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    Chain O Lakes Campground

    3.1 (39 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Just need some s'mores!
    Mark A.

    This was my first time ever camping with a camper. I was not hooking up to water/sewage, just electric. Owners were super accommodating and friendly. Bellaire has so much I town and the surrounding area. I highly recommend. I hope to stay there next season.

    Mouse droppings in couch

    Where to start ... due to the campgrounds great location, we rented the "modern cabin" and upon arrival, discovered that there were mouse droppings in the bedroom and under all of the couch cushions. The kitchen and living room floor had not been swept, pubic hair all over the back of the toilet seat, hair in the silverware drawer, mirrors with toothpaste splatters, a grody kitchen sink that had not been cleaned, and stained furniture we would never think of sitting on. We spoke with the office and they suggested we try the "bunkhouse" that was available instead. It had more mouse droppings, leftover balloons under the beds, and more stained furniture. The floor had not been swept entirely, and we tried to clean it ourselves. This place is nowhere near worth what they charge. We were so disappointed and discouraged. Save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere. The plus is that there were cute goats to feed, and that is all :)

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    Thanks for the great review!

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    The staff was kind of rude other than Debbie, but the ground were ok. You get what you pay for.

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    Great place for the kids. We came again while skiing at Shanty Creek. The owners are always warm and helpful.

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    Barnes Park Campground - Sunset over the lake

    Barnes Park Campground

    3.5(27 reviews)
    15.4 mi

    Located on Grand Traverse Bay just north of Torch Lake. Barnes Park is open year-round offering an…read moreextensive Lake Michigan beach, playground, and trails, with additional seasonal camping and pavilion rentals (Memorial Day through October.) Various outdoor recreational activities including Lake Michigan beach access, trails, and playground. Electric and rustic campsites. Dump station & water fill station. They have a well stocked camp Store offering ice, firewood, beverages, candy, etc .. Each campsite is outfitted with a fire ring and picnic table. There were two bathhouses with shower facilities that were clean and ADA accessible. Showers are coin operated ($0.50 for 5 minutes of hot water, quarters only). Also two spacious pavilions with electrical outlets. Each pavilion has 10 picnic tables and 4 BBQ grills (You can reserve a pavilion for the day by using our online reservation.

    All ways a great place for camping Nice beach and showers…read moreto clean up after. Staff is way better cleaning then they have been in the past they make hourly rotation cleaning 2 things they need to fix one make it Easter to schedule other than some day in March at midnight absolutely stupid 2nd the fire wood has roaches and they get in your camper and vehicle then you bring them home they should spray and bug bomb that and the camp ground mosquitoes and roaches were thick I understand it's camping but man just hire a spray serves to spray the area once's a week

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    Barnes Park Campground - Walk down to the beach from bathrooms

    Walk down to the beach from bathrooms

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    Barnes Park Campground

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    Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    3.2(66 reviews)
    21.0 mi

    I first came here for tent camping 9 years ago and had a good experience with friends. We decided…read morewe would come back with our kids and it was worth it! Booking was tricky. I knew they booked up for summer in January but I called in December to ask for a specific date and they didn't have an answer. Booking was over the phone, which seems outdated. We booked 3 nights and would have easily booked a 4th if anyone had told our group (3 separate families) that the fun activities like a glow parade and foam party happen on Saturday night. We'll definitely keep that in mind for the future! We were one of very, very few tent campers. There are no reduced costs for tents. All sites are gravel. We stayed at 2 locations - site #7 which had a bright streetlight on all night,, and site #122 which was darkness. A con of #122 was that the fire ring was next to the wall so you couldn't place chairs completely around it. Overall, there were so many wonderful activities that really made this place awesome for kids! The man made lake included inflatable trampoline, slide, and climbing tower, the pools had basketball hoops, there was a jump pad, pickleball courts, bike trails, Cornhole (BYOB - bring your own bags), sandpit dodgeball, a playground and scheduled activities/crafts. There are a few on-your-own-time activities like a scavenger hunt that took a decent amount of time because the campground is huge! They have coin-operated showers (10 minutes for 1.00) but all 3 times I tried, at different times of day, it was still a not-warm shower. The lodge had a decent selection of food. My kids enjoyed corn dogs and I loved the crispy chicken tenders! Ice cream is naturally delicious. Overall, great experience! Maybe their next enhancement will be mini golf...

    Large campground, stayed early May for mud sweat & beers weekend. Campground was quiet. Bathhouse…read moreclean. Showers cost $.25 per so many minutes - fed the shower over a dollar and it never got warm.

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    Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
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    Fisherman's Island State Park - Sunset at the public area right before entering park

    Fisherman's Island State Park

    4.7(16 reviews)
    27.2 mi

    This rustic state park is one of our favorites. The scenery is gorgeous, with miles of sandy and…read morerocky beachfront, walking trails, 5-mile road for biking and spacious wooded lots and a prized few water front lots. There is firewood and ice at the check-in station which is very convenient. T h e grounds are well maintained and the vault toilet stalls are mostly clean (though can become odiferous when the park is full). It is usually the case that visitors to the rustic parks are more respectful of the quiet. We are bird watchers and always love spying the eagles and variety of other birds in the area. Close to the town of Charlevoix, there are plenty of options for sight seeing, eating and finding supplies. Beautiful area of our state.

    If you love collecting Michigan rocks, come to this lovely state park. You can take the short trail…read moredown to the water, where you will find rocks om the sand. The park is secluded, and we only saw about 5 others there during the duration of our stay. It appears that because this location is not so heabily populated, you can find some Charlevoix and Petoskey rocks in the water as wel as on the rock bed. You just have to know what to look for. I suggest finding a walking stick for the water. It helps guide you, and it helps you move some rocks. The next time I come here I definitely want to bring a sifter because I saw so many cute tiny ones with the rock pile. My twchnique was to pull the ones near the water down, and I found quite a bit this way. James used the stick to look in the water, where you will find medium to large rocks. Overall the secluded atmosphere is soothing and relaxing.

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    Fisherman's Island State Park - Nothing like Lake Michigan sunsets

    Nothing like Lake Michigan sunsets

    Fisherman's Island State Park - Northern shore is both sand and rock.  Excellent for rock hounds

    Northern shore is both sand and rock. Excellent for rock hounds

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    Public beach at south end of the park. Sandy beach walking

    Young State Park - View of Lake Charlevoix from Young State Park

    Young State Park

    3.7(12 reviews)
    22.6 mi

    Young State Park. located on Lake Charlevoix, was my first campground of the season this year! We…read morehad a great time here and this state park has a solid campground. You don't get too many views and the campgrounds are all open and organized into 3-4 loops that you can easily see and access from wherever you are by foot or car within the campgrounds and to one side they are all bordered by a line of trees that have walkways cutting through them at each loop to the beach and shore of Lake Charlevoix! Because of this, you can typically see the lake through the trees, but no campsite has direct access or prime views of the lake all that much, so no stress about there being a better campsite closer to the lake over a different one. Given that I camped here in early June, the weather was still a bit rainy, so we didn't get to spend too much time on the beach given that every time we did, it would start sprinkling. We tried a couple of the hikes, but they were all pretty muddy and one in particular was boggy and my friend's foot sank in deep past her knee! So just a few things to watch out for if you've gotten some rain leading up to your camping trip here. Other than that, there is plenty of great beaches here for laying out if the weather allows, plus Lake Charlevoix is wonderful for taking the boats out and they have a boat launch at a different spot within the park. It's wonderful for all the activities with the whole family and the furry family members as well! We had a great time even with the rain!

    Review 1 for State Park 1 on the Circle Tour…read more This State Park is 5 stars all the way. Reason it ranks high is location, location, location. Nestled on Lake Charlevoix this state park was a toss-up when we were choosing. Sleeping Bear Dunes was packed and we were in search of accommodations to reserve so we didn't have to mess around. We opted to come to Young State Park. It turned out to be a diamond in the rough and a perfect place for us to spend our first nights on the escape! Our campsite was spot on, especially having chosen the site without having been there before. It wasn't secluded but it was perfect considering it was the Fourth of July weekend.It was also dog friendly and had some really cool well marked and unmarked trails. Some of the trails were a bit muddy and some were just perfect. There was one trail though that was the best and led us to the perfect view of Lake Charlevoix. There we enjoyed a day of chilling on the beach and watching our mutt romp around. This was truly the biggest highlight and I'd come back for this access alone, time and again. The sunset, the fires and the hustle and bustle of the Charlevoix area all made for a great time. We ventured into town and perused the scene with our pup as well as ventured around the surrounding area to soak up the sites. This State Park was clean and an enjoyable stay for us! Get here, relax and enjoy! Nuff' said!

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    Young State Park - View of Lake Charlevoix from Young State Park

    View of Lake Charlevoix from Young State Park

    Young State Park - Campsite at Young State Park

    Campsite at Young State Park

    Young State Park - Beach shoreline at Young State Park

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    Beach shoreline at Young State Park

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