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Bay City State Park Campground allows pets at all sites with shady, level areas suitable for camping with dogs. The campground provides electric hookups, clean bathrooms and showers, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Pets must be leashed and attended at all times while in the campground. Finn Road Park and Pinconning County Park also welcome pets with spacious, well-maintained campsites. Most campgrounds in the area permit multiple pets per site without breed restrictions, though specific rules may vary. The bathrooms are very clean, smelled of bleach, and are cleaned 2-3 times a day. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best dog-friendly campsites near Kawkawlin, Michigan.
Tobico Marsh trails near Bay City State Park offer excellent dog walking opportunities with observation towers for wildlife viewing. Dogs can accompany their owners across the road to the beach area which features a sandy shoreline, though the water quality varies depending on weather and wind conditions. Most campgrounds require pets to remain on a 6-foot leash at all times outside vehicles or campers. Linwood Beach Marina & Campground provides water access for dogs who enjoy swimming, while Black Creek State Forest Campground offers a more rustic experience for pet-friendly camping near Kawkawlin. The campground is patrolled throughout the night to ensure safety and noise control, important for pet owners concerned about barking or disruptions from other campers.
"It's a typical Michigan state campground, not much different. Nice bathrooms and big lots."
"The near by nature preserve is a great place to take a hike or bike ride. There are a couple restaurants right outside the park entrance."
from $27 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Nice campground with great access to the Saginaw Bay for boaters/kayakers/etc with a small beach. Some campsites are better than others, like most campgrounds but all have some perks."
"Lots of fisherman.water and electric only.great access to Saginaw Bay."
from $28 - $30 / night
Check Availability"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. "
from $15 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $15 / night
Check Availability"Put one portion of it on the clip at the spot number market, keep another portion then return the completed envelope and $20 cash or check per night plus $19 for Michigan recreation passport (if you don"
"New Senior Center closeby. Easy to get attached to."
from $15 / night
Check Availability"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."
LegendDespite no privacy between sites, I was really impressed with the amount of trees in the campground, still giving the place a woodsy feel. Really nice day use area with a sandy beach, too.
GuideWe found this park on The Dyrt. Cross country travelers needing an overnight hook up site late in the day. We've never been in this area before and called the phone number listed and someone actually answered 7pm....The answering host was extremely polite and very helpful. Beautiful little park with hookups and dump station... Nicely priced...Again the park host was an outstanding gentleman and gets my highest rating possible....
TravelerVehicle broke down in mr pleasant so we parked our RV here the quietest campground I’ve ever been to ever . I’ve been here about a week haven’t met any camp staff booked our site online very clean nice restrooms showers
TravelerVisiting relatives in St Louis. Church campground with almost level sites, grass. Friendly staff and helpful. Clean and well maintained. Water and electric, no full hookup, but have dump station.
TravelerStaff was very nice when we need help and had questions. Campsites were clean. Spaces were a little tight and the fire pits had holes in the bottom that caught the grass on fire. If your interested in wifi, its slow and sucks.
TravelerNice park, good people here. Great little store with all kinds of snacks DvDs ice cream Delicious Beverages the Beach is Wonderful. The restaurants are close and have good service and good food we will be back.
GuideThis was our overall third visit in the last 4 years to this campground. The last visit was 2 years ago and we had friends visit and do the 6hr tubing ride with us and that ultimately got them into camping and willing to spend the weekend with us at this campground.
We've always been in the "rustic" area more towards the "adult/party" side of the campground, but not to scare anyone there was NOT an over abundance of loud music, or shenanigans. Everyone was pretty calmed down by 11-12.
Some of the upgrades from years past included shelving, hooks, small benches in the public shower areas (don't have to pay for shower access) water was always warm and the showers were always clean.
The store contained anything you'd need if you forget something at home, including water shoes for tubing, firewood, ice, etc.
We did the 6hr tubing trip, left at 11am and got back to the campground around 4:30. Theres more than enough locations along the tubing trip to stop and eat off to the side. The river is very shallow at some points, id say ankle deep and deep at some points, maybe 8+ ft in spots, but most of the time it was knee deep.
The staff is great, they drive around periodically and pick up trash if you leave it in bags along the driving paths, theres a security team at all hours, etc.
Cell service isn't the best, however they do offer wifi ($20 for multiple devices/week). The wifi would go in/out at times though
Overall this is one of my favorite campsites and will return next year.
TravelerThis was our first camping trip as a family and our son choked made it a memorable one. He choked on a breadstick, threw it up and had piece stuck in his throat. The park ranger ( female, maybe 5'5 light brown hair, white. Because I cant remember her name) was amazing. She was calm, asked my son questions to help distract him and her overall kindness in her all was great. The rest of the team in there was amazing as well. Next day she stopped by to see how he was doing! I loved that. The camp ground itself it very nice, the bathrooms and showers were really clean. For sure worth the stay!
GuideStayed a few nights here. Great site right in the river. Rented tubes and floated the river down to our campsite. All of the amenities. Definitely a busy place on weekends but a little calmer through the week.
Campgrounds near Kawkawlin, Michigan offer year-round options across multiple counties, with sites typically ranging from $20-$35 per night for basic accommodations. The Saginaw Bay shoreline provides varied camping experiences within a 20-mile radius of Kawkawlin, though water levels and conditions can fluctuate seasonally. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during peak camping months with higher humidity near waterfront sites.
Wildlife observation towers: Black Creek State Forest Campground provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along quiet trails. "The Chippewa Nature Center is about 10 miles away and has great trails; excellent visitor center and reconstructed 19th century homestead," notes reviewer Judy.
Water activities at Saginaw Bay: Pinconning County Park offers beach access and watercraft options. "Great beach area with rental boats! My family of 5 stayed 2 nights. Flush toilets and shower were well maintained," shares Tony M. The beach is shallow and safe for younger swimmers.
Biking on paved paths: Bay City State Park Campground features extensive paved trails. "The park is huge and there are lots of places to ride your bike," notes Stephanie C. The campground loop itself provides a good riding area for children with paved surfaces throughout.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained restrooms at pet-friendly campgrounds near Kawkawlin. "The bathrooms and showers are very clean. They are closed an hour a day for thorough cleaning and restocked and wiped down in the late evening," reports Sarah S. about Bay City State Park Campground.
Spacious, shaded sites: Finn Road Park offers concrete pads that make leveling easy. "Very nice, quite and clean, everything you need, water electric, sewer, cement pad," notes lathan W. Most sites provide good shade coverage.
Boardwalk trails: Pinconning County Park features extensive boardwalks through natural areas. "The coolest thing about this campground was the boardwalk. It winds back through the woods and marsh and has a lot of raised Outlook platforms to view the scenery," writes Clint.
Water quality varies: The Saginaw Bay shoreline can have fluctuating water conditions. "The water at the beach is pretty murky with a lot of green algae, we are told by locals the water is nicer at the far end of the beach near the private houses," explains Jennifer H.
Electrical hookup placement: Some sites require extra planning for power connections. "Lots of moving around to get your electric hooked up to the shared and oddly placed power poles. Make sure to come with an extension cord," advises Deb M.
May flies: Frankenmuth Jellystone Park and other area campgrounds experience seasonal insect activity. "Flies were an issue and bug spray was needed," notes Julia H. Bay City State Park also reports May flies throughout summer months, especially around bathroom facilities and playgrounds.
Splash pads and playgrounds: Bay City State Park Campground offers excellent facilities for children. "Take a 2 min walk from the camp office across to the day park and you'll find the Spray by the Bay splash pad, a huge timber playground, beautiful sandy beach," notes Sarah S.
Organized activities: Wesleyan Woods Camp provides structured family programming. "Very nice camp and keeps improving every year we come back!" shares Justin L. The alcohol-free environment appeals to many families seeking pet-friendly camping near Kawkawlin.
Bike-friendly campgrounds: Multiple sites feature paved roads ideal for children's bikes. "This is a great campground if you enjoy riding bicycles or going on nature walks with trails that seem endless," explains Nick B. about Bay City State Park Campground.
Site selection for flooding: Several campgrounds have areas prone to moisture. "Our sites 1 and 2 were very wet and lots of frogs. We'd want the cement slab if we come back," advises Danielle C. about Pinconning County Park.
Late arrival procedures: Black Creek State Forest Campground offers simple self-registration. "Pull up, grab a registration envelope, look for a spot then park. Fill out the registration. Put one portion of it on the clip at the spot number marker," explains lindsay S. The campground charges $20 cash or check per night plus recreation passport fees.
Extension cord needs: Multiple campgrounds have awkwardly placed electrical hookups. "Can book day of until 8pm online. Easy to get into late at night. Big lots. Fire pit. Sites are electric only. Recommend to have extension cord for some sites, as plug in can be far," notes Tanner G.
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