Kelly G.
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GuidePontiac Lake Recreation Area
Private camping
Very private sites. I was surprised at how well each site was hidden from the others. Restrooms can be a bit far from some sites. Nice little dog park by the beach too.
Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Burton, MI
McGinnis Lake Modern Campground at Holly Recreation Area allows pets at all accommodation types, including tents, RVs, cabins and glamping sites. This pet-friendly campground features fire rings, picnic tables, and both water and electric hookups while maintaining a 4.4-star rating from campers. Several pet-friendly camping options exist within a short drive of Burton, Michigan, such as Groveland Oaks County Park, which welcomes pets at its tent sites, RV spots, cabins, yurts and glamping accommodations. The manager at Wolverine Campground can be strict about rules, but the campground provides a beach and swimming area where families and their pets can enjoy outdoor recreation.
Seven Lakes State Park Campground provides pet-friendly camping with both cabin and traditional site options located within 30 minutes of Burton. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain on leash at all times, with some implementing designated pet areas for exercise. Holly Recreation Area trails offer opportunities for dog walking while The Holly Campground and Pontiac Lake Recreation Area both accept pets year-round. Local regulations generally limit campers to two pets per site, and many campgrounds require proof of current vaccinations at check-in. The lake at Wolverine Campground is perfect for fishing and water activities with dogs, though reviewers note the shallow water makes it ideal for pets who are tentative swimmers. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort enforces restrictions on certain dog breeds but offers extensive amenities like multiple pools, a splash pad and hiking trails where leashed pets are permitted.
Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Burton, Michigan (70)
1. McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area
34 ReviewsOrtonville, MI14 milesWebsite+1 (248) 634-8811$27 - $30 / night
"Lots and lots of hiking available , pets allowed which is awesome, disc golfing , lakes for great kayaking and there is a wonderful beach! Something for everyone!"
"Group area is away from the main area. Kayak lakes are nice. Excellent hike/bike trails. Park is located just down the road from the Holly Oaks Off road park."
2. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort
12 ReviewsDavison, MI6 milesWebsite+1 (888) 871-9953"Pools, lakes, mini golf. Designed for young families. Pet friendly but has restrictions on the type of dog."
"We’ve been going here for many years, we love access to the plenty of pools and kayaking amenities that are included in our stay!"
3. Groveland Oaks County Park
19 ReviewsHolly, MI13 milesWebsite+1 (248) 634-9811$28 - $48 / night
"I don’t believe the cabins are pet friendly though. It’s probably the only reason we haven’t been back. We’ll definitely go back when we have a camper."
"This campground has a lake for swimming, water slide, arcade, boat rentals, mini golf, biking trails and fishing. Lots for kids to do... also skate park and 2 playgrounds."
4. Seven Lakes State Park Campground
11 ReviewsHolly, MI13 milesWebsite+1 (248) 634-7271"Great for walking the dogs around Sand Lake and other park trails. Cool weather,vas expected. Clea restrooms, older showers with sulphurous hot water."
"There are over 20 sites, about half of which are located lake side (not directly on the lake, but there are little paths that lead you there and you can somewhat see the water from these sites.)"
5. Wolverine Campground
10 ReviewsColumbiaville, MI12 milesWebsite+1 (810) 793-6613$35 - $45 / night
"Tis campground is located on the north shore of Holloway reservoir it is open from end of may to first of September. It has a beach boat launch ne the lake is great for walleye."
"Lake is supposed to be great for walleye fishing, even if it a tad shallow. Campground is well maintained with picnic tables, and fire rings."
6. The Holly Campground
15 ReviewsHolly, MI13 milesWebsite+1 (248) 634-0803"Dog area was like a barren wasteland but I still appreciated it. Clean bathrooms."
"Three kids, two adults and two dogs. Lots of amenities, friendly staff. Not a single problem, and the kids had so much fun."
7. Covenant Hills Camp
8 ReviewsOtisville, MI15 milesWebsite+1 (810) 631-4531"Large play areas, dog run, basketball court, lots of walking trails, and family friendly."
"The location is pretty great, off the beaten path but, within 30 minutes of major stores and conveniences. "
8. Holts RV Sites and Mobile Home Court
1 ReviewGenesee, MI5 miles+1 (810) 787-52899. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
19 ReviewsWhite Lake, MI23 milesWebsite+1 (248) 666-1020$22 / night
"Nice little dog park by the beach too."
"Only drawback is the distance from the lake. The lake is not within walking distance, you would need to drive."
10. Walnut Hills Family Campground by GatherGrounds
15 ReviewsCohoctah, MI22 milesWebsite+1 (989) 634-9782$31 / night
"We were told to pick a place relatively close by for our first RV trip. We are so glad we picked Walnut Hills Family Campground in MI."
"We were backed up to the pond with ducks always coming around. Very peaceful and beautiful."
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Burton, MI
499 Reviews of 70 Burton Campgrounds
- TTyler C.
ScoutCamp Agawam
Great retreat for Canadians
I come down to Detroit from Windsor every year to camp in Michigan with friends and this year we went to this very nice campsite in Orion Twp and I loved it. This was the first year we started our trip in Toronto, thanks to a solar company at https://www.solarpowertoronto.com/ who installed solar panels on our RV. We were able to camp from Toronto to Orion Twp and had a great time. Will be doing the same next year.
- Despina S.
TravelerOutdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort
Large campground. Over 700 sites and 70+ cabins. Open year-round.
Great opportunities for winter sports. Pools, lakes, mini golf. Designed for young families. Pet friendly but has restrictions on the type of dog.
- Doug M.Scout
Clear Water Campgrounds
Love, love, love this campground.
This is a quiet, friendly and family campground. The staff is very willing to help any way they can. The sites are level and spacious.
A great place for the kids! With a beach, playground and paved roads is nice but the frosting in this cake is the petting zoo. Animals from bunnies, peacocks & cats to horses, goats and of course Milton the burro, get it? Milton Burro, LOL
The store has stuff for the kids at very reasonable prices and the ice cream shop across the street is a nice walk after dinner. There's a light there for safe crossing, too.
Try this place, you'll add this to your good memories.
No credit or debit cards. Cash and checks only.
- LLisa D.
RangerClearwater Campground
Nice!
A fun little campground with a nice bunch of petting zoo type animals! The beach is clean and the lake is warm! Very nice layout with walking trail around the lake. The only complaint was not nearly enough trash cans around (like, none easy to find) and the bathrooms were nasty for our 2 day visit. Price per night for full hook up was $40 :-)
Tara T.RangerCamp Dearborn
HUGH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND
They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly
They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.
They have a tent only section.
They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground,rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts!!! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH
Bathrooms were dated and we arrived Monday after Labor Day so I can't judge them. They had a FULL HOUSE on Labor Day per the front gate. I was very impressed there was no garbage at campsites and picked up very well.
GREAT biking trails you can catch on premise and bike over to Kensington and to the charming town of Milford
- Mary O.Traveler
Bishop Lake Campground
Fun with family and pets!
Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well! Big playground and nice bathrooms
Noel L.GuideClearwater Campground
Nice private campground.
Level sites with full hookup. Catch and release fishing pond. Nice little swimming area. Nice playground. Cute little petting zoo. Stayed for a week at $320.
- JJulia H.Ranger
Frankenmuth Jellystone Park
Fun RV park and very close to downtown
Our site was averaged out to $82.71 a night with the weekly rate discount.
We were in Site# 306 (a deluxe plus RV site - be aware that some of these are back-ins and not clearly labeled on the site map - we had to change sites to a pull-thru). 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 zero trees. We weren’t able to sit outside because of the direct sun until after 8:30pm.
This was a smaller lot with our neighbors fairly close.The deluxe plus lot comes without a concrete patio but with a picnic table and fire ring. They do sell firewood and will deliver to your site.
There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are quite a few channel options.
There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent pedal bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals.
They do have a heated indoor and heated outdoor Swimming pool and one hot tub.
There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball, basketball sport court, and volleyball courts. There is a Game room for kids. They have a Putt putt course and Jumping pad.
They have a great general store. There is a separate Activity Center for kids.
There are tons of scheduled activities for kids like wagon rides, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, etc. Activities are scheduled all day from 9am to 8pm.There is a snack bar on site from 4pm-9:30pm where you can get hot dogs, brats, pretzels, nachos, ice cream, etc.
The streets are mostly paved and good for riding bikes.
This is an RV park with cabins to rent also. Tent camping is also allowed.
They have two shower houses. The shower house has the typical stalls. There is a great area to hang clothes and store your toiletries in the shower stall. These are kept very clean.
There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine in the arcade room. There are approximately 4washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.75 to wash and $0.75 to dry a load.
They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs though.
Flies were an issue and bug spray was needed.
There were no trails to hike off of the campground.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are Frankenmuth FunShips (chocolate & wine tasting), the Golden Ticket Trolley, the Bavarian Belle (popcorn & sodas) River Place Shops, wineries, and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland store. This RV park is less than a mile to downtown/River Place Shops where there is tons of shopping.
Guide to Burton
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area offers campgrounds with a distinct advantage for pet owners seeking outdoor experiences in southeastern Michigan. Most sites are set amid trees providing natural privacy barriers between campsites. The campground connects to a network of trails including a one-mile path leading to the beach area for those looking to explore with their dogs. Winter camping options expand opportunities for year-round pet friendly accommodations near Burton.
What to do
Beach access with pets: Seven Lakes State Park Campground provides designated pet swimming areas around Sand Lake. "The lake at Seven Lakes was breath taking - it's a small pond really, but great for kayaking. Crystal clear, clean water," reports Andy B., who notes their site had "private access and our boys just played in the water for three days."
Mountain biking with dogs: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area maintains extensive pet-friendly trail systems suited for various skill levels. "Great hiking and world class mountain bike trails. Nice big lake," explains Christie V., who mentions the only drawback is "you must drive to the lake or hike 1.8 miles through the woods on a trail to get there."
Winter activities: Many campgrounds remain operational during colder months for cold-weather camping with pets. "Great opportunities for winter sports," notes Despina S. about Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort, which maintains "pools, lakes, mini golf" and stays "open year-round."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Campers consistently mention site privacy as a key feature at several campgrounds. Jennifer H. describes Holly State Recreation Area sites as "several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees," noting that "site #1 was one of the roomiest and prettiest."
Lake activities for dogs: Wolverine Campground offers direct water access ideal for pets who enjoy swimming. "Nice family campground with a beach, swimming area, and boat launch. Lake is supposed to be great for walleye fishing, even if it a tad shallow," notes Chris S.
Diverse terrain options: Seven Lakes State Park Campground provides varied environments for different camping preferences. "Seven Lakes has a great hike that takes you all around the lake, as well as smaller loops. You can find challenging hikes or an easy path," writes Maggie M., who advises bringing "plenty of bug netting/spray/gear if you come in the summer, the bugs are brutal."
What you should know
Site conditions vary seasonally: Winter and early spring camping may present different challenges. Ashleigh M. stayed at Holly State Recreation Area "in the rustic Aspen loop and it was fine for early season but come peak season, the sites lack privacy and are kind of small."
Water depth considerations: Lakes around Burton tend to be relatively shallow, making them good for cautious pets. Ethan R. notes about McGinnis Lake Modern Campground: "Beach is nice. Has a water park on the lake."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds near Burton require advance booking, especially during peak season. "Park offers lots of private sites! We stayed in site 118 and could not see neighboring sites!" explains Mary H. about Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, recommending visitors "bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad."
Tips for camping with families
Multiple swimming options: Groveland Oaks County Park offers various water activities for families with pets. "We liked having full hook ups... We like the small swimming hole, the beach, the parks and putt putt," shares Tammy K.
Cabin alternatives: For families with pets preferring more comfort, cabin options provide solid shelter while maintaining outdoor access. "We've stayed at this campground on and off for roughly 3 weeks staying mostly at the Cedar cabin but we also tent camped as well," writes Stephanie H. about Holly Recreation Area, noting "the staff is amazing, the campground is well maintained and quiet."
Site selection strategies: Choose sites based on activity interests and proximity to facilities. "Large campground with lots of trails and activities. We stayed in the Maple loop which had several semi-private sites screened from neighbors by trees," reports Jennifer H., also mentioning "several playgrounds, bench swings, play fields and even a basketball court."
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Many campsites in the Burton area require leveling equipment. Edward C. notes about Seven Lakes State Park: "Sites tend to slope towards Sand Lake so have leveling blocks if that's important to you."
Hookup distances: Several campgrounds have electrical hookups located far from RV pads. "If you are hoping to hook up to electrical, bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad," advises Mary H. about Pontiac Lake Recreation Area.
Site accessibility: Covenant Hills Camp provides full hookup options for all RV sites. "Large sites, all full hookup. Plenty of onsight activities on the weekend," reports ANDREW H., mentioning additional amenities like "large play areas, dog run, basketball court, lots of walking trails."
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