Reviews

John Van Hare

Surprisingly few bugs for the end of July. Ideally they could build new stairs and a deck at the bottom of the hill overlooking the Carp River. The steps down at the bridge are getting overgrown and could use a good weed whacking. It’s beautiful here though, the campsites are spacious and private. Well is a simple on off handle. No pumping required. Bathrooms are clean and well kept.

makemwunder

Great campground. Quiet and no bugs. Camp host not so much. Was condescending and not welcoming at all. No place for that behavior in a campground. Hopefully he won't be there next year. Great place to camp.

Byron Tucker

If you like seclusion, quiet and being surrounded by giant pines and a placid stream, then this campground is for you. Just a few minutes away from the attractions of Mackinac Island and St Ignace, you'll be in a world apart at this campground, with plenty of space between sites. Campground host was awesome. Bugs were almost non-existent. (Aug 20th) Will definitely return for a repeat visit!

Connie Arndt

The camp host was so friendly and the campground and bathrooms were so clean and didn't smell like an out house. He definitely takes pride in his campground!

Cassidy Teeple

My husband and I camped here for two nights the first week of July. It was rustic and secluded but not too far from St Ignace and other surrounding towns. The mosquitos were absolutely terrible when we went (obviously not anyone’s fault but just an fyi). There are no showers and only outhouse bathrooms.

Greg Krueger

Drinking water well in the back loop was out of service. Large potholes all over the campground road were not filled or patched. Bathroom in the middle section of the campground was closed. The campground road is in dire need of either repaving or converting to gravel. Campsites are very scenic with ample woods and vegetation between sites. Few are on the actual river, however, and there are only a couple stairways to access the river along the campground's half mile of water frontage. Most sites on the river don't have a great view of the water because trees and vegetation between sites and the river aren't trimmed back. Bathrooms were extremely clean, but considering overall infrastructure maintenance I'd say the state does far better keeping up their campgrounds than the federal forest does here. There was no onsite host in July 2024 when we visited.

Sarah Ann

Very clean (especially the restrooms) with great campsites. There is a beautiful view of carp river beg and most sites with pine needle covered trails. Quiet and peaceful.

Sally Ingraham

The hosts were very kind and helpful. Sites were clean, big and well spaced apart for privacy. Bathrooms were clean and didn't even smell bad! Great experience!!

Kolla Divya

It's just amazing view...beautiful place for camping..

James McKee

Rustic experience. Awesome paddle. Highly recommended. May be heavy bug presence at times. Be prepared.

Meghan Maue-Gondol

Super clean outhouses!!!! And some sites have river access. Definitely would come back

Brandy Cole

This is by far the cleanest campground I Have seen in recent years. I stayed here 19 years ago and it was Ok then. But, last week was great. The vault toilets did not stink. In Fact they were extremely clean! Camp host was very pleasant. It is right on the river and has larger campsites too. Hope to go back again sometime.