9 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Calhoun City Campground combines scenic waterfront camping with pet-friendly policies for both tent and RV campers. Located in Beaverton, this well-maintained facility offers electric hookups, water access, and spacious sites where dogs are welcome year-round. Gladwin City Park & Campground provides another excellent option for pet owners with a mix of shaded sites, some positioned right along the Cedar River. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with multiple bathhouses that are serviced throughout the day. Campground hosts take pride in maintaining these quiet, family-oriented environments where pets are permitted throughout the camping areas. Herrick Recreation Area and Black Creek State Forest Campground similarly welcome pets while offering the additional benefit of hiking trails where leashed dogs can explore. These established campgrounds enforce standard pet policies including leash requirements and waste cleanup. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Beaverton, Michigan.
Several campgrounds in the area feature designated pet exercise areas adjacent to water features where dogs can cool off after hiking the surrounding trails. At Herrick Recreation Area, the pine-covered camping loops provide ample shade for pets during summer months, with sites spacious enough to accommodate pet enclosures. The nearby day-use area with swimming access requires pets to remain outside the beach zone. Black Creek State Forest Campground offers more rustic experiences with vault toilets and no hookups, but the wooded sites provide natural shade and access to creek views where pets can wade. For travelers seeking more amenities, River Valley RV Park features a 7-acre swimming and fishing pond bordered by the river, with pet access permitted throughout most areas. Sites at these campgrounds are typically well-spaced, allowing pets room to relax while remaining leashed and supervised.
"It attaches to the city’s river walk which makes walking into town safe and easy. Nice playground area."
"This is a very nice city park, nice play area, tennis and basketball courts, trails, river with beach area, pavilions, two bath houses, lots of shaded sites with a couple right on river, there’s a local"
"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."
"They do have sites in front of the park (outside the loops) that is grass but in full sun. It is pet friendly."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $60 - $3715 / night
"Playground and petting animals. Community activities, bingo and themed weekends.
Affordable compared with larger RV resorts."
"Put one portion of it on the clip at the spot number market, keep another portion then return the completed envelope and $20 cash or check per night plus $19 for Michigan recreation passport (if you don"
"New Senior Center closeby. Easy to get attached to."
from $15 / night
"River borders the campground. Rentals of boats, paddle boards, fishing boats, paddle boats and banana bikes. Nice camp store. WiFi."
"Sites around#40 are spacious and shaded all day which was awesome. No mats allowed but it was great as the grass is green and lush. Store has apparel, camping tools, and ice cream."
"Pretty nice RV park in the middle of Michigan."
from $49 - $150 / night
"They come around 3 or 4 times a day, if you need wood, just flag them down and they will deliver it ($5/bundle)."
from $20 - $35 / night
TravelerFriendly, helpful campground owners.
Clean bathrooms and showers.
Family-friendly atmosphere.
Fishing pond and paddleboat activities.
Playground and petting animals.
Community activities, bingo and themed weekends.
Affordable compared with larger RV resorts.
GuideWe found this park on The Dyrt. Cross country travelers needing an overnight hook up site late in the day. We've never been in this area before and called the phone number listed and someone actually answered 7pm....The answering host was extremely polite and very helpful. Beautiful little park with hookups and dump station... Nicely priced...Again the park host was an outstanding gentleman and gets my highest rating possible....
TravelerThe 2 good things about this campground was the full hook up & the large site size. However, my site & a few surrounding sites smelled like sewage from the moment I stepped out of my truck. I couldn't sit outside to enjoy the "fresh" air or open my windows. The picnic table was backed against utility boxes, & the fire pit was within a few feet of the camper behind me. Supposedly there are 3 dog beaches. I found 1 that was a tiny spot with a little bit of sand. I walked over a mile to the park's edge following signs for another dog beach. It didn't exist. Dog beaches are not marked on the map.
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
GuideAwesome campground many sites waterfront or views. Long Lake campground on same access rd. Secluded yet 2 mi from Lake City. Very nice
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.
TravelerWooded and quiet. Large sites that are easy to back into. Fire pits and picnic tables in great shape. If you don’t mind not having full hook ups, this is a Great spot for some peace and quiet after a day of traveling.
TravelerFirst time staying here. It was quiet and peaceful. There was a larger group by the lake that had a 'really good time' into the night, but zero issues with all the laughter. There were handicapped picnic tables and nice fire rings, but someone in a scooter or wheelchair might have issues with the slopes/dirt. Vaulted facilities were clean but hand sanitizer was empty on both sites. Lake was nice, pretty shallow in the swimming area but the vaulted facility next to it was pretty smelly... even when walking past on the road.
ScoutEvidently we are too loud for all the other guests at 8:00 at night so the park rangers had to come up and quiet us down three times and we barely have the radio even up where we could hear it in our campsite they take care of the whine bags there that's for sure
Campgrounds near Beaverton, Michigan sit within the Mid-Michigan region at approximately 720 feet above sea level, characterized by gentle hills, river valleys, and small inland lakes. The camping season typically runs from May through October, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak months. Many campgrounds connect to local water features including Cedar River, Black Creek, and various small lakes.
Fishing in local ponds: At Herrick Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy peaceful fishing spots. "There is the Pier-Marquette Rail trail about 1.5 miles from the campground, great for biking, running etc. This is Amish country and the campground has horse hitching posts near the fishing lakes. We saw a horse and buggy hitched up there," notes Jennifer H.
Kayaking and water recreation: Water activities remain popular at many area campgrounds. "7 acre swimming and fishing pond. River borders the campground. Rentals of boats, paddle boards, fishing boats, paddle boats and banana bikes," explains Levi D. about River Valley RV Park.
Hiking local trails: The region offers several hiking options. "The Chippewa Nature Center is about 10 miles away and has great trails; excellent visitor center and reconstructed 19th century homestead," notes Judy about Black Creek State Forest Campground.
Spacious wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the generous site sizes at area campgrounds. "Campsites are pretty close together and you can hear traffic nearby most of the day. Sites are well kept and toilets were nice and clean," writes Justin N. about Black Creek State Forest Campground.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the Beaverton area maintain high cleanliness standards. "Bathrooms are clean & well maintained. They deliver firewood $30 for a tractor bucket full. Offered hay rides Saturday evening. Had a foam party (my 5 year old loved this)," reports Emily W. about Countryside Campground & Cabins.
Easy town access: Gladwin City Park's proximity to town services appeals to many campers. "Park is frat even when full on weekends. It is in town so easy everthing you might need close.to town. Big sites and secure. Quit at night even though in town. Great place to stay," says Kenneth W.
Hookup configurations: Water hookups can require planning at some locations. "I had a little lack of communication with the online reservation system but the park made up for it. Sites are nice sized, we camped in the back and enjoyed less congestion but even up front the sites were nice too. May want to brIng extra water hose as water hook ups can be farther away than expected," advises Andrea B. about Gladwin City Park & Campground.
Shade variations: Site selection can impact comfort during summer months. "The first 3 areas you pass on the way in are in sun all day, more or less. (Near the cabins) The rest are in pine stands and really is a nice place to be. As per the normal, pines bring sap, so expect that," notes Dj W. about Herrick Recreation Area.
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