Very nice place, very spread out with established landscaping. Well cared for family business. Sits…read moreon Lake Leelanau and there is a small beach and boating access for the visitors. There are no full time residents but people maintain individual properties and return yearly. There is a sense of community with a good mix of people. There is a nice athletic area. The only criticism I have is that there is no dog park and there are many dogs which is a bit inept. This is a great place to visit.

The RV park has a gorgeous spot right on the lake with great amenities like ice cream socials in…read morethe evening, pipe organ concerts, and boats/kayaks you can rent for a day on the water. The people are incredibly friendly and it's only about 25 mins to sleeping bear dunes and 35 mins from downtown traverse city.

If I could give zero stars I would. My wife and I had a reservation at this campground over the 4th…read moreof July weekend. My wife ended up in the hospital with a life threatening illness. So I called the campground to cancel. This lady running this place was quite special. Of course I asked about a refund and really didn't expect to get one and that's fine. However the lack of compassion was quite amazing. As if I was making this up. It was unreal. You might think twice before going to this place.

The campground itself was nothing special, but the real problem was the host. She was incredibly…read morerude and seemed to enjoy making everyone's stay miserable. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

Easy to find, good communication. Good amount of bathrooms and trash cans spread out. Campsite was…read moreclean. Personally prefer above ground campfires for ease of physicality and cooking

For any outdoor enthusiasts exploring around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore...I highly…read morerecommend staying here at Empire Township Campground!! Yes...I discovered it through the trusty ole app on my phone called CAMPENDIUM! In fact, I've used Campendium to locate plenty of campsites, RV Trailer Parks and rest stops along my plenty of travels these last few years. Definitely...if you're an adventurer...download Campendium. And what's great about it is that you can find campsites at the last minute/spur of the moment. That's how I came upon this Empire Township Campground. After driving all day to Sleeping Bear Dunes...I knew I needed a place to camp out because there weren't many accommodations offered in the area. Campendium mentioned to just show up here and it's first come, first served. I visited back in late May of this year 2021. The camp host was very friendly. She mentioned had I visited over the weekend, the campsites would have been full. So fortunately, I showed up on a Tuesday evening and there were plenty of spaces available. There were 60 campsites for me to choose from. The host handed me a map and told me to pick a site that was unoccupied and then return to the entrance where she'd secure my reservation. I picked Site #6 located right near the shower house. It was $25 per night for primitive camping. Having already planned out my Sleeping Bear Dunes itinerary ahead of time...I booked for 2 nights here for $50. So...I'd spend the first night here, hang out all day at Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore the following day, return back here for my 2nd evening, and then finish up my explorations of the area the last day and eventually move onto my next destination. For being here for 2 nights...I surprisingly planned out everything perfectly! Here are some details about this Empire Township Campground... It's located 5 miles outside the Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitor Center and the quiet little town of Empire, Michigan. My cell phone reception worked perfectly so I was able to watch a movie inside my tent one night before going to sleep. They have 3 showers. But...bring quarters with you as they charge .50 cents for every 3 minutes of hot water use. I used $1.50 and took my time cleaning off for 9 minutes. Outside the shower house there were a few electrical outlets which allowed me to plug in my phone and generator to grab some power. They actually offered AMP Power at some sites. In fact, I probably should have paid extra (which I'm sure wouldn't have cost much) for the accessible AMP Power. Oh well, my bad. My campsite #6 featured plenty of space and room. I felt like I was in the heart of nature and far enough away from other campers to have some privacy. The whole setting here was really pleasant. The camp host does sell ice to keep drinks cold as well as firewood to ignite flames for chilly evenings. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. Also, charcoal grills are allowed as well. One night I barbecued some hot dogs during a scenic sunset. There's also dump stations for RV's. For locating this Empire Township Campground...simply plug the name into Google Maps and you'll have no issues finding it. They have real toilets for when using the bathroom, not vault toilets or porta potties. That's always a nice aspect. I can't think of anything else to say other than my 2 night experience here was quite memorable for all the good reasons. For anyone interested in getting ready to explore the UP (Upper Peninsula) of Michigan and heading north, I highly suggest making Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore a priority to visit and choosing this Empire Township Campground as a your place for enjoying nights in the great outdoors.

My family and I loved staying here, the hosts were amazing, the view was spectacular, and overall…read moremy experience was great. Would recommend to any and all

From the owner: RV Park with RV sites for rent daily, weekly and seasonally. Located on Grand Traverse Bay between…read moreOmena and Northport Michigan 20 miles north of Traverse City Michigan on Leelanau Peninsula.. RV sites all look over our marina and Grand Traverse Bay. Enjoy our beach and swimming area. Spectacular sunrises in the morning and bonfires on the beach in the evening.

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.

Very clean and well run park. Staff was very polite and helpful. Location is great. Will return…read moreagain.

Oh my gosh what a nice park... Clean well-kept and great people. They have a small beach on Silver…read moreLake which was a welcome relief after a long day of bicycling or hiking. this campground is actually owned by an Airstream club and they had more AS than any place I've been. Our, 26cloud fit right in and it was very cool to see some of the older designs all still being used. Of course, all RV brands are welcome. No motorcycles, golf carts are OK. They had a number of children activities planned for the 4th of July festivities and I even saw a kids Halloween party going by.

Excellent food! Amazing service and drinks to dye for. This was our first time here and they teated…read moreus so well. Ceviche was the best in the north. The owners and their Son are great hosts! We will be back weekly for the rest of the season!

South end Tiki & Resort is now called Paradise Cove is a place to avoid if going for lunch or…read moredinner. Located on the South end of Lake Leelanau it is a small outside bar with average to below average food and high prices!!. Average diner is 17.50 to over 24.00 for basic bar food. The fish tacos are served on basic small shells with maybe a couple ounces of Walleye covered with lettuce and cabbage. By the time you get around to the second taco it is so saturated with grease that it falls all apart. The ",shrimp Taco was even worse the shrimp was ok very cooked and rubbery. If you have a party of 6 or more they will not split the bills for each party. They will divide by 4 and let the group decide who purchased what?? I have eaten there twice and the food has not changed. If you are a tourist in the area beware! Drive a few extra miles to a quality place If you just want to drink then this is your place just bring a lot of $$ drinks are not cheap Remember you have been warn by a local of 35 plus years.

Stayed here over a weekend with friends. We rented a cabin while our friends had a camping area…read morewith the RV. Easy to check in and out. Great location for all the things to do in the area. Cabin was well furnished and well maintained. Dog friendly and quiet

I was extremely happy front he time I called them to see about booking the cabin til the time I…read moreleft! We got there super late due to unforeseen events. To my surprise the owners texted to check on our progress. Not once did they ever have anything but a positive attitudes. We made it in and got settled very late. The time difference had us off slightly. The whole cabin was well furnished and extremely clean. It was very roomy and came with amenities most 5 star hotels don't! I was completely shocked at the experience and have now found a new place for my family to go whenever we feel a need to "get away", which is often! Upon our departure, the owner was even nicer than when we first met! I am so pleased with this place I will recommend you trying it out for yourself. If you don't like your first night is on me! ***Wink wink*** Make sure to check in for great coupons and little bonus gifts. Customer service 5 Location 5 Quality 5 Prices 5 Cleanliness 5 Overall 5 stars!!!

We stayed two nights at Paradise Cove Campground in July of 2021. My husband and I were looking to…read moreget away for a weekend last minute and after calling around to a handful of places for camping which were all full (last weekend of the Cherry Festival), I reached out to Jerry of Paradise Cove and he was happy to host us. He and his wife, Barb, were so incredibly hospitable and kind - they checked the sites before we booked to make sure they weren't too wet (we had just come off a week with a lot of rain) and that they would accommodate our camper. He met us at the drive when we arrived to make sure we got parked okay (sites are on the smaller side, about 20 feet wide with large trees in between). And he even brought up a fire ring and firewood to our site when we asked about a place to have a fire! As they also own the Paradise Cove restaurant and marina just down the street from the campground, I'm sure they are busy folks and that makes this level of customer service that much more special! Currently the campground is under development, so only a portion of their current 16 sites are ready for use (some don't have electric service and they don't currently take tent or pop-up campers as there are no bathroom facilities). The view of Lake Leelanau from sites 1-10 is beautiful, the road the sites share with the residential neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, and it was a perfect jumping off point for the adventures we wanted to have in the Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, Leelanau Peninsula, and Sleeping Bear Dunes area. We look forward to seeing how the campground grows and to a return visit!

We stayed twice last year and it's nice to see how they improved. New owners are really nice…read more Amazing views!