer tube was right underneath your picnic table. Neighbors were quiet and respectful, but the campground was right off the highway with a lot of traffic noise.

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  Emmy H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 21, 2024

  Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground

  Private woodland sleep

  Quiet campground with feeling of privacy due to sites being wooded and spread out. Access to lake and to rustic pit toilets close by. Good potable water. Easy self check in.

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  Teresa R.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2024

  Wilderness State Park Camping

  Nice park, very big park but…..

  Don’t try to arrive early and get in. They don’t allow early entry. Check in is 3 pm period. Not real friendly, not rude either. Give the trading post 5 stars super nice well stocked. Lots of fire wood bundles to choose from. Has snack propane bottles

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  Kevin J.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2024

  Indian Lake RV Resort and Campground

  Older campground

  Campground is older and I understand it was purchased a year ago. Some of the spaces are a little tight but managable. Hostess was very polite and helpfull! The last day they had updated the wifii and it worked great! Every site is close to the lake. We were there for 8 days and would stay there again. Didn’t use the bathrooms or the showers but they looked clean when I checked them out.

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  Rachel S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 2, 2024

  Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

  Friendly environment

  Very clean and very well ran and organized! Great staff will probably come back to this one

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  Gary P.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 27, 2024

  Whiting County Park Campground

  Awesome Campground

  First timers. Very pleased with our stay. Reservation system is awesome, and easy to follow. Bathhouse was clean and fresh smelling. Even with all the rain we had during the stay, the bathhouse never got overly soiled. Water has a very heavy sulphor smell, but that's the way it goes with Michigan well water. Our Tear drop camper had fresh water on-board, so we were good to go. We've stayed at Young State Park across the way. Given what I know now, Whiting Park will be our"go to" park in the future. Again, Very Pleased.

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  Martha L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2024

  Magnus Park Campground

  Magus Park Great location

  Great location, right on the lake and awesome views. Also very convenient to North country Trail to ride or run up and down the Lakeshore on a paved path! Very close to town to walk in and see the sites. Stayed by the water treatment plant and I wouldn’t recommend the West End as you could smell the treatments. Bathrooms were clean and convenient location. Spaces were extremely close together! Many people stayed for the whole summer. It seemed like.

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  Dan H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2024

  Little Brevort Lake North State Forest Campground

  Great Gem, With Flowing Well

  Less than half full. Good non motorized boat launch. Nice forest, most sites well screened. 4 sites with great lake view, on little lake. kayaked around lake. No real navigable access to the larger Bevoort Lake or Lake Michigan. Quiet, no highway noise.

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  Dan H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2024

  Lake Michigan At St. Ignace

  Great dune beach access

  Only 60 to 75 percent full midweek in July. Most sites are first come first served. Most sites are separated by natural forest. Beautiful dunes and beach. Traffic noise from highway is an issue.

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  Drew M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  Petoskey State Park

  Fun!

  Great spot very close to the lake and downtown Petoskey. Best of both worlds.

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  Elizabeth Y.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 14, 2024

  Carp River Campground

  Cozy campground

  We really enjoyed this small, cozy campground. The sites are nicely spaced out for privacy. We stayed in site #15. It was very spacious and right near the bathrooms. Our only complaints are that there were some potholes in the road that could be filled in, and the mosquitoes were horrendous. No amount of bug spray or tiki candles helped. We will definitely be staying at this campground again the next time we visit the area.

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  Julia H.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Mackinaw City / Mackinac Island KOA

  Great park near Mackinac Island ferries

  Our site was $99.89 night.

  We were in Site# 98. 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 limited trees (many were shaded though). This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.

  This lot (a premium lot) comes with a concrete patio with a round table with four chairs, two Adirondack chairs and a fire pit and a charcoal box grill.

  It is an easy access to the campground from highway -(approximately 1 mile from highway).

  There is free WiFi. They offer Cable TV and there are many channels.

  There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
  They sell wood for $7 a bundle.

  They pickup your garbage at your site daily.

  You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent regular bicycles and e-bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

  They do have a Swimming pool. There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball,horseshoe, and corn hole. There is a Reading lending library and board games to borrow.

  They have a great general store. There is an electric car charging station. They sell propane.

  There is not a snack bar/restaurant on site.

  The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes.

  There are great places to ride bikes outside of campground. From the campground, there is a nature trail that you can take your bike that leads you to the. North Western State Trail.

  They have cabins for rent and tent areas.

  They have one shower house. The shower house has individual showers. Toilets with sinks are in a shared bathroom. These are kept very clean.

  There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility. There are approximately 5 washers and 5 dryers. It is approximately $2.50 to wash and $1.50 to dry a load.

  They have a fenced in dog park.

  Bugs (mosquitoes/flies)did not seem to be an issue.

  There were trails to hike off of the campground.

  Some fun things to do outside of the campground are go to the beach (1 mile away); visit Mackinac Island (both major ferries will transport you for free - this KOA provides you information for Shepler’s Ferry). Both ferries offer packages that include horse drawn carriage rides, Fort Mackinac admission, Island Hotel Admission, Butterfly House admission, Mystery Town admission, and Parking options). There is a Jack Pine Lumberjack show.

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  Royce C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2024

  Castle Rock Lakefront Mackinac Trail Campground

  Great campground on Lake Huron

  Certainly! Here’s a review for the campground:

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  I recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful campground next to Lake Huron, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The location is absolutely stunning, with beautiful lake views and easy beach access that made our stay truly memorable. The rates were very reasonable, providing great value for the exceptional amenities offered.

  One of the highlights of our visit was the recreation and game area, which kept the whole family entertained. The facilities were well-maintained and offered a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy.

  What truly set this campground apart, though, was the staff. They were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. I was particularly touched by their kindness and attentiveness when my youngest daughter fell ill. They went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable and that we had everything we needed.

  Overall, I highly recommend this campground to anyone looking for a beautiful, affordable, and family-friendly place to stay by Lake Huron. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be returning!

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  Lydia T.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2024

  Young State Park

  Favorite state park

  I love this state park. It is located right on beautiful lake charlevoix. The campground doesn't have any road noise. The beach is long and sandy and there are lots of hiking and biking trails.

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  Robert S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 22, 2024

  Lake Michigan At St. Ignace

  Great lake View

  Beautiful campground on Lake Michigan. Most of our time was spent on the sand beach. Beautiful sunsets and great swimming. Big sites and clean campground.

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  Nisa B.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 8, 2024

  Brevoort Lake Campground

  new concessionaires

  For those of you who are from the area or who come back year after year to enjoy the feeling of family, you will not get it when you return this year. You will notice the difference between big cooperate and family run who actually care about your camping experience. I drove through the campground the other day. You will not longer be aloud to use the dock to fish off of, the lawn behind the bathrooms where you sat and watched the beautiful sunsets is no longer mowed and you will not find kids playing with the games that were provided for your use. Canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals are gone. No wood to purchase for your fun around the campfire and no ice for your coolers. 

      The sites are not cleaned like they were, you will find cig butts and other trash on the ground and they will not be raked and waiting for your arrival. Tall grass grows where it was previously trimmed neatly. We took pride in making that campground feel like home so that you could make many memories and come back year after year. The Forest Service had an axe to grind and wanted a cheap easy fix. You get what you pay for.  Over 10 years former host.

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  jordan M.

  Traveler

  

  May. 31, 2024

  Reddmann's Sleepy Hollow

  Amazing place to stay!

  Very friendly folks running this place, amazing camp site. We were very lucky and got a beautiful view of the water. Out houses were clean, 10/10 would stay again. $20 a night over Memorial Day weekend . Excellent experience

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  Isabella G.

  Scout

  

  May. 31, 2024

  Kewadin Casino Manistique

  perfect

  Kewadin Casino Manistique? is a hidden gem in Michigan! This place has an incredible atmosphere for gaming and entertainment. The variety of games is mind-blowing, from slots to card tables. Also, the staff is super friendly and always willing to help you, and don't forget to try the food in the restaurant, it's delicious! But hey, if you are in Argentina and you prefer to play from the comfort of your home, I recommend you to try Casinoenlineahex.com/casinos-online/tarjeta-de-debito/. It is an excellent option to enjoy your favorite games online, don't miss it!

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  Clay H.

  Traveler

  

  May. 24, 2024

  Kewadin Casino Manistique

  Ok for an ever night stop.

  20 amp hookups on the grass, 30 on the pavement. $20 and $25. Park and pay at the gift shop. $5 back with receipt if you get a rewards card. Electric hookups only.

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  Lydia T.

  Legend

  

  May. 21, 2024

  Fisherman's Island State Park

  Rustic State Park

  So far this campground has been my favorite rustic campground. You can't beat the location because it is absolutely gorgeous right on Lake Michigan. Each site is secluded and there are about 10 sites that are directly on Lake Michigan. The beach is sandy with plenty of cool rocks for rock hunting. People complain of the concrete factory but I hardly noticed it.

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  Brad J.

  Traveler

  

  May. 17, 2024

  Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

  Beautiful campground!

  Absolutely beautiful campground! Stayed there for a week and loved every minute of it. Very peaceful, big, and a beautiful lake view. Will be making this campground a stop every year now.