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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Davison, MI

498 Reviews

Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort in Davison maintains a year-round pet-friendly campground with designated accommodations for tent campers, RV owners, and cabin guests. Membership requirements apply for most stays, though trial memberships allow up to 14 days access. The campground enforces specific dog breed restrictions while maintaining multiple amenities for pet owners spread across its expansive 700-site property. Sites position campers relatively close together, particularly in newer sections with limited shade. The resort grounds include multiple swimming pools, a lake for recreation, walking paths, and extensive recreational facilities. Management maintains a 5 mph speed limit throughout the property for pet safety.

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area and Wolverine Campground provide alternative pet-friendly camping options within 30 minutes of Davison. Both locations feature more traditional outdoor camping experiences with established fire rings, picnic tables, and water access. Wolverine Campground sits along Holloway Reservoir with beach areas accessible to leashed pets during appropriate hours. The sandy terrain at Metamora-Hadley requires preparation, especially during rainy periods when mud becomes problematic in the back camping section. Fishing opportunities exist at both locations, with boat launches available for those bringing watercraft. The campgrounds remain popular during holiday weekends, making advance reservations advisable for pet owners seeking weekend accommodations.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Davison, Michigan (70)

    1. McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    33 Reviews
    Ortonville, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +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 Reviews
    Davison, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +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. Wolverine Campground

    10 Reviews
    Columbiaville, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +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."

    4. Groveland Oaks County Park

    19 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +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."

    5. Covenant Hills Camp

    8 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +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. "

    6. The Holly Campground

    15 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +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. Seven Lakes State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Holly, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +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.)"

    8. Otter Lake Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Otisville, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 793-4258

    "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."

    9. Hilltop Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Lapeer, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 664-2782

    10. Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Metamora, MI
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (810) 797-4439

    $40 / night

    "Overall it was a quiet, peaceful weekend in a great location. We will definitely be back!"

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498 Reviews of 70 Davison Campgrounds

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Maggie M.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area

    Everything to do

    Holly 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.

Guide to Davison

Holly Recreation Area offers multiple wooded camping loops within 30 minutes of Davison, Michigan. The park features 3 lakes for recreation with interconnected hiking trails across the property. Campsites in the Trillium loop provide more seclusion with mature trees creating natural barriers between neighbors.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Otter Lake Park Campground provides direct access to Otter Lake with rentals available for anglers. "The sites are on the smaller side, but you can make do. The lake is soooo beautiful and you can rent kayaks $7/hour or a 2 person small boat for $10/hour," notes Alyssa C. The lake supports multiple fish species accessible from shore or boat.

Beach activities: McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area maintains a designated swimming beach with separate dog-friendly section. "Lots of trails and great beach with a dog friendly area," writes Zachary S. The sandy shoreline includes both open areas and shaded spots for families seeking sun protection.

Trail exploration: Seven Lakes State Park Campground connects to multiple marked paths for hiking and biking. "The trails are consistently well kept and easily marked to follow. I just visited yesterday and although there was ice, due to warmer conditions today the trails were a bit muddy," reports DeijaNay H. Trail difficulty ranges from easy walking paths to moderate terrain with elevation changes.

What campers like

Private waterfront sites: Seven Lakes State Park Campground offers select campsites with lake access. "Sand Lake was our spot and the water was breath taking - it's a small pond really, but great for kayaking. Crystal clear, clean water, a good public beach. Our site had 'private' access and our boys just played in the water for three days," shares Andy B. These sites require advance reservation during summer months.

Extensive activities: Groveland Oaks County Park provides organized recreation throughout the camping season. "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," explains Debbie H. Most activities operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Shaded camping options: Wolverine Campground features partially wooded sites along Holloway Reservoir. "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. Campground has l campsites on lake and is half wooded," notes C P. The wooded section provides natural shade during summer heat.

What you should know

Seasonal limitations: Multiple dog friendly campgrounds near Davison operate on restricted schedules. "Wolverine campground is located on the north shore of Holloway reservoir it is open from end of may to first of September," reports C P. Most parks close water facilities after Labor Day weekend.

Membership requirements: Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort operates under membership rules with trial options. "Membership campground, membership fees are WAY overpriced, check FB Marketplace for folks selling their membership," advises Tom M., who also notes "Campground is huge, with more than 700 sites." Trial memberships allow stays up to two weeks without full membership purchase.

Site conditions: Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area can experience drainage issues during rainy periods. "If it rains everything is mud if your in the back camp section," warns D P. Sites in the front loop typically drain better than those in the back section.

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Groveland Oaks County Park maintains structured programming for children. "We joined a group site and meet up every major holiday at Groveland. We feel like we went up North without the driving four hours. The park is well laid out and includes a ton of fun activities for young and old," says Mike N. The recreation schedule posts weekly activities at the camp office.

Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer controlled swimming areas with varying amenities. "The water is clear and warm (perfect lake for swimming) and there is both sand and grassy areas on the fairly large beach. The beach also offers picnic tables and benches," explains Kerri R. about Seven Lakes State Park. Most beaches operate from 8am until sunset daily.

Playground access: Multiple parks feature dedicated play equipment for different age groups. "The campground is right in town and there are a few stores you can walk to. There is a boat launch, park and a beach," notes Nona A. about Otter Lake Park Campground. Playground areas remain accessible year-round at most parks.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Covenant Hills Camp provides full hookup options with varying privacy levels. "Large sites, all full hookup. Plenty of onsight activities on the weekend. Large play areas, dog run, basketball court, lots of walking trails, and family friendly," explains ANDREW H. Sites near the playground experience more foot traffic and noise.

Leveling requirements: Seven Lakes State Park requires additional equipment for RV leveling. "Sites tend to slope towards Sand Lake so have leveling blocks if that's important to you," advises Edward C. Most sites have sufficient room for stabilizing jacks.

Hookup limitations: Several pet-friendly campgrounds offer partial connections only. "Not all sites have full hook ups. Most are missing sewer. Not all sites have 50 amp available," reports George H. about The Holly Campground. Always confirm specific hookup availability when booking.

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