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River Valley RV Park in Gladwin provides RV sites with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections. The park operates seasonally from May 1 to October 1 and accommodates large recreational vehicles with its big-rig friendly design. Secord Lake Campground offers 57 RV sites with water and electric hookups, thirty-amp service, and includes amenities like showers, toilets, and a dump station. Harrison RV Family Campground (previously Camp Withii) features electric hookups, water connections, and sewer hookups in a location that appeals to RV travelers seeking accessibility. Some sites at campgrounds in the region have limited space between neighbors. "The sites are a little cramped, but part of the fun of camping in a campground like this one is meeting the neighbors."
Several campgrounds in the Gladwin area remain open through mid-October, with seasonal closures typically occurring between October 15 and April. Most parks accept advance reservations, though availability may be limited during summer weekends and holidays. Dump stations are available at River Valley RV Park, Secord Lake Campground, and Harrison RV Family Campground, eliminating the need to locate external disposal facilities. The terrain at some sites may present leveling challenges for larger vehicles. One visitor noted that "sites are nice sized, we camped in the back and enjoyed less congestion but even up front the sites were nice too. May want to bring extra water hose as water hook ups can be farther away than expected." Most RV parks in the area permit pets, with standard leash requirements and designated pet areas.
"It’s a quiet and peaceful setting ❤️"
"We have camped here a couple of times now Gloria and Larry are awesome and we will be seasonal again"
"It is super dog friendly as well. This is our “go to” spot for sure. Love it here and the staff are great."
"Nice quiet secluded campground in the woods. Nice clean baths and showers. $25 for tent $35 RVs pull threw."
"River borders the campground. Rentals of boats, paddle boards, fishing boats, paddle boats and banana bikes. Nice camp store. WiFi."
"The Lakeview Campground is a great spot for water lovers, or anyone looking to enjoy the campground's updated amenities! Check them out and show them some love!"
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"This campground is a few miles from the casino, but offer free shuttles to the soaring eagle properties (including the water park)."
"Pretty basic campground with paved sites and a nice lake. Not much space, trees or privacy. Looked like most of the sites were longer term/workers. Clean restrooms, showers and laundry."
"It’s sits on the Au Gres River trail to the river with seating, picnic table and fire pit. The grounds are immaculate. Very peaceful setting."
"All facilities are available and clean. The owners of the site are always happy to help and are a pleasure. Fantastic sites with full hookups, river, pond, playground and forest"
from $40 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Picnic tables are freshly washed. Sites around#40 are spacious and shaded all day which was awesome. No mats allowed but it was great as the grass is green and lush."
"We brought our travel trailer and my brother and his family stayed in a cabin. Very well run campground with plenty for all of our kids to do."
from $49 - $150 / night
Check Availability"The store contained anything you'd need if you forget something at home, including water shoes for tubing, firewood, ice, etc. "
"It sits along the Rifle River next to Rifle River Campground and Whites Campground. The campground is huge and offers so much!"
TravelerReally nice little campground. Not fancy, but clean and well kept. Pool and petting zoo for the kids. Small store with ice, few necessities and ice cream. Pond in the back on the small river for fishing. Quite a few seasonal campers. Anywhere from rustic to full hook up. Pet friendly. All gravel/dirt/grass sites. Most have trees. Fire pits quite small. Bathrooms very nice and updated.
ScoutWe stayed here 2 years ago. The office where payment is made is a few miles away from the actual campground.
There is a dump station and water at the fairgrounds. Along the left side near the dump / water station as you enter are huge grassy sites marked by electrical outlets at the rear of the sites. The rest of the fairgrounds are set up like a traditional campground on a "loop" style. It looks like almost all the sites will accommodate a 40 footer easily.
There were 2 or 3 campers who appeared to be long term seasonal guests but it did not distract from our overall stay.
We pull an Imagine 2500RL pulled by a Ford F-150 max trailer package.
We stayed 4 nights and spent the days traveling around Bay City.
Founds a great BBQ that had been shared by MI PLAYGROUND --- Meaty's Roadhouse BBQ& Sausage Shack Bay City.
We are planning our Summer 2024 travels and will; be stopping at the Bay County Fairgrounds again this summer.
RangerFairly easy to get to... last couple miles you'll want to pay attention to ruts and potholes. Tiny loop at the end, with room for 6-8 tent campers or 3-4 small travel trailers. Not big rig friendly. Little buggy, very muggy. Surprised to see other people here. 3 other parties and myself. Quiet, though. Okay place for a one nighter.
TravelerWoohoo! What a campground! I’m currently camping here attempting to stay long term. It’s a bit packed of long term-ers but there are a few openings. As far as the daily hookup sites/regular tent sites are absolutely darling. Plenty of space for whatever you need plus a vehicle! There’s a huge pond in the center of the campground with an inflatable slide that the kids absolutely love. The pond gets fairly deep which makes it perfect for all ages. Including the little beach front it has making it perfect for the lounging parents or the toddlers to play in puddles of water. I brought my own electric scooters to ride around site but the campground is walkable! The store up front has almost everything you’d need in an emergency or an “oops I forgot XYZ” situation. There is a small cafe as well on site which is awesome for a quick bite! Laundry on site has 2 washers and 2 dryers.. which I think is fair! The bathrooms/showers are clean and plentiful. Staff is fairly friendly as well. I do feel the employees need proper training based on the campground itself (like the price of propane or the ability to book sites without management assistance) which are all an easy fix for such an awesome place.
TravelerRustic feel as all sites are electric but no water hook up. There are spigots in the center as well as a dump station and potable water fill. My family has camped here for years as it is close to home. They sell fire wood and the bath houses are cleaned multiple times as day and the showers are usually pretty warm as well. Great place to camp as a group. A few different play grounds and a full beach across the road.
TravelerThis campground is the perfect spot if you want to still have a camping experience and get away from RV parks. The terrain there makes for a beautiful view. The new owners are great and made our group feel right at home! The pool, putt putt, and walking trails were nice as well! The pull through sites were great for the two 28’ fifth wheels and 30 ft bumper pull in our group. There are a lot of trees but the new owners have worked hard to make sure the sites are cleared enough to park in. Will definitely be back again and will be interested to see what more great things Shane and Cindy have in store for this place.
TravelerWe stayed here over Labor Day Weekend 2021 and had a great time. The electric sites are all large campsites that are very long with lots of options on how you want to setup. Awesome wood pricing that's delivered directly to the campsite. Lots of walking trails and the campground was dog friendly. Extremely friendly owners who keep the campground and it's facilities very very clean. The outdoor showers were great! Great water pressure and HOT water! There's a little Fresh Produce stand across the street, easy walking distance for some great veggies, eggs, and baked goods. Can't wait to come back and see what the new owners have added after the season!
Great Cell Coverage on AT&T (80mbps+ down); decent coverage on Sprint/TMobile and Verizon.
TravelerVery nice campground on Kneff Lake in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The campground road is blacktop in great condition. There are 2 loops. The lower loop (1-18) has gravel spurs and the upper loop (19-27) has blacktop spurs. Sites are generously sized and fairly well spaced. This is dry camping and is first come first served. Pit toilets are clean and well maintained. Trash receptacles at each toilet. Drinking water spigots throughout the campground, each with a bucket for you to use to put out your campfire. Camp hosts are friendly, helpful, and make frequent rounds. Day use area has a nice swimming beach. Max length on campground’s website is misleading. Had no problem staying here with our 35’ fifth wheel and RAM 3500 dually on site 26 in the upper loop. There several spurs on the upper loop in the 60’ to 70’ range. No firewood for sale but many locals sell it nearby. Close to several canoe liveries and there is a convenient party store a mile away.
GuideNice little county campground, under the canopy of trimmed pine trees. Lots were large, no issues with backing in our 36’ TT with 2 slides (make sure to clean your slides from the pine needles before you go). Fire pits were small And installed in ground, electrical was up to 30amp, and sites were all dirt for most part. They do have sites in front of the park (outside the loops) that is grass but in full sun. It is pet friendly. They have a few spots for fishing, but if you would Luke to swim, you will have to go across the street to the day use (still included with your stay) beach. Only real issues we had (just me) was starting around 9:30-10, the rangers would drive around the loops every 10-15 minutes until midnight (probably longer, but that’s when we turned in) and their lights from the pickup would blind us. In the back end of the park there was 4-5 loops and the loops are the size of a roundabout. So every time the truck would go into any of the loops it would constantly shine in your eyes when you are trying to enjoy the fire.
Camping options near Gladwin, Michigan include several RV parks and campgrounds with varying features and operating schedules. Located in central Michigan's Gladwin County, the area features a mix of pine forests and freshwater recreation centered around local lakes and rivers including the Tobacco River and Secord Lake. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with fall camping temperatures dropping to 45-60°F in October when many campgrounds prepare for seasonal closure.
Water recreation access: Northern Bear Paw RV Park sits on the Au Gres River with a trail leading to waterfront seating areas. "The camp owners have a trail to the river with seating, picnic table and fire pit," notes reviewer Nellie.
Outdoor activities with shuttle service: Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park offers fishing opportunities at their on-site lake and provides shuttle service to nearby attractions. "This campground is a few miles from the casino, but offer free shuttles to the soaring eagle properties (including the water park)," explains Stephanie C.
Biking and walking trails: Campgrounds like Countryside Campground & Cabins maintain mowed trails for daily walking or biking. "If you have pets there is a fenced in dog park with pick up bags and mowed trails for daily walking or biking," shares Tracey L.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention facility cleanliness as a standout feature. "This is the CLEANEST campground I have ever been to. Seriously not 1 cigarette but or candy wrapper on my site when I arrived. Picnic tables are freshly washed," states Tracey L. about Countryside Campground & Cabins.
Quiet atmosphere: Harrison RV Family Campground receives praise for its peaceful environment. One long-term camper, Donna M., reports: "I have been here for over 2 weeks now and I am absolutely loving it! The Camp Hosts are delightful and helpful. It's a quiet and peaceful setting."
Full hookup availability: Multiple rv parks near Gladwin provide complete utility connections. Lewis M. notes about Harrison RV Family Campground: "We have camped here a couple of times now Gloria and Larry are awesome and we will be seasonal again."
Seasonal operations: Most Gladwin area RV parks operate on seasonal schedules, with several closing between mid-October and April. Northern Bear Paw RV Park stands as an exception, operating "All year" according to their listing information.
Site spacing considerations: At some campgrounds, site proximity can be a consideration for privacy-seeking campers. James P. observed at Countryside Campground & Cabins: "The sites are a little cramped, but part of the fun of camping in a campground like this one is meeting the neighbors."
Water depth at swimming areas: Secord Lake Campground provides water access, with reviewers noting it's "a great spot for water lovers." Similarly, at Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park, Michael G. mentions: "Pretty basic campground with paved sites and a nice lake."
Water play options: Family-friendly amenities are available at several campgrounds. At Countryside Campground & Cabins, Emily W. shares: "They offered hay rides Saturday evening and had a foam party (my 5 year old loved this)."
Activity planning: Scheduling your visit around campground events enhances the experience. Jake mentions about Countryside: "Very well run campground with plenty for all of our kids to do. We were extremely impressed with the owners and all of their assistance and personal touches."
Budget-friendly amenities: Some campgrounds include additional value in their nightly rates. At Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park, Stephanie C. notes: "We did not use the soaring eagle water park, but were told that the use of the water park is included in your stay at the RV park."
Check hookup locations: At RV parks Gladwin Michigan and surrounding areas, utility connection placement varies between sites. Consider bringing additional hose length to reach connections that may be positioned farther than standard.
Site selection strategy: Michael G. advises about Soaring Eagle: "Pretty basic campground with paved sites and a nice lake. Not much space, trees or privacy. Looked like most of the sites were longer term/workers."
Online check-in benefits: Modern campground management systems streamline the arrival process. Tracey L. appreciated at Countryside Campground & Cabins: "Loved the online check in process so there was no delays and we just pulled right into our site."
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