5 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park offers paved sites surrounding a small lake where pets can explore the grounds with their owners. All campgrounds in the Mount Pleasant area welcome pets with standard leash requirements and waste cleanup expectations. Outdoor Adventures Mount Pleasant Resort provides pet-friendly accommodations in tent sites, RV spots, and cabins, with designated pet exercise areas. Weidman KOA (formerly Gammy Woods Campground) features clean, spacious sites developed around mature trees with a designated dog park for off-leash exercise. Saginaw Chippewa Campground allows pets at both their 30-amp and 50-amp sites. Most area campgrounds maintain a two-pet limit per site, though some may accommodate additional pets for a nominal fee. Regular ranger patrols through campgrounds help ensure all pet policies are followed for the comfort and safety of all campers. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area spans across wooded sites with large, spacious camping areas where dogs can comfortably set up alongside their owners. The campground maintains several hiking trails suitable for dog walking, with multiple ponds providing opportunities for pets who enjoy water. Nearby Clare offers veterinary services approximately 10 minutes from most campgrounds. Pettit Park Campground in Clare provides a convenient overnight option with electric hookups and fire rings in a small city park setting just half a mile from downtown amenities. Coldwater Lake Family Park features lakefront camping with dedicated pet areas away from the swimming beach. Dogs must remain on leashes no longer than six feet throughout all campgrounds, with particular vigilance required during evening hours when wildlife becomes more active. Most campers find the pine-covered sites at Herrick Recreation Area especially accommodating for pets with plenty of shade during summer months.
"10 minutes away from anything you will need. Right off the highway. Clean and accessible!"
"It’s super close to the casino, you get discounts at the water park! 4th of July fireworks the best and so close! Super clean restrooms and Laundry. Not shady, all sun for now."
"The reason we chose this was to be close to the casino and the sites were full hook-up."
"It's more of a walk from the lake but the other loops have no shade and seem more crowded together. We had site #24 and it was fairly ideal and very roomy."
"They do have sites in front of the park (outside the loops) that is grass but in full sun. It is pet friendly."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $60 - $3715 / night
"It is super dog friendly as well. This is our “go to” spot for sure. Love it here and the staff are great."
"Nice peaceful drive there... pulled in to find they have recently just been acquired by KOA I believe as there was signage down with few KOA signs up."
"Rather than clearing all the trees the sites were developed around many mature trees which makes for a much more attractive setting. The bathrooms/showers were immaculate. "
"Spot was on the lake, had plenty of spots to park an RV or tent camp, and had a playground for kids. Would recommend!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $45 - $60 / night
"They come around 3 or 4 times a day, if you need wood, just flag them down and they will deliver it ($5/bundle)."
"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."
from $30 - $600 / night
"Near downtown Clare, nice park with pavilions, no reservations needed. Sites are within the city’s park so there’s local traffic."
"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
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.
ScoutWe have camped here many times over the years and have always enjoyed our visits. The campground has made some great investments and improvements, which are appreciated. However, the overall maintenance has unfortunately declined. It is noticeable in the condition of the shower houses, tree trimming, staining, painting, and other general upkeep. A little more attention to these details would make a big difference, especially in the restroom facilities. This is a great campground for children and families, with plenty to enjoy. One area that could use improvement is consistency in how campground rules are enforced. During our stay, we observed several occasions where some seasonal campers—and even some weekend campers—were allowed to get away with things that others were not. We personally did not have any issues, but it did seem as though certain campers were singled out while others were overlooked, even when there was no obvious reason. Overall, this is still a good place to camp, and we will likely return. With a stronger focus on maintenance and more consistent rule enforcement, it could easily become an excellent campground.
ScoutIf you're looking for a family oriented campground, look no further. From the park to play in for the kids and the heated pool, to the large fields and trails, you'll find entertainment to fill your days. Visit the wishing tree or porcupine tree. Swing on your trail adventure. The owners are delightful.
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.
ScoutNice campground pretty quiet very well shaded lots. Some lots would be a bit difficult to get a camper in due to the amount of trees but nice for tent camping. Bathrooms are a bit dated is only downfall. Could use some maintance and upgrades
GuideThe only difference between this campground and a resort is the space between sites. The pool is enormous and sparkling, free mini-golf, illegal court and tons of kids activities. Great place and we were 1 of 2 day campers for 20 spots.
Mount Pleasant camping areas feature diverse terrain ranging from pine-covered forests to lakeside settings, with average summer temperatures of 80°F and spring/fall around 60°F. The region hosts several man-made ponds and smaller lakes suitable for fishing and kayaking, with most campgrounds operating from May through October when the Michigan weather is most favorable for outdoor recreation.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Isabella County Herrick Recreation Area offers several fishing ponds where campers can try their luck. According to reviewer Dj W., "Ponds are just that, ponds. Not gonna catch record breaking fish here, but you can kyak around a bit. Electric motors only here."
Shuttle to casino amenities: Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park provides free transportation to nearby entertainment. Reviewer Stephanie C. noted, "This campground is a few miles from the casino, but offer free shuttles to the soaring eagle properties (including the water park)."
Trail access for hiking: The region offers several hiking opportunities close to camping areas. Jennifer H. mentions at Herrick Recreation Area, "There is the Pier-Marquette Rail trail about 1.5 miles from the campground, great for biking, running etc."
Water recreation options: Many local campgrounds provide swimming opportunities. Curtis S. shares, "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."
Clean facilities: Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Mount Pleasant maintain excellent bathrooms. At Weidman KOA, Gerard reports, "The facilities were spotless and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The bathrooms/showers were immaculate."
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the generous camping spots throughout the region. Macy M. notes, "Nice little county campground, under the canopy of trimmed pine trees. Lots were large, no issues with backing in our 36' TT with 2 slides."
Natural settings with mature trees: Many campgrounds preserve existing forest. According to Gerard, "Rather than clearing all the trees the sites were developed around many mature trees which makes for a much more attractive setting."
Short drives to amenities: Local campgrounds provide convenient access to nearby towns. Jennifer H. points out that Pettit Park Campground "is only .5 miles from downtown Clare" and provides "a convenient overnight option."
Registration processes vary: Some campgrounds have self-registration systems. William D. shares about Saginaw Chippewa Campground: "Make sure to have cash or a check as the office is only staffed part time. You can do a self check in and leave in the drop box. No reservations here all site are fcfs."
Site characteristics differ by location: Within the same campground, exposure to sun varies significantly. Dj W. advises, "The first 3 areas you pass on the way in are in sun all day, more or less. The rest are in pine stands and really is a nice place to be."
Pine sap considerations: Wooded sites come with natural challenges. One camper suggests, "make sure to clean your slides from the pine needles before you go" and notes "As per the normal, pines bring sap, so expect that."
Site leveling requirements: Black Creek State Forest Campground and other locations may require equipment for leveling. Dj W. mentions, "We were on site 78. It's not level. Many around it aren't, but it's not a real big deal, really."
Water park access: Families can enjoy additional recreation options. Renee C. shares, "It's super close to the casino, you get discounts at the water park! 4th of July fireworks the best and so close!"
Playground options: Some campgrounds offer multiple play areas. Katie J. notes that River Ridge Campground "has a great playground for kids, volleyball court, basketball court and camp store!"
Beach access for children: Several campgrounds provide water recreation specifically designed for younger campers. Katie J. describes "a separate swimming hole with sandy beach and inflatable toys!"
Cabin alternatives: For families wanting more structure, cabins are available at select locations. Tammy P. observed, "A few cabins looked to be just built as well as possibly a few more to come" at Weidman KOA, offering alternatives to tent camping.
Hook-up details: RV sites offer varying amenities across the Mount Pleasant region. Michael G. describes Soaring Eagle as having "Pretty basic campground with paved sites and a nice lake" while noting "Casino shuttle. Wet firewood."
Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds offer full sewer hookups. Jennifer H. mentions Pettit Park has "electric hook up" and notes there is a dump station available, which is important information for planning longer stays.
Site size considerations: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Mount Pleasant can accommodate larger rigs, but advance research is advised. Sue B. at Herrick Recreation Area notes, "Campsites are spacious and wooded. There is a lake for swimming ability to fish and put in a kayak. Sites have electric with shared water."
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