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Salmon Run Campground's pet-friendly tent sites and RV loops welcome dogs to join families along the Muskegon River, with campsites positioned both riverside and in wooded areas. Dog-friendly campgrounds near Fremont range from developed sites with full amenities to dispersed options in the White Cloud area with more relaxed pet policies. Most campgrounds near Fremont maintain standard leash policies, typically requiring pets to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside the camper or tent. Newaygo State Park Campground, Muskegon State Park, and Hoffmaster State Park all permit dogs throughout their camping areas with proper supervision. Bathrooms are kept clean despite the high volume of campers with pets during peak seasons. Pet waste stations are positioned throughout the larger campgrounds, particularly near popular trail access points and in designated pet exercise areas. Campgrounds offering cabin accommodations typically allow pets for an additional fee, though some restrict pets to specific cabin units.
The North Country Trail system provides extensive pet-friendly hiking opportunities with access points near several Fremont-area campgrounds. Dogs particularly enjoy the river access at Ed H. Henning Park, where pet owners can easily take their dogs down to the water's edge at designated areas. Salmon Run offers dog-friendly tubing on the Muskegon River where pets can join their owners on floats during warmer months. Campers note that Chinook Camping maintains exceptionally clean grounds despite allowing pets throughout their facility. During summer months, early morning walks are recommended to avoid hot pavement and trails. Most campgrounds require proof of current rabies vaccination during check-in. The White Cloud area features several dispersed camping options with more relaxed pet policies for those seeking a more primitive experience with their dogs.
"trees surrounding the campsite was nice for 100% humidity weekend; pit toilets were cleaned regularly throughout the day, wish it had beach access for dogs"
"This was such a beautiful location!! And definitely a nice find!"
from $20 / night
Check Availability"If booked in advance there are some great walk-in sites where you can cast a line right from your picnic table. Clean, quiet campground."
"Went with three families, had secluded site near back. It was perfect. Towed tubes to a few places on to river and enjoyed a long 3 hour float and a shorter hour float."
"No hiking trails or green area to walk around or hike. Good atmosphere and lots of stuff to do though. Tubing was awesome and you end at the campground. Nice store and food options on the grounds"
"Just steps from Lake Michigan. Literally walk down some steps, and you’re at the beach. Clean bathhouse too, with plenty of hot water."
"Clean, shady campground with easy access to Lake Michigan beach. We stayed at site 50A right across from the steps down to the beach."
from $45 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Unfortunately, a red flag was flying on our visit, so we only waded at the water's edge- but - still cool to lay out on the sugar-like sand and walk its 3 mile length!"
"Site 31 and any along that path back up to a little creek and trail which was just perfect for the kids to play in."
from $40 - $50 / night
Check Availability"1000 games](https://1000games.io/): This place is legit stunning– lots of variety in sites, from open wooded areas to spots right by the lake/river with that peaceful vibe."
"It is possible to park out and then walk in. That being said, it's really pretty and my mini skooly could make it in."
"Easy access to the Muskegon River and close to downtown Newago."
"It's great for river trips since we go upstream and can float all the way into camp and no worry about driving."
"Great staff and very nice sites, lots of trees and a great little lake beach. Not too far from things to do in the area, and Lake Michigan fishing is only about 45 minutes away."
"They have trails and water and they have showers and even a hot tub."
"Beautiful campground we stayed site 72 backed up to the lake. Nice playground with private very clean beach. Jumping water trampoline for the kids."
"We stayed for two days while on our way on our trip around Lake Michigan. This was our first stop and I think we will have a tough time beating the value and experience."
from $35 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful chain of four lakes."
"Camp store with old school candies and ice cream, beach area, docks available on a series of recreational lakes with decent fishing. Permanent sites available."
TravelerDefinitely the best camp ground in West Michigan! Clean sites, friendly staff, and many amenities. Camp store, laundry, showers and bathrooms, huge pool, hot tub, pickle ball courts, kids play ground, bikes, scooters, and kayaks for rent (with a kayak launch) and boat slips on the water. They have access to a dog park as well. Home away from home!
ScoutVery nice campground, Clean and well maintained and friendly office staff. Nice wooded trail (about 3/4 mile loop around the pond) for walking the pooches. There is a nice sized fenced dog park with potable water right there. Great little playground and bounce house for the kiddos.
TravelerWas a decent place to camp- lots are very close though! Luckily in the fall it wasn’t very busy. Nice little lake on property. Fire pits in odd spot near the road. No pets allowed-not even a cat that stays inside in your camper! Also- there is a $7 a day fee for out of the county. Even when you arrive late at night.
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.
LegendThis park is a very nice RV park. All 257 sites are full hook-up (with cable), level, and have paved patios and for a $2 up charge you can get a paved site. Our site was super long (over 100’) and had a nice view of the large pond. There is pretty good separation between sites and on one side of us were large bushes that added privacy from our neighbors and the adjacent pathway. There are tent sites set off along one area of the park near the bathrooms. There are a few trees among the tent sites but they are not very private and located near the garbage dumpsters/recycle bins and on a main exit thoroughfare. There are also three “haciendas” for rent.
One of my favorite features of the campground was the fitness center. Poncho and his wife are triathletes so the facility is top notch with weight machines, free weights, cycles, treadmills, elliptical, medicine balls, and lots of bands. There are three heated pool on the property – two outdoor and one indoor with and two spas. Since we were there in mid-October the outdoor pools were closed but the indoor hot tub and pool were open (albeit, super crowded on the weekend with kids). There are two laundry rooms and three bathrooms that are very modern and clean. One of the cable television stations displays security camera footage around the property which was nice because I could see how full the laundry was before carrying all my stuff there. There is a game room for kids, playground, shuffleboard, and a clubhouse. There is a stocked pond on the property but it is only for kids (17 and under) to fish in. Cable television yielded 55 channels and WiFi was available at our site with a decent signal. The campground is very well-maintained with nicely mowed grass. The grounds crew was always working but they were not annoying with constant loud machines. There is a railroad track that runs behind the park but it does not get a lot of use so the noise was not too bad. If you don’t want to be near the tracks, ask for a site away from the south side of the park. There is an off-leash dog park but it really is too small and narrow for big dogs.
The campground is very convenient to lots of shopping and restaurants and within walking distance of a McDonalds, fruit market, drug store and grocery. Downtown Ludington is only about five minutes away which has a cute downtown with shopping, galleries, and restaurants. Ludington State Park is about 15 minutes away and has miles and miles of hiking trails and beach access. There is also a city park downtown which is along Lake Michigan with beach access and lots of room for a nice walk (but dogs are not allowed). The office staff was super helpful pointed out places to hike and things to do for the weekend. Also loved that they gave us a choice of sites and let us drive around the campground (in their golf cart) and pick out the one we wanted.
We camped here in an RV and really couldn’t find anything we didn’t like about it. New customers get a 10% discount and during our stay we fell into low season and nightly rates were discounted 50%. So for $28/night we got a really nice site with lots of amenities in a great location. If you are looking for a nice RV park at a great price near a nice coastal Michigan town, give this place a try.
GuideThis place is FUN!!!
The campground in itself is a blast. The waterpark, playground, hammock area, swings, biggest sand box ever, all the activities, and can’t forget the ice cream shop!!!
Then add in ATV access from the campground, waterfront sites to park your jet skis, and horse rides onsite!!
We never really wanted to leave! The staff were awesome! The grounds are well maintained and they have the best grass. Lol
My only suggestion would be to put in a fenced in dog park, but other than that, this is a must stop if ever in the Silver Lake area.
ScoutThe Layout of the campground is great. Perfect to bring your pets. Nice pools and close enough to the state park to go tubing or a beach day at Lake Michigan. Everything is close so you are not missing anything.
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.
LegendSilver lake is one of the most beautiful areas you can go in all of Michigan. With dunes of it's own, & a perfect, calm crystal lake - it's great for swimming, kayaking and photography. Holiday Park campground was on the south shore of the lake, had a swim area, boat launch, and was immaculate. Pets were allowed and sites were very level for trailers. All sites had electric hook ups and they are sectioned out by environment, like woods, lakeside, up on the ridge line, and there's even island sites. I prefer the lake and island sites if you can get them. There's something about waking up to that lake that is dreamy!
Camping opportunities near Fremont, Michigan center around the Muskegon River watershed, with elevations ranging between 580-850 feet above sea level. The area's sandy soil conditions create excellent drainage during wet weather, making many sites usable even after rain. Summer temperatures typically reach 75-85°F during peak camping season from June through September, with cooler nights in the 50-60°F range.
Disc golf course access: Newaygo State Park Campground offers an excellent disc golf course for campers looking for alternative recreation. "There's good hiking, an awesome disc golf course, and the lake right there with boat launches for fishing. If you're not into fishing or disc golf, you might be happier elsewhere," notes Ryan L T.
River tubing options: Chinook Camping provides convenient river experiences with minimal planning. "This is a great campground for tubing down the river. They rent the tubes right at the campground, take you up river, and then you get out of the river back at the campground," shares Clint in his review.
Winter activities: Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground stays open year-round with unique cold-weather options. "Across the road is the Winter complex, sledding, skating, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, and luge course. Our kids had a blast here, they have tons of bonfire pits as well," mentions Melissa M.
Spacious rustic sites: Campers appreciate the extra room at Newaygo State Park Campground, which offers a more primitive experience. "My husband and I have been going to Newaygo State Park for over 20 years. The thing we love most about this campground is the spacious site and that it is truly rustic with vault toilets and hand pumped water," says Sarah K.
Riverside camping options: Salmon Run Campground offers premium waterfront sites that provide direct river access. "We rent the river rustic site. It's right on the shore of the Muskegon river. There's enough for the kids to do! Playground and swimming pools are great!" reports Korrie H.
Lake activities: Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho Family Campground offers water recreation without requiring fishing licenses. "They had great fishing. We caught a lot of bass, bluegill, crappie and even a catfish. All catch and release. Lake is privately owned so no need for a fishing license," explains Clint.
Weather considerations: Winter camping is possible but requires preparation. "Campground was nice in the winter our spot was plowed out and had a reserved cone at it, the bathrooms are closed and water is off but the outhouse is open," reports Melissa M. about Muskegon State Park.
Shower facilities vary: Some campgrounds have limited hot water availability. At Little Switzerland Resort, one camper noted: "The bathroom and showers... were clean, let me put that out there, what they lacked was hot water in the showers or sinks. Added to that they have very old school 5-second pop back up knobs to engage the water."
Primitive camping options: For those seeking less structured pet friendly camping near Fremont, Michigan, Sand Road offers truly rustic experiences. "Free rustic camping. You can get RVs in there but will need 4x4. Hits the name. Sand Rd," advises Dennis N.
Lakeside activities: Ed H. Henning Park provides river access plus additional attractions for children. "We camped for memorial weekend 2019. The staff was great. The showers and bathrooms were clean. They could use a little bit more playground equipment but there where enough trails and the river to keep the kids busy," reports Korrie H.
Swimming options: Beyond river access, some campgrounds offer swimming pools for families with children. "Really enjoyed this campground. They have a really nice swimming area with a folding platform for the kids to jump off from," says Clint about Lake Sch-Nepp-A-Ho.
Winter camping with kids: Families can enjoy winter camping with proper preparation. "We stayed Sunday, and Monday night of Labor Day weekend for the second time this year. This place is clean! The only negative of this place is that the water is not as clear compared to a little north & south," notes Whitney A. about Hoffmaster State Park.
Campground layouts: Some campgrounds have challenging access for larger rigs. "They have very narrow roads that were very difficult to maneuver a large trailer. Lots were smaller and hard to back into. And no full hook up sites," warns Clint about Chinook Camping.
Reservation timing: Popular pet friendly camping near Fremont fills quickly during peak season. "I talked to a ranger about coming back later this year, and he told me it is best to book months ahead for weekends because they fill up at the beginning of summer," shares Shelly B. about Hoffmaster State Park.
Site selection strategy: For RVers seeking more privacy, specific loops provide better experiences. "We stayed in the Poplar campground. Sites are bigger than the other side and more private with more trees. Rez was easy online. Not many campers this weekend," advises Michelle P. about Newaygo State Park Campground.
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