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    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.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Beaverton (124)

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      1. Gladwin City Park & Campground

      5.0(4)7mi from BeavertonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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"

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      2. Calhoun City Campground

      4.7(3)1mi from BeavertonRVs, Tents
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      3. Herrick Recreation Area

      4.2(6)13mi from BeavertonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      from $15 - $25 / night

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      4. Black Creek State Forest Campground

      3.8(4)13mi from BeavertonRVs, Tents

      "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

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      5. River Valley RV Park

      5.0(1)9mi from BeavertonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "River borders the campground. Rentals of boats, paddle boards, fishing boats, paddle boats and banana bikes. Nice camp store. WiFi."

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      6. Sanford Campgrounds - Church of Christ

      4.5(2)13mi from BeavertonRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      7. Countryside Campground & Cabins

      4.8(6)19mi from BeavertonRVs, Cabins

      "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

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      8. Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area

      5.0(1)13mi from BeavertonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "They come around 3 or 4 times a day, if you need wood, just flag them down and they will deliver it ($5/bundle)."

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      9. Secord Lake Campground

      5.0(1)14mi from Beaverton36 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $20 - $35 / night

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      10. Trout Lake

      4.8(4)18mi from BeavertonRVs, Tents

      "Pure Michigan"

      "Only negative is that the lake is very low and not really a part of the camping experience"

      from $15 / night

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    • Tracey L.
      Jul. 27, 2020

      Countryside Campground & Cabins

      Kid and Pet Friendly with technology hip owners.

      W.O.W. This is the CLEANEST campground I have ever been to. Seriously not 1 cigarette but or candy wrapper on my site when I arrived. Picnic tables are freshly washed. 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. Kids ran there every day and it is affordable and friendly. Pool is super clean as well as the bathrooms. Loved the online check in process so there was no delays and we just pulled right into our site. If you have pets there is a fenced in dog park with pick up bags and mowed trails for daily walking or biking. We will be back!!!  WIFI too!

    • Bobbi Jo K.
      Oct. 6, 2020

      School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground

      Nice campground

      Was 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.

    • Jessika A.
      Aug. 11, 2017

      Devoe Lake Rustic Campround — Rifle River Recreation Area

      Backyard Beauty

      This here is one of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan. The facilities are clean and kept up. All access to trails, lakes and the river are close and easy to get to. Great location to bring family and pets.

    • Jennifer H.
      Aug. 2, 2020

      Herrick Recreation Area

      Peaceful, fishing and kayaking

      Small 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.

    • Macy M.
      Sep. 15, 2020

      Herrick Recreation Area

      Quiet, wooded sites

      Nice 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.

    • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 17, 2020

      Mud Lake State Forest Campground

      Great peaceful spot on a quiet lake

      This is a rustic state forest campground with only 8 non-reservable sites. The sites have decent distance between them and vary from tucked into the trees (away from the lake) or more open (near the lake). Several sites have views of the lake, and a couple have direct access to it down small paths. The sites are large enough for most rigs, even though the DNR recommends smaller trailers. 

      Big Mud Lake is a decent size and is nice and calm for kayaking, etc. There is a boat ramp near the campground, although Site #6 has a small path down to the lake with a shallow spot to use for putting a kayak or canoe in and out of the water. 

      There is a 2.5-mile-long connector from this campground to the Green Pine Lake Pathway -- it's a total of about 9 miles of trails that connects you to three different lakes. 

      Mosquitoes came out a bit at night, but weren't bad overall and didn't bother us during the day in the campground. (Can't speak to what might happen on the trail.) 

      Cellular service for Verizon is awesome, service for Google Fi was decent. 

      If you can snag a spot here, you're in for a nice peaceful time but can still stay connected if you need to get some work done in between your forays into the woods or out onto the lake.

    • L
      Aug. 13, 2021

      Wooded Acres Campground

      Progressing nicely..

      New owners (took over in April 2021). John and Jen are very kind folks. Several big storms blew through before and during my 3-night visit. The site I was given was level even though, the dirt was soft and water puddles, mud, fallen branches were everywhere. There are MANY tall, tall trees (which worried me with storms all around) but nothing fell on my RV and I was able to pull into and out of my site without issue. The pool appeared very clean and well kept. I did not use the bathrooms but they seemed tidy from the outside appearance of the building. Most visitors were seasonal from what I could tell. The campground is very quiet (at least during the week while I was there). The only downside about the area in general: I wanted to walk my dog along Houghton Lake and there really is no way to get close to the water. There were a few very tiny public access parks and only one REALLY small public beach. I ended up having to park at a school and walk along the busy road on a path. Not really much happening in this rural town if you don't already have a place on the lakeshore.

    • E
      Jul. 27, 2020

      North Higgins Lake State Park Campground

      We love this park!

      It is in a nice location with lakeside swimming and picnic tables while having the camping site close by. Campers are respectful and it is nice and quiet at night. Terrific park!

    • D
      May. 28, 2019

      Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground

      Great.. minus the construction

      I love the campsite and the access to the dam! Great time with the dogs! Can’t wait for the construction to be completed in the fall...

    Guide to Beaverton

    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.

    What to do

    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.

    What campers like

    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.

    What you should know

    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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