Kelly G.
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GuidePontiac Lake Recreation Area
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.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Otisville, MI
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Covenant Hills Camp in Otisville permits pets at all full hookup sites and offers numerous dog-friendly walking trails throughout the 188-acre property. Campers can bring dogs to this year-round campground that accommodates tents, RVs, and cabins with electric and water hookups. Four miles away, Genesee Otter Lake Campground provides pet-friendly accommodations with designated pet exercise areas near the lake. Both campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements and limit pets to two per site. Wolverine Campground, situated on Holloway Reservoir, allows pets in designated camping areas but requires owners to maintain control of their animals at all times. Most sites are very close together so pet owners should be mindful of neighboring campers when traveling with reactive dogs. Clean and cautious due to COVID safety measures, these campgrounds maintain sanitary facilities for both humans and pets.
Designated walking paths near Covenant Hills provide space for pet exercise away from camping areas, with several trails extending into wooded sections ideal for morning dog walks. The large play areas and open spaces accommodate pets needing exercise after travel. Krystal Lake Campground and Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort, both within 20 minutes of Otisville, offer additional pet-friendly campgrounds with full hookups for RV campers traveling with animals. Weather considerations include hot summer temperatures, requiring owners to ensure pets have adequate shade and water at campsites. The area experiences significant seasonal mosquito activity, so pet-appropriate insect protection is recommended during summer months. Campgrounds provide trash receptacles for pet waste disposal, with most requiring owners to clean up immediately after their pets. Local veterinary services are available in Davison and Lapeer, both within a 30-minute drive from most area campgrounds.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Otisville (68)
1. 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!"
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. McGinnis Lake Campground — Holly Recreation Area
"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!"
"Group area is away from the main area. Kayak lakes are nice. Excellent hike/bike trails. Park is located just down the road from the Holly Oaks Off road park."
from $27 - $30 / night
Check Availability6. 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 Availability7. Pine Ridge RV Campground
"There’s private land on either side and a dirt bike track that the neighbor owns on the north end, so if you’ve got a light afternoon napper, stay away from that end."
8. Genesee Otter Lake Campground
9. 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
10. Frankenmuth Jellystone Park
"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."
Drive Time
- 21 min from Flint, MI
- 34 min from Saginaw, MI
- 45 min from Bay City, MI
- 55 min from Midland, MI
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Otisville, MI
450 Reviews of 68 Otisville 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 :-)
Tara T.RangerCamp Dearborn
HUGH MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND
They offer campsites full hookups pet friendly
They offer electric only no pets they offer campsites no pets.
They have a tent only section.
They have a beach, tennis courts, children's playground,rustic cabins, they have a recreation field Kids Activities arts and crafts!!! They have 16 resort cabins, this place is HUGH
Bathrooms were dated and we arrived Monday after Labor Day so I can't judge them. They had a FULL HOUSE on Labor Day per the front gate. I was very impressed there was no garbage at campsites and picked up very well.
GREAT biking trails you can catch on premise and bike over to Kensington and to the charming town of Milford
- Mary O.Traveler
Bishop Lake Campground — Brighton Recreation Area
Fun with family and pets!
Nice lakes for swimming and can take your pet as well! Big playground and nice bathrooms
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.
Guide to Otisville
Camping options around Otisville, Michigan include several small family campgrounds scattered throughout rural Genesee County. The terrain consists primarily of flat to gently rolling farmland interspersed with small kettle lakes and woodlots. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F with higher humidity levels, while spring and fall camping seasons experience cooler 50-65°F temperatures with increased precipitation.
What to do
Fishing access points: Wolverine Campground offers prime fishing opportunities on Holloway Reservoir. "The lake is supposed to be great for walleye fishing, even if it a tad shallow," notes Chris S. Sites are positioned along the north shore with direct water access.
Beach swimming: Wolverine Campground maintains a designated swimming beach with no depth restrictions. "Nice family campground with a beach, swimming area, and boat launch," says Chris S. The beach area gets crowded during peak summer weekends, particularly holidays.
Biking trails: Campers staying at Holly State Recreation Area can access several well-marked biking trails. "There were several playgrounds, bench swings, play fields and even a basketball court," reports Jennifer H. The park maintains paved pathways suitable for family riding.
Boat rentals: The New Kingslanding Kampground offers non-motorized boat rentals on their private spring-fed lake. "The lake is a spring fed lake with fishing and no gas engines. Its the best swimming in the area!" explains Jessie C. The ban on gas motors keeps the water cleaner than larger public lakes.
What campers like
Quiet wooded sites: Covenant Hills Camp offers spacious sites with mature trees providing natural privacy. "They take very good care of this campground. Lots to do for kids!" mentions Carol M. Sites feature full hookups with 50-amp service.
Family activities: Frankenmuth Jellystone Park schedules daily structured activities for children. "Lots of planned activities for kids. Most sites are relatively cramped, a few are spacious," reports Tom M. The activity schedule runs from 9am to 8pm with organized events.
Lake activities: The New Kingslanding Kampground provides a peaceful lake environment. "This campground hasn't always had a great reputation but since new management took over, it has had upgrades and a new crowd of good people!" notes Jessie C. The lake prohibits motorized boats, making it ideal for swimming and non-motorized water sports.
Clean facilities: Holly State Recreation Area maintains well-kept shower facilities. "We've state at this campground on and off for roughly 3 weeks... The staff is amazing, the campground is well maintained and quiet. Bathrooms are clean and it has hot showers," shares Stephanie H. The park also offers dish washing stations near shower buildings.
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Campgrounds near Otisville typically feature close-quarters camping with limited privacy. At Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort, "most sites are very cramped and right up against your neighbors, but there are some nicer spots scattered throughout the campground," explains Tom M.
Membership requirements: Some campgrounds require purchase of memberships for access. "Membership campground, membership fees are WAY overpriced, check FB Marketplace for folks selling their membership," advises Tom M. about Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort.
Campsite amenities: Fire ring policies differ between campgrounds. At Frankenmuth Jellystone, "not all sites have fire rings, so ask when reserving if you need to bring your own portable fire pit," notes Tom M. Some campgrounds offer fire ring rentals through their camp store.
Facility access: Bathroom and shower facilities vary widely in quality. "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," mentions Julia H. about Frankenmuth Jellystone Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Krystal Lake Campground offers dedicated children's play areas. "Nice campground, lake, pool, playground and entertainment," notes David B. The playground equipment is suitable for children ages 5-12.
Swimming options: Multiple swimming venues accommodate different preferences. "There is a pool and a beach, a small store, putt putt, Kayaks. Not my favorite type of camping, but great for a family," says Nicole D. about Krystal Lake Campground.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds host evening entertainment that creates noise. "The campground seemed nice until Sat. Night came. They started Blasting loud music that drowned our campfire conversation from 1000ft away," reports K.W. about Krystal Lake Campground.
Kid-friendly trails: Holly State Recreation Area offers gentle walking paths suitable for families. "We love the trails and the wildlife and the kids loved the parks," shares Stephanie H. Most trails are under 2 miles long with minimal elevation changes.
Tips from RVers
Hookup positioning: At Wolverine Campground, power connection locations can require planning. "If you're in a camper, make sure you have an extension cord. The power is quite a ways away," advises Jennifer.
Site selection guidance: Request specific sites when making reservations. At Krystal Lake Campground, "overall, very nice place IF you request a quiet/private site... once arriving at the campground, I saw the site they were assigned to and it was tight and overly populated!" warns Lisa D.
Site leveling challenges: Pine Ridge RV Campground offers varying site conditions. "Nice pull through sites, some are tight, but none are impossible. Knowledgeable and friendly staff," explains Mitchell C. Most sites require minimal leveling blocks.
Pet-friendly considerations: For pet friendly camping near Otisville, Michigan, campgrounds maintain specific dog areas. "Clean and well maintained RV campground... Each site has full hook-ups and are a good size. Nice shade trees at most sites," notes Mary S. about Pine Ridge RV Campground, which accommodates pets with designated walking areas.
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