The camp ground was very quiet. Lots are very clean and big. Love the trails.fishing pond is…read morewonderful to watch the kids catch and release.sad we had to leave Early .we received a call of a death in the family.But we will be back in the near future.If our favorite lot is available.5 stars from the Dubays.

Great service with a smile. Dealing with this organization was easy Peezy. Easy and easy out nice…read moresites

We stumbled upon this new campground while searching for a place to try out our new fishing rods…read morenear my parents up north. Here are my pros and cons: The Good: - Quiet: Being that it's newly reopened (formerly known as Secord Lake Campground), and that Secord Lake is a shell of what it used to be because of the dam breaks (as we later discovered), of the 52 sites available, we were 1 of 3 campers on the premesis on a WEEKEND! It was so great to actually hear the sounds of nature. - Spacious: Adding on to the above, if you like being able to spread out and not camp on top of other people, until this place grows over the years to come, you can bet on having at LEAST several spaces between you and other campers. - Pet-Friendly: Dogs are welcome! It's hard to find a campground that dogs are allowed, and with it being so quiet, it's pretty nice for dogs who tend to bark at passersby. - Amenities: Bathhouses are spacious and clean, there's a play set for kids, horseshoes to rent and play with, and cute camp store stocked with the essentials AND ice cream, and a dump station on site. The Bad: - The website is more than a little misleading. Though these things are all advertised as if they are on-site, there are no absolutely lake views from any of sites (ironic, considering the name), walking trails, fishing, boat rentals, etc. whatsoever. We specifically came to this campground to be able to go fishing, but not only is there no fishing spots at the campground, there os actually no public fishing spots on Secord Lake AT ALL (the few spots are now dried up from the dam break). Considering that fishing is listed as a campground amenity and included in the Lakeview Campground logo, we had every reason to think this was the place to go to try out our new gear. We were very wrong, and very disappointed. I will say, there are plenty of trail heads and ORV trails within 10 miles of the campground to go enjoy. If you're willing and able to rent a boat, there are spots on the Lake that do have fish biting, but they are only accessible by boat. The marina across the road had no day rentals. With all of that said, if you just want a quiet place to get away, let your kids run and play, and enjoy the sounds of nature with last-minute availability, definitely give this place a shot. The owner is really attentive and goes above and beyond. We ended up really enjoying our stay, even though it was nothing like we'd expected.

From the owner: Lakeshore Campground and RV Park is your gateway to an exceptional outdoor experience. Great views…read moreof beautiful Secord Lake, we offer not only stunning views and modern and clean facilities, but a unique blend of relaxation, adventure, and family fun. Enjoy starlit campfires, serene mornings, and nature at its best. Lakeshore, where every stay becomes a memorable experience.

We had a lovely site. Staff was helpful. We were even escorted to our site in pouring rain.read more

Beautiful family owned campground under a canopy of oak trees. The restrooms are immaculate. Full…read morehookups on a level pull thru site with 50amps. Everyone is sitting out enjoying the beautiful weather. Conveniently located off US 127 at exit 170. Dave the owner is so friendly and helpful and we love the free WiFi. Our dog Porter saw his first Chipmunk! Planning on grilling some burgers tonight and maybe even sit out by the campfire!

Norm is awesome. Best place to sick on the lake. Best place to fuel up. Best place for last minute…read moresupplies. The owner actually checks all boats every day and prior and post storms. He will retie if needed. Great service and great people.

From the owner: Smith's Landing is located on Wixom Lake just north of the State boat launch on Dundas Road…read more We offer 25 beautifully manucured campsites, and 40 docks available for rental. Even if you don't have a boat we offer pontoon rental for the fisherman or just a pleasure cruise. If you need a snack, beer, ice, or minnows, we have a fully stocked party store and bait shop. You're always invited to sit back, watch the boats and relax on our new deck that overlooks the beautiful lake. Enjoy some nachos, popcorn, home made sandwiches, or an ice cream cone. Smith's Landing also offers full service dockside gas for your boats and jet skis, no other establishment on Wixom Lake offers this service (not to mention treats for the dogs and icy pops for the kids). We are family owned and operated, Norm & Karen live onsite, and the whole family helps out in the store and on the docks, and want you to feel like family too!

We recently visited The old log resort to tube down the river. I seriously cannot say enough nice…read morethings about this place, Michael/Heather, and their employees. We were greeted with the utmost respect from the second we called, to pulling into the parking lot, getting help onto the river, and getting off. It was one of the prettiest parts of the river that we have seen, very wide open. Pulling into the campground from the river, allowed us to experience their adorable establishment. I truly can't wait to go back and camp next time. I won't say any names but we tried the same experience the day before at a close establishment. It was horrible, a long walk with no help, cash only, and a $80.00 cash deposit. The owner was very disrespectful also.

We spent the weekend here with our kids and it was really nice. The cabin was cute, clean, and…read morespacious, with a nice deck in the back. We went canoeing which was also pretty fun, and made some smores over the fire. At night if you walk down to the river you can catch a bit of the stars, they look great out here. I will say to bring a box fan if you can because the cabin gets quite warm at night, and bring your own towels. All in all, we had a great time. We will definitely be returning!

I've canoed or tubed on a lot of the popular Michigan rivers for these activities and have never…read moreseen an operation like this. Entering the check-in area is like walking into the lobby of a luxury resort. There are several booths with clerks ready to register you, and of course a wide selection of merchandise you might want to check out if you forgot some essential for your trip, like sun block or a waterproof phone case. Once registered, we were assigned a bus boarding area and got ready to ride to the put-in site. The trip was short and we were soon turned loose on the river. We took the 4-6 hour trip and finished in just about 5, with only a short lunch stop. The river was very pleasant, slow with occasional riffle areas where we picked up some speed, and not to many rocks or logjams to navigate around. Quiet and solitude? Well, no. If you're making this trip on a hot summer Saturday, expect to be in the company of several other parties during the length of your trip. One offered us a jello shot, which we passed on, though thirty years ago that would have been tempting. Not much chance of missing your take out, which is back at the campground, which takes up a large stretch of the riverback before you hit the actual landing. Once there, you just hand your tube/boat to an attendant and walk back to your car. I probably wouldn't choose to camp here--the campground is large and not shaded in many parts. Lot of potential for it to get loud. But for canoeing or tubing, a top-notch rental operation.

Have an annual camping weekend for 3 years and always enjoy this campground. They have water and…read moreelectrical at the campsite for a reasonable price and there is plumbed restrooms and showers that are walking distance. They maintain the facilities and always clean. It's really nice to have a campsite along the river and really nice they shuttle you to the starting point and provide usually good quality tubes and also offer tubes for your cooler if you pay per cooler tube.

Great marina and campground. Friendly staff and very family oriented. Lots of great events on the…read moreweekends.

These guys were amazing, helped us with everything we needed. But most importantly did everything…read morethey could and saved our trip. If I could give them a 10/5 stars I would

My familys favorite place to camp, anytime of year!. I've been coming to this campground since I…read morewas barley an adult. The pristine beauty is astounding, the long time Family who runs the camp, take special care to leave it natural, yet stocked with all modern day conveniences, they make your stay feel like you are part of the family. The wilderness experiences with nature and camping out of doors, that your children or adults leave with, are cherished memories, like no other on this river. It's roomy & spacious with 2 river bends running through the camp, with many different water levels for kids or adults. The camp has views you will not get ANYWHERE on the rifle. The camp store is stocked with anything you may need or can think of, the bathroom & shower areas are super clean, there's many to choose from, although modern facilties such as laundry, (2) playground areas for kids, sandpit, volleyball & horseshoe pit, plus forested hiking, it feels like your camping the old fashioned way, like your parents did. The wildlife that visit the camp are amazing, from bald eagles to deer crossing the river in the early morning, I'm amazed every year. There's also a little cold stream brook that feeds into the river that runs through the camp. It's filled with a sand bottom and is crystal clear, the happy go lucky kids at this camp, go crazy for it. I've never seen a campground so lovely. My canoe & tubing trips have always went smoothly, the busses leave at many different times, and accomdiations have been way above and beyond, year after year. If you are going to experiance the rifle river for whatever reason, family time, fishing hiking canoeing or just camping, this by far is the place to do it. Dont go anywhere else, try this one first, and you will never go anywhere else. 5 big stars for the rifle river campground, havent had a single issue in 30 years ever, and cannot wait to go back again next year.

Alright guys this is a smaller owned campground with a group of regular workers. They deal with…read moredrunk people all day so they are allowed a mistake here and there. I have been coming for 7 years and it's my favorite place to go as it truly has the rustic vibe. Calling and scheduling is old school which I love. The ladies aren't crabby at the counter either they are all Very nice. Getting through can be hard but I just kept calling as I knew they were probably busy. I will be back this year as it's always a blast!

This is our second time that we stayed here! We loved it there! So much so that we looked into a…read moreseasonal spot for next year, we were put on a waitlist for it. The campground is very clean, quiet, has free Wi-Fi, heated outdoor pool, pavilion for large get togethers, a kid's playground, sand volleyball court, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. They have a kid train that the kids and parents can ride. They also offer cabins to stay in. The main office offers ice cream, dipping dots, small camp store, books you can borrow, board games you can check out or even play inside the camp office. They also had puzzles. There is a great walking area for dogs (dog run). Clean restrooms/showers but only one set of them. They also deliver firewood to your campsite. We really enjoyed being there. They don't allow fireworks, which is great to us. They also have room to park your boat. The seasonal people were pretty friendly. The campsites are pull through and full hook ups. They also provide a dump station as well. This campground is just minutes away from the downtown Houghton Lake area. The campground is near a highway but it didn't bother us at all. We will be back, thank you for having us! Wish I took more pictures! Enjoy the pictures!

Love that lake. Great community camping. The Travel business is tricky. The folks here at Houghtin…read moreLake Travel will fix you up with great deals and have knowledge of how to make you and your trip a wonderful time! Kudos!