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Deep Lake Rustic Campground in Yankee Springs Recreation Area allows pets throughout its spacious, shaded campsites. This rustic campground provides tent and RV camping with fire rings and picnic tables at each site, though visitors should note it is temporarily closed for the 2024 season. Michawana Campground near Hastings accepts pets at its lakeside camping areas while offering a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and cabins. Fort Custer Recreation Area maintains pet-friendly policies across its diverse camping options, including tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, and yurts. Most campsites in the region feature drinking water, picnic tables, and fire pits, with trash collection available. Sites are generally spacious with level ground for comfortable setup, though Deep Lake campsites have varying amounts of privacy.
The recreational opportunities at these pet-friendly campgrounds extend beyond basic accommodations. Michawana Campground provides lake access with swimming areas and free boat and kayak use when lifeguards are on duty. Yankee Springs Recreation Area contains multiple lakes suitable for fishing and paddling, with boat launches accessible from the campground. Hiking trails connect many of the camping areas, including the North Country Trail passing through Yankee Springs. Pet owners staying at these campgrounds should bring their own firewood or purchase it from nearby stores, as on-site availability varies. Bathroom facilities range from vault toilets at rustic sites to modern shower buildings at developed campgrounds. While the area offers year-round camping opportunities, most facilities operate seasonally from spring through fall.
"First time in central Michigan and it was absolutely beautiful. The campground has a great location and lots of mountain bike and hiking trails."
"If you want seclusion away from the parking lot atmosphere down the road at Yankee Springs this is your place. There is much more space at each campsite and lots of old growth trees."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"Love going there to ride the trails or walk my dogs the lakes are awesome great beach Great fishing awesome picnic areas nice boat launch. Most campsites are big with trees in between."
"Fort Custer is a hidden gem in Michigan. Nobody thinks to go camping near Battle Creek, but they really should reconsider!"
from $21 - $108 / night
Check Availability"Stayed at 113 on the small lake. Narrow spot but behind is a fire pit and small dock to drop in a canoe/kayak. Bathrooms and shower was spotless."
"property, recently renovated. ( one still finishing renovations as of 4/16/22) Beach area for swimming
Two playgrounds
Field for play, basketball net, volleyball court, and state park trailers near by"
from $34 - $115 / night
Check Availability"This is also a short drive away from tons of beautiful walking paths."
"Dog friendly! I've been coming here since I was a kid. I recommend you stay at this place."
from $30 - $100 / night
Check Availability"We put our tent up on the hill tucked back up in the woods. Shade from the start!"
"The lake nearby is clean and they have a swimming spot for kids and adults. Boats and kayaks are free to use if the lifeguard is on duty. There is also fishing rods to use for free."
from $32 - $80 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"There is a pond for cat and release fishing, and a great slip and slide for the kids on a hot day. Lots of room for biking, and the Christmas in July decorations have been a lot of fun."
from $50 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Dog friendly, kid friendly, quite relaxing fun tim.. cant wait to go back"
"Close to home but feels “up north”. They offer both rustic and water and electric sites. This is a family campground and my kids loved the playground!"
from $35 - $45 / night
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Check Availability"There are paved trails and a beach in the park. The Kalamazoo Nature Center is only a couple miles away for many more miles of beautiful trails."
"Nice county park with paved roads, campsites, and walking paths. Very dog friendly. Plenty of trees for natural setting and sound buffering. Quiet and peaceful overnight stay."
from $35 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Nice big lake with access to multiple docks. They hosted a bbq and fireworks while we were there."
from $20 / night
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ScoutClean and nice little park with a cool "trading post" with nice merchandise, snacks and food. They have a dog park and trails on the property with a longer bike trail that runs alongside the campground. They had a band one night and an ice cream truck come through the next. Would recommend!
LegendHolland State Park is popular for its expansive sandy beach along Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa where swimming, sun bathing, fishing, and boating are popular activities. Holland SP has two campgrounds – the Lake Macatawa Unit and the Beach Campground (which is where we stayed and the focus of this review). The Beach Campground is essentially a parking lot as the sites, patios and roads are paved with little grass among them. It is nestled between dunes which adds to the scenic value and blocks the strong winds coming off of Lake Michigan. The Lake Unit campground is much larger (211 campsites) than the Beach Campground and has more of a state park feel with trees, grass, and fire pits.
Site description:
The Beach Campground has 98 RV sites of which 31 are 50 amp full hook-up and two camper cabins. Some sites towards the northern section of the park have great views of Lake Michigan but be warned that strong winds can come off the lake and really shake your RV. When we were there in early May the winds were very strong with blowing sand which made us really glad we were not near the water.
Campsites are plenty wide to fit your RV with slide outs and car next to it without feeling cramped. Utilities are at the very back of the site so you may need an extension for your sewer hose. All sites were level. Every site has a picnic table. There are no fire pits at individual sites but community ones are located near the beach and you are permitted to use your own fire pit if you have one.
We were able to get nearly two dozen television stations with our antenna and had no problem locking into a satellite with our roof-mounted dish. Verizon phone and hotspot worked well.
So is this park big rig-friendly? In general, yes. Our site was certainly long (and wide) enough to fit our RV and the tow car next to it. However, we did have the back five feet overhanging the sand at the back of the site. This was no problem for us because our stabilizing jacks are in between our back tires. We were also there at a time when the park was fairly empty so backing in and pulling out was no problem. The sites are all set at an angle to the main road which makes backing easier.
Campground amenities:
By far the beach is the biggest draw to the campground. The wide beach lures sunbathers out in warm weather and is popular for a walk at sunset. There is a playground, picnic area, community fire pits, dump station, boat launch and concession stand. There is one restroom/shower house that was very clean but no laundry facilities.
What we liked:
We loved that fact that this campground was so close to water and the nice paved path for walking and hiking trails in the main part of the campground. Within 50 yards from our site we could be walking along Lake Macatawa or along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. The beach is wide and expansive and is the place to be for awesome sunsets. When we were there the beach was not crowded because it was cold and windy but it would be a great place to enjoy a good book under an umbrella. Definitely liked the fact that this was a full hook-up state park with level sites.
What we didn’t like:
The park is essentially a parking lot with little grass and trees. What really surprised us was how many cars drove through the campground that were not staying there. There apparently are no restrictions on who drives through the park so many day-use visitors came by just for a look resulting in unnecessary traffic.
Be advised there is a “no alcohol” policy in the park and campground and you have to sign a piece of paper saying you will abide by that rule. The rule states that “Possessing or consuming alcohol is prohibited in all areas of the park throughout the entire year” even inside your RV.
In order to enter the state park you must have a Michigan Recreation Passport which costs $32 for an annual non-resident OR you have to pay $11/day to enter the park even if you are camped there.
Pet:
There are plenty of places to walk dogs here and access points to water if your dog likes to swim. Unfortunately, they are not allowed on the beach but there is a long walking path and within the main part of the park are miles of hiking trails and a nice overlook. This park does not have an unleashed dog park; however, there is one within five miles at the fairgrounds.
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.
Guide29 campsites pretty close together with old growth trees interspersed around the campground. Fishing pier and boating, playground area, and beach. No longer has primitive camping. Some hiking trails...short. is next to a busy road, so traffic all night. Staff was great! Showers and bathrooms cleaned multiple times a day. Pet friendly. Would stay here again!
ScoutThis is always my go to campground! All natural camping with plenty of nice people! One word of advise is to bring your own tp though lol they seem to always run out on Sunday mornings lol but are back up and running by mid afternoon. No showers and just outhouses but that's REAL camping right!!!? No power motor lake but there is another lake close by that is. We take the canoe with a trolling motor and hit that as well. Pet friendly. They have horse campsites and trails. Walking trails around the lake that offer nature at it's purest! I have been coming to this lake to camp for over 40 years and I hope I have 40 more years left!!!
ScoutPet friendly. Great camp store. Clean campground. Nice beach. Beautiful!!
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.
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.
Camping opportunities near Cloverdale, Michigan center around several inland lakes and recreational areas in Barry County. The region's gently rolling terrain sits at elevations between 800-900 feet, with humid summer conditions typically reaching 80-85°F during peak season. Most camping areas offer level sites within predominantly oak-hickory forests that provide varying amounts of shade across campgrounds.
Hiking trails: Fort Custer Recreation Area maintains extensive trail networks for multiple uses. "Endless hiking trails and two lakes where you can fish, swim, and boat," notes reviewer Bob B., who grew up camping there. The blue trail circles several lakes and offers rest points along the way.
Kayaking and canoeing: Sharp Park Campground provides direct lake access with rental equipment. "The campground is right on the lake with a sandy beach area for swimming and also has canoe/kayaks/paddleboat to rent," explains Jessica, who stayed there in May.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes throughout the region support diverse fishing. At Welcome Woods Family Campground, "Lake access with swimming areas" is available and offers "great fishing" according to Matt, who visited during Labor Day weekend. The campground also provides dock rentals for those bringing boats.
Mountain biking: The trail systems near Yankee Springs Recreation Area support technical riding. "Some of the best riding in the state," according to Mateo J., who visited despite finding the campground itself more geared toward "RV and motorboat" activities.
Spacious sites: Michawana Campground offers generous campsites with varied terrain. "We got site 36. We put our tent up on the hill tucked back up in the woods. Shade from the start!" reports Kris D., highlighting the natural setting.
Family activities: Family-oriented facilities are common at pet-friendly campgrounds near Cloverdale. "This campsite is perfect for children! The workers are the nicest people I have encountered at a campsite. They have a lake/beach for swimming, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes to use at the lake," says Bailey C. about Michawana Campground.
Seasonal events: Hidden Ridge RV Resort organizes regular activities throughout camping season. "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!" explains reviewer Cheyanne P.
Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Quality and cleanliness of facilities differ between campgrounds. At Fort Custer Recreation Area, "Sites have electrical service only. Must use the dump station," notes VB S. Other reviewers mention walking distances to facilities, with Art S. noting their site "was on the far end of a loop. This meant a longer walk to the restrooms and showers."
Reservation planning: Most campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. Sharp Park Campground underwent management changes with reviewers noting, "Campground provides Full hook up and tent water and electric sites. Two bath houses on property, recently renovated."
Site conditions: Several campgrounds experience seasonal flooding or insect issues. "We got 2-4" of rain overnight" at Yankee Springs, reports Jacob K., who advises, "Be careful what campsite you get though because flooding was a problem last time I was there."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature playground equipment. At Sharp Park, "There are also hiking trails and a nice swimming area. You can also rent a Kayak and see the beautiful lake," according to Christopher S., who stayed for several weeks in July.
Swimming areas: Deep Lake Rustic Campground provides water access though swimming conditions vary. "Great times has a fishing dock and a boat landing but no beach," explains Dale B., who appreciated the spacious campsites.
Educational opportunities: Trail systems throughout the area support nature exploration. "There is a pool, splash pad, arcade, bounce pad, playground, outdoor sports area, hayrides, crafts, store, pond for fishing, golf cart rental," at Hidden Ridge according to Melissa M., offering multiple activity options for children.
Site selection: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Cloverdale offer varied site types. "Cement pads, no trees, neighbors are closer but not bad," notes Melissa M. about Hidden Ridge, while Fort Custer provides "a campsite that was large with vegetation separating us from neighbors" according to Art S.
Utility connections: Electric-only hookups dominate at state recreation areas. At Hidden Ridge, "All sites include a concrete pad, fire ring and full hook-up. 120/150 amp," according to Kathleen D., providing more comprehensive services for larger rigs.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the region operate from April through October. "The area offers year-round camping opportunities, though most facilities operate seasonally from spring through fall," with welcome Woods noting their season runs "May 1 - Oct 15."
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