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.
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Oakland County Addison Oaks accepts pets at all camping sites with water and electricity hookups on concrete pads in four distinct camping areas. Both tent and RV campers can bring dogs to this family-friendly park that maintains 2.5 miles of trails around a lake where many visitors report seeing deer at dusk. The park features clean restrooms with hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Ridgewood Campground also welcomes pets but requires them to be kept on leash at all sites, with visitors noting the grounds are bordered by poison oak and ivy which pet owners should watch for during walks. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings with firewood delivery service available directly to campsites. The grounds are clean but fairly open with limited privacy between neighboring sites.
Bald Mountain Recreation Area's two rustic cabins allow pets year-round with space for 10-15 people, popular among hunters and scout troops. These cabins lack electricity but include wood-burning stoves for heat. The surrounding recreation area offers well-maintained, clearly marked trails ideal for hiking with dogs, plus clean, accessible lakes for kayaking and fishing. Algonac State Park Campground maintains pet-friendly areas open all year with fifty-amp hookups and sewer connections. Holly State Recreation Area McGinnis Lake Modern Campground permits dogs at both tent and RV sites with electric hookups and water access. The heavily wooded sites in Loop D provide more privacy for campers with pets, while maintaining convenient access to trail systems where many campers exercise their dogs.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Ray (53)
1. Addison Oaks County Park
"The beach is nice, a little small, but clean and fun (would be nice if your pets were allowed to swim also). The only real negative I have is that for each group site there is a single fire pit."
"The park has a beautiful 2.5 mile trail around the lake that makes this campground great. We brought our own kayaks but they do rent boats. We saw deer and rabbit."
2. Algonac State Park Campground
"I've stayed all over michigan, and this is one of the best. Your right close to the water, so you can watch the ships. I was very comfortable here, and I had my dog."
"Great campground with access to the beautiful St. Clair River as it runs between Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair."
from $28 - $50 / night
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"Addison Oaks is a campground that features hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, cabins, disc golf course, and a lake for boating."
"The grounds are huge with bike/hike trails, a lake and a disc golf course. Mountain biking seems to be very popular there are dirt trails off the paved hiking loop."
4. Ridgewood Campground
"The site was a larger site (#12) tucked nicely away in a corner. Picnic Table and Nice Fire Ring onsite. Port-a-potty, dumpster near site."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability5. KOA Campground Emmett
"The drive is short and there are plenty of amenities to keep the kiddos busy all day."
"We will definitely come back when it is warm enough to swim in the lake!"
6. Bald Mountain Recreation Area
"The trails are well maintained and well marked. There is also tons of clean, easy to access lakes within the park too. Perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, or fishing."
"Great trails and kids friendly."
from $108 / night
Check Availability7. 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 - $80 / night
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"Nice little dog park by the beach too."
"Only drawback is the distance from the lake. The lake is not within walking distance, you would need to drive."
from $20 - $80 / night
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"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."
"This is probably the best campground in Michigan. Lots of activities to do. Swimming pools, bicycles for rent, playgrounds, pizza, children's train, etc."
10. Lakeport State Park Campground
"Right off Lake Michigan. Great trails for easy bike riding. Helpful, friendly staff"
"Lakeport is one of the hidden gems in Michigan. We all have heard that you can find Petoskey Stones in Northern Michigan, well.... look no further!!!!!"
from $21 - $120 / night
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Drive Time
- 39 min from Detroit, MI
- 52 min from Flint, MI
- 1 hr 9 min from Monroe, MI
- 1 hr 9 min from Ann Arbor, MI
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Ray, MI
387 Reviews of 53 Ray 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
- 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.
- 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 Ray
Cabins near Ray, Michigan provide year-round options for campers in Oakland County with pets. The climate remains mild from spring through fall with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F. Winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that can drop below 20°F with moderate snowfall throughout the region.
What to do
Hiking with panoramic lake views: At Lakeport State Park Campground, visitors can take advantage of extensive hiking trails along Lake Huron where rock collectors often find unique specimens. As camper Andrea W. notes, "They are right on beautiful Lake Huron with a sandy beaches and clean clear water... Miles of hiking trails and on the weekend activities every couple hours for the kids."
Disc golf during your stay: Oakland County Addison Oaks features a complete disc golf course amid its wooded setting. Visitor Joe S. mentioned this amenity specifically: "I enjoyed the trails, disc golf and overall wonderful Park staff! Extremely clean and well-kept."
Mountain biking on dedicated trails: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area offers specialized mountain biking routes throughout the park. According to Christie V., "Very nice sites. Wooded and up north feel. Great hiking and world class mountain bike trails. Nice big lake. Only drawback is you must drive to the lake or hike 1.8 miles through the woods on a trail to get there."
What campers like
Private, wooded sites: McGinnis Lake Modern Campground — Holly Recreation Area features secluded camping areas with natural barriers between sites. Zachary S. confirms, "We stayed on site 118 in the trillium loop. Actually feels like camping with all the trees, not lined up in a farmer's field. Lots of trails and great beach with a dog friendly area."
Concrete pads with hookups: Addison Oaks County Park provides level, improved sites that RVers appreciate. Ron E. describes them as "Nice quick weekend retreat campground. Cement pads, water, and electric. Loop C is spacious with some trees."
Freighter watching: Algonac State Park Campground offers unique waterfront views along the St. Clair River. Sandy K. values this feature: "A fantastic state park to enjoy the view of the river, bonfires and meet people. They also have a range for archery, and firearms. The park was kept clean."
What you should know
Variable bathroom facilities: Campground bathrooms range from rustic to updated throughout the region. At Lakeport State Park, Cole G. noticed: "The bathrooms were kept up well and the showers were squeaky clean with warm water running the whole shower."
Bug preparedness essential: Insects are prevalent throughout Oakland County campgrounds, especially in wooded areas. At Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, Kristina J. warns: "There are tons of mosquitoes and ticks, so make sure you bring bug spray. Also make sure that all food and garbage is secure at night, the raccoons have no fear."
Rocky beaches may require footwear: Lakeport State Park Campground beaches have distinctive rocky shorelines that require protection. "The beach was rocky so don't forget to pack some water shoes but the rocky beach comes with finding cool rocks to either paint or just collect!" notes Cole G.
Tips for camping with families
Weekend activities for children: Many campgrounds offer organized programs specifically for younger campers. Tim & Nancy C. experienced this at Addison Oaks: "It was a Boo Fest weekend. Lots of socially distanced activities for the kids and a scavenger hunt (finding clues on signs in park to solve a mystery)."
Dog-friendly beach areas: Several dog-friendly campgrounds near Ray feature designated pet swimming zones. At Holly State Recreation Area, Zachary S. appreciated "Lots of trails and great beach with a dog friendly area."
Playgrounds and recreation fields: Facilities for children are standard at most campgrounds in the area. Jennifer H. observed at Holly State Recreation Area: "There were several playgrounds, bench swings, play fields and even a basketball court. The ADA sites had pavement surrounding the fire rings and space at the picnic tables for a wheel chair."
Tips from RVers
Electrical load considerations: Oakland County Addison Oaks provides sufficient electrical connections but system limitations may occur during peak times. Richard T. notes: "Sites have electricity and water and are well spaced out."
Dump station access varies: Several campgrounds have dump stations but with different configurations. Mary H. advises at Pontiac Lake: "If you are hoping to hook up to electrical, bring extension cords; some hook ups are exceptionally far away from the designated RV parking pad."
Seasonal closures affect services: Bald Mountain Recreation Area cabins remain available year-round but with limited amenities. Kate K. explains: "They are rustic, so they don't have electricity or heat but there is a large wood burning stove."
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