Two parks for the price of nothing! The north entrance leads to a very nice beach with great views…read more Their are some great rocks for people into rock collecting. Their are places to park and trails to hike. At the south entrance you park then there are trails to hike. 1 leads back to the north park. The other one leads to about a 5 minute hike to a stream view area. You'll see the stream almost right away, but in the distance and between foliage. It's a very nice stream, though nothing epic. There is then a 3 minute hike to the beach where the stream meets Lake Michigan. Again here the views are spectacular. Thetrails could be better marked and better upkept to get rid of low branches. The trail connecting the two parks is about 0.8 miles. Overall a 5 star review.

Well, this was a delight of a park - though the hike didn't work out too well. We came here for the…read moretrail/hike, but the trail was mostly washed out from rain and it became impassable the further in we went. This is actually right along a gorgeous little stretch of beach though, a nice spot for looking for charlevoix and petoskey stones. Gorgeous shore, plenty of distance to walk, dog-friendly - what could be better? Lots of fairly rocky shoreline, but some areas that were pretty sandy as well, for folks wanting a place to lie down. I will say the main area right near the parking lot was very crowded, but the further down you walked you could get to some pretty quiet areas. You can also go partly down the trail and connect to another stretch of beach that is very quiet.

LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS PLACE. It was right on the water. The people running the park were…read morespectacular. So friendly and accommodating. The only downside was the noise from the road, but just walk a few steps over to the beach and relax. We were able to take our 3 water obsessed dogs to the beach right next to the swimming beach. 10/10!

Was disappointed at the size of the sites, extremely narrow. Camp Hosts were less than friendly…read more However regular camp staff were great. Hesitant to return. Did like full hookup site though.

This quaint and peaceful beach is fun for all ages. For the kids, there is plenty of playground…read moreequipment. There is lots of space for hanging out, and if you want to make it a full day you can grill out on the barbecue. My favorite thing to do at this beach is relax and watch the water not to mention find a rock or two. If you are in the area don't miss out on this spot and enjoy this beautiful beach!

We love this spot for a bit of a view and some great stairs! You can also choose to go the 'back…read moreway' and hike through the woods to get to the overview which is what we do! I prefer going down stairs than up them so that is my secret hiking too! Always a lovely time to hike here as there is quiet and lots of tree cover so it is cooler and restful. The hike is not too strenuous but also not just a walk which is perfect. We didn't get many bugs which was also nice and could go without a walking stick too. I love that they have separate trails for biking and hiking as well as a disc golf course that meanders through the woods. We are usually almost alone when hiking which is perfect if you want to just focus on nature. The overview tends to be a bit busier so we did meet up with more people toward the end, but everyone is very kind and friendly. Love this spot and we go as often as we can!

The hike starts off rough if you're unable to walk up 450+ steps. It definitely makes you wonder…read morehow good of shape you're in. There's plenty of benches along the large staircase to assist your travels. The overlook at the end of the stairs makes it worth it. Absolutely stunning. The view of all the house, trees, and lake blew me away. I could sit up there for hours. Once you reach the overlook, the hikes starts. It's a beautiful 2+ miles hike. Plenty of trees, animals, and plants to keep you company on the walk. I would live in the woods here If I was able.

Lake Charlevoix was such a great place to spend a day out on the water. When we picked up our boat…read morerental in Charlevoix, they told us that we wouldn't have access to lake michigan, but would have access to all of Lake Charlevoix. Without looking at a map, I didn't realize how expansive the lake was. The beautiful (million-dollar) homes on the lakefront were stunning. There was so much space to explore and get in some time tubing. Whether you're in Boyne City, Charlevoix, or somewhere else, I'd definitely recommend spending some time out on the lake. We didn't try to find any lakeside restaurants/bars due to COVID, but I'm guessing there are some and would love to venture back soon and do some more exploring. Such a great place to spend some time on the water!

Beautiful lake with Restaurants, attraction, Festivals abound: East Jordan small town Main Street…read moreUSA, Boyne City with Markets, Music, Art and FRIDAY NIGHT STROLLS should not be missed! Up and coming place to be; here in the Jordan Boyne Valley Region! Warmer waters on the South Arm w/ public Beach @ EAST Jordan, THE LANDINGS Restaurant @ Ironton Ferry M-66. Follow M-66 up to Charlevoix and float back in time with the towns nostalgic charm! Shopping is King and White Fish by John Cross Fisheries Fresh and delicious! This is were you will find all you can eat White Fish, Perch, FRIES! Cookie the Lake around and you will find yourself 23 miles to the other end in Boyne City! WOW: sure makes for a great daily Road Trip! Think Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner- squeeze in a dessert to bring with like Michigan Fudge too! My opinion the best in Northwestern Michigan!

Beautiful sandy beach on Lake Michigan with free parking behind Van's garage. It's one of the…read moreeasiest places to hunt for Leland blues. Lots of other rockhounds; everyone was really friendly. We found a few pea-sized stones and were satisfied. The water is about 50 degrees in June, but there some sunbathers and even a few brave souls past knee-deep.

Van's is a great beach off Lake Michigan in Leland perfect for relaxing, swimming, taking in the…read moresunset, or, as we saw others doing, enjoying water sports like surfing and paragliding (can't speak to this directly as I have no skills in either sport but the people who were saw doing it seemed to be very happy there!). It's right near downtown Leland so parking can be a bit sticky but if you're staying in town or spending the day here it's an easy walk from the most bustling parts of this wonderful little town!

This is such a charming little village. We enjoyed a morning here, strolling around, checking out…read morethe bookstore coffee shop, grabbing lunch and having a picnic overlooking the water in the historic buildings. Definitely recommend give yourself a few hours to check out Fishtown and learn about the history of the fishing culture found in this village. For those into Coffee, I highly recommend checking out little boat Coffee. It was quite the delight. The neighborhood definitely reminded me of some of the fishing villages in New England.

We had such a fun time exploring Fishtown! I've been wanting to come here for such a long time! I…read moreenjoyed the little fishing shanties which have been turned into boutique shops. A must stop while you're here is grabbing a sandwich from the Village Cheese Shanty and stopping by the marina to eat. These sandwiches are amazing!!! I can't wait to come back and try a few restaurants one with a famous bloody Mary and white fish

I recently stayed at this campground and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience -- not…read moreonly with the conditions of the site, but with the rude and condescending response I received when I reached out about a legitimate health concern. During our trip up north, this was the only place where my asthma was triggered. We spent four days in other areas affected by the Canadian wildfires without any issues whatsoever. The morning after arriving here, my asthma became severely aggravated, and we were forced to leave early. The stagnant pond next to our campsite was covered in scum, clearly releasing mold and spores into the air. This was the only environmental change during our trip, and the only place where my breathing became compromised -- making it obvious that the pond conditions, not wildfire smoke, caused the reaction. When I emailed to cancel the remainder of our reservation and requested a refund, I would have fully understood if the campground simply reiterated their no‑refund policy. However, the response I received was unnecessarily dismissive and patronizing. I was told, in a condescending tone, that "algae is not associated with asthma," followed by an incorrect assumption that wildfire smoke was the cause -- despite the fact that we had been in wildfire‑affected areas for days with zero symptoms. A polite explanation of policy would have been acceptable. The attitude was not. The man taking reservations was rude from the first phone conversation and I was reluctant to make a reservation, but was unable to find a campsite in the area that had a GUARANTEED SITE, not first come first serve. Customer service matters, especially when guests are dealing with health issues. Instead of listening, acknowledging the concern, or even responding neutrally, the staff chose to be dismissive and incorrect about the situation. That alone ensures we will not be returning. This is the EMAIL- so no speculation on my interpretation of the response from the resort. Please cancel our reservation for today, Saturday July 18th. The pond scum severely bothered my asthma, and we were forced to leave early this morning. Please add payment charge back to my credit card. Thanks Wendi ----------------/------------------//----------- Good morning, Thank you for reaching out. Per our policy, we are unable to issue refunds for guests who choose to end their reservation early. Additionally, algae is not associated with asthma or other respiratory conditions. I sincerely apologize that the smoke from the Canadian wildfires affected your visit and caused you to shorten your stay. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back under better conditions in the future. Kind regards, Alycia On Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:17AM Wendi

Watch out if you make a reservation then have to cancel. I made reservations for 2 weeks in July -…read moreit is now April. - the deposit was $261 and after cancelling my refund was $63. Hefty price if your plans change. I am not sure how they justify this. I guess just pure greed.