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Sleeping Bear Dunes/D H Day


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Rachel Braun

October 26, 2024

This was the star of our cross country trip. You cannot beat the location of this campsite. It’s walking distance to the beach where dogs are allowed and so are bonfires. We had no problems with bugs or poison ivy. It felt safe and close to incredibly charming towns and wineries. We will be back!

Tamra Parker

October 22, 2024

Loved this place. Right on the Sleeping Bear Dunes Trail for easy access with our bikes. Quiet campground. Decent sized sites. Pit toilets that were kind of stinky, but decently clean. We will be back.

Leo Obermyer

November 02, 2021

Beautiful, rustic campground. Historic log cabin and Lake MI beach is within walking distance. They need to convert the D.H. Day restrooms over near the store, or the ones at the Life Saving Station, to have a few pay showers but otherwise all else great. Nearby Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Judy Childs

September 23, 2021

This is a rustic campground. You have to walk maybe 1/2 mile to the beach. More or less. This campground went in before the campgrounds today that are back to back. Some sites all RV's, some only tents. Everyone is so kind. Such a pleasure to be in such a beautiful spot. Also, very busy in June, July and August. Spring and fall are better times.

David Bardy

August 28, 2021

The campground was clean relatively quiet. The beach was nice and the water was better. Spent 3 days in and on the bay. Beautiful bike paths.

Janet Brummel

July 11, 2021

We camped in a tent just a few minutes walk from the beach. We were so close we could hear the waves at night in our tent. The sunset over the lake was beautiful and the beach wasn't too crowded. In the morning we were one of only a few families exploring the beach. Our kids enjoyed searching for Petoskey stones in the pebbles and we had a wonderful lazy morning there. We didn't get to go explore the night sky because our kids fell asleep early and our campsite was heavily wooded but the pockets of sky that we could see were spectacular! We only stayed one night this time but we will definitely be back for a longer stay.

malissa crawford

July 02, 2021

This place is wonderful EXCEPT there arent any shower houses close! U have to drive 30 minutes to Platte river to use one but there are plenty of clean bathrooms around...and clean water and drinking fountains dh day has super close access to Lake Michigan!

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June 22, 2021

Tent camped at this campground this past weekend. It is a very simple campground. Vault toilets (they were fairly decent for a vault toilet ) , dumpsters throughout the park, with a few recycle bins and drinking fountains throughoutut. Site was cleared, surrounding the sites is a lot of poison ivy, so just watch the edges of where everything is cleared. You can buy "firewood" from a trailer vending machine. Cash wasn't working unless you had singles, so had to use credit card. $5 a box and did burn longer than the firewood I purchased from an approved vendor (sign at front of park). Quick walk to the beach, downtown area about 5 minutes down the road, trails nearby and plenty of activities within 45 mins. It was just my dog and I, did the scenic drive, ate at Art's Tavern, shopped in Petoskey Petes, went to the beach and checked out The Village of Grand Traverse which are all dog friendly options. Cherry Republic has a dog friendly patio, but store itself isn't. There's another patio across from Art's Tavern that has an icecream shop attached, along with a bar and a HUGE seating area. The guy working wasn't very friendly, and they aren't dog friendly. Coffee shop nearby, as well as a market store in case you forget anything. All photos attached are within the campground.

Réjanne Le Bivic

May 28, 2021

Probably the most beautiful campground I have stayed at, lots of shade, privacy, quiet. Very easy access to the beach and the paved Heritage Trail.

Shane Gray

August 09, 2020

Favorite place in all of the world, for summertime fun, relaxation and quality family time. We have traveled (GraytJourneys4U.com) to many places, in many countries and D. H. Day has consistently been a family favorite for over 30 years. The only downside, which just began within the last couple of years, is that now instead of getting a campsite in a first-come, first-serve manner, you must have a reservation, which makes it very difficult to get into the camp grounds now. Many sites are reserved and not used. Make sure you check the website for availability frequently, for cancellations which will allow you to make a reservation for one of the greatest camping locations anywhere.