I entered a contest to possibly win a new vehicle. God knows I need one. Today I was called and told that in order to even be in the running I had to come out to Lake Shore Resort in Davison MI for a 1 1/2 presentation none of this was in the contest information when I entered. It was deceptive marketing practices to tell me I am in the running but then to tell me I have to go 1 1/2 hours away most of it the freeway is closed due to construction in order to even be considered. I would stay away from this resort. So if you get a call from 586 358-4651do not believe a word they say! read more

Can't compare to a state park. They "try" here. At least with state parks, people have respect for each other. Every time we come here, neighbors keep us up til 1am Went to the indoor pool yesterday. They much have dumped 500 gallons of chlorine in the pool. Eyes were on fire. Lot of people complaining and had to leave. Brought this up with the camp store. Problem not resolved. They couldn't open the doors as they were padlocked People drive like damn maniacs as well. They post speed limit signs of 5 mph. Staff always yell at campers to slow down but they can't even adhere to the signs. Always see staff driving their little golf carts at Mach 2. Smh Oh. One time I came here, there was literally shit everywhere on the men's bathroom. Like all over the floor If this is the type of riff raff this place attracts, I want out of this membership Move over OA, you can not compete with the beauty and respect that come with MI state parks read more

Been there twice since April both times left early. First time it was packed where stayed at. Trailer was almost in the road Just left today was suppose to stay till Friday but the site that we had had a broken sewer had to be pumped out. Today was supposed to be pumped out and cleaned so we could winterized so we got up early to get it done called the store and was told it would be afternoon before someone could get to us. If I would of known it would be all day. We got it done but had to call corp. then I get a email saying I need to stay until my day is up I didn't know I signed for prison do not use 727 no full hook up read more

My friend's parents have a membership so we did a girl weekend. How fun! We rented one of the larger cabins and it was cute and clean and had ac, plates, cups and pots and pans. Just FYI because we weren't sure and brought our own everything. We looked like we were moving out of our houses. You had to take your own sheets and pillows. Bed wasn't overly comfortable for me but I slept fine on the little couch. You can kayak and canoe and paddle board and it's not anything extra! They have putt putt that's included too. They have events and themes too. I wouldn't pay for a membership because it's way overpriced, but being a guest was fun! read more

Pros: close to home (little over an hour away) Lots of nice campsites with full hook-up Two outdoor pools, plus a hot tub and mini lazy river Two beach areas Large fishing/kayaking/paddle boarding and paddle boat pond Golf cart rentals (which is a pro and con, as they could use more because so many people want to rent them) Mini golf Grill (pro and con, as it's there and food is good. However, they sure take their time when taking your order and making it) Cons: sometimes just way too many people; especially when driving and kids are darting every which way right in front of you Renting a golf cart is cut throat during peak season, as you basically have to be right there as someone turns one in. No holds on them, and they can't tell you when the next available one comes available Staff is hit or miss on friendliness. My spouse had a rude encounter at the gate when he arrived for camping. Sometimes the staff in the party store is rude too. Gets super dusty with all the traffic around the campground read more

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On January 8, 2022, The Outdoor Adventure Group convinced us that we were making a good investment in their program. We took the tour and saw their "Model Cabin" as well as the rest of the park in Davison, Michigan. We believed what they told us, which was a big mistake. The cabin they showed us had three nice big TVs we assumed worked. It had nice amenities and everything was polished and new looking. We were told all of the cabins had WiFi and a lot of other things which turned out to be deceitful. Our complaints are: 1. There was no WiFi at all in our cabin #33. 2. There was only one TV, much smaller than the ones in the model cabin. The mounts and cables were still on the walls in both the kitchen and the bedroom, but the only TV was in the living room. 3. The TV did not work . . . there were no stations we could access. 4. Light bulbs were burned out. 5. The furniture was a disgrace. 6. There was not enough hot water for two showers. 7. The dishes had not been cleaned . . . there was dried coffee in the bottom of the coffee cups dried juice in the bottom of several of the glasses. 8. Formica on the kitchen countertop was loose and caught on our clothing several times almost braking off and snagging our cloths. 9. The roads and walkways were ice covered and slippery. No sand nor salt had been applied. It was very dangerous for us to walk over to the community center, or the "dome" as they call it. 10. The community center, or the "dome" as they call it, which we had a coupon for some free snacks, had no snack shack as was advertised. 11. Now, after our meeting April 24 at 3:00, we found out that our annual maintenance fee is going to at least double. When we purchased their program, we were told the "dues" were going to be $588.00 per year. Yesterday we were told they are already up over $800.00 and yesterday he called them maintenance fees rather than dues. On February 25, I wrote a letter of concern and never received a response. read more

Very disappointed. We first came here a year ago and things were somewhat better than they are currently. The staff and management are seem very small-minded and just troll you at this point. Our Ford Expedition had broken down the second day we stayed there and we were forced to have it towed away for repairs. Then, we called the staff for a golf cart to help us travel to the other parts of the camp easier since we're a family of eight. Nearly every time, they're always out of golf carts. And when we finally reserved one the first day we arrived here and went to pick it up the next day, the cart broke five minutes after using it. It's like the staff aren't fixing anything around this place! They're robbing people of their cash for crap like this! Without a car or a golf cart, we were forced to walk with my children all around the camp to get to the pools in 90+ degree weather. Not only that, but a staff member came to our RV one night and left a ticket on our RV saying we left the RV for them to tow since they didn't see a car by it. The part that enrages me the most about this is that we've been outside of our RV the entire day especially because our nephews and their parents came to spend the day with us! How could they claim we've just abandoned our RV?! Now, getting all of this out of the way, I have to say that the campsite is falling apart. Pieces of the fence railing are just trailing in the water, life jackets are messed up which is literally a hazard, the bathrooms and pools are filthy at times. The place honestly doesn't deserve all the money they're charging because they aren't even using it to improve the park! read more

Been a member for many years. We now book and stay in cabins. Need to have more maintenance done on the off season. Internet very poor at best. TVs in cabins have super poor service. Need to get updated and use cable. Only get 4 channels, that cut in and out. Park clean and always nice looking. Manager very hard to reach. Friendly staff. Should use lodge on northshore in winter for a adult get away ( Has fireplace, NOT USED) read more

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This Place is a huge misrepresented scam, Dont get taken Like I did.Salesman misled me and continued with High pressure tactics after I said "NO" 4 times and walked away. I finally agree because of what I later found out was a false Statement. I have never and will never use the program and they refused to refund my payment and cancelled my membership but kept thousands of dollars of my Money. I repeatedly contacted them and they had zero interest in making it right. Jeff read more

Very unhappy with our recent visit to this site. Dome is dumpy and under construction, which means no indoor pool or hot tub. We rented a cabin and it was terrible. We had booked 2 nights and left after only one night because of the horribly uncomfortable beds and run down amenities. Our cabin door didn't even lock properly. Regretting ever signing up for this scam read more

Don't waist your money on a family plan. They make is so frustrating it ruins the entire thing. I just called and made a reservation and they out it under a different family members name. Then wouldn't change it. They made that member call to cancel the reservation. Then when I called to reschedule they didn't have anything available!!!! My friend has the family plan too and has to speak to manager several times. I'd have my mom(the main holder) call again but she has Parkinson's and her mind isn't what it use to be! read more

I am a member here and every year the prices go up this year do to COVID19 they have come up with all new bills. This is supposed to be a family friendly place but they seem to be taking advantage of the family's they have. I wouldn't recommend this aggravation on anyone not to mention the customer service is not even a topic of discussion. The staff is mean and rude. It cost me 180 a month for cleaning fees and my loan now i have to pay 5 to come in on what used to be free a daily pass outdoor adventure is not for family they are for money read more

Horrible. I was invited to camp with my friend and i was dropped off just fine no problem, but when i was being picked up, my parents had to pay a fee of $5 like WHAT?! They were holding me ransom for money? thats not it though, the mini golf people require us to give them a valuable personal item of yours then have it returned after. how do they have the right to take personal belongings from minors. Pool waters are disgusting and burnt my eyes from just getting in and the employees there just hate their job. Couldnt stand this place and not planning on returnin. read more

Overall experience has been awful. We have had the worst customer experience and would not recommend anyone spending the amount of money we did for an awful experience. They will tell you anything you want to hear to make it sound like an awesome place to camp, however everything is a lie. We are told multiple different things and then told "I dont know why they would tell you that." Complete waste of money and I wish I would have listened to the multiple people who stated to stay away from outdoor adventure. DON'T DO IT. read more

I purchased a used membership from Facebook and everything was a rip off and locked in for life and the yearly dues just keep going up

Ive been a member here since around 2011, about 6 years ive Loved coming here, over thr past 2 years this resort has lost its appeal, with crappy roads, showers with no benches in them to put your belongings while you shower other than the floor. Security thinks they're the top dogs, come knocking on your camper door doing checks, inconsiderate of people that stay up late. Treat you like your are a criminal. Had a friend come help me set up and he was appauled how they treated me trying to get thru security. Next day went to register because the store was closed after i set up, got another 1,000 questions with being told security would be by checking the site and then i told her they best not, she changed her tune and said oh you dont need to worry about it they won't be. When you get a "GUEST" they (security) gives them a pass for the ENTIRE amount of your stay. Why would they do that? read more

very unorganized! we had a 7 day stay and was harassed on our 3rd day to leave because their booking agent didn't do the booking correctly. we checked in with no problem for the dates of june 10th-june 17th. we also had our reservation number but we were told that the site was booked for someone else even though we are booked to check out on the 17th. the customer service representative i talked to was unprofessional and the davison location representatives were clueless to everything. not to mention all of the amenities are outdated and out of order!!! the membership is too expensive for this type of treatment so never get one here !!!! update: june 15, 22 well today my husband received a call while he was at work being questioned by a employee from the davison location stating that they were told we have no activity going on at our site. i'm so confused on why does that matter as long as we are not breaking any rules!!! i wonder did it ever occur to them that everyone can enjoy their time away from home any way they please to do so whether that's being outside their rv or being inside their rv! it was a heat advisory today and meanwhile we are being harassed about not having activity at out site . i'm beyond livid with this campground! again there is no way i would want a membership! between all of this harassment and confederate flags at the campground we wouldn't go back or recommend anyone either. i wish i could give no stars! update to the ownerfirst you didn't allow us to stay our full time we were actually asked if we could check out wednesday no later than thursday to accommodate the members who held a membership. so since we didn't have a membership we didn't matter! also you need a new policy because we were at our site we just mind our own business! i didn't read a response to all of the confederate flags there at your racist campground so don't try to address what you feel like you want to address be professional and address it all. i'll wait never get a membership here and again all of the amenities are old and if you don't believe me read other reviews. i don't know about there other locations but davison sucks, is unprofessional and is utterly confused!!!! read more

Lake Shore Resort - Resorts Near Me - Davison, Michigan

RUDE staff!!! Was told one thing by reservations over the phone and then something completely opposite when went to the Davison office AFTER we spent an hour setting up our RV. I said the staff is rude, the manager over the phone said they are being rude because I am throwing a fit because they won't give me my own way. VERY VERY rude and uncalled for. read more

We received notification of 'being finalists' in a drawing potential if no less than $250 in gift cards as prizes... Jovial guy took us on tour. Offer was for a camping club. I am a Holiday in girl. read more

This location is trashy and went downhill... All there is to it. We have been members for quite sometime. Very disappointed in this location as they hype this one up. We typically stay over in the West MI area or more up north at their other properties and love them. We decided to try this location out as it has been awhile since we stayed here. They don't check who members are and could care less about who comes into the park. People have their kids run around or just drive like idiots in golf cart to ask people's names or look at the last name of campers signs in the front of their lots to use at the gate to stay here. People save sites by putting coolers or camper chairs in spots which should not be allowed if you are not physically present at the time. The lot we stayed in was absolutely disgusting. It took all day for maintenance to come and clean it after contacting the office 3 times throughout the day. Cigarettes and dog poop left from the people before. They finally came picked up the poop, but forgot their rake and came back after he had to clean needles out of a fire pit while police were investigating. Seriously, google it or check with the local police dept on this. Golf carts driving all around at all times blaring music. If you don't want to pay for a membership just come here, they will let you in. If you are a respectful member, go to one of their other properties where you will feel comfortable, safe, and you can enjoy the amenities that you pay for with the quality and safety of their parks they sell you on. This place is way too overcrowded with people. The pools and all the amenities that come with this specific location, they can not accommodate all the people they allow in. We did not feel comfortable staying here especially with little ones visiting with us. I do not recommend this specific park until major changes are made within the park or employees. read more

Lake Shore Resort - How the lot was when we pulled in - Resorts Near Me - Davison, Michigan

Do NOT fall for this crap!!! They lie, cheat, manipulate and attempt to talk you into their BS resorts! Coffee and popcorn was ok, hahaha! The young guy who was the first one that explains everything says to us, c'mon, just come for a ride around the resort so I don't get in trouble! We get in the van, it is disgustingly filthy! Extremely rude behavior also! He knew we had his number and were not falling for their BS! We said from the minute we walked in the door, that we just wanted our coupon validated. We get back to the building where they attempt to manipulate and BS, just sit down here, my manager wants to talk to you, hahaha, thinks he is going to hard sell us!!! Big, hard ass guy walks up to us, well you look real happy he says, just want our coupon validated. Did it! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, seriously! read more

Lies They excluded my handicapped daughter!!!!!!!!! after one week. she was on the family contract and they said either her or my granddaughter had to be removed after telling me it was every body in the household. This is very upsetting they gave us 30 days to cancel it after 10 days it turned into three they don't even deserve a one Star 00000 stars read more

Worst customer service, ever! Their campgrounds may seem pretty and that will draw you in but be warned! Stay away! They are awful people/company to deal with!!! You will be better off at a KOA. read more

It was our first visit here and definitely our last. Horrible doesn't begin to describe it and trashy would be too much of a compliment. Security staff is more concerned with being glued to their phones than looking out for the safety and security of guests throughout the park. Life jackets for the boats and kayaks are a joke, ripped up and won't even buckle. Trucks with loud music and bass cranked up driving throughout the park and security isn't even doing anything about it. Indoor pool burns your eyes before even getting in the water because of the strong chlorine smell. We even overheard people at the pool talking about abusing the free pass every year, where you attend the sales presentation and get a free weekend stay. Honestly, it's mostly those that didn't seem to understand the rules of the park and ruin it for others who actually pay to be members. Bandages also laying around the pools, hot tubs and lazy river. We even heard members (and staff as well) discuss gang fights be broken up on the property and authorities having to be called. Avoid this place at all costs. Go to Standish or Mount Pleasant instead. read more

This company gets one star from my family. Corporate customer service is EXTREMELY rude and their stiff policies make enjoying the membership difficult. It all sounds great on paper but using it is AWFUL and so inconvenient. While I wish we wouldn't have signed up at all (I'll say, the salesmen are very good, very convincing), I'm glad we only got the 2 year sample membership. We will never use Outdoor Adventures again and definitely will spread the word to fellow campers. The final straw to that decision was an attempt at canceling a reservation. $50 to do so last minute. On a weekend they won't be remotely close to full, and due to an emergency with my husband's job (which I can provide them proof of), we will not physically be able to come up. Still charging us the fees. We've already paid the membership off, so we've paid more than enough to cover the space, yet they have got to get their nickels and dimes in. And the attitude I was met with on the phone was unacceptable. The manager was worse than the customer service rep. We also have had poor experiences in finding appropriate lots for our camper due to their reservation system. You can't pick the lots until you arrive, so we literally had to squeeze in to a tiny lot because they were so full. They romanticize the idea of having so many lots to choose from, but the actual implementation is horrible. It's a shame because the Lake Shore resort is beautiful and the amenities are nice. My kids love it. I would love it, too, if it wasn't a SCAM. DON'T FALL FOR THE SALES PITCH! IT'S NOT WORTH IT. I know more people who regret their memberships than who actually enjoy them. It looks great on paper but that's it. Their salesmen are reeeeeeally good at sugar coating everything, but in reality, it's just rotten. DON'T BELIEVE WHAT THEY TELL YOU AT ALL. read more

This place has potential but it's ran by simply idiots. The staff is either uneducated and untrained or maybe just idiots too. They'll tell you one thing so they'll get your money and then next time it's a totally different story. You won't get what you agreed on. They'll promise you just lies. And then when you try to fix the issue why you're promised lies, they just won't even tried to find the employees who did bad. The membership fees are outrageously expensive but then they'll require you to pay for a daily fee. Like this makes any sense! If there's a daily fee, why are there membership fees? So I pay thousands of dollars so I'll have the chance to PAY ANOTHER FEE and then go there. And they'll say " well that vehicle permit policy serves to reduce traffic" well how am I supposed to come? Walking? The location is not within a city. It's out of town. You need a car. You can't neither walk or ride a bike. Complete bullshit. Later when you actually enter to location you'll see there's only ONE single pool and every time I've been there, there are AT LEAST 40 people in it. You don't even have 3 ft of free area around you. You need to build another pool and a Olympic one. Olympic one is a must. Where only swimming is permit and just handing out is not. And since you're money-hungry there's an idea: sell food. Sell burgers, sell hotdogs or anything Edit: my bad. You're correct about the pools. My point still stands that you need an Olympic clean pool where a person can enjoy swimming. read more

I have been a member for 10+ years. The new system for making reservations is nothing but long waits on the phone to even talk to someone. Then your resevation isn't gaurenteed. I got two calls from them changing my reservations after I made it. I went from a pet unit on the north shore, to a pet unit on the south side to a non-pet unit. I am just so disappointed. I have overlooked the Davision resort in disrepair for years because my children loved it so and I had never been treated poorly. Well, now that has changed. read more

They get you to come in with 'free prizes " And chance to win truck. Well prizes weren't worth it and I didn't win oh well. But, this is nothing but a timeshare Davison camping is always full so plan way ahead if you do 3 months they do have a nice setup kids would love but expensive $$$ And it's a timeshare yearly dues!!!!! read more

Don't trust anything they tell you. Joe K. was my sales guy and he's a fast talker. Pure car salesman. He sold me a membership for $8000 and said they would fiance, well they financed it by putting that balance on a CC and failed to tell me this, and failed to bring my attention to it during the signing. Well the $88 payment that HE calculated and circled, is now $250 because of the 21% interest. My family is devastated that someone could have such low morals. The pulled a bait and switch and we fell for it. DO NOT go here. They will rip you off and not think twice read more

The worst ever! They opened a credit card in my name and destroyed my credit. They then said to discuss canceling my membership with the customer service who never replies to my emails or returns my calls! Absolutely ridiculous. I am paying for a membership I will never use. I am disgusted with this company. read more

The sales department will lie and tell you anything to get you to buy. They change prices without notice, always adding extra "hidden" fees. It is not worth even using your free stay from general RV but if you do, don't fall for the lies. Not to mention you can buy a membership from a private seller for quarter of the cost. If you read reviews most members have negative review. Only people who stayed as a friend or quick visit give positive because they don't see all the hidden fees and crap they pull on members. Most all employees are rude and hard to even get a hold of, probably because they are a crappy company to work for just as they treat their members. read more

Absolutely loved my visit here! We went swimming, we went in the water in the canoes, and enjoyed quality family time!

I would give this a 0 if I could!!! This establishment is a SCAM. I won a giveaway for 7 days of camping at any Outdoor Adventures Resort and was told I had one year from the date I received the prize (October 2021 for reference) to use the camping vouchers. When I called to make my reservation (July 2022), I was told that the prize was "no longer valid" because they had "changed some policies" since I had won and tent campers were no longer allowed to use the vouchers!!!! When I asked to speak to a manager they said one would call me back right away. An entire week went by with no call, so I called again and received the same response that "someone would get back right away." Needless to say this went on for weeks and I have STILL NOT received a call. I am absolutely furious and completely blown away at their lack of communication, pure violation of a prize contract (yes, I read the fine print), and the lack of decency that this company has shown me. I'm a big camper, hiker, mountain biker, climber, kayaker, and outdoor enthusiast who is extremely involved in the outdoor community, and I will make sure to make every person I know aware of this scam of a company so that they (and everyone they know) do no make the mistake of booking with them. read more

Me and my family has been coming to this same location for the last 17 years ,and we are very pleased with our service,the dome is a very nice place where me and my family enjoy going during our stay ,very safe campsite. read more

Has really gone down hill! Very poor management. Roads are full of potholes, indoor pool dome is going on 2 years of just sitting there. No work getting done. Pools and hot tubs are always so full you can't even swim/relax comfortably. Ice cream is always out or not working, half the bathrooms don't work and they don't even leave out of order signs on the door so nobody even knows. Yet they continue to have sales driving through all day telling lies lies lies!!!Upped our fees yet again this year....for what!?!?!? Absolute disgrace. So sad to see this place fall so far downhill! read more

This place is still a big scam which is too bad because it could be awesome. Just buy it online there's thousands of people that are willing to sell their membership for cheap. The one time I don't research something I get burnt, and I mean to a crisp. 10,500 dollars which I thought I got them because we started at $16000. Do not deal with these people go online and buy one for $1500 just call the bay city office and ask them what parks you would get with your new membership before you buy it. I was told if I bought it online I would only get the Davison park, that's a lie. Second issue is the security guys, they are mostly 18-20 somethings Who think because they have on a security shirt and a 2 way radio they are just under the FBI. The female security are not on a power trip they are very friendly as well as most of the staff. Third issue reservations what a cluster f you call the number no one ever answers, just do it online and pray there is no issues. Now time to find a site easy right? Wrong another nightmare you find a site don't bother by the lake it's the same people on the lake who swap with their friends so it's impossible to get one. So say you find one you now go back to the store let them know where u set up then they send you to the parking pass line where before you get your pass they ask you if you would like to go to a seminar to learn about upgrading your membership just skip it get a pass at the gate next time you go out. The park itself is nice but everyone in feels screwed so if you get one for a grand keep it to yourself because some people got took for 20,000. Many lawsuits about there sales tactics today only deal, the BBB has them as unrateable. read more

It's a good camping experience for everyone the shop you can get your camper out of storage that is amazing try it I give it 5 stars because how new stuff are on the camp grounds I been like 2 days it was some same old same old but it is even better can't believe this camp ground gets better and better every time I go there it does get better the club house you get tv you can relax in the club house make some friends my hair was all yellow but when I was in the sun it turned golden again I'm lazy but I never felt so alive outdoors adventure knows what I like can't wait to go back some other time read more

me and my wife sat in on a 1hr sales pitch that lasted 3hrs. Was told we had the option to cancel for up to a month. They made everything sound amazing. Turns out that everything was all lies. A week later we called to cancel and they said i cannot cancel even tho i was told "I CAN". We've Very disappointed in ourselves for believing everything they said. EITHER WAY I WAS TOLD A LIE! ****ANYONE**** joining will flushing Money Down the Toilet. read more

Don't waste your money this place sucks. Oh so you're not going to post it just because you don't like what I've got to say at least at least I'm honest read more

This resort is fun.There are tennis courts, basketball courts, put put golf etc. They even have schedule family fun like crafts and teen dances for the kids. One thing I would say is that if you plan to explore everything on the ground and you don't want to walk all day is to bring a bike or go cart/scooter because with all the people walking in the street along the grounds and the speed limit 15mph, it could take you a long time to get around in the car. During holidays, it can get very crowded but bring your Bbq grill, camper/grill and have a good time. read more