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583 Reviews of 37 Morley Campgrounds


  • Tom W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Condon Lakes West
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Condon Lakes West

    Isolated and attractive to certain people

    Access road is an unmarked two track that is not suitable for all vehicles. Campground is free and only six sites. Free and no registration attracts lowlifes who appear to have been there a significant amount of time or the whole season. If you have a leaky trailer that needs a tarp over the top, love having your pitbulls run wild, and firing up your generator, this may be the perfect spot for you. Not sure how the folks dragged the trailers into camp. Turned around and went elsewhere. Could have been a nice spot but...

  • Tom W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Walkup Lake Campground
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Walkup Lake Campground

    Quaint and convenient

    Conveniently located but proximity to the road makes it noisy. Locals drag racing on the nearby road subsided around midnight. Campsites were clean and spacious. I stayed at one of the two sites down the road by the boat launch. I stopped here after my first campground stop was full. This site will definitely get the job done but don't make this a featured stop.

  • Julia A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Muskegon County Pioneer County Park
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Muskegon County Pioneer County Park

    Lost lake trail

    We had one of the sites closest to the beach access which was very nice for us, but since we were there Labor Day weekend(my mistake lol) we had a lot of traffic come through our campsite. We tend to enjoy more peaceful stays with less crowding. The beach had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and was not crowded at all which made up for it. Highly recommend watching the sunset from the beach. We also loved the lost lake trail. The group camping area is shut down.

  • Benjamin A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gleasons Landing
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Gleasons Landing

    Beautiful riverside campground

    Most sites have direct river access.  All sites are walk-in, but not far from the parking area.  There are two pit toilets for six sites and both were clean.  They sites are large, but fairly open, not much between the sites.

  • Benjamin A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Canoe Campground
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Elk Canoe Campground

    Basic canoe camping

    Elk is a great place to spend the night after a day of paddling or fishing.  There are four sites with decent space between them.  The pit toilet was decently clean and well away from the sites, so no smell.  The only downside is that access is tricky.  The landing is a steep bank with large rocks on the river bank.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Newaygo State Park
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Newaygo State Park

    It was ok.

    Stayed here to get off the road on the cheap after a long drive. It was Friday but it was quiet nothing out of the ordinary. The girls at the registration helped me find a quiet spot.

  • Jennifer S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Highway to Haven Family Campground
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Highway to Haven Family Campground

    Interesting experience

    The staff checking us in was amazing, but that’s where it stops. Lots of highway noise. Tiny spots. And worst of all the owner is terrible, argumentative, rude and disrespectful. We were traveling with a group, my husband was moving grills and wood from our site to theirs(we were not as close to our group as we thought) and was parked literally for less than 10 mins to the side of the road…the owners site was right across- he came out without a hello or welcome but right away jumped in“You can’t park there” as we were very clearly unloading… from that point it went downhill- never told us who he was; asked if we wanted to be kicked out and quite frankly was a straight up jerk. It wasn’t until later that night that other campers told us who he was and that’s normal behavior. If that is how the owner treats his customers you can rest assured we will never be back.

  • Wendy F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Muskegon County Pioneer County Park
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Muskegon County Pioneer County Park

    Beautiful park

    We loved this park and the atmosphere. So much room for all size campers, bathrooms and showers were clean and spacious. Beach access super close and plenty of roaming for our dog. Fire rings were the nicest we've seen and the park was kept clean and today, the rangers were on top of everything.

  • V
    Camper-submitted photo from Muskegon River Campground
    Aug. 20, 2024

    Muskegon River Campground

    Quiet and Personable

    Very small campground with a quiet time at 10:00 am. The host and staff were beyond helpful and friendly. Only complaint - bathrooms were a good hike away from the tent/RV spots

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Clear Sky
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Camp Clear Sky

    Charming campsite near Grand Rapids.

    Enjoyed our stay!

    Outdoor kitchen with running water and flush toilet were unexpected amenities. 

    Not to mention the chickens keeping us company!

    Will definitely stay there again when we’re in the area!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Newaygo State Park
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Newaygo State Park

    Nice rustic getaway

    I’ve read lots of reviews that were lukewarm about Newaygo, but we enjoyed our 3 day getaway. Ample activities in the area (hiking, disc golf, biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, tubing and stargazing). And shopping and nice brewery in Newaygo. Most sites are large and separated from the next. The noise levels really dropped off in the evening. Will be back!!

  • Erica L.
    Camper-submitted photo from South Channel Campground
    Aug. 4, 2024

    South Channel Campground

    It was OK

    This campground was okay. Nothing super special or exciting. The restrooms were very clean and maintained. The lots themselves are not kept well. Lots of long grass, dirt and tree stumps close to the road. Made it kinda hard to park our 30’ camper without running into a stump. It was nice and close to the channel and there is a beach attached to the campground which is accessible by a dirt trail. It was good for what we needed it for.

  • Raphael C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Park Campground
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Pioneer Park Campground

    Disappointed

    I wanted to give this place a 5 star rating but unfortunately I’ve had a bad experience at this one. my first time camping with a group of friends at this campground we reserved 3 spots all close together to accommodate such a huge group having camped there for a little over 24hours was told by the park ranger to move my tent over to my side of the plot since my tent was crossing my groups plot boarder by a little bit in the middle of rain with 2 kids(under 5)in the tent to keep dry from the rain. park ranger couldn’t be lenient enough to wait for the rain to subside.knowing the park ranger usually make frequent rounds around the park they could have told me sooner if it was problem but they waited until it started to rain to tell me to move.

  • Rovi
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Park Campground
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Pioneer Park Campground

    Campers beware

    I had a deeply disappointing experience at this campground. Despite driving six hours to get there and booking three sites, which were more than enough space for sharing, my friend and his family were forced to move their tent because it was slightly over the boundary—just a foot inside our site. This happened in the middle of the rain, with kids inside the tent, and despite our explanations, a ranger and three staff members insisted they move. Meanwhile, a nearby camper was allowed to stay despite having two tents and one camper on one site, which is against the rules. This discrepancy made us feel racially targeted and left a sour taste in our mouths. To top it off, the bathroom facilities were dirty, which only added to the negative experience. The lack of empathy and fairness was truly disheartening.

  • John M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Park Campground
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Pioneer Park Campground

    Get a new park ranger

    Terrible staff and communication.! Worse part is a power hungry ranger telling us to move our tent 2 inches away from our PAID campsite. What was worse is he told us when it was pouring outside while his kids was inside. Will not come to this campsite because of the ranger! Edit: we later found out that there was another campsite down the road that had 2 tents and 1 camper on 1 plot and they said nothing

  • Cathy M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Park Campground
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Pioneer Park Campground

    NOT BIG FAMILY FRIENDLY

    We stayed for 2 nights drove 4 hours just to go here with our friends and family. We respectfully rented 3 sites for a group or 11 so we have enough spaces for our tents and be together. On the 2nd day it was pouring rain the ranger told us we are too close to each others campsite. Although we are together and paid we still had to move our tents just an inch away from each other in the rain he couldn’t even wait for us to wait for the rain to stop but no we had to move the whole set up in the rain. Worse experience at a campsite. I understand rules and policy but we were harming no one. DONT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE A BIG GROUP. Definitely not family friendly. It completely ruins the experience for people when big groups come.

  • Kathie M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hoffmaster State Park
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Hoffmaster State Park

    Family campground on Lake Mi

    Family campground with beautiful Lake MI beach. Sites very close together with no privacy. Bathhouse clean;showers hot. Site 80 is listed as full shade but does get morning sun.

  • galina M.
    Camper-submitted photo from School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground

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  • Kendra H.
    Camper-submitted photo from White River Campsite #1
    Jul. 15, 2024

    White River Campsite #1

    Dispersed camping area

    This is the White River special area of the Manistee National Forest. While there are numbered campsites, there are no facilities or amenities. This is more suitable for tents or maybe small campers. Best access seems to be along 160th avenue south of Arthur road. The road seems a bit sketchy but should be okay for most vehicles. We explored the area while camping at nearby Pines Point campground.

  • Kendra H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines Point Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Pines Point Campground

    Great rustic+ spot, a family favorite

    Pines Point is a rustic Manistee National Forest campground with some unique features. There are a small number of reservable sites in something of a group camping area but most sites are not reservable. The area is managed by concessionaire American Land and Leisure with an on-site resident manager. Current fee for camping is $24 per night. The campground is very beautiful in an out of the way wooded area along the White River. Some sites are located along the river on a low bluff, with a Riverside path and several stairways to access the river. Most sites are large and well separated from other sites by trees and underbrush. This is a rustic campground with no electric or other hookups. There are conveniently located water spigots with good volume and pressure located throughout the campground. One of the unique features however, is that there is a restroom building with flush toilets! There is a day use/picnic area adjacent to the campground that includes a canoe / kayak launch. This area also has a fee if you are not a registered camper. This leads us to the other unique feature of the campground, which is a "tuber's loop" on the river which leads from the canoe launch around a large peninsula containing the picnic area to a wellmarked takeout point where one can walk less than 50 yards back to the canoe launch to do it again! The float takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes through very scenic and wild section of river, the river is mostly rocky and shallow with a good current. The river is also popular for other kayak / canoe trips with multiple launch and take out points. There is no longer a kayak/canoe/tube rental service in the area, so bring your own! There is basically no cell service in the area of the campground. The nearby small town of Hesperia has a full service grocery, gas stations etc. in our experience the campground is raPines Point is a rustic Manistee National Forest campground with some unique features. There are a small number of reservable sites in something of a group camping area but most sites are not reservable. The area is managed by concessionaire American Land and Leisure with an on-site resident manager. Current fee for camping is $24 per night. The campground is very beautiful in an out of the way wooded area along the White River. Some sites are located along the river on a low bluff, with a Riverside path and several stairways to access the river. Most sites are large and well separated from other sites by trees and underbrush. This is a rustic campground with no electric or other hookups. There are conveniently located water spigots with good volume and pressure located throughout the campground. One of the unique features however, is that there is a restroom building with flush toilets! There is a day use/picnic area adjacent to the campground that includes a canoe / kayak launch. This area also has a fee if you are not a registered camper. This leads us to the other unique feature of the campground, which is a "tuber's loop" on the river which leads from the canoe launch around a large peninsula containing the picnic area to a wellmarked takeout point where one can walk less than 50 yards back to the canoe launch to do it again! The float takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes through very scenic and wild section of river, the river is mostly rocky and shallow with a good current. The river is also popular for other kayak / canoe trips with multiple launch and take out points. There is no longer a kayak/canoe/tube rental service in the area, so bring your own! There is basically no cell service in the area of the campground. The nearby small town of Hesperia has a full service grocery, gas stations etc. In our experience the campground is rarely full, except possibly for some holiday weekends. A side note, there is a free, dispersed camping area suitable for tents and maybe small campers along 160th Ave South of Arthur Rd. There are no services or amenities and the road is a bit sketchy, but it might be an option if Pines Point is full or you prefer more seclusion and no fees!

  • Kasey J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mecosta Pines Campground
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Mecosta Pines Campground

    Super Kid Friendly

    We initially booked a site by the river, but once we saw the sites next to the playground, we knew we had to switch for our sanity and so our toddler could play. They were very accommodating with us and so friendly. There was so much for our 2 year old and 10 year old to do. We will definitely be back!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Allendale-West Grand Rapids KOA
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Allendale-West Grand Rapids KOA

    Loved it

    Certainly! Here’s an enhanced review for the Allendale KOA:


    I recently stayed at the Allendale KOA and had an exceptional experience. The campground is spacious, with large sites that provided plenty of room for our setup. The clean restrooms and full-service showers were a highlight, offering a comfortable and convenient experience after a long day of outdoor activities.

    The staff at Allendale KOA were incredibly friendly and welcoming, ensuring that we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The well-stocked camp store was a great convenience, providing everything we needed without having to leave the campground. We were particularly impressed by the massive bundles of wood available for just six bucks, making our evening campfires both affordable and enjoyable.

    Families will especially appreciate the large field and play area, which offered ample space for our kids to run around and enjoy themselves. It was wonderful to have such a safe and enjoyable environment for them to play in.

    Overall, our stay at the Allendale KOA was fantastic. The combination of excellent facilities, friendly staff, and family-friendly amenities made it a perfect choice for our trip. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great camping experience!


  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Ionia State Recreation Area
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Ionia State Recreation Area

    Walk In

    First let me say the rustic area is walk-in only. I was unaware of this until we arrived. Luckily our site was in the front and not a terrible walk. 3 sites in the middle, grouped together, would be nice for a group to book together. Rustic side is right next to the boat ramp. Inside of the state park is a nice beach for swimming, with concessions. A lot of fishing spots, even if you are bank fishing. Check in window is in the back of the park. Wood and ice available.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Bertha Brock County Park
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Bertha Brock County Park

    A favorite spot

    Bertha Brock is a great place for families. Brining our kids here from Grand Rapids is quick and easy. It is generally quiet, especially on non holiday weekends. Occasionally there is chopped firewood up front, you get a goof amount for your money. Relatively close to town if you need to purchase food or other gear. Bugs (mosquitoes) can get pretty bad, bring lots of bug spray! Near ionia state park with a nice beach for swimming or boating (no wake). Campground manager is very nice and helpful if needed.

  • Gary G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hoffmaster State Park
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Hoffmaster State Park

    Nice campground

    Not a bad place. Pretty quiet, other than the usual occasional idiot. Decent sites. ADA sites concrete, regular sites grass, sandy, or a combo of both. Pretty average spacing for a state park, except when a doofus parks sideways in a back-in site. (Wish the MI DNR would put a stop to that ). Typical MI state park sites, electric, fire ring and a picnic table. Most sites shaded, completely to some. Will return.

    Any grocery shopping you'd want is within 2 to 5 miles. (Aldi, Meijer, Kroger) Fast food too, if you need it.

    Verizon and T-Mobile service sucks here. No park wifi.



Guide to Morley

Camping near Morley, Michigan, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to relax or a place to enjoy outdoor adventures, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails around Newaygo State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Ample activities in the area (hiking, disc golf, biking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, tubing and stargazing)."
  • Fishing: If you love fishing, Sherman City Acres has a river on the property where you can catch fish. A happy camper shared, "My husband caught several during our stay."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a swim at Wabasis Lake County Park, which has a great beach area. One visitor said, "The beach area with park at the beach is great."

What campers like:

  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the peaceful environment at Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground. A reviewer noted, "The campground was full on a late September weekend but still quiet and didn't feel crowded at all."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers at Brower Park Campground enjoy the large sites. One camper said, "Most of the sites are pretty large and all 3 areas of the campground are nice."
  • Friendly Hosts: At Sherman City Acres, the host is known for being accommodating. A visitor mentioned, "The host, Megan, is very gracious and accommodating."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campers have experienced noise issues at Newaygo State Park Campground. One review stated, "To bad staffing cuts didn’t allow there to be any DNR employees to enforce the 10pm noise curfew."
  • Ticks: If you're camping at Mud Lake State Forest Campground, be aware of ticks. A camper reported, "I did notice lots of ticks. Our dogs all had at least one on them."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Highbank Lake Campground, are rustic and may not have all the amenities. A visitor mentioned, "The sites are small but are all equipped with several spots for tents."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with activities for children, like Duke Creek Campground. A reviewer said, "The pool is big, has a playground, a nice store on site with food, games, and camping equipment."
  • Space for Tents: Choose campgrounds with spacious sites, such as Nichols Lake South Campground. One camper noted, "Our family had two sites next to each other and it seemed like half an acre!"
  • Bring Insect Repellent: Be prepared for bugs, especially in wooded areas. A camper at School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground advised, "Make sure you bring insect repellent!"

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of the sites before booking. A visitor at Duke Creek Campground mentioned, "The sites were very small at this campground."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: If you need power, consider campgrounds like Leverentz Lake State Forest Campground, which has no electric hookups. A camper noted, "No swimming area, but lots of fishing spots and docks."
  • Plan for Fees: Some campgrounds may have additional fees. A camper at School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground mentioned, "There is a $7 a day fee for out of the county."

Camping near Morley, Michigan, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground, and you'll have a great time!

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