If I could give 6 stars I would. We stopped by without a reservation. Registration is DIY...you…read morecall and a lovely young lady named Amy will answer and talk you through making payment and filling out forms. Amy was great to work with...with a great sense of humor and was very adroit at suggesting places to get ice; a.bite to eat etc. She was like the magical hotel concierge you luck out and get when all.of your travel plans are falling apart. We loved the campground. It had direct access to the Betsie River, showers and bathrooms were very well.maintaimed a clean...hot water was never a problem. There's Frisbee golf and horseshoes available..firewood was a generous amount for the money. There's 400 acres of state land to the north directly abutting the property. Mostly trailer and tent camping ( we had hammocks and were allowed to choose the spot we liked with the best trees for setup). They do have a canoe and kayak livery that currently only operates on weekends. I rarely gush over a business that doesn't bring me hot delicious food and cocktails...this is an exception to the rule. Hands down one of the best camping experiences. I have been disperse camping the last few years in order to avoid people and some of the issues that come with group camping ( loud drunk ppl...fascist property managers etc) this was about as good as family camping will ever get and the location is incredible. There's a very clean Mobil gas w a pizza place about 2 miles from the campground...and plenty of activities in all direction. Thank you so much for helping make our fishing trip camping headache free and amazing.

it's got everything you need their website was a little confusing( booking wouldn't work) but when…read morewe got there amy figured it out with us. fire wood is a little expensive that's it.

Went here with my dad a few times in the 70s and 80s. Was back recently for a fall getaway with…read moremy wife. We weren't there to fish, as practically everyone else there was, but we found it a nice base for hiking and color touring. It got a little noisy on Saturday night, when the place was mostly full, but very quiet the next two nights. We were in the section along the river, where most others were tenting like we were, though there were a few RVs there too. The site was level, though the ground was a little stony, which made driving tent stakes a challenge. Lots of shade, though no trees where we could conveniently set up a clothesline. The fire ring is portable, so you can move it to maximize distance from your tent, regardless of what corner of the site you want to pitch it on. The one real inconvenience is that getting to the showerhouse (and the drinking water spigot) from that section of the campground requires a fairly lengthy walk that includes a steep hill climb. But once you're up there, you'll find clean, well-kept facilities. Shower stalls were roomy. There's a small camp store on site that sells some basic gear and groceries, as well as fishing tackles and souveniers. This is a nice, cozy northwoods destination. And one of these days I'll get back to fish!

We recently stayed at Matson's campground and we're extremely pleased with our vacation. The…read moregrounds and bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. We loved the beautiful views from the bluff above the Big Manistee River and the relaxation in the glider chairs and community fire pit provided by the campground. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay Cheryl, Scott and Hank!

Hot clean showers, nice wooded area and close to canoeing at the Pine River! There are nice…read moredrivable two-tracks close by. Coming up here for summer holidays has become a family tradition. It isn't far from Dublin general store which has all the groceries you need and EVERY type of homemade jerky you can think of. It's down the road from Tippy Dam which has amazing fishing and plenty of large forest around for hunting morels and deer. It also has a cabin in case you don't have a tent or rv. Oh and Ice cream and yard sales are plentiful around here!

From the owner: Located on M-55 in Wellston, we're about halfway between Cadillac and Manistee and only a 45 minute…read moredrive to Traverse City. A quiet park in a wooded setting, we offer rustic to full service campsites, modern heated bath house with showers and laundry. A playground for the kids, walking distance to a nice 9 hole golf course and restaurant. Book on-line 24/7

This is a hidden beach that few know about, mostly because you need to drive toward the Portage…read morePoint Inn (be sure to fill your water bottles at the artesian spring, just past the camp), and then keep going right past it on a VERY dinky, one lane road. Head past the marina and yacht club, take a right, and up the dune to the parking lot (free). There's a single room changing area with a pit toilet (needs must), well lit. There are two gazebos and a wooden walkway at the south end of the small parking lot, and a gazebo with benches at the north end of the parking lot. There are dog bags, if you're walking your dog (thank you for cleaning up after them!). I especially love the new addition this year of a barely inclined wooden walkway, with a handicap mat (not sure what to call it, but it is plastic netting that is a stable place for you to walk or wheel down). There's a pier, and a lighthouse at the end. There are 4 fire rings, if you are inclined to have a lovely beach sunset fire (bring supplies). This is my favorite hidden beach in Michigan, and the swims - and sunsets - are glorious.

We've camped here for years, but since the new owners took over, the experience has gone downhill…read morefast. The bathrooms are dirty, pool is slimy, there are no trash cans, and they nickel-and-dime you for everything. The owner is rude and seems more interested in reminding everyone she's "the owner" than actually running a business. It's clear they care more about money than guests. Don't waste your time or money here.

Great place! Well tree'd! Clean all the way around! Great staff! Highly recommend this place.read more

Reliably great campground, pool, hiking trail, walking distance to Hoxeyville Festival. Friendly!…read moreCleanest bathrooms and showers ever. Ice and firewood right there. Ice cream too. Canoe the Pine River and stay here, you'll not be disappointed.

Seriously one of our best camping trips this far! We have been camping in Michigan most of our…read morelives and this campgrounds by far was one of our favorites! CLEAN BATHROOMS & SHOWERS YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY EXTRA FOR!!! The pool was a major hit with my littles. The owners/staff were amazingly courteous, helpful, and oh so sweet & kind! We are already planning our trip back next year. Water & electric hookups and so cheap for them to clean out/empty the RV. I can't wait for next year!!

This is my family's third year enjoying the Pine River and this campground. This year was a nice…read moresurprise with the upgraded cabins and sites. The additions were individual fire rings and picnic tables for each cabin. Inside the cabins have new refrigerators, curtains, and all of the cooking & eating supplies needed. In addition, the beds are comfortable with very soft sheets. Towels, hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, TV, cable, and a fan are also supplied. The setting outside for combined use includes plenty of space for kids to ride bikes & play games. There is also a common fire ring and horseshoes. Great family campground for a great price!!!

Great place, cabin was fully furnished. Four of us went up…read morewith kayaks to paddle the pine River, it was more than accommodating and great value. Very close to everything. Barb that grounds manager, is flexible and super nice. Def staying there in future.

My first time at Arcadia was when I was 5 years old in the 1940's. "RKD" is a…read morespecial place. I spent vacations there during my growing-up years and then, when my own family was growing up, my husband and I spent time there with our daughters. One of my girls even worked there one summer when she was in college. I'm planning a trip there this summer with one of my daughters and her family. It's a great combination of time with God, family and friends. We now live on the East Coast....so you know we are definitely enthusiastic fans. Hope to see you there in August.

I love going to camp, though camp isn't really what you are doing there. The food is amazing, the…read moreview is the best, the activities for families are well thought out.

We just wrapped up a camping trip here, which was our first time visiting here. We enjoyed site 12…read morewith friends. The space was slated for eight people but it was only the four of us. The driveway for our site only had room for two cars and there was just enough space for two tents that were on pretty flat ground. We really enjoyed how tucked away our spot was in comparison to some other camping spots. The length between the bonfire ring and the picnic table was a safe distance too. The site is mostly a mix of sand and dirt, making it safe to put out embers that may jump out quickly. Site 12 also was a good distance from the bathroom and had a really short trail down to the beach/recreation area. Bathrooms were very clean to our other experiences at other campgrounds. We were very happy with the availability of hot showers. There were two shower heads make it easily accessible for those in wheelchairs or those who want to clean off their dogs. Sometimes you might have to wait depending on how busy it is but it's worth it. If your spot is farther from the bathroom, you can drive there and park just outside the bathroom. If you need water or need to do a quick rinse, there are water spigots where you can quickly fetch water too. We were also able to find just enough dry wood around the perimeter of our camp for our entire stay. If you need food, there is a great grocery store a short drive from camp. The camp manager and it's workers are usually available around the camp keeping it in camping shape too. We even asked about the treatment of the lake for safety purposes and was told they had just treated it in may, giving us peace of mind to enjoy the lake with worry. The lake itself is on the smaller end but still enjoyable on a hot day. It's also quite shallow making it great for families with small children. However, we do recommend wearing water shoes given the amount of hermit crab shells and rocks found along the beach. If you have water crafts or a boat, there is a ramp for public access. There's also bathrooms close to the beach that are kept clean too so you don't have to trek all the way back to camp. There's also grills and picnic tables at the beach in case you wanted to enjoy a meal at the beach too. We were very happy with our stay here and would recommend it for friends and family in the future.

Camp sites are good, restrooms clean. Supposed to be be quite after 10PM. They allow setup after…read more10PM, making noise. Other campers were loud after hour with NO staff getting after them. Let dogs on the beach releiving them selves. Tried to get money back for not staying full stay and NO refunds. Must want to rent out site twice and pocket the extra.