Just spent a week at the campground. Very clean facility and good staff. The restrooms need a…read morerefresh but the showers were good!

We stopped here to break up our trip on the way home from up north. I'd love to go back! The Old…read moreGrowth Trail was lovely to walk through in the fall. There's a cute little logging museum along the way. I loved the beautiful juxtaposition of the fall leaves with the pines and hemlocks. The path is fully paved, and a nice walk for a quick stop along I75 between Ann Arbor and up north. I'd love to go back there.

We've been camping here for 5 years now, and it's truly an awesome place. The location is…read moreideal--just an hour from Mackinac Island, 35 minutes to Traverse City, and only 30 minutes to Torch Lake. The campground itself is well-maintained and family-friendly, with something for everyone. The owners are amazing--always accommodating and genuinely care about their guests' experiences. One of the best parts is the variety of events they host for all ages during their themed weekends. It's a great mix of relaxation and fun, and we always look forward to coming back!

We stayed here this past weekend for a softball tournament in Traverse City. Just a quick 40 minute…read moredrive to and from TC, it was a little quaint campsite to return "home" to each day. The campsite was absolutely adorable and so well-maintained! We loved our camper and had everything we needed. There were plenty of activities for the girls to do and play. The facilities and sites were extremely clean and trash was picked up regularly. The entire campground was very easy to get around. Samantha and Jen were fantastic to work with and extremely accommodating. I would highly recommend staying here again!

Came here after I found my usual camping choice here, the Au Sable Loop, full. Not as convenient…read morefor fishing the Au Sable below the dam, which is my main draw here, but it served its purpose. Sites are very private, all surrounded by tall trees and very brushed in. Even at high noon I still had lots of shade. All looked more or less level, though the ground was a little hard and gravelly. Not many people there when I arrived on Thursday afternoon, but it was about half full by Saturday morning. Water from the pump was quite rusty (see photo) and I advise bringing drinking water. Highway M-33 isn't far away and there was a bit of noise from that for most of the day, as well as what sounded like a construction project underway in the neighborhood. But, you also hear loons calling on the pond at night, which is a compensation. There is a boat lauch to Mio Pond a short distance from the campsites. Wouldn't mind going back, just prefer being a little further out of town.

I kind of randomly picked this campsite, I was headed somewhere else when I saw the sign and…read moredecided to take a chance. It really paid off. The campground was clean, the spaces are not cramped together and more than a few have lake views. There is running water, pit toilets, and steps down to the lake, and each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spot. A few are against the forest, some are in the middle of the site, and the others kind of by the lake (these were my favorite, nothing like waking up in the morning and looking out on a clear blue body of water). Overall I was very happy with this campground, it seemed underused, which was kind of surprising given the beauty and quietude of the area. My only complain was that it had a lot of yellow jackets that wanted to eat my lunch more than I did. Bring spray or something, you're probably going to want it. Or maybe it was just my site, who knows. You can fish in the lake, it's stocked with trout. The water also seemed very clean, I almost went for a swim (it wasn't that cold either). There is also a day-use area, so you can just picnic or fish if you feel like it. To get here you have to drive down S Stephan Bridge Rd and will then take a left - keep your eyes peeled for the sign. There is also a sign on MI-72 which will point you in the right direction.

As long as you know how to swim, it's a great lake.not much shallow. Long set of steps.read more

If you are looking for a comfortable, relaxing and quaint location to make your Basecamp for an…read moreAuSable river vacation, Borchers should be your first choice. Amazing rooms with clean, comfortable beds, each with their own full bath. A few yards from the river or a block from downtown, it just doesn't get better than this. We loved the staff, and it's always comfortable just hanging out around the property. Definitely a family favorite of ours and we would recommend this for anyone looking to stay near Grayling.

Been coming here for 3 years now, and the new owners are absolutely fantastic. The rooms are very…read moreclean and comfortable. Owners are very hospitable and helpful and kind. My family and I have also gone kayaking a few times while there, and the kayaks are all in great shape, the routes are well marked (I know they dealt with a lot of fallen trees this year but it's all been cleaned up). But, the kayaking from this location is the best IMO. Every other guest I've met here is also super nice and affable, so they seem to attract great people to stay here. I look forward to coming back here annually for years to come. Thank you for making Grayling even more special.

Horrific Customer Service, Stolen Funds, and Aggressive Management - Avoid at All Costs…read moreBetter options in Mio! Our family booked a 15-canoe memorial trip for 30 people three months in advance to honor our late uncle. A month before the trip, we pre-paid in full. We were explicitly told by staff that we could adjust our reservation up to 24 hours in advance. The day before the trip, we emailed to scale down to 9 canoes (19 people).Upon arrival, the woman claiming to be the owner flatly refused a refund for the 6 unused canoes. Her justification was hostile and absurd: she stated we "should not have prepaid" and that refunds are only avoided if you pay the day of. This policy was never disclosed to us verbally or in writing.The customer service deteriorated rapidly from there: Hostility at Departure: The owner stood on the deck screaming at both her staff and our family, demanding everyone wear life jackets inside the transport vans--saying no one left without one on-falsely claiming it was a transport fine--rather than explaining it calmly as a high-water safety precaution. Labor: Despite paying full price (plus the 6-canoe overcharge), the resort provided only one staff member per van. Our group was made to help manually unload the canoes at the launch, and drag them up a steep hill and reload the trailers upon return. No trash bins were provided at the landing. Just a bag one of the drivers found in the van Verbal Abuse & Shushing: When two family members calmly went into the office to discuss the refund, the owner became instantly belligerent. When a female family member asked why she was being so rude, the owner told her to "zip it" and repeatedly shushed her like a child. When challenged on the overcharge, the owner claimed she "felt unsafe" and "threatened" from 10 feet away. Physical Altercation & False Accusations: The situation turned completely unhinged when we had to turn our vehicle around to look for a missing key fob. The owner's husband marched out "ready to fight," chest puffed out, screaming at customers. Looking for the guy who "threatened his wife" the situation escalated and The female owner then physically shoved her way into our group at the back of our vehicle, intentionally bumping into a smaller female customer. When the customer pushed back to create space, the owner began screaming like an actor that she had been "assaulted," before videotaping us and threatening to call the police. Honestly we thought at that point we were being punked. The river and weather were beautiful, but Rainbow Resorts completely tarnished a memorial trip for a grieving family. They stole money for services not rendered, treated paying customers like physical threats, and exhibited erratic, hostile behavior. Do not go here. They are completely unprofessional and running a financial scam on pre-payments.

The new owners bought the business Feb. 2023. They were very friendly and helpful. We picked the…read more3hr trip with kayaks. The river was pretty. It did storm on us for part of the trip but we still made some great memories. We plan on coming back!!

5 stars for the Bigfoot Lodge!!! Jim and Debbie were amazing hosts! They have done such a great job…read morewith that campground. The cabins look awesome, and if you have a bigger group, the lodge is PERFECT!! We came out from San Diego and really wanted to float down the river and they set everything up for us. We spent a week and a half in Michigan and the best part, by far, was the Bigfoot Lodge!

My husband and I stayed both in the lodge and a cabin. We had a great time. Love the way we were…read moretreated like family. I would recommend Big Foot Lodge to friends and family. Looking forward to going back again. Thanks Jimmy and Debbie for a great stay. Raymond and Christy Davis

Our favorite campground! It holds many memories as we have camped here for over 20 years. It's…read morequiet and off the beaten path. We love walking the campground and enjoy the river when the weather is hot enough for us to brave the icy water.

Set in a red pine plantation, this isn't the most picturesque location, but it's convenient to some…read morevery good fishing and canoeing waters on the upper Manistee. Draws lots of fishermen for the big mayfly hatches in June, and there is some good fishing in and just outside the campground, with moderately easy wading (just watch out for those deep bends and sunken logs!). Many sites aren't entirely level, but they're not full of potholes or raised tree roots either. It is a very quiet campground, not near major roads, and so far I've never had noisy neighbors. There is a host on site through the summer season, a guy who's been doing it for twenty-some years, and he's always a pleasure to talk to, especially about fishing and other recreation in the area. A fine place to unwind from a work week, or recover after a long day (or night) on the river.