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.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Flushing, MI
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McGinnis Lake Modern Campground at Holly Recreation Area permits pets across its tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations. Walnut Hills Family Campground also welcomes dogs with spacious sites suitable for tents and RVs. Full hookups are available at both locations, with electricity, water, and sewer connections for RV campers traveling with pets. The campgrounds maintain strict leash policies, with pets required to be under control at all times. Pine Ridge RV Campground provides shaded sites under tall pines and hardwoods, offering good coverage for pets needing shelter from sun. The staff at most locations are knowledgeable and friendly, though some campgrounds have reported management issues regarding pet policies and enforcement.
Several hiking trails surround the pet-friendly camping areas near Flushing, providing exercise opportunities for dogs on leash. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort features multiple pools, lakes, and extensive recreational facilities, though sites can be crowded with limited shade in newer sections. The resort operates on a membership basis with specific pet restrictions regarding dog breeds. Clean facilities are standard across most campgrounds, with Pine Ridge maintaining well-kept bathrooms and shower areas. Many campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from May through October, though Holly State Recreation Area and Holts RV Sites remain open year-round. Weather considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer heat requires adequate shade and water access for dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Flushing (79)
1. McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area
"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 - $80 / night
Check Availability2. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort
"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. Walnut Hills Family Campground by GatherGrounds
"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."
from $31 / night
Check Availability4. Groveland Oaks County Park
"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."
from $28 - $48 / night
Check Availability5. Seven Lakes State Park Campground
"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.)"
from $32 - $37 / night
Check Availability6. Pine Ridge RV Campground
"There’s private land on either side and a dirt bike track that the neighbor owns on the north end, so if you’ve got a light afternoon napper, stay away from that end."
7. Holts RV Sites and Mobile Home Court
8. Wolverine Campground
"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
Check Availability9. Covenant Hills Camp
"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. "
10. Holiday Shores RV Park
"We planned to golf during our stay so she thoughtfully put us in lot 511 which is relatively close to the pro shop! This place is conveniently located off M13 in Durand."
Drive Time
- 11 min from Flint, MI
- 28 min from Saginaw, MI
- 40 min from Bay City, MI
- 49 min from Midland, MI
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Flushing, MI
514 Reviews of 79 Flushing Campgrounds
- 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.
ScoutClear 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 — Brighton Recreation Area
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.
- Maggie M.Guide
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 Flushing
Pet friendly camping near Flushing, Michigan offers several options within a 30-mile radius. The area sits in the Flint River watershed with an elevation around 750 feet above sea level. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing from November through March, making seasonal campground availability an important consideration for campers traveling with pets.
What to do
Hiking with dogs: Holly State Recreation Area features numerous well-marked trails for exercising pets. "I love this place and so do my 3 dogs. We got a secluded campsite, and it's gorgeous- tucked into the woods and was easy to back into," notes Ashley F. about McGinnis Lake Modern Campground.
Water activities: Seven Lakes State Park provides clear water perfect for kayaking with pets. "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," reports Andy B. about Seven Lakes State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked lakes allow fishing while camping with pets. "The lake is supposed to be great for walleye fishing, even if it a tad shallow," explains Chris S. from Wolverine Campground. The campground "has a beach, swimming area, and boat launch" making it convenient for pet owners who enjoy fishing.
What campers like
Secluded sites: Many campers appreciate the private feel of certain campgrounds. "You're far enough from people to where you don't really see a lot of them or hear them that often besides people walking by," shares Ashley F. at McGinnis Lake Modern Campground.
Modern amenities: Covenant Hills Camp provides extensive recreation options. "Lots to do, kayaking, fishing, the blob much more. Clean and friendly," says Jenny A. The camp maintains "decent air conditioning" and "pleasant amenities, such as a game room, large gym" according to Heather M.
Spacious lots: Walnut Hills Family Campground offers room for pets to relax. "We loved that the area was grassy and not all dirt. The campground had big sites, nice bathrooms, and a great pond to swim in," Kelly L. explains. Gary G. adds, "The lower section is the best. We were backed up to the pond with ducks always coming around. Very peaceful and beautiful."
What you should know
Seasonal restrictions: Most campgrounds operate limited schedules. "Wolverine Campground is open from end of May to first of September," notes C P. Plan accordingly when traveling with pets during shoulder seasons.
Site variations: Quality and size of campsites vary significantly within the same campground. "Some camp sites are squished up to others. Other camp sites have plenty of room. Weird thing is, the bigger sites are the same price," Kristin T. points out at Pine Ridge RV Campground.
Membership requirements: Some facilities operate on restricted access. "Membership campground, membership fees are WAY overpriced, check FB Marketplace for folks selling their membership," advises Tom M. about Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort, which has "more than 700 sites."
Tips for camping with families
Multiple swimming options: Holiday Shores RV Park provides water recreation. "Holiday Shores has several ponds both large and small... There is a swim beach and it's available after Memorial Day," notes Jamie H., who adds the campground has "several nicely paved paths up to 3 miles long."
Playground access: Groveland Oaks County Park includes extensive play areas. "The campground has it all, electric, cabins, playgrounds, basketball courts, etc..." states Kate K. Jennifer H. adds, "There were several playgrounds, bench swings, play fields and even a basketball court."
Budget-friendly activities: On-site recreation helps keep costs down. "The staff is amazing, the campground is well maintained and quiet. We love the trails and the wildlife and the kids loved the parks," Stephanie H. shares about McGinnis Lake Modern Campground.
Tips from RVers
Utility connections: Check electrical hookup locations before selecting sites. "If you're in a camper, make sure you have an extension cord. The power is quite a ways away," warns Jennifer about Wolverine Campground.
RV site features: Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort has varied site quality. "Most sites are very cramped and right up against you're neighbors, but there are some nicer spots scattered throughout the campground," Tom M. explains, adding "the new build side is REALLY unshaded."
Level sites: Holiday Shores RV Park provides convenient parking surfaces. "Our lot had a cement pad which required no leveling. The electrical, water and sewer connections were all easy to access," Jamie H. reports, noting "each lot had a picnic table and fire ring."
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