Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Indian River, MI

Are you in need of a campground near Indian River, MI? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Indian River, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Indian River, Michigan (113)

    1. Burt Lake State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Indian River, MI
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 238-9392

    "Dog park and beach area for dogs. Large, grassy recreation area and nice playground. Park hosts on site with daily activities for campers. Town is nearby with restaurants, shopping, etc."

    "Staff was helpful, neighbors were friendly, bathrooms were clean, and it's right on the lake! Very pet-friendly, very busy. Reserve in advance."

    2. Petoskey State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Conway, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 347-2311

    "The beach was convenient to walk to and we enjoyed the 3 amazing fire work shows you can see on the 4th of July from the beach."

    "We were here two days and fell in love with the town, the surrounding area, and never got tired of beautiful views of Lake Michigan. "

    3. Aloha State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Mullett Lake, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 625-2522

    $30 - $34 / night

    "Indian River is the best area to cruze on the water."

    "A lot of geese tho, and my dog did get skunked. Also the spaces are Packed in pretty tight. Buts it a great location and it’s all about the water anyways!"

    4. Petoskey KOA

    15 Reviews
    Conway, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 347-0005

    "There is an off-leash dog park but it was pretty small for our lab to get a good run in. The laundry was nice and clean but a bit expensive $2.25 per load. "

    "Lake Michigan beach is about a 5 minutes drive."

    5. Camp Petosega

    8 Reviews
    Alanson, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 347-6536

    "This park is operated by Emmet County and offers a very remote feel yet it is only 15-20 minutes from Petoskey, Michigan. "

    "The best place to camp in northern Michigan. Should be more well known."

    6. Wilderness State Park Camping

    74 Reviews
    Cross Village, MI
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 436-5381

    ", the potable water spigot near our campsite (just a short walk away) was still on!"

    "Beaches are not dog-friendly (as is the case throughout Michigan, although dog beaches are starting to make headway). There is a dark sky park nearby - don't bother."

    7. Maple Bay State Forest Campground

    7 Reviews
    Brutus, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 732-3541

    "Then, for $15 a night, we found this beauty along the northwest shore of Burt Lake, one of the larger inland lakes in northern Michigan. "

    "Pros: Location! 25 minutes from Mackinaw City, 10 Minutes from Pellston for supplies. Right on Burt Lake. Clean pit toilets. Generally not too crowded."

    8. Haakwood State Forest Campground

    7 Reviews
    Wolverine, MI
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (989) 732-3541

    $15 - $20 / night

    "Right on the sturgeon river you get away from the main camps of Burt lake and mullet lake."

    "This campground is right on the north central bike path and I came to this here for that easy access."

    9. Indian River RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Indian River, MI
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 238-0035

    $50 - $95 / night

    "Close to stores, tubing, able to ride atv/utv in and out."

    "Location is central to several activities; Mackinac Island, Petosky, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake etc.. 55 gallon trash bins throughout campground so you don’t have to go all the way to front of campground for"

    10. Magnus Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Petoskey, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 347-1027

    "The park is run by the City of Petoskey and sits on 21 acres in downtown Petoskey overlooking Lake Michigan.  "

    "The location makes this campground. Stayed 6 nights as it was so relaxing."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Indian River, MI

828 Reviews of 113 Indian River Campgrounds



Guide to Indian River

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Indian River, Michigan, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and amenities

Pet owners like convenient access to trails and water

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Indian River

  • At Magnus Park Campground, you can enjoy views of Lake Michigan while your dog plays nearby, with convenient access to walking trails.
  • Tee Pee Campground offers a small beach area where you can relax and let your dog splash around in the water.
  • Camp Petosega features beautiful sites surrounded by nature, perfect for hiking and exploring with your furry friend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Indian River, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Indian River, MI is Burt Lake State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.

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