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    Wolverine Campground sites with electric hookups accommodate campers with pets on the northern shore of Holloway Reservoir. Both rustic and modern sites are available, with fire rings and picnic tables at each location. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the campground, including at the beach area. The grounds are clean but can become crowded on holiday weekends with sites positioned close together. Some campers find the fire pits exceptionally deep, requiring visitors to sit directly next to them to feel warmth. The campground features modern bathrooms with showers, drinking water, and trash disposal. Additional pet-friendly options include Covenant Hills Camp, offering full hookup sites, cabins and glamping accommodations in a family-oriented Christian setting where alcohol is prohibited.

    Boating access at the reservoir provides dogs opportunities to cool off during summer months, though the designated swimming beach prohibits pets in the water. The reservoir supports various water activities with boat tie-ups available at shore in the rustic camping area. Hiking trails wind through the partially wooded grounds, providing moderate exercise options for leashed dogs. Nearby Otter Lake Park Campground also welcomes pets with shady sites under mature trees and lake access for swimming and fishing. The campground store at Wolverine stocks basic supplies, though pet-specific items are limited. Visitors should pack sufficient pet food, waste bags, and portable water bowls, especially during peak summer months when temperatures can reach the high 80s. Local veterinary services are available in Lapeer, approximately 20 minutes south of the campground.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Columbiaville (73)

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      1. Wolverine Campground

      3.5(10)4mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents

      "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."

      from $35 - $45 / night

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      2. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort

      3.7(12)9mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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!"

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      3. Covenant Hills Camp

      4.0(8)6mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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. "

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      4. Otter Lake Park Campground

      3.8(5)5mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      5. McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area

      4.4(33)23mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $27 - $30 / night

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      6. The New Kingslanding Kampground

      4.3(3)5mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents

      "The lake is a spring fed lake with fishing and no gas engines. Its the best swimming in the area! It is also the cheapest in the area!"

      "The lake is small, private, and exceptionally clean bc gas powered boats are not allowed. Kayaking, paddle boating, canoeing etc is all permitted. Lots of fishing spots available."

      from $25 - $35 / night

      7. Krystal Lake Campground

      3.7(7)14mi from Columbiaville5 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      8. Genesee Otter Lake Campground

      2.3(3)4mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping
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      9. Water Tower Travel Trailer Park

      3.0(3)8mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents

      "Walking path around pond, fishing dock. $28 site, No old beaters allowed. Old clean units welcome."

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      10. Hilltop Campgrounds

      4.0(2)9mi from ColumbiavilleRVs, Tents
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    • Kelly G.
      Aug. 16, 2020

      Pontiac 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.

    • Despina S.
      Jul. 31, 2018

      Outdoor 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.
      Jun. 15, 2019

      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.

    • L
      Jul. 17, 2020

      Clearwater 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.
      Sep. 7, 2021

      Camp 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

    • K
      Sep. 29, 2018

      Port Huron KOA

      Commercialized

      If you like this type of camping then this theme park camping is for you. It's right in town with sparse trees and very small sites. Make sure to mark the max allowed occupancy to be camping because, if you don't, you will be charged extra cash for your child to spend the day with you while spending money on their amenities. They do have a little amusement park right next door so that can help entertain the young ones for a while and we did appreciate the dog park. It's not a horrible place as we did enjoy ourselves the first visit there. The campsite we had was in the back, between 2 cabins, and that one was actually a decent size. The 2nd trip was a bummer as we were reprimanded for having my girlfriends daughter show up and have breakfast with us. Which, by the way, we bought from the and she shopped in their souvenir store and purchased items. We had to pay another $5 so we could spend that extra money at their campground. Other than that, enjoy.

    • Noel L.
      Jun. 2, 2025

      Clearwater 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.

    • J
      Jul. 29, 2024

      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 Columbiaville

    Camping options near Columbiaville include several state parks and private campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. The area sits in Michigan's Thumb region with elevations around 800 feet and temperatures ranging from summer highs in the 80s to winter lows below freezing. Fall camping is particularly popular when hardwood forests display vibrant color changes.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Lake Nepessing offers various fish species with multiple access points. "The lake is supposed to be great for walleye fishing, even if it a tad shallow," notes a visitor to Wolverine Campground. Another camper reports that Otter Lake has "great fishing and swimming, very rustic."

    Water recreation: Many local lakes permit non-motorized boats and limited powerboats. At Otter Lake Park Campground, "you can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2 person small boat for $10/hour." The campground includes "a walking trail right off the campground that leads to Rotary Park."

    Hiking trails: Most campgrounds connect to nature trails of varying difficulties. Holly Recreation Area features "several well marked trails" and "the campground is well maintained and quiet." Trails range from easy 1-mile loops to more challenging routes through wooded terrain.

    What campers like

    Shaded sites: The mature trees throughout the region provide natural cooling. At Holly State Rec Area, "sites were spacious, we loved the national forest." Another review mentions "the rustic Aspen loop was fine for early season but come peak season, the sites lack privacy and are kind of small."

    Swimming areas: Many campgrounds maintain designated swimming beaches with varying amenities. "The beach is nice. Has a water park on the lake," reports one visitor to Holly Recreation Area. Similarly, at The New Kingslanding Kampground, "the lake is a spring fed lake with fishing and no gas engines. Its the best swimming in the area!"

    Family activities: Organized events keep children entertained throughout summer months. At Covenant Hills Camp, there are "lots to do for kids" and it's "good, clean fun." The campground is described as having "good, quiet campground (unless your on a site around the playground) lots to keep the kids busy, bonus ice cream store."

    What you should know

    Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking during peak summer season. At Krystal Lake Campground, "our arrival was a little stressful. After have making a prior request for a quiet site during an advanced reservation, we were squeezed into a tight site between inconsiderate campers."

    Campground size variations: Sites range from small, tightly-packed areas to more spacious setups. One camper noted that Water Tower Travel Trailer Park has "sites are long but not wide. Level. Full hookups. Wifi you can stream on. LTE cell service."

    Seasonal population: Many campgrounds host permanent seasonal residents. At Hilltop Campgrounds, a visitor observed that there are "mostly seasonal campers but still sites available for those nightly/weekender campers. All sites are 50 amp full hook ups."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Covenant Hills Camp, there are "large play areas, dog run, basketball court, lots of walking trails, and family friendly." Another review mentions it has "lots of things to do. climbing wall, zip line, swimming, fishing alot of pike."

    Entertainment options: Structured activities vary by campground and season. Krystal Lake Campground provides "a pool and a beach, a small store, putt putt, Kayaks," and is "perfect for that. We prefer the wagon wheel sites at the back of the park, so we can park our campers in a large circle."

    Dog friendly accommodations: Many campgrounds allow pets with specific restrictions. The New Kingslanding Kampground is among the dog friendly campgrounds near Columbiaville where "day passes are available also, which is great for just beaching for the day and it is never crowded."

    Tips from RVers

    Hookup locations: Some sites require extension cords to reach power sources. At Wolverine Campground, "if you're in a camper, make sure you have an extension cord. The power is quite a ways away." The campground also lacks "internet or WiFi access."

    Site navigation challenges: Certain campgrounds present difficulties for larger rigs. Genesee Otter Lake Campground has "accommodations for almost any style camper along with (2) Cottages for rent as well," though site sizes vary considerably throughout the grounds.

    Winter camping options: Limited year-round facilities exist for cold weather camping. Hilltop Campgrounds receives positive feedback as a "perfect, quiet winter spot. We are full timers here for the winter into spring. The campground here is simple but the people are so friendly."

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