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Double RR Ranch RV Resort in Belding permits pets at all campsites with designated pet walking areas throughout the property. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Belding offer full hookup RV sites, tent camping, and cabin accommodations where dogs are welcome. Wabasis Lake County Park features spacious sites with room for pets to relax while still maintaining appropriate leash requirements. Bertha Brock County Park and Snow Lake Kampground also welcome pets with specific designated areas for dog walking. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and owners must clean up after their animals. The staff at many campgrounds is notably friendly and helpful with pet-related questions or needs. Some locations have implemented quiet hours that apply to barking dogs as well as general noise.
Hiking trails throughout the Ionia State Recreation Area provide excellent opportunities for leashed dogs to explore natural surroundings with their owners. The North Country Trail passes near several pet-friendly campgrounds, offering miles of scenic walking paths suitable for dogs. Many campgrounds feature nearby lakes where dogs can cool off, though specific swimming policies vary by location. Campers should pack essential pet supplies including waste bags, portable water bowls, and tie-out stakes as not all sites have designated pet containment areas. During summer months, shaded campsites are particularly valuable for keeping pets comfortable in the heat. Local veterinary services can be found in Belding, Greenville, and Ionia for emergency situations. Wildlife encounters are possible in this region, so keeping dogs properly leashed and supervised helps prevent unwanted interactions with local fauna.
"There is a disc golf course, mountain bike trail, equestrian trails, hiking trails, a beautiful no wake lake perfect for swimming, kayaking, or fishing. "
"First let me say the rustic area is walk-in only. I was unaware of this until we arrived."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"There are a few downsides:
- Because it's so close to Grand Rapids and some other cities, it typically is full on the weekends. Booking a site can be troublesome."
"However, we were able to get a hold of the staff the next day, we were refunded for our first night, and had a great second night at Wabasis Lake staying in the camper cabins."
"3rd night here in mid September and it's very peaceful, there is a nearby gun range but you can barley hear."
"Relatively close to town if you need to purchase food or other gear. Bugs (mosquitoes) can get pretty bad, bring lots of bug spray!"
from $15 / night
Check Availability"It is close to a town to get take out food if it rains. There are some larger vacation lodges to rent that ars nestled away in the woods, and a bunkhouse with rentals."
"It is close to Greenville, if there are any shopping or dining needs. Fun campground and my family had a good time relaxing and the kids loved the pool. "
from $35 - $38 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $179 / night
Check Availability"Right across the road from Michigan's Adventure amusement park"
"family owned dog Freindly. Kids have activities hay rack rides and train rides heated pool tent and travel trailer some pull thrus all in all nice place"
"Lots of kids and dogs. You can rent golf carts by the day to play with in the campground. Bathrooms were newly redone. Looking allot better then previous years."
"Recently, I inherited a pop up camper and chose this place to be my first location to try it out. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our site was nice with electric and water hookups."
from $28 - $50 / night
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TravelerDefinitely the best camp ground in West Michigan! Clean sites, friendly staff, and many amenities. Camp store, laundry, showers and bathrooms, huge pool, hot tub, pickle ball courts, kids play ground, bikes, scooters, and kayaks for rent (with a kayak launch) and boat slips on the water. They have access to a dog park as well. Home away from home!
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.
GuideI grew up coming here and they had expanded a lot on it in the last few years. You will never be bored and it is a true resort feeling, you will forget your camping! They have themed weekends filled with activities for both adults and children and have a pool, pizza and ice cream, jumping pillow, clubhouse, fishing, playground, dog park, and so much more!
ScoutThe staff is very friendly and helpful. There are activities for young and old and everyone in between. The showers are clean and spacious. They have campsites to meet everyone's desires. Pets are welcome here with two fenced dog runs and trails to keep the owners exercised. I love this place and have made it a regular stop.
ScoutPretty nice sites. Pool and game room as well as a store. There are trails that lead to the river and also to an area where bald eagles have a nest. Pets are allowed . Nice little playground for the kiddos.
TravelerThis campground is great, it's only 25 minutes from Grand Haven beach. The sites are well treed and flat! Lots of the activities within the park, they have a small petting zoo, sky pad, playground. Several cottages in the park as well. Well be back.
LegendDon’t discount this campground, we found it did not live up to the angsty hype of the sour reviewers on google and Campendium. We had a very enjoyable and safe stay at Camper’s Paradise in Grand Haven.
Yes, the staff are very strict on the 5 MPH speed limit. But if you respect this rule, you’ll have a perfectly fine stay. Those who have kids or pets will probably find they like the enforced speed limit so their kids can play about without imminent danger.
And yes, the campground is not a quiet, silent getaway. A quick look at a map can tell you it is close to a highway. However, the road noise is not obnoxious and quickly drowns out as background noise. Anyone in a trailer won’t notice it. It’s mostly primitive campers and light sleepers who may need ear plugs. The advantage to its urban location is its proximity to Grand Haven Beach and Rosy Mound, both bike riding distance.
Bathhouses, though old, have been recently re-tiled and are cleaned daily.
RV spots are dirt, and nicely shaded. A fire ring and picnic table are provided at each spot.
Don’t get scared from the bad reviews. This campground was a welcome rescue when our other reservation fell through. Yes, it’s an urban campground and yes, the staff are vigilant about their rules. But none of this prevents having a good time enjoying the outdoors in Grand Haven.
LegendVery nice family campground with a lot of things for kids to do. Fishing pond has a lot of bass. My son has caught one every time we’ve been here. Catch and release only. They also have a pool, jump pad, playground, climbing wall, mini golf and petting zoo. We stayed on their Halloween weekend and it was packed full of activities for the kids. Many people in the campground decorated their sites Halloween themed. Very cool. We will be back.
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.
Ionia State Recreation Area offers 4,500 acres of recreational land with elevations ranging between 750-850 feet above sea level. The park's mixed hardwood forests and open meadows create diverse microclimates for camping. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F during daytime with cooler 55-65°F evenings, making appropriate clothing layers essential for camping near Belding.
Hiking trails with dogs: The North Country Trail connects with several dog friendly campgrounds near Belding. "Hiking, fishing, swimming in the lake, building forts, riding bikes. Big sites! This place was the perfect get away," shares a visitor at Ionia State Recreation Area.
Kayaking on calm waters: Sessions Lake at Ionia State Recreation Area offers peaceful paddling opportunities. "Great lake for fishing, swimming, kyaking or small boating. Scenic views on trails around the lake. Not too far so the kids can fallow along," notes a reviewer.
Disc golf course: Bertha Brock County Park features one of the region's better courses. "Some of the trials are hard to find, but this disc golf here is one of the best courses I have played," reports a camper who stayed at Bertha Brock County Park.
Horseback riding options: Several campgrounds provide equestrian facilities. "Take a walk through the equestrian to check out the horses," suggests a visitor to Ionia State Recreation Area.
Spacious sites for dogs: Many Belding-area pet-accommodating campgrounds provide ample room. "The sites were large enough that it could hold a large camper and two vehicles easily," reports a camper at Wabasis Lake County Park.
Clean beach areas: Swimming opportunities abound for families and pets. "The beach is fantastic especially for little kids who might not be the best swimmers ready for Lake Michigan or lakes with lots of boats and waves to deal with. Nice and sandy and a nice store and ice cream shop at the beach," explains a visitor to Ionia Recreation Area.
Private camping options: Some sites offer seclusion even in busier campgrounds. "After looking around the campground, there were numerous spots that were very secluded and private. There were beautiful walking trails all around, and the lake was very pretty," shares a recent visitor to Ionia State Recreation Area.
Sunset views: Several campgrounds offer exceptional evening views. "This is also a great place to watch sunsets," notes a camper about Ionia State Recreation Area.
Reservation timing: Popular dog friendly campgrounds near Belding fill quickly during peak season. "Because it's so close to Grand Rapids and some other cities, it typically is full on the weekends. Booking a site can be troublesome," cautions a visitor to Wabasis Lake County Park.
Shallow lake conditions: Some lakes have limited depth. "The lake is effectively a plate, so don't expect to do much fishing from shore. The water is incredibly shallow. (But that makes for a very nice beach!)," notes a Wabasis visitor.
Bathroom conditions vary: Facility quality differs between campgrounds. "I had read other reviews saying that the bathrooms were terrible. I did not find them to be all that bad. They were certainly dated, but I found the bathrooms and showers to be kept as clean as they could be," reports a camper from Ionia State Recreation Area.
Signage issues: Some campgrounds have navigation challenges. "Pretty much the worst signage I've seen in Michigan State Recreation Area. Very good signs to pretty much everything other than Beechwood Campground," warns one visitor.
Kid-friendly activities: Schedule around programmed events. "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," reports a visitor to Snow Lake Kampground.
Small beach for younger children: Sessions Lake offers safer swimming. "A short walk or bike ride to the beach of Sessions Lake or even to the peninsula to fish from dock," notes an Ionia Recreation Area visitor.
Playground accessibility: Some sites offer direct playground views. "There is a playground in the center which was very handy for our little ones. They could play and we could watch from our site," shares a Wabasis Lake camper.
Cabin options with pets: For families not ready for tent camping with dogs. "Each cabin had a living room, two bedrooms, kitchen work counter, dining table, microwave, and a small fridge. One of the rooms contains a queen size bed, and the other bedroom contains two sets of bunk beds," describes a visitor to Wabasis Lake County Park.
Site levelness considerations: Prepare leveling equipment for uneven terrain. "Some of the sites are a little uneven (the camper needed wood blocks underneath it so that the wheels weren't off the ground after leveling," warns a Wabasis Lake visitor.
Hookup availability: Full-service options exist for RVers with pets. "Each rv/trailer site is full hookup! Has both 50&30 amp. Tent sites also have water and electric," explains a visitor to Snow Lake Kampground.
River access sites: Some campgrounds offer prime waterfront locations. "There is a river to explore and we always get a riverfront site. Rivers are just fun for fishing, throwing stones, canoeing," shares a camper at Double RR Ranch RV Resort.
Site size limitations: Larger rigs have restricted options. "They say the can only fit 30 foot rvs but I was able to get my 33 foot in 2 sites. about 5 sites I seen can accommodate larger rvs," notes a Bertha Brock County Park visitor.
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