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    Indigo Bluffs

    4.0 (24 reviews)

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    Julie S.

    Hands down the best campground we have visited in Michigan. Mature trees, large natural sites, quiet ambiance, and just overall everything you could want in a camping experience. Minutes from Empire Bluff Trail, Sand Dunes, Glen Arbor, etc. We will definitely make this a regular spot!

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    7 years ago

    Love love love this place . Very nice I really find it hard to go other places now. We are now spoiled.

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    Ask the Community - Indigo Bluffs

    Can a Travel trailer stay in the new section, or only 5th wheels and Motor homes. I heard travel trailers even if brand new can only stay in the old run down section. that is what I heard? which I thought was odd.

    Sadly, this is true. I just spoke to them at an RV Show. We have a new 30ft travel trailer, but cannot camp in the new section. I told him that was not fair at all. Someone with an old 5th wheel can camp, but someone with a brand new travel… Read more

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    This is beautiful campground located in one of the most picturesque regions in the Midwest.

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    Empire Township Campground - Sunrise over Empire airport behind campsite 53

    Empire Township Campground

    3.9(10 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    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.

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    Empire Township Campground - The front entrance.

    The front entrance.

    Empire Township Campground - Taking a moment to appreciate the setting.

    Taking a moment to appreciate the setting.

    Empire Township Campground - This the shower house. You need quarters to operate them. .50 cents for each 3 minutes of hot water.

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    This the shower house. You need quarters to operate them. .50 cents for each 3 minutes of hot water.

    Wild Cherry RV Resort - Sleeping Bear National Park hill climb.  15 miles

    Wild Cherry RV Resort

    4.4(16 reviews)
    20.2 mi

    Stayed at this campground Thursday- Tuesday this month (October). We drove here from Chicago and…read moregot a late start. We called the front office to let them know we wouldn't be checking in till 7pm. We took care of payment over the phone a d they left a map on their front bulletin board for us to follow to our spot. We were on site 61. The first thing I noticed is how stunning the Surrounding scenery is! The trees are beautiful in a October. The sites themselves are spread out. You don't feel like you're on top of each other. Every morning it felt so much earlier than it was...This place is super quiet! Maybe it would be different in the summer but fall is definitely peaceful. Everyone was super friendly. We were out most of the day and didn't hang at the campground much which leads me into my next point... there isn't much to do here (not a bad thing!). I'm so happy this trip was just for my husband and I because my kids would be bored to death. There is no pool (was too cold to use it even if there was) and no park. I am totally ok with these things but it would be great to know if we did bring the littles. However, this campground is near everything! All in all, we paid around $300 (five or take) for our trip here. Definitely worth it and we can't wait to come back!

    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.

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    Wild Cherry RV Resort - Suttons Bay, Michigan 2 miles

    Suttons Bay, Michigan 2 miles

    Wild Cherry RV Resort - Huge sites!

    Huge sites!

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    Paradise Cove Campground - Evening fire and sunset looking over Lake Leelanau.

    Paradise Cove Campground

    4.2(5 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    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!

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    Paradise Cove Campground - Site 8 mid morning overlooking Lake Leelanau.

    Site 8 mid morning overlooking Lake Leelanau.

    Paradise Cove Campground - Morning light over site 8 view of Lake Leelanau.

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    Morning light over site 8 view of Lake Leelanau.

    Indigo Bluffs - rvparks - Updated May 2026

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