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Berwagana Campground's spacious sites accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins for travelers with pets throughout their seasonal operation from spring through fall. Krystal Lake Campground and Wesleyan Woods Camp also maintain pet-friendly policies across all accommodation types. The grounds feature full hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings at most sites where pets can remain with their owners. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements, typically six feet or less when outside camping units. Parents often note the abundant activities for families with pets at Berwagana, including a swimming pond, mini-golf, basketball courts, and trails suitable for dog walking. The bathrooms and shower facilities receive regular maintenance, though cleanliness levels vary by location and timing.
Dog-friendly trails surrounding Evergreen Park Campground provide additional exercise opportunities beyond the campground boundaries. Frankenmuth Jellystone Park accepts pets year-round with designated pet areas away from playground zones. Campers should be prepared for varied enforcement of quiet hours, as some reviews mention loud music continuing late at evening hours, potentially distressing to noise-sensitive pets. Most campgrounds provide basic amenities like water and waste disposal areas, though specialized pet facilities such as washing stations or dedicated dog parks aren't mentioned in visitor feedback. The region experiences typical Michigan seasonal weather patterns, with summer camping being most popular for families with pets. Bay City State Park Campground operates from May through October with pet-friendly tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts, providing lake access where many dogs enjoy swimming opportunities under supervision.
"we live close to this campground and we love swimming in the pond on hot summer days. The halloween trick or treating was a blast along with their haunted woods."
from $32 - $152 / night
Check Availability"We insisted on a different site and were placed across the bridge on a beautiful huge site on the lake! After that, everything was wonderful."
"Nice campground, lake, pool, playground and entertainment. Lots of sand and golf cart gangs"
from $28 - $66 / night
Check Availability"Went in right after they mopped and it looked like they just slid the dirt around."
"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. "
"It's a typical Michigan state campground, not much different. Nice bathrooms and big lots."
"The near by nature preserve is a great place to take a hike or bike ride. There are a couple restaurants right outside the park entrance."
from $35 - $80 / night
Check Availability"I grew up in Otter lake spent lot's of summers running around the campground and beach area. I haven't stayed in the campground for years but I have visited friends staying in the campground."
"Close to Munising and Pictured Rocks."
"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."
"Nice place to stay,it’s sitting just off of the river,and the lake is next to it,if you like fishing you’re going to love it.the site is a little tight but you can pull through,overall it’s really quiet"
TravelerGreat opportunities for winter sports. Pools, lakes, mini golf. Designed for young families. Pet friendly but has restrictions on the type of dog.
ScoutThis 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.
RangerA 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 :-)
ScoutA nice campground with two loops. Can be tricky getting a large RV in especially during bigger holidays but the sites are large and you can park you camper a few different ways. Decent trails. Beach access across the road. There is a pet friendly section of the beach. Lots of pets here. The bathrooms in the east loop are older and not that great but the other loop has a nice modern bathroom. Sites are mostly flat more so on the eastern loop. We had a nice visit.
GuideLevel 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.
RangerOur 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.
GuideHolly Rec is huge and there is so much you can do. Camping is pretty secluded. 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! you can get away here , and take a much needed break from real life.
ScoutWent later September on a Saturday and it was perfect. Good mix of tents and rv’s. Everyone was respectful and the whole campground was pretty quiet despite being essentially full. Bathrooms were clean, stocked, with plenty of hot water. Didn’t shower there but there is a ton of showers. Beach was a crazy close walk and really impressive. Even a pet friendly beach too. Camp host had fun activities for the kids (my kids claim this was the best time of the trip) as well as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Staff was incredibly friendly
ScoutWe came here two years ago. My husband suggested the place because his family used to come here when he was a kid. There were many activities for everyone to do, especially for the kids. 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.
Campgrounds near Caro, Michigan typically operate from spring through fall. During peak summer months, daytime temperatures average 75-85°F with cooler nights in the 50s. The Thumb region features gentle rolling terrain with several smaller lakes and forest patches. Most camping areas sit between 650-850 feet above sea level, with soil that drains well except after heavy rainfall.
Swimming options: Bay City State Park offers both beach swimming and a splash pad for children. "The spray by the Bay splash pad, a huge timber playground, beautiful sandy beach along Lake Huron, sandy swim area, geocaching, pavilions, well kept bathrooms and changing rooms. We spent all day at the park with 4 kids 6yrs and under and not a single on of them complained of being bored," notes one Bay City State Park Campground visitor.
Fishing opportunities: Several lakes near Caro provide good fishing spots for various species. "The 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," explains a camper at Wolverine Campground.
Paddling and boating: Rental options exist at multiple locations. "The lake is soooo beautiful and you can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2 person small boat for $10/hour," reports a visitor to Otter Lake Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain regular cleaning schedules for bathrooms and showers. "The bathrooms and showers are adequate, could have used more cleaning. The showers water temperature can be adjusted to your liking and had plenty of hot water," shares a camper from Berwagana Campground.
Spacious sites: Some campgrounds offer larger sites away from crowds. According to one Krystal Lake Campground visitor: "Once I spoke up, we were given a wonderful site on the lake in a very quiet area! Clean bathrooms/showers."
Nearby attractions: The region offers activities beyond camping. "The location is excellent if you want to visit Frankenmuth - just a couple of minutes drive to Bronners and the core shopping area," notes a camper at Frankenmuth Jellystone Park.
Weather considerations: Michigan weather can change quickly, even in summer. "We had a lot of fun! Park was clean and located across from the lake. There was a splash pad area for the kids which they begged to go to every day! The only bad thing was we had to drive our kayaks across the street and then lug them down the very long walk way to the beach," explains a visitor to Bay City State Park.
Noise levels: Some campgrounds experience noise issues, particularly on weekends. "The campground seemed nice into Sat. Night came. They started Blasting loud music that drowned our or campfire conversation from 1000ft away. We end our night early and still couldn't sleep, because the music was so loud inside of our camper," reports a Krystal Lake Campground visitor.
Seasonal considerations: Water quality and insect activity vary by month. "The beach is hard packed dirt and could use a couple loads of beach sand. The campsite was spacious with lots of mowed grass, 30A and water hookup," notes a Berwagana Campground camper.
Activity planning: Many campgrounds schedule regular family activities. At Covenant Hills Camp, "They have campground hosts that facilitate free activities organized by the park. We did a kids craft and enjoyed hot cocoa or coffee Saturday morning and then returned after dinner for Back-to-School bingo and popcorn."
Playground access: Check for playground proximity when booking. "The campground is very well run and the facilities are very clean. The campground is located across the road from the beach with a playground, this year they have added a boardwalk," shares a visitor to Bay City State Park.
Pet exercise areas: For pet-friendly camping near Caro, Michigan, look for dedicated pet areas. A parent noted about Otter Lake Park Campground: "They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs though."
Hookup logistics: Plan for variable power hookup placement. "If you're in a camper, make sure you have an extension cord. The power is quite a ways away," advises a visitor to Wolverine Campground.
Site selection strategy: Request specific site types when booking. One camper at Evergreen Park Campground shares: "Park is very well kept, quiet, staff is friendly and plenty of things to do on site."
Late arrivals: Some campgrounds accommodate after-hours check-ins. "We came in late for just a place to rest before heading further north. Drop box available after 10pm(summer). Between 8p-10p there is a yellow phone to check in with. Can book day of until 8pm online," explains a Bay City State Park visitor.
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