Short pines line the sites at Starlight Campground and RV Park, giving the property more of an open, airy character than a densely wooded one. Reviewers consistently note this is not the place to come expecting deep forest shade. Set just outside campgrounds around Mancelona, the campground runs from late May through early September and accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer.
Activities here lean family-oriented. The grounds include a pool, swing set, volleyball court, pickleball court, and an ORV trail, along with a well-stocked on-site store. A campground app lets guests order firewood and ice or check in on scheduled theme weekends. Staff responsiveness comes up repeatedly in reviews, with multiple visitors noting the team went out of their way during late arrivals and check-in. Cleanliness is the single most consistent thread across all four reviews. Showers get specific mention.
Verizon cell coverage works well on-site, and WiFi is also available. Rates run $35 to $50 per night. Pets are allowed, and reservations are available. "Guests were all very polite and quiet during our visit," notes Jaime, which suggests the crowd here tends toward families rather than late-night groups. Campers wanting a more rustic, forested setting nearby might consider Pickerel Lake (Kalkaska) State Forest Campground or Rapid River Campground and Cabins as alternatives.
Description
Starlight Campground is a quiet RV park in a peaceful setting in “Up North” Michigan. Formerly known as Whispering Pines RV Resort, the campground has been reborn with new ownership in 2020 and a new name for the 2021 season that reflects our commitment to create a camping destination where life is simpler, easier, and where families can learn to reconnect and create lasting memories.
Starlight Campground is a family friendly campground nestled amidst mature pine trees, with cozy campsites, full facilities, a beautiful hiking trail, both vintage and contemporary trailer rentals, impeccably clean facilities, incredible sunsets, and star-filled night skies. It is those dark skies that have inspired our name, carried over into our Starry Nights Weekend during the annual Perseids meteor shower in August, just one of a season full of themed weekends filled with carefully planned activities.
We also strive to provide our guests with a level of hospitality and service that will exceed their expectations. We are home of the “Welcome Wood”, where you will find three pieces of firewood already in your campfire ring as our way of saying “Thank you” for being our guest. We will even deliver wood, ice, and store items directly to your site. Think of it as room service in the great outdoors!
Spruce tree campsites Shady grove tent site The way in Trailer Full Moon Nature trail
Fee Info
Full Hook-Up 50 amp W/E/S, Pull-Thru $48.00
Full Hook-Up 50 amp W/E/S, Back In $43.00
Water and Electric 50 amp, Pull-Thru $43.00
Water and Electric 50 amp, Back In $38.00
Water and Electric 30 amp, Back In $38.00
Tent Site, Water and Electric 20 amp $35.00
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Weekly Rates Full Hook-Up 50 amp W/E/S, Pull-Thru $288.00
Full Hook-Up 50 amp W/E/S, Back In $258.00
Water and Electric 50 amp, Back In & Pull-Thru $228.00
Tent Site, Water and Electric 20 amp $210.00
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RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsStarlight Campground and RV Park is located in Michigan near Mancelona
Directions
From jct US 131 & Hwy 88: Go 1-1/2 mi E on CR 38 (E State St).
Address
3060 Mancelona Road
Mancelona, MI 49659
Coordinates
44.9000778 N
85.03010728 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/7/26
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/7/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 42 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 50 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 52 min from Bay City, MI
- 2 hrs 1 min from Saginaw, MI
