Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Pentwater, MI

Searching for a place to camp with your dog near Pentwater? The Dyrt can help you find the best campsites for you and your dog. You're sure to find the perfect pet-friendly campsite for your Michigan camping excursion.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Pentwater, MI (151)

    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    1. Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park

    40 Reviews
    131 Photos
    280 Saves
    Ludington, Michigan

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park Campground

    2. Silver Lake State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    54 Photos
    117 Saves
    Mears, Michigan

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Recreation Area

    4. Lake Michigan Recreation Area

    24 Reviews
    69 Photos
    339 Saves
    Manistee, Michigan

    Overview

    Lake Michigan Campground is perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, 15 miles south of Manistee. The area creates an incredible setting with a scenic overlook of the lake and a sandy swimming beach. This family campground provides an array of hiking and biking trails, plus swimming, fishing and kayaking.

    Recreation

    A hardwood forest gives way to a beautiful sandy beach at the shores of the lake with a playground for younger campers. Trout fishing in Lake Michigan is another big draw. Bird watchers delight in seeing unique species like the piping plover and prairie warbler. The Arrowhead Trail, a short loop trail created by Boy Scouts, forms a loop between the campground and the beach. A trailhead for the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is also within the recreation area.

    Natural Features

    The recreation area sits on the eastern banks of Lake Michigan along Porter Creek, due north of Hamlin Lake. As the second largest of the five Great Lakes, Lake Michigan provides stunning views and limitless options for water recreation. It covers a whopping 22,400 square miles and ranks as the fifth largest lake in the world. The Huron-Manistee National Forests encompass nearly a million acres of public protected land. Nearly 6,000 acres is wetlands that extend over the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

    Nearby Attractions

    The nearby Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area has abundant trails for hiking and backpacking.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $27 - $32 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Dunes Harbor Family Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Dunes Harbor Family Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Dunes Harbor Family Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Dunes Harbor Family Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Dunes Harbor Family Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Dunes Harbor Family Camp

    5. Dunes Harbor Family Camp

    11 Reviews
    55 Photos
    102 Saves
    Mears, Michigan

    Dunes Harbor Family Camp is a premier Family Campground located on the shores of Lake Holiday, right down the road from the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.

    This faith-based environment gives your family a chance to get away from the busyness of life. Dunes Harbor has Full Hook-Up, Water/Electric campsites, RVs to rent, and Cabins. There are also group sites where your whole family, groups of friends, church groups, school groups, and community organizations can camp together at.

    The staff, facilities, and activities are exceptional. Dunes Harbor features a Camp Store, Ice Cream Shop, Splash Pad pool and Waterslide, Children’s Playground, Volleyball, Basketball, Laundry facilities, two Pavilions, large athletic field, Wagon Rides, Horseback Riding, hiking trails, Themed Weekends and much more!

    Each campsite comes with a firepit and picnic table. All Full Hook-Up sites also feature a cement pad. The water/electric Group Sites feature 8 sites per group site, a convenient bathhouse close by, grills for cookouts, and a central firepit area for everyone to gather around.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Mears State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mears State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mears State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mears State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mears State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mears State Park Campground

    6. Mears State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    37 Photos
    105 Saves
    Pentwater, Michigan

    Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines Campground — Ludington State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Pines Campground — Ludington State Park

    7. Pines Campground — Ludington State Park

    15 Reviews
    56 Photos
    96 Saves
    Ludington, Michigan
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Kibby Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kibby Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kibby Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kibby Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kibby Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Kibby Creek Campground

    8. Kibby Creek Campground

    10 Reviews
    47 Photos
    59 Saves
    Pentwater, Michigan
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $160 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground

    9. Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground

    37 Reviews
    148 Photos
    227 Saves
    North Muskegon, Michigan

    Muskegon State Park is home to 3 miles of breathtaking shoreline (2 miles along Lake Michigan and 1 mile on Muskegon Lake), Snug Harbor, forested dunes, two campgrounds, picnic areas, multiple trails, and more. One of the park's popular features is the blockhouse that was originally built by the CCC in the 1930s to provide opportunities for visitors to see in all directions. It sits on the highest point in Muskegon County.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Green Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Green Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Green Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Green Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Green Road
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Green Road
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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Pentwater

802 Reviews of 151 Pentwater Campgrounds


  • Melissa C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fisherman's Landing & Campground
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Fisherman's Landing & Campground

    Rude treatment of a disabled vet

    We stayed there 3 years ago and I wish I had seen this site sooner. The morning of July 4th we were woke up by people yelling at 7:15 am. Them at 8:15 someone in a riding lawn mower came within 2 ft of out pop up and woke us up again. Then a sprinkler was started and it was getting our canvas wet, so I turned it down a little. The guy on the mower yelled at me to keep my hands off of the sprinkler! My family were staying one more night so I left them our easy up. Later that evening we came back to watch the fireworks. Afterwards my husband, who is a disabled vet, could not out to our car due to neuropathy in both legs. I decided to go in to pick him up. I waited until v the gate opened and drove in. The speed limit is 10 miles per hour, which I did follow. Then a man come flying up the road and started yelling at my family! I tried to explain that my husband was having a hard time walking out to the parking lot. He cursed at us and then said we would not be allowed back to this campground. This had been the 4 th year we had stayed there over the July 4th holiday. Sad that he treated not only a disabled vet but also a 90 year old woman. Would recommend.

  • 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.

  • Jeffrey P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness

    Busy but Beautiful

    After a decent ruck in, you have some immediate camped spots and can travel further for even more. Summer time is busy so get there early for a spot. Have been multiple times with bigger groups and have always found a spot for tents and hammocks. Enjoy hikes down the best for a distance view of the dunes and enjoy fires with lake views at night.

  • 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.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Michigan Recreation Area
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Lake Michigan Recreation Area

    Fantastic

    Great location away from everything. Spacious sites that are spread out. We stayed in the Oak Loop. Only 5 minute easy walk to beach. Quiet. Enough cell reception to send a text but that's it. Pit toilets only in Oak and Violet loops. Flush toilets in hemlock and orchid loop. No showers, but showers available at convenience store down the street during the summer.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness

    I loved this place!

    A small gem of a place. Park and pay to be in the National Forest...or disperse camping on Green Rd. We parked and hiked the mile and a half in to the Dunes. Take all your gear that you need if you don't want to trek back. Can not ride bike in or have anything with wheels on the trail. At the end of the Beautiful hike you come to the Dunes. Go to the right and you will see some spots to put a tent up(do not camp on Dunes or beach). To the right is easy walk and find. If you head to the left you will have to walk over some Dunes for a bit but this is where we went and found a perfect spot right where the forest and Dunes meet. Very short walk to the beach and it's AMAZING! We had it all to ourselves for hours. It's like looking at the ocean. Beautiful views, sunsets, night sky's. The water was warm and you could walk out a ways before it got deep. Great for swimming. It was perfect. One of my favorite spots away from the busy crowds. So worth the hike. Make sure you get wood and might have to hike it in. There is little to NO wood out there laying around. If you are willing to put the work in to hike out there then I promise it's worth it.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tippy Dam State Recreation Area
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

    Great nature - noisy neighbors

    Our site was great, easily fit a 17 foot trailer and a tent. Trails down to the water were appreciated by our kids. Neighbors are pretty close all around but that didn't matter until our last night. Several new campers rolled in at 10pm and proceeded to throw an absolute rager of a party until 4am - on Labor Day weekend. So overall a great campground but I wish there had been enforcement of quiet time or some kind of consequence for such horrible camping manners.

  • 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.

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

    Newaygo State Park Campground

    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.

  • Jim P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Val Du Lakes Resort
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Val Du Lakes Resort

    What a great place.

    I can't say enough about this place.  They where  so nice, polite and friendly.  We had some R.V. Issues and they where there to help.  The camp site was very nice.  There bathroom and shower were so clean. We will stay there again.

  • H. S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Track Campground
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Bear Track Campground

    Rustic seclusion.

    No running water.
    No electricity.

    No flush toilets.

    No internet.
    No phone signal.

    Pure heaven.

    Rustic campsites. 50-100 yards from the river. Great water from the pump. Nice clean vault toilet. Very quiet at night. Peaceful and beautiful. We've gone ever year for the last 5 years. Going again next year.

    Highly recommend a satellite-based GPS unit like Garmin or TomTom in your car. I was serious when I said no phone signal so Google Maps ain't gonna' get you there.

  • 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

  • J B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tippy Dam State Recreation Area
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Tippy Dam State Recreation Area

    Great time

    The campsites are spacious and feature trails that lead directly to the Tippy Dam Backwater. There’s also convenient access for launching a boat on either the Manistee River or the backwaters side of the dam

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

    Newaygo State Park Campground

    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.



Guide to Pentwater

Discover the perfect spots for pets-allowed camping near Pentwater, Michigan, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

Dog owners appreciate nearby activities

  • Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness provides stunning hiking trails and beach access, ideal for adventurous pups who love to explore.
  • At Mears State Park Campground, you can enjoy a short walk to the beach, where your dog can splash in the water and play in the sand.
  • Dunes Harbor Family Camp offers a variety of activities for families, including trails and water access, ensuring your dog has plenty of space to roam.

Tips for camping with dogs near Pentwater

  • Always keep your dog on a leash while at Silver Lake State Park Campground to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet when visiting Sandy Shores Campground, as some areas may not have immediate access to fresh water.
  • Make sure to clean up after your dog at Poncho's Pond RV Park to maintain the campground's cleanliness and ensure a pleasant experience for all guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Pentwater, MI?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Pentwater, MI is Cedar Campground — Ludington State Park with a 4.5-star rating from 40 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Pentwater, MI?

    TheDyrt.com has all 151 dog-friendly camping locations near Pentwater, MI, with real photos and reviews from campers.