11 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort near Standish welcomes campers with pets at rustic, tree-filled sites where dogs can enjoy shade during summer months. This year-round campground offers tent sites, RV hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections, and pet-friendly cabin options. Camping with pets requires standard leash rules throughout the property with designated pet relief areas. River View Campground & Canoe Livery also accommodates pets at their spacious riverfront campsites, particularly in section "N" where sites are large enough for dogs to settle comfortably without crowding neighboring campers. The bathrooms and shower facilities at these pet-friendly campgrounds remain consistently clean, though some campers note Outdoor Adventures can feel cramped with relatively tight spacing between sites. Campgrounds near Standish, Michigan are listed with photos on The Dyrt.
Rifle River access points provide excellent recreation opportunities for dogs who enjoy swimming, with several campgrounds positioned along this popular waterway. Both Big Bend Campground and River View offer direct river access where pets can cool off during summer trips while their owners enjoy activities like tubing, kayaking and canoeing. Visitors should note that water quality concerns exist, with one camper reporting a serious infection after falling into the river with an open wound. Pinconning County Park features excellent amenities for camping with dogs including paved pads at select sites, a small beach area, and extensive boardwalks winding through woods and marsh areas for morning walks with leashed pets. The shallow beach area makes a particularly good spot for dogs who enjoy water but might be uncomfortable in deeper swimming areas. Several campgrounds enforce quiet hours around 11pm, creating a peaceful environment for campers with pets who may be sensitive to noise. Dog-friendly campsites near Standish span a variety of settings, from riverside spots suited to active dogs to quieter, wooded sites better suited to dogs that prefer a calm environment.
"Nice campground with great access to the Saginaw Bay for boaters/kayakers/etc with a small beach. Some campsites are better than others, like most campgrounds but all have some perks."
"Lots of fisherman.water and electric only.great access to Saginaw Bay."
"We did the 6hr tubing trip, left at 11am and got back to the campground around 4:30. Theres more than enough locations along the tubing trip to stop and eat off to the side."
"It sits along the Rifle River next to Rifle River Campground and Whites Campground. The campground is huge and offers so much!"
"There is a cluster of quiet sites, a track of sites tucked away in some pines, and then the modern sites. The campground itself is large and has a couple lakes to go fishing in."
"Lots of hiking trails, bike trails. Lots of lakes, great beach areas!"
"It's a typical Michigan state campground, not much different. Nice bathrooms and big lots."
"The near by nature preserve is a great place to take a hike or bike ride. There are a couple restaurants right outside the park entrance."
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"I was so scared of loud noises at night waking her, but after quiet time I couldn't hear another person around at a single site and it was a no vacancy weekend. So I was very glad."
"The camping is dispersed with walk in sites or drive in. There is a variety of pit toilets with trash pick up."
"The campsites are purely for tent camping and are around 20'x40'. We went with a group and fit four tents on one site with a picnic table and fire pit for less than $10 each."
LegendDespite no privacy between sites, I was really impressed with the amount of trees in the campground, still giving the place a woodsy feel. Really nice day use area with a sandy beach, too.
GuideWe found this park on The Dyrt. Cross country travelers needing an overnight hook up site late in the day. We've never been in this area before and called the phone number listed and someone actually answered 7pm....The answering host was extremely polite and very helpful. Beautiful little park with hookups and dump station... Nicely priced...Again the park host was an outstanding gentleman and gets my highest rating possible....
TravelerThe 2 good things about this campground was the full hook up & the large site size. However, my site & a few surrounding sites smelled like sewage from the moment I stepped out of my truck. I couldn't sit outside to enjoy the "fresh" air or open my windows. The picnic table was backed against utility boxes, & the fire pit was within a few feet of the camper behind me. Supposedly there are 3 dog beaches. I found 1 that was a tiny spot with a little bit of sand. I walked over a mile to the park's edge following signs for another dog beach. It didn't exist. Dog beaches are not marked on the map.
TravelerVehicle broke down in mr pleasant so we parked our RV here the quietest campground I’ve ever been to ever . I’ve been here about a week haven’t met any camp staff booked our site online very clean nice restrooms showers
TravelerVisiting relatives in St Louis. Church campground with almost level sites, grass. Friendly staff and helpful. Clean and well maintained. Water and electric, no full hookup, but have dump station.
TravelerWooded and quiet. Large sites that are easy to back into. Fire pits and picnic tables in great shape. If you don’t mind not having full hook ups, this is a Great spot for some peace and quiet after a day of traveling.
GuideWe spent a wonderful week at Port Crescent State Park and absolutely loved our stay. We were fortunate enough to land one of the few full-hookup sites, and we ended up on one of the best sites in the campground, backed up to a beautiful waterway. Only negative was the slope, needed more leveling blocks than we had.
The wildlife was a constant highlight. We had geese, swans, and all kinds of other birds and wildlife right outside our site. It really added to the experience.
The entire campground was immaculate. Staff were constantly making rounds, cleaning, and keeping everything looking great. The beach was also within an easy walk from pretty much any site, and it was beautiful. The water and beach were very clean, and the breeze coming off the lake made it easy to spend the entire day there.
We also enjoyed walking down to the public beach and going a little farther beyond it with our family and dogs. There was plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the lake.
Overall, Port Crescent was one of our favorite stops. Beautiful campground, great beach, excellent staff, and an awesome setting. We would definitely come back.
TravelerFirst time staying here. It was quiet and peaceful. There was a larger group by the lake that had a 'really good time' into the night, but zero issues with all the laughter. There were handicapped picnic tables and nice fire rings, but someone in a scooter or wheelchair might have issues with the slopes/dirt. Vaulted facilities were clean but hand sanitizer was empty on both sites. Lake was nice, pretty shallow in the swimming area but the vaulted facility next to it was pretty smelly... even when walking past on the road.
GuideSmall and quiet campground with around 20 sites. Most sites are quite private and nice size. Vault toilets were well maintained and very clean. Five minute walk to the visitor center and trails. 242 stairs down to the lake and wanigan. Very historical area for the lumberman.
The Standish area offers campers access to Michigan's Saginaw Bay and nearby Rifle River, both set within the eastern Michigan lowlands. Seasonal factors impact camping conditions, with May flies common throughout summer at waterfront locations. The terrain features a mix of open meadows and wooded areas with elevation changes primarily along riverbanks.
River activities at crystal-clear streams: Big Bend Campground offers easy river access for water recreation. "Canoe trips, pool, basketball court, camp store, rifle river, playgrounds, lots to do. Busy campground and a bit pricey but well worth the activities," notes Jami M.
Boardwalk nature exploration: Pinconning County Park features extensive marsh boardwalks with observation platforms. "Nice campground, a lot of local/seasonal but the park is maintained very nicely. Good place for quiet camping and a great walking trail back to the bay through the marsh," says Andrea B.
Rock hunting and wildlife observation: Unique geological features provide opportunities for amateur collectors. "We found amazing flowers blooming like yellow and pink lady slippers I even found Agates, fossils if you're a rock hunter and when you climb up the tower there's an extremely large eagles nest," reports Angela B. about her experiences at Rifle River.
Spacious riverfront campsites: River View Campground & Canoe Livery offers particularly generous sites in certain sections. "The rustic sites along the river in section 'N' were very large and spacious spots. Sections L and M seemed to be tightly packed in," according to Phil M.
Clean facilities despite high usage: Campgrounds maintain reasonable cleanliness standards even during peak seasons. "The bathrooms and showers are very clean. They are closed an hour a day for thorough cleaning and restocked and wiped down in the late evening," Sarah S. reports about Bay City State Park.
Affordable group camping options: Some locations offer budget-friendly options for larger parties. "The campsites are purely for tent camping and are around 20'x40'. We went with a group and fit four tents on one site with a picnic table and fire pit for less than $10 each," shares Mark H. about Riverbend Campground.
Water quality concerns: While Rifle River is popular for recreation, water safety varies. "The water is not clean however, and if you find yourself floating down and feel the liquid courage kicking in telling you to climb a 100ft rock wall—DON'T. Our last trip my boyfriend fell from the top and contracted a flesh eating bacteria," cautions Magy C.
Site drainage issues: Some campgrounds have wet conditions depending on rainfall. "We camped the weekend. Staff was very friendly upon check in. The beach was nice with picnic tables and lots of playgrounds. I was very excited to do the board walks but when we arrived most were flooded I was very disappointed. Also our sites 1 and 2 were very wet and lots of frogs," reports Danielle C.
Inconsistent staff experiences: Bay City State Park Campground receives mixed reviews about personnel. "So, this campground looks nice at first, with lots of trees on the sites. However, once you really start looking at them, none have a camping pad, so it's random parking on the grass. Lots of moving around to get your electric hooked up to the shared and oddly placed power poles," notes Deb M.
Splash pad access: Bay City State Park Campground offers water play areas for children. "Take a 2 min walk from the camp office across to the day park and you'll find the Spray by the Bay splash pad, a huge timber playground, beautiful sandy beach along Lake Huron, sandy swim area, geocaching, pavilions, well kept bathrooms and changing rooms," shares Sarah S.
Pet-friendly activities for kids: Family dogs enjoy the shallow waters at many locations. "I took my one year old here with our family for a 3 day/2 night stay for her first camping trip, and it was just perfect! I was so scared of loud noises at night waking her, but after quiet time I couldn't hear another person around at a single site and it was a no vacancy weekend," writes Courtney H. about Big Bend Campground.
On-site entertainment options: Many campgrounds provide scheduled activities. "We did a kids craft and enjoyed hot cocoa or coffee Saturday morning and then returned after dinner for Back-to-School bingo and popcorn," describes a parent about organized activities at Bay City State Park.
Power connection challenges: Power pole locations can be problematic at some sites. "Make sure to come with an extension cord - one member of our party had their power halfway into their neighbor's site through a bunch of bushes," advises Deb M. about Bay City State Park Campground.
Site selection for pet owners: Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort offers varying site quality for RVers with animals. "Campground is rustic, but clean, sites are relatively cramped, but lots of trees. Staff seemed nice," notes Tom M. The tree coverage provides welcome shade for pets during hot summer days.
Seasonal booking patterns: Many campgrounds have distinct busy periods. "I prefer later in the season," mentions H E. about Russell Canoe Livery & Campground, indicating lower crowds and potentially more comfortable conditions for pet friendly camping near Standish.
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