Detroit / Ann Arbor KOA

Glen Bartolomei

Upon checking in I would have said I'd give this place two stars. The roads are pretty muddy. The water connection was leaking. There are a lot of permanent campers here, typically a place that I would avoid if I knew that ahead of time. Not typical of KOA. The next day they fixed the faucet. I discovered a walking trail around a beautiful pond with geese. And realized it wasn't that bad. Still not up to KOA standards I'm used to but I would come back and would recommend this place as long as it isn't raining LOL

Lindsay Garcia

Stayed this past weekend and had the most amazing time. I booked because I saw it was their halloween weekends! Joined in for all their fun festivities, the management and employees all did a wonderful job keeping things fun and safe. Truly a wonderful group of workers at this KOA. Everything was clean, and everyone had an absolute blast here.

Alexandria Brewer

I’m honestly baffled that I’ve come here to leave a review because of the disrespect we endured from the so-called “co-owner.” I usually keep my mouth shut and move on, but this needs to be heard. Be your own judge of character. I visited the KOA campground this past weekend with my husband and our two little ones. My parents also joined us, and our friends were camping there as well. This trip was about giving the kids a fun experience, not us adults. First of all, no one informed us that it was “Halloween weekend” at the campground. Many guests were caught off guard, scrambling for candy, decorations, and costumes last minute. Not sure where the lack of communication occurred, but clearly someone dropped the ball. No big deal, we moved on and still enjoyed some of the events. My kids loved making the tie-dye shirts, which were around $20 and well worth it. However, things went downhill at the tractor ride. The line was long, but since it was for the kids, we patiently waited. When it was finally our turn, we were cut off and told to wait for the next ride, another 25 minutes. While we were waiting, two families blatantly cut in front of us. When the tractor came again, they loaded on while we were stopped once more. We immediately explained that we had already waited 30 minutes and that those families had cut the line. We couldn’t stress this enough how unfair this was for our children. Before we could respond further, he shut the entrance to the tractor and shockingly demanded that we be removed from the property. Literally. All we did was stand up for our children, who were now crying from the stress of the situation. Instead of resolving the issue fairly, this man escalated it beyond belief. He even called the cops and insisted we move our trailer at 9 p.m. He acted like we were going to murder him, and completely acted so crazy in this situation. 4 families I mind you stuck up at this movement for their children. While waiting for the police, he returned with employees who, I will say, were very kind. Unfortunately, he cut them off every time they tried to speak and dismissed them harshly. It was uncomfortable to watch, especially seeing their worried expressions. At one point, he even admitted that other guests in line confirmed our story and acknowledged how poorly it had been handled. They confirmed every bit of the story. Even after admitting entirely that he was wrong, despite this, he still wanted us gone. When the police arrived, they quickly realized no one was being hostile and saw no reason for removal. They left. But the co-owner’s behavior didn’t stop there, he was visibly aggressive, even punching a tree in front of my children. At that point, my kids refused to go near the ride again because of how he acted. This entire ordeal was unnecessary, unprofessional, and frightening for my children. We came to escape the chaos of the world for a quiet weekend, only to find the same kind of hostility and disrespect we were trying to get away from. We will never step foot in this campground again. To the co-owner: you should be ashamed of how you handled this. You traumatized children over something that could have been resolved with basic respect and professionalism.

Jared Funk

Stopped here while traveling home from the UP. The location is nice right off of I75. Be ready to open up your wallet. Kids want to swim on the inflatables? They charge extra for that. Do you want to take a relaxing kayak paddle? They charge extra for that. Feel like riding around in the pedal carts that are usually left abandoned at other campgrounds? Yep you guessed it they charge extra for that as well. The campground is nice and the staff is friendly, the sites are small but several areas are shaded with nice mature trees. The beach is nice and the water was warm during our mid August trip.

Marco Passalacqua

While the location itself is beautiful and clearly has a lot of potential, the park's execution and focus seem to fall short of providing a quality camping experience. Almost every spot is on dirt, and all the driving paths are dirt as well. A thunderstorm on our first night confirmed our fears; the entire park turned into a complete swamp after a downpour. Given the park's clear focus on maximizing profit, one would think a little bit of gravel wouldn't be too much of a financial strain. There is only one restroom and shower area, and it's located all the way at the main reception building. For those of us located in spots further away, the walk to and from the shower meant that by the time you returned to your site, you practically needed another one. Our specific site, #9, was one of the worst offenders. It was so cramped that our neighbor's sewer hookup was practically right at the bottom of our entry steps. It's an example of how the park seems to be trying to maximize the number of sites without considering the basic comfort and privacy of their guests. In summary, this KOA is a beautiful space with a lot of natural potential that is unfortunately being held back by poor planning and a lack of investment in basic site improvements. As long-time KOA customers, we've come to expect much better. If you do decide to stay here, we'd recommend looking for spots by the lake. While they're still on dirt, they are at least more spacious, so you won't feel like a sardine in a can (or have to deal with the sewer smell from your neighbor).