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Make Yourselves to home @ Camp Squid Off -The - Grid! Have you ever wanted 1 acre of tent camping space to yourself? How about a Yurt Glamping experience, or a night in one of our on-site Airstream trailer? You've found it, at Camp Squid Off The Grid!

Tent Sites - Feel free to walk around in the Squid Wood’s and bring your hammocks there’s plenty of trees to hang out in :) Camp Squid Off The Grid! has Freedom Camping! You're free to pitch your tent anywhere in the Squid Wood’s. Experience Camp Squid Off The Grid! how camping is truly meant to be.

Jolly Geen Yurt - Camp Squid Off The Grid enjoys Jolly Green, Nature’s Wonderland, a relaxing Cannabis Friendly retreat in the tranquil settings of 20 acres of Pine Tree Lane in Northwestern MI, Squid forest, bordered by a beautiful scenic farmers wheat field with trails throughout.

Our amenities include: A tour of our grounds, 24/7 coffee and drink access, and live entertainment when available.



Camp Squid Off The Grid

Nature is an 80 acre glamping resort located in the heart of Leelanau County, close to Glen Arbor, Leland, Empire. We are a 40 minute drive to Traverse City Airport (TVC) and many other small airports for private aviation. Our resort has very nice private showers, toilets, charging stations, and high speed fiber connected WiFi For remote work, streaming, etc. We are minutes away from kayaking, canoeing, fishing, endless sandy beaches on Lake Michigan, many boating lakes, cycling, hiking trails, and much more. We are a foodies paradise with lots of great options nearby and in the city, although we do have an outdoor kitchen with local options for vegetarians and omnivores.

Our Lodge building is a $2M state of the art facility with plenty of space for the kids to run around on a runny day and a rec room with games, toys, and pinball machines for older children or enthusiasts. Located next to our very large natural pool aka swimming pond with a sandy beach safe for the kids but also has spots that are 14’ deep for the adults.

Our property has 40 acres of private meadow space and 40 acres of Hardwood forest. We have glamping locations in both sections (each with 2 queen beds on frames with sheets, pillows, etc.) and many of our tents are very private and others are grouped together for friends traveling together. Located in our forest are trails, a collective bon fire area, and 3 true sanctuaries to relax and commune with Nature. Our site also has a sacred First Nations Witness tree that is used for gatherings and orienteering.

Nature also has weekly activities like yoga, women’s circles, and sound healing with more be added during the high season. Also our guests take advantage of 10% discounts on local kayak, canoe, and bicycle rentals that can even be delivered directly on site for convenience. Nature’s Free Concierge services includes over 30 pre-planned day trips all within a short distance of our amazing central location in Leelanau.

It is hard to express in words the beauty, calm, adventure, and awesomeness of our facility - the best is to stop by and check it out or just give it a try. Most of our glamping guests return every year after just one visit.

We are pet friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Cannabis Friendly, and basically everything friendly as long as everyone is respectful to one another, safe, and very respectful to Nature itself. Feel free to give us a call to learn more, check us out on Instagram, or our website.

Basic & Deluxe Glamping available or Bring your own tent. We have special deals for 1 or 2 week stays. Please call in for those. We also Host weddings, business events, family reunions, and much more for groups of 50-500. Glamping is closed for weddings generally (most guests stay on site).



Nature

289 campsites located within minutes of both the Betsie and Platte River. Nearby lakes include Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, Big and Little Platte and many, many more. Fish for Salmon, Trout, Steelhead, Perch, Bass and Pike. Charter Boats available.

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Backyard Burdickville is a friendly rustic campground just outside the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and near Empire, MI. In addition to camping, it offers a local food market featuring produce and flowers grown on-site at The Lively Farm, a large recreational area and occasional events. Visitors can explore the beauty of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore by day and our starry landscape by night.

We offer 28 large rustic campsites offer fire pits and a picnic table, 10 RV sites, and two camping cabins. Potable water hydrants and porta-johns are available. We also offer firewood for sale onsite. Rustic sites can accommodate small campers and camper vans.



Backyard Burdickville

We built our home 28 years ago on 8 acres of hay field. Everything you see on our property was put here by us!!



We have had dogs, a couple of horses, cats of course and chickens too. We have a pond off our deck with about 50 goldfish and a couple dozen frogs.



Our kids are all grown and we are left wondering what is next.



For the past ten years or so we have had at least one or two camp outs a year on our property with just friends. Then we started thinking "why not invite others?" We know how difficult it can be to get camping reservations in the area....then I bumped into a Hipcamp Host who told me about this.... so here we are!



We are animal and nature lovers and our gardens are here for you to enjoy. We'd love to give you a tour and tell you all about every plant if you are interested. Or we will ignore you and let you do your own thing in our 'backyard'!



Welcome to Traverse City and welcome to Camp David!!



I have a Facebook page with lots of fun and interesting things to do and see as well as great restaurant recommendations for Traverse City and beyond, on my travel page...Towhead Travels.



\*\*\*\*\*\*NEW FOR 2023\*\*\*\*\*\*



We have an outhouse on site!!



https://m.facebook.com/100057592452231/



Camp David

**Llama Meadows Farm** is a sixteen acre organic fruit and vegetable farm. Located in Beautiful Benzie Country, in Northwestern Lower Michigan. We are one mile south of Crystal Lake and six miles east of Lake Michigan. Our-house is super insulated and passive solar. We had llamas for their wool and manure. We retired from raising llamas, we had 12 they got old and moved on. We have around 50 fruit trees. The fruit we grow includes apples, pears, figs and paw paws. We also grow grapes, and kiwis, we also put in filberts, walnuts and pecans. We have a beautiful labyrinth peace garden.

Our intertwining Nature Trails in our Large Field next to the Campgrounds have been very popular with our Campers.

We Welcome our Campers to walk Our Labyrinth Peace Garden and to stroll though our flower and vegetable gardens and meadows that offers space to reconnect with nature. **Our beautiful communal fire pit is available for campfires.**

Only a few miles from Crystal Lake, 8 Miles to Lake Michigan (Frankfort Beach) and 30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes this amazing location is a picture perfect snap shot out of ” Organic Living”. We have an out house, outdoor shower and electricity

We are a peace farm and we live a laid back life style; we don't mind if you have a social drink or two, but absolutely do not tolerate loud and drunkin behavior, no partying please. There is a 11 pm quiet time, no noise curfew. It's great to hear the night sounds. You may hear Owls, Coyotes, Bobcats, etc. Peace out!

Book here but read reviews on our Hipcamp site: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/michigan/llama-meadows-eco-farm-basecamp/llovely-meadows-tent-camping#group\_size=4&adults=4



Llovely Meadows Campground

## Overview

D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A MAP OF D.H. DAY CAMPGROUND: [**www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/dhdaycamp.htm**](https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/dhdaycamp.htm)

This rustic campground is one of the most popular in Northern Michigan and is open (weather permitting) from the first Friday in April through the last Sunday in November. Reservations are required May 1 through October 15. Campsites are within walking distance of the Lake Michigan shoreline and a short drive to many popular features in the park. Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90s during the day, and 50s to 70s at night. 

As with all NPS sites Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is following all CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting public spaces found at: https://www.cdc.gov/.../pdf/Reopening_America_Guidance.pdf This includes routine cleaning of outside surfaces, showers and restrooms, plus twice a day deep cleaning/disinfecting of showers and restrooms using EPA approved disinfectants against Covid-19. Our campground offices have implemented once a day disinfecting at opening, then all touched surfaces will be disinfected after each group uses the office, barriers have been installed on the desks, our staff wear masks, and only one group will be allowed into the office at a time. For more on how the NPS is responding to Covid-19 you can also go to: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm Please call the visitor center at 231-326-4700, ext. 5010 if you have a specific question about one of the park's safety measures. 

## Recreation

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's rustic D.H. Day Campground is beautifully wooded. Campers can swim, canoe, kayak, fish and relax along the shoreline of the campground. The multi-use Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail passes through the campground opening up 20+ miles of biking and hiking. There are canoe and bicycle rentals nearby in the village of Glen Arbor. The historic village of Glen Haven is a short 15-minute walk away. Multiple hiking trails, the Dune Climb, and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are just a short drive away. D.H. Day Campground is the perfect launching point for a fun-filled stay at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

## Facilities

With 81 beautifully wooded campsites, shared water spigots, and vault toilets, D.H. Day provides a more rustic camping experience. 

Free hot showers are available at Platte River Camground, located 17 miles south along highway M-22. 

Each campsite has a parking area, large picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. Firewood is also sold in the campgound via a self-serve vending trailer. 

## Natural Features

D.H. Day Campground lies in the middle of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near the historic village of Glen Haven. The spacious wooded campsites are no more than a 5-minute walk to the Lake Michigan beach. Features include northern hardwood and conifer forests, old farm meadows, wetlands, lakes, streams, bogs, and splendid examples of glacially formed landscapes. The beautiful, perched sand dunes, for which the parked is named, are just a few minutes' drive from the campground. 

## contact_info

For local information, please call (231) 326-4700 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information. 

## Nearby Attractions

D.H. Day Campground is within minutes of the lakeside Village of Glen Arbor and the Historic Village of Glen Haven. The Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are a short drive to the south. The Alligator Hill Trail is less than a mile away. The Crystal River winds its way to Lake Michigan just a few short miles to the north. The harbor town of Leland is approx. 30 minutes away and is the gateway to both North and South Manitou Island. 

## Charges & Cancellations

**Campers must notify the campground office at 231-334-4634 if they will not arrive within 24 hours of the check-in** time or their reservation will be cancelled; 

• They will be charged a $20 no show fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for the campsite.

• Staff will hold a campsite until 2:00 pm on the day after the scheduled arrival date.

**Other www.recreation.gov fees include:**

• **Any cancelled reservation refund** will have a $10 service fee withheld.

• **Switching to dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates:** $10 change fee.

• **Cancelling a reservation, the day before or on the day of arrival:** $10 service fee AND forfeit the first night’s camping fee.

• **Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid** but will not be subject to an additional service fee.

• **Group Site Reservations cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date** will pay a $10 service fee AND forfeit the first night’s camping fee

For a complete explanation of all recreation.gov change and cancellation policies visit [**https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies**](https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies)

D.h. Day Campground

South Manitou Group Campground is a tent-only backcountry facility on South Manitou Island in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan. Campers must take a 1.5-hour ferry or boat ride to reach it, and must backpack their gear into the campground from the dock. This facility is comprised of three reservable group sites at Bay Campground and three others at Weather Station Campground. Each site is open to groups of nine to 20 people only. Smaller parties must plan to occupy multiple first-come, first-served individual sites at Popple, Bay or Weather Station Campgrounds on the island. Bay is the closest campground to the dock (less than a mile) and a short walk from the beach. Weather Station overlooks Lake Michigan from the bluffs on the south side of the island; the hike from the ferry is about 1.3 miles. If group sites are full, your group may be able to split up into multiple individual campsites. Be sure to make reservations for the ferry (231-256-9061) for transportation to the island. For more information, call 231-326-4700 ext 5010 Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90s during the day and drop about 20 degrees at night. Winters are cold, with daytime highs in the 20s to 30s and lows in the 10s and 20s; snow is usually on the ground from late November through March. Natural Features: South Manitou Island is part of an island chain in Lake Michigan that extends north to the Straits of Mackinac. The island consists of a ridge of tilted layers of limestone, buried under a blanket of glacial debris. It features unique sand dune formations, 10 miles of pebble beaches and a grove of old growth white cedars that date back over 500 years. The campgrounds lie on sandy soils among younger forests. Recreation: There is no shortage of activities on South Manitou Island. Visitors can hike around the 10-mile perimeter of the island via pebble beaches, take a tour of the South Manitou Island Lighthouse during summer months, view the 1960 shipwreck of the Francisco Morazanon or go on a motorized tour to learn the history of the island. Visitors can also hike day-long excursions to unique sand dune formations and old growth cedar forests. Both campgrounds have beach access where campers can beachcomb and swim; group sites are closer to the beach at Bay Campground than at Weather Station. Facilities: Water is only available in the Village area. Group campsites are secluded and set apart from one another. Each site has a fire pit for open fires (firewood must be purchased or collected in the park). Wooden pit toilets are provided, however campers must bring their own toilet paper. ACTIVITIES Hiking Visitor Center: Ranger Station

South Manitou Island Group

Platte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This year-round facility is one of the most popular campgrounds in the park. It is within walking distance of the Platte River and a short walk or drive away from the Lake Michigan shore. Hikers can access many of the areas day use and backpacking trails just north of the campground. Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90s during the day and 50s to 70s at night. Winters are cold, with daytime highs in the 20s to 30s and lows in the 10s and 20s; snow is usually on the ground from late November through March. Natural Features: The campground lies in a wooded area within walking distance of the Platte River and less than two miles away from the beaches of Lake Michigan. Although the lakeshore is long and narrow, it has northern hardwood and conifer forests, abandoned farm meadows, wetlands, lakes, streams, bogs and splendid examples of a glacially formed landscape. The most prominent features in the park, and those for which it is named, are the perched sand dunes above Lake Michigan. The overlooks at Sleeping Bear, Empire and Pyramid Point bluffs are about 400 feet above the lake. With 65 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and numerous inland lakes and streams, the park is wonderfully water-oriented. Recreation: Campers can hike, canoe, kayak and fish on the river or the lake. There are canoe rentals at nearby Platte River Point, where the river meets the lake (the point also has beach access for those wishing to drive there). The Platte Plains trail system boasts more than 25 miles of trails, some of which can be accessed a short walk away from the campground. Trails to the primitive White Pine backcountry campground are also close by. Facilities: This facility is well-maintained, well-organized and offers a wide variety of sites, including back-in and pull-through sites with electric hookups for RVs, tent-only sites, walk-in sites, group sites (hike-in, tent-only) and a nearby backcountry campground. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Each loop has restrooms with flush toilets and sinks. Hot showers are also available. The group sites allow no more than 25 people per site; pets and RVs are not permitted in them. ACTIVITIES Picnicking: Picnic Tables Visitor Center: Ranger Station Day Use Area: Amphitheater

Platte River Campground

The Weather Station campground overlooks Lake Michigan on the island's south side, about a mile beyond the lighthouse. The campsites are located within a forested area and are pretty well secluded from each other. This location affords inspiring views of the Manitou Passage and Sleeping Bear Dunes on the mainland. The lighthouse, Lake Florence, the Morazan, and Giant Cedars are all within easy walking distance. Follow the signs to take a pleasant walk along a woodland path, past the lighthouse to this campsite, or follow Burdick Road, turning left at Ohio Road for a less scenic but more leisurely walk. Bring water filtration equipment because there is no source of purified drinking water.

There are 20 individual sites (maximum of 4 people or two tents per site) and 3 group sites (maximum of 20 people or ten tents per site). There are several fire rings in the campground that can be shared by campers.

Weather Station Campground

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