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Dog-Friendly Camping near Garden City, MI

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    Haas Lake Park RV Campground welcomes pets across its expansive property featuring multiple lakes and beaches. This park near New Hudson provides full hookup sites for RVs with picnic tables and fire rings that are double insulated with sand for safer campfire experiences. The entire campground is well-kept with clean bathrooms, grounds, and laundry facilities, creating a comfortable environment for campers and their pets. ['Several sites near Garden City, Michigan are featured on The Dyrt.'] Both the Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park and Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA accept pets, though campers should verify any specific restrictions upon booking. Most campgrounds in the area have standard leash policies requiring dogs to be kept on leads when outside the RV.

    Proud Lake Recreation Area maintains pet-friendly camping options year-round, while Bishop Lake Campground allows pets from April through November. Many campers note the peaceful lake settings provide excellent morning dog walking opportunities with trails surrounding the water. Some campgrounds enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs, especially at night. The Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA provides a trail around their small lake with well-stocked doggy poop bags and trash cans along the path. Campers should come prepared with pet supplies as on-site stores have limited pet items. Despite some sites becoming muddy after rain, most campgrounds offer grassy areas suitable for pet exercise and relief.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Garden City (73)

      1. Haas Lake Park RV Campground

      4.2(17)17mi from Garden City1 siteRVs

      "Nice lake view across the road. This location has 4 lakes. There is plenty of nature. Lots of trees along a nature trail. Cranes and ducks in the water . The first night was super quiet!"

      "I highly recommend Hass Lake campgrounds. It is a very clean, quite, Beautiful campgrounds."

      2. Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park

      3.3(8)10mi from Garden CityRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Friendly staff, clean park, close to supermarkets and other food locations. RV repair and sales nearby. I got lucky and woke up to a horse and dog competition at no extra cost to me."

      "We used our Starlink Mini and it worked well on a nearly cloudless day with unobstructed access to the sky. I would definitely stay here again."

      3. Proud Lake Recreation Area

      4.4(17)19mi from Garden City135 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "First time out with the camper and we wanted to stay close to home so we found a campground right outside the city. You couldn't tell how close we were because there were so many trees in the area."

      "First, I'd like to say that I was born and raised in Northern Michigan. That's where I'm used to camping and hiking. I moved to the metro Detroit area a few years ago."

      from $32 - $286 / night

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      4. Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA

      2.8(9)15mi from Garden CityRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Very close to our house just a nice little getaway. We enjoyed the Halloween weekends. We decorate big and enjoyed other decorations as well!"

      "Site was across the small road from the lake. Plenty of trees all around. Good for shade and natural comforts of the day."

      5. Camp Dearborn

      4.0(17)23mi from Garden CityRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.

      They have a tent only section."

      "Booked a two week stay at Pontiac Lake Rec. area in Whitelak, MI. Huge sites not stacked on top of one another. They have electric hookups, but only 30 amp."

      from $3 / night

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      6. Bishop Lake Campground — Brighton Recreation Area

      4.3(30)28mi from Garden City145 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well!  Big playground and nice bathrooms"

      "Great family place with paved and dirt biking/hiking trails. Very nice beach with grass and sand. There are 2 areas of inflatables, one of them is for the little kids 48 in. and under."

      from $32 - $37 / night

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      7. Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

      4.4(19)26mi from Garden City200 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Nice little dog park by the beach too."

      "Only drawback is the distance from the lake. The lake is not within walking distance, you would need to drive."

      from $20 - $80 / night

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      8. Sterling State Park Campground

      4.1(27)29mi from Garden City266 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "It is a little open for our like but there good activities you can do with the kids or pets."

      "You are right across from some good walking trails and walking distance to the beach. Lots of electric scooters, dogs, and bikes around."

      from $35 - $235 / night

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      9. McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area

      4.4(33)36mi from Garden City161 sitesRVs, 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 - $80 / night

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      10. Island Lake Recreation Area

      4.5(4)22mi from Garden City4 sitesTents, Cabins

      "Island Lake Recreation Area is home to two Huron River Canoe Camps. The sites are boat-in only (!) meaning you must haul any and all gear in a kayak or canoe for your stay."

      "Island lake really does feel like you’re up north with the hours spent on I-75. There are great hiking trails that give novice and Intermediate hikers a chance to sharpen their skills."

      from $20 - $108 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Garden City, MI

    584 Reviews of 73 Garden City Campgrounds


    • Ron M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 18, 2025

      Camp Sequoia

      Great people nice for short stay

      A mostly seasonal campground that can be had to find. Super amenities with huge pool and large field with dog park, baseball field, bags, basketball and sand volleyball. Many trails to walk.

    • A
      Oct. 3, 2021

      Camp Sequoia

      Quiet, Friendly Campground

      We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Delivered our firewood right to our site. Lots of shade trees, beautiful well groomed trails for walking. Even a dog park, which our Golden Retriever really enjoyed.

    • 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.

    • S
      Oct. 15, 2021

      Holiday RV Campground

      Nice Park

      Nice park for full timers. Large spots to accommodate big rigs and kids. Full hook ups. Cell service great with Verizon hotspot (22u, 20d, 38ms and AT&T cell(27d, 20u, 27ms). Playgrounds everywhere for the kids. Giant dog park and ponds. Pool was closed. Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud.

      Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up.

    • S
      Oct. 20, 2021

      Holiday RV Campground

      Large RV Park

      Nice Park Nice park for full timers. Large spots to accommodate big rigs and kids. Full hook ups. Cell service great with Verizon hotspot(22u, 20d, 38ms and AT&T cell(27d, 20u, 27ms). Playgrounds everywhere for the kids. Giant dog park and ponds. Pool was closed. Just needs more grass. Our spot was really patchy and resulted in a lot of mud. Great campground with polite and helpful staff. Don’t pass this one up.

    • 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


    Guide to Garden City

    Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park accommodates pets throughout its campsites with full hookup options for RV travelers. The park's spacious grassy areas provide designated pet exercise zones where dogs can stretch their legs after travel. Sites feature level parking with fire rings and picnic tables, though some campers note the spaces can be tight between neighboring RVs. ['Several sites near Garden City, Michigan are featured on The Dyrt.'] Proud Lake Recreation Area and Bishop Lake Campground also welcome pets, with both offering a mix of tent sites and RV spots with electrical hookups. Haas Lake Park RV Campground provides pet-friendly accommodations around four small lakes, though they enforce strict pet cleanup rules with potential eviction for those who don't pick up after their dogs.

    The trail surrounding the lake at Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA gives pet owners a dedicated walking path complete with well-stocked dog waste stations and trash cans positioned along the route. Despite some campers reporting muddy conditions during rainy periods, the trail offers a north woods feel within Ypsilanti city limits. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to be leashed at all times when outside the RV, with maximum leash lengths typically set at six feet. Holly Recreation Area and Pontiac Lake Recreation Area provide larger natural spaces for longer walks with pets, though swimming access for dogs varies by location. Seasonal campers should note that Wayne County Fairgrounds closes from November through March, while Proud Lake Recreation Area remains open year-round for cold-weather camping with pets.

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