Kelly G.
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Private camping
Very private sites. I was surprised at how well each site was hidden from the others. Restrooms can be a bit far from some sites. Nice little dog park by the beach too.
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Wolverine Campground on the north shore of Holloway Reservoir offers pet-friendly sites for tent and RV camping from May through September. This 30+ site campground permits leashed pets on all sites, with open, partly wooded terrain providing moderate shade and lake access. Crystal Creek Christian Campground also welcomes pets at its affordable rustic tent sites ($15/night) and RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups ($25-30/night). The campground is family-oriented with pet waste stations throughout the grounds. Both locations require pets to remain leashed when outside RVs or tents. The New Kingslanding Kampground features spring-fed lake access where leashed dogs can enjoy shoreline activities, though swimming with pets is restricted to designated areas.
Established hiking trails connect to Wolverine Campground where morning dog walks offer lake views and wildlife spotting opportunities. Pet owners note the waterfront sites allow dogs to enjoy lake breezes while remaining secured at campsites. Most campgrounds in the area maintain quiet hours from 10pm-8am when excessive barking is discouraged. The closest emergency veterinary services are available in Lapeer, approximately 15 minutes south of North Branch. Campers should pack extra water containers for dogs during summer months as daytime temperatures can exceed 85°F. Otter Lake Park Campground provides dog-friendly cabin options alongside their tent and RV sites, though an additional pet cleaning fee applies for cabin rentals. Winter camping options for dog owners are limited, with Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort being the only year-round facility accepting pets.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near North Branch (64)
1. The New Kingslanding Kampground
"The lake is a spring fed lake with fishing and no gas engines. Its the best swimming in the area! It is also the cheapest in the area!"
"The lake is small, private, and exceptionally clean bc gas powered boats are not allowed. Kayaking, paddle boating, canoeing etc is all permitted. Lots of fishing spots available."
from $25 - $35 / night
2. Wolverine Campground
"Tis campground is located on the north shore of Holloway reservoir it is open from end of may to first of September. It has a beach boat launch ne the lake is great for walleye."
"Lake is supposed to be great for walleye fishing, even if it a tad shallow. Campground is well maintained with picnic tables, and fire rings."
from $35 - $45 / night
Check Availability3. Covenant Hills Camp
"Large play areas, dog run, basketball court, lots of walking trails, and family friendly."
"The location is pretty great, off the beaten path but, within 30 minutes of major stores and conveniences. "
4. Otter Lake Park Campground
"I grew up in Otter lake spent lot's of summers running around the campground and beach area. I haven't stayed in the campground for years but I have visited friends staying in the campground."
"Close to Munising and Pictured Rocks."
5. Krystal Lake Campground
"We insisted on a different site and were placed across the bridge on a beautiful huge site on the lake! After that, everything was wonderful."
"Nice campground, lake, pool, playground and entertainment. Lots of sand and golf cart gangs"
from $28 - $66 / night
Check Availability6. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort
"Pools, lakes, mini golf. Designed for young families. Pet friendly but has restrictions on the type of dog."
"We’ve been going here for many years, we love access to the plenty of pools and kayaking amenities that are included in our stay!"
7. Crystal Creek Christian Campground
8. Berwagana Campground
"we live close to this campground and we love swimming in the pond on hot summer days. The halloween trick or treating was a blast along with their haunted woods."
from $32 - $152 / night
Check Availability9. Water Tower Travel Trailer Park
"Walking path around pond, fishing dock. $28 site, No old beaters allowed. Old clean units welcome."
10. Genesee Otter Lake Campground
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near North Branch, MI
387 Reviews of 64 North Branch Campgrounds
- Despina S.
TravelerOutdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort
Large campground. Over 700 sites and 70+ cabins. Open year-round.
Great opportunities for winter sports. Pools, lakes, mini golf. Designed for young families. Pet friendly but has restrictions on the type of dog.
- Doug M.
ScoutClear Water Campgrounds
Love, love, love this campground.
This is a quiet, friendly and family campground. The staff is very willing to help any way they can. The sites are level and spacious.
A great place for the kids! With a beach, playground and paved roads is nice but the frosting in this cake is the petting zoo. Animals from bunnies, peacocks & cats to horses, goats and of course Milton the burro, get it? Milton Burro, LOL
The store has stuff for the kids at very reasonable prices and the ice cream shop across the street is a nice walk after dinner. There's a light there for safe crossing, too.
Try this place, you'll add this to your good memories.
No credit or debit cards. Cash and checks only.
- LLisa D.
RangerClearwater Campground
Nice!
A fun little campground with a nice bunch of petting zoo type animals! The beach is clean and the lake is warm! Very nice layout with walking trail around the lake. The only complaint was not nearly enough trash cans around (like, none easy to find) and the bathrooms were nasty for our 2 day visit. Price per night for full hook up was $40 :-)
- KKeith K.Traveler
Port Huron KOA
Commercialized
If you like this type of camping then this theme park camping is for you. It's right in town with sparse trees and very small sites. Make sure to mark the max allowed occupancy to be camping because, if you don't, you will be charged extra cash for your child to spend the day with you while spending money on their amenities. They do have a little amusement park right next door so that can help entertain the young ones for a while and we did appreciate the dog park. It's not a horrible place as we did enjoy ourselves the first visit there. The campsite we had was in the back, between 2 cabins, and that one was actually a decent size. The 2nd trip was a bummer as we were reprimanded for having my girlfriends daughter show up and have breakfast with us. Which, by the way, we bought from the and she shopped in their souvenir store and purchased items. We had to pay another $5 so we could spend that extra money at their campground. Other than that, enjoy.
Noel L.GuideClearwater Campground
Nice private campground.
Level sites with full hookup. Catch and release fishing pond. Nice little swimming area. Nice playground. Cute little petting zoo. Stayed for a week at $320.
- JJulia H.Ranger
Frankenmuth Jellystone Park
Fun RV park and very close to downtown
Our site was averaged out to $82.71 a night with the weekly rate discount.
We were in Site# 306 (a deluxe plus RV site - be aware that some of these are back-ins and not clearly labeled on the site map - we had to change sites to a pull-thru). We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through.
We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.
The site was easy to level.Our site was not shaded with zero trees. 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.The deluxe plus lot comes without a concrete patio but with a picnic table and fire ring. They do sell firewood and will deliver to your site.
There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are quite a few channel options.
There is not a community outdoor kitchen or community fire pit.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They also allow you to rent pedal bikes. They do not provide golf cart rentals.
They do have a heated indoor and heated outdoor Swimming pool and one hot tub.
There is a Playground. They also offer Gaga ball, basketball sport court, and volleyball courts. There is a Game room for kids. They have a Putt putt course and Jumping pad.
They have a great general store. There is a separate Activity Center for kids.
There are tons of scheduled activities for kids like wagon rides, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, etc. Activities are scheduled all day from 9am to 8pm.There is a snack bar on site from 4pm-9:30pm where you can get hot dogs, brats, pretzels, nachos, ice cream, etc.
The streets are mostly paved and good for riding bikes.
This is an RV park with cabins to rent also. Tent camping is also allowed.
They have two shower houses. The shower house has the typical stalls. There is a great area to hang clothes and store your toiletries in the shower stall. These are kept very clean.
There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine in the arcade room. There are approximately 4washers and 4 dryers. It is approximately $2.75 to wash and $0.75 to dry a load.
They do not have a fenced in dog park. There are areas to walk dogs though.
Flies were an issue and bug spray was needed.
There were no trails to hike off of the campground.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are Frankenmuth FunShips (chocolate & wine tasting), the Golden Ticket Trolley, the Bavarian Belle (popcorn & sodas) River Place Shops, wineries, and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland store. This RV park is less than a mile to downtown/River Place Shops where there is tons of shopping.
- Maggie M.Guide
McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area
Everything to do
Holly Rec is huge and there is so much you can do. Camping is pretty secluded. Lots and lots of hiking available , pets allowed which is awesome, disc golfing , lakes for great kayaking and there is a wonderful beach! Something for everyone! you can get away here , and take a much needed break from real life.
Pepper C.GuideProud Lake Recreation Area
Clean and plenty of trees
First time out with the camper and we wanted to stay close to home so we found a campground right outside the city. You couldn't tell how close we were because there were so many trees in the area. Looked like up north
While there are plenty of trees around the grounds and lake there are not too many trees between the camp sites so you do totally see your neighbor. Bathrooms were clean at all times. Showers available. I saw basketball and ladder ball. There is a big lake with a boat launch and swimming area. Pets are allowed (leashed) Fire pit and picnic table at camp site. It was a grass site and not paved, some definitely looked more even than others. I did see more activities but we did not check them out. We also didn't go hiking due to the air quality/Canadian fires.
We would go again for a quick get away!
Guide to North Branch
The North Branch, Michigan area features mostly flat terrain with elevations ranging from 750-850 feet above sea level across a mix of agricultural land and wooded areas. Summer camping temperatures typically range from 55-85°F with regular afternoon thunderstorms. The region contains several small lakes and reservoirs that support fishing while limiting motorized watercraft to specific zones.
What to do
Swimming options: seasonal conditions: The New Kingslanding Kampground offers a clean spring-fed lake that's "exceptionally clean bc gas powered boats are not allowed" according to camper Sondra B. The lake remains less crowded than public beaches, even during peak summer weekends.
Fishing: species variety: At Wolverine Campground, campers can fish for walleye in Holloway Reservoir. Crystal G. notes it's a "great place to take the boat out" though "the water isn't very deep." Morning and evening hours typically yield better catches during summer months.
Multi-use trails: accessibility levels: Hikers and cyclists can access trails near the campgrounds. Near Covenant Hills Camp, visitors find "lots of walking trails" according to Andrew H. The trails range from flat, mowed paths suitable for families to more wooded routes requiring proper footwear.
Seasonal activities: structured events: Berwagana Campground organizes Halloween events that provide structured activities for families. Nichole W. mentioned "the halloween trick or treating was a blast along with their haunted woods." Most campgrounds schedule weekend activities primarily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
What campers like
Lake access: swimming quality: The New Kingslanding Kampground lake earns praise for water quality. Sondra B. describes it as "small, private, and exceptionally clean bc gas powered boats are not allowed. Kayaking, paddle boating, canoeing etc is all permitted." The swimming areas feature gradually sloping entries suitable for younger children.
Playground facilities: family focus: Krystal Lake Campground receives positive reviews for its family amenities. One camper notes it has a "pool, playground and entertainment," making it popular with families traveling with children. Most play areas remain open from 8am until dusk.
Fishing opportunities: catch reports: Wolverine Campground on Holloway Reservoir provides accessible fishing spots. C.P. mentions "the lake is great for walleye" while Crystal G. notes it's "great place to go for water sports" despite the relatively shallow water. Shore fishing remains accessible even without a boat.
Camp stores: availability of supplies: Many campgrounds maintain small stores with essential items. At Genesee Otter Lake Campground, Tammy P. found they have "you covered at their general store anywhere from a toothbrush, table cloth, soda, Lg homemade Pizzas, Subs and the best Ice Cream ever in their homemade waffle cones."
What you should know
Site spacing: privacy considerations: Campsite proximity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort, Tom M. warns "most sites are very cramped and right up against you're neighbors, but there are some nicer spots scattered throughout." Request sites away from playgrounds for more privacy.
Seasonal sites: availability impact: Several campgrounds allocate significant portions to seasonal campers. At Genesee Otter Lake Campground, one camper noted "all of the lakefront sites are seasonal sites…in fact most of the campground were seasonal sites." Reserve well in advance for weekend stays from June through August.
Noise levels: campground differences: Water Tower Travel Trailer Park presents noise challenges at certain sites. Kimberley mentions "our site was small and right on a main road that was noisy most of the time." Krystal Lake Campground received complaints about "blasting loud music" during weekend events.
Dog friendly campgrounds near North Branch: restrictions: Most campgrounds welcome pets with standard leash requirements. Covenant Hills Camp maintains pet waste stations and designated walking areas. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort allows pets but "has restrictions on the type of dog" according to Despina S.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: supervision requirements: Berwagana Campground offers a swimming pond that children enjoy, though Terri W. cautions "I also had a topical allergic reaction after swimming in the pond/lake." The swimming areas lack lifeguards, requiring direct parental supervision at all times.
Scheduled activities: participation ages: Covenant Hills Camp organizes numerous structured activities for different age groups. Carol M. notes "they take very good care of this campground.. Lots to do for kids!" Many weekend activities require advance sign-up at the camp office.
Playground proximity: noise impact: Consider site location relative to common areas. David B. advises Covenant Hills Camp has "good, quiet campground (unless your on a site around the playground)." Request sites further from high-traffic areas if early bedtimes are important.
Budget options: pet-friendly camping near North Branch: Crystal Creek Christian Campground maintains affordable rates while welcoming families with pets. Their rustic tent sites start at $15/night, and their Christian orientation means organized activities focus on family-friendly options without alcohol permitted.
Tips from RVers
Hookup access: cord length requirements: At Wolverine Campground, Jennifer warns "if you're in a camper, make sure you have an extension cord. The power is quite a ways away." Standard 25-foot power cords may not reach hookups at certain sites.
Site leveling: terrain variations: The Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort has variances in site grading. Joshua W. notes camping options "from tents up to 50 foot Class A" though leveling may be required. Most sites have minimal slope but bring leveling blocks for comfort.
Water pressure: connection requirements: Otter Lake Park Campground provides water hookups, though pressure regulators are recommended. The campground maintains "in-home quality" showers according to Alyssa C., reducing the need to use RV facilities.
Site navigation: arrival planning: Several campgrounds present navigation challenges. At Water Tower Travel Trailer Park, the sites are "long but not wide" according to Lake George L., which may require careful positioning for slide-outs. Arriving before 3pm on weekdays allows easier setup during lower traffic periods.
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