We camped here for the first time, it was lovely. Jeff (who helped us to our site and park) was so…read morekind and helpful. He made sure we had all the info we needed to get set up. He was welcoming and friendly. It was the perfect start to a great stay! We loved everything!!

Very clean and quiet campground, mostly travel trailers and seniors . Our grandchildren had the…read moreplay area and beech almost to themselves ! Quit time is enforced as well as low speed limit . No hot dog teens racing around. Joy

The campground itself is pretty and it's located on a nice size, warm, inland lake. Fishing is good…read moreand there is a nice playground for the kids. The camp store sells Hudsonville ice cream and boat, canoe, and kayak rental is very reasonable. We have a 30' trailer and enjoyed full hook-up. A large number of folks with seasonal trailers are there for the summer and are VERY loud at night way past 11:00 PM, supposedly when "quiet hour" starts. There were dozens of children riding bikes recklessly, running around, and yelling, who were totally unsupervised by their parents! It's too bad that selfish and irresponsible adults have to ruin the owners' hard work and nice campground by such inconsiderate behavior! We will not risk wasting a weekend here again.

Smallest sites I've ever seen. Drunk seasonal renters loud untill all hours of the night. Nobody…read morepatrolling to quiet them. Seasonal RVs leave outdoor lights on all night making it look like Times Square. NOT an outdoorsy experience! Stay away!

Love this area! Just north of Ludington with way less traffic and completely different adventures!…read moreYou can walk in and camp basically right on the beach here, which is absolutely dreamy and there are just such wonderful hiking trails throughout that offer you challenges and just the most gorgeous sights as well! This spot definitely isn't for everyone and there won't be any "easy" hikes. Nordhouse Dunes makes you work for it, but the payoff is immense and completely worth it! Uninterrupted access to Lake Michigan and stunning vibes - what more could you ask for?! Love Nordhouse Dunes!!

It's crowded but the hike is nice. We were there the first week of September and I was surprised to…read moresee the campground full of campers. I got some great shots with my cannon and my kids enjoyed the hike...it was longer than we thought it would be!

Ludington State Park is HUGE, and we absolutely loved it! We paid $12 to get into the park and…read morestarted with the hike to Big Sable Lighthouse. It's about 1.8 miles each way, so just under 4 miles round trip. The trail to the lighthouse is a wide, sandy path that runs through the campground and then continues out toward the lighthouse. It's an easy path, but it is long and definitely sandy, so be prepared for that. The lighthouse area is really cute, and while we didn't care about going inside this time, they do offer tours. It was $8 per person when we were there. There are also picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the area around the lighthouse. After our hike, we headed over to the beach, and WOW. The beach is absolutely massive and beautiful. It's sandy rather than rocky, incredibly clean, and the water was crystal clear. It was definitely brisk, but so beautiful that I didn't mind! There's a designated swimming area, volleyball nets, and really nice facilities. There are no lifeguards, though, so keep that in mind. It also looked like there were some really cool trails through the sand dunes, but unfortunately we didn't have enough time to explore those on this trip. We needed to grab lunch, rest, and hit the pool before coming back later for sunset. And I am SO glad we came back. The sunset here was absolutely spectacular. Watching the sun go down over this huge, beautiful stretch of sandy beach was one of the highlights of our entire trip. This park really has everything: the lighthouse, miles of trails, huge sand dunes, a beautiful beach, swimming, volleyball, camping, and some incredible views. We only scratched the surface of what there is to explore, and I already know we'd love to come back and spend an entire day here. Definitely one of the highlights of our Ludington trip and absolutely worth the $12 admission!

I stopped in here for half a day to do some hiking and get my nature fix before moving on to my…read morenext road trip destination. The road to the entrance is full of sand dunes and beaches on Lake Michigan before turning into a wooded area at the actual park. We got to see a Bald Eagle perched upon a tree as we entered the park. The park has several RV camp sites that to me looked to be right on top of each other. They pack them in like sardines but I think that is the norm at these type of places these days. Not sure what the cost is to camp but for non-residents to come in for a day pass it was 11.00 per day. We decided to do the Lost Lake trail which is a loop across a couple islands on Hamlin Lake (yes there are bridges, you don't need to bring your snorkel). The hike was relatively void of people only passing a few along the way. I did see a hand full of people kayaking on the lake and a few more kayaks parked on the bank near the campground. The hike is 2.1 miles long and relatively flat the whole way. I wanted to do the lighthouse trail as well but there wasn't enough time. Great place to get your nature fix via kayak or foot. Not sure I would want to camp here on a weekend though unless you want Billy Bob and Mary Sue's 7 rugrats running around your site screaming.

Beencamping here for years 10+. Just spend a week here and now they are charging those who camp…read morehere to dump. I WILL NEVER GO BACK

This is a gem of a park that is a secret spot for locals. It has a beautiful in ground heated pool,…read moreand many other amenities.

Very Clean. All the staff were smiling, friendly and extremely helpful. I felt well taken care of…read more Tons of things for the kids to do. The campgrounds are well maintained. They have a great arcade, camp store and the pool was perfect! We had a great time!

Came back again - the 4th of July fireworks were amazing again. Brian and Nichole are still there…read moremaking it super enjoyable. They doubled the size of the back area which is nice. If it was me, I would do a few things: get a larger ice cooler (or a second one), invest in wifi/cable that works better, and add some more potties. There are a lot of people with not many bathrooms. Otherwise no complaints, see you next year.

I've gone here many times with my church group, theres always something fun to do. The cabins are…read morenice and the food is amazing. Being vegetarian I was scared there wouldn't be any options but they offered me veggie meats and what not. The staff is kind and friendly and they always have a great band and speaker for retreats. I'd highly recommend going here! They have inside and outside activities, from my knowledge they have re-ball, horse back riding, tubing, snow tubing, a zip line, and gym activities. They also have a room with air hockey, carpet ball, foosball, and a ping pong table. They also have a rock climbing wall, and with this stuff you'll never be bored!

From the owner: Grace Adventures specializes in Summer Camps for kids, horsemanship camps, year-round retreats for…read moreyouth and adults, and leadership training experiences.

This is now known as DuneTown Camp Resort. I love this place. We have been here twice and are…read morelooking to book a 3rd trip for next summer. It has officially become or go to spot in Silver Lake and our official Friends Camp destination every year.

What a great family campground. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The pool is huge which is…read morea plus when you have so many families all wanting to swim. Our lot was plenty big and was clean when we arrived. They give you a program of all the activists happening during your time of stay which was great. I loved that they had fun things for the kids to do. The park is paved so you don't have to worry about dust kicking up every time a car goes by. I also loved that it was within walking distance to some really great shops, Craig's Cruisers and even a few restaurants. If you're in the Silver Lake area you should consider staying here. I think it would be fun even if you don't have kids.

Cartier Campground was a great spot for a weekend camping with friends. I booked the sites 6 months…read morein advance over the phone and we ended up getting the best sites in the campground! 147, 147A and 147B are all at the very end of one of the loops. 147 is the last campsite so you only have one neighbor next to you, which made it really nice for our group as it was very quiet and a little more secluded. The site adjacent to 147 is also nice as it's large and tucked back off the drive a little bit. The people at the office were great and will deliver wood or ice that you purchase right to your campsite. The restrooms were very clean and somehow had very few bugs inside which was awesome. The showers were great with hot water and adequate water pressure. The campground is right off some really nice paved walking trails and they also have a winding mountain bike trail. Plus you're right near Lincoln Lake. The campground is a quick drive to downtown, the beach, restaurants, bars, etc. I read about a company (Lakeshore Watersports) that rents kayaks on Lincoln Lake (supposedly right from the campground), but we called them and they never called us back, kind of a bummer. The sites were $28 per night for a tent spot with electric hookup. They kept the big RVs up towards the front of the campground which was nice as it made it much quieter back where the tent spots were. I would definitely camp here again.

This is my first time to "camp" like this. I met the night crew last night and they were awesome!…read more I had a lot of questions and they answered every one of them with a smile and friendly joking back and forth. The grounds are very nice and shady. The only improvement I see is maybe the addition of another shower facility, but i'm here on the 4th of July and they may not have regular business to justify it. I would most definitely stay here again.