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14 years ago
Nice campground on a lake. Most sites are seasonal lots, but they do have a weekend area for family and friends. read more
Lost Valley Campgrounds - Lost Valley Campground - Campgrounds Near Me - Lupton, Michigan
7 years ago
Great family campground. Lot of activities for all ages. Kids play all day get tired out and sleep so adults can play at night. Fun for all and kids make memories they will remember forever. read more
3700 Sage Lake Rd
Lupton, MI 48635
(989) 473-2201
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Lost Valley Campgrounds is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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I absolutely love this park! Amazing views, lots of smooth hiking trails and plenty activities for…read morethe whole family.
My husband and I took our fat tire bikes on a ride during December of 2018 here. Beautiful place…read moreto ride and enjoy nature. We rode on the seasonal road and enjoyed a leisurely ride through the park. You should definitely drive through this gorgeous area when in Rose City. It's well worth it. Looking forward to going back in the spring, summer and fall.
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The water was beautiful, and so clean!
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Kim L. from Hamler, OH This place was designed for rough…read morecampers and golf carts Kim if you don't like this kind of place you really should go to a hotel where they have cable TV Internet and everything else This is not supposed to be a luxury resort for people who don't want to get their hands dirty It's a place that people enjoy getting away from everything I happen to love this place It is very clean well maintained friendly staff and a great place just to get away from people like you that all they think about is cable TV and luxuries of home Good luck staying at 5 star hotel and and paying three or $400 a night or more
No resort but any stretch of imagination. nice place for 25. A night. Golf cart trails and dirt…read morelots. Period. No shores. No place for a dog to run. Nice people with lots of seasonal sights No internet. No cell signal. No TV. If it's dry its fine if it rains you are screwed. Lots of noise no curfew
We RV camped here during the week, Monday thru Thursday. Check in time is 3:00 pm and check out…read moretime is 3:00 pm. Courteous staff and a small selection of T-shirts or sweatshirts at the camp office. The campground was very well taken care of. It was quiet and peaceful. Easy drive from campground to put in and take out sites for kayaking the AuSable River. Glennie is less than 5 miles for groceries gas and a couple of cafes/restaurants.
Absolutely amazing campground. We make the trip up from Florida each year. Definitely the nicest…read morecampground I've been to.
I've canoed or tubed on a lot of the popular Michigan rivers for these activities and have never…read moreseen an operation like this. Entering the check-in area is like walking into the lobby of a luxury resort. There are several booths with clerks ready to register you, and of course a wide selection of merchandise you might want to check out if you forgot some essential for your trip, like sun block or a waterproof phone case. Once registered, we were assigned a bus boarding area and got ready to ride to the put-in site. The trip was short and we were soon turned loose on the river. We took the 4-6 hour trip and finished in just about 5, with only a short lunch stop. The river was very pleasant, slow with occasional riffle areas where we picked up some speed, and not to many rocks or logjams to navigate around. Quiet and solitude? Well, no. If you're making this trip on a hot summer Saturday, expect to be in the company of several other parties during the length of your trip. One offered us a jello shot, which we passed on, though thirty years ago that would have been tempting. Not much chance of missing your take out, which is back at the campground, which takes up a large stretch of the riverback before you hit the actual landing. Once there, you just hand your tube/boat to an attendant and walk back to your car. I probably wouldn't choose to camp here--the campground is large and not shaded in many parts. Lot of potential for it to get loud. But for canoeing or tubing, a top-notch rental operation.
Have an annual camping weekend for 3 years and always enjoy this campground. They have water and…read moreelectrical at the campsite for a reasonable price and there is plumbed restrooms and showers that are walking distance. They maintain the facilities and always clean. It's really nice to have a campsite along the river and really nice they shuttle you to the starting point and provide usually good quality tubes and also offer tubes for your cooler if you pay per cooler tube.
Canoeing on the Rifle River
We had a lovely site. Staff was helpful. We were even escorted to our site in pouring rain.read more
Beautiful family owned campground under a canopy of oak trees. The restrooms are immaculate. Full…read morehookups on a level pull thru site with 50amps. Everyone is sitting out enjoying the beautiful weather. Conveniently located off US 127 at exit 170. Dave the owner is so friendly and helpful and we love the free WiFi. Our dog Porter saw his first Chipmunk! Planning on grilling some burgers tonight and maybe even sit out by the campfire!
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By sheer luck, we were able to snag a spot for Father's Day weekend. It wasn't just any spot, it…read morewas one of the few non-permanent spots with an unobstructed view of Tawas Bay/Lake Huron. We were able to hear the waves crashing and we basically had a private beach. You couldn't book online, but the person who helped us set up the reservation was very courteous. When we arrived with our camper, the manager actually rode his bike in front of us to guide us to our spot and helped my husband as he was backing up the camper so that the door would open right on the cement pad. It does come with an above ground half barrel firepit. We didn't use their facilities since we had full hookup (I'm pretty sure all the spots have full hookup). The playground, albeit small, was within view of our campsite so we were ok with letting the kids go play on it while we set up camp. And it looks like they have a boat onsite that you can charter out for fishing, but with just the 4 of us and 2 of us until the age of 7, it wouldn't have been a value add to the quality of our trip, especially since I was pretty familiar with the Tawas area and we were less than 10 minutes from downtown. If you're looking for a party campground, this isn't it. There are a lot of seasonal and permanent residents onsite, so weekend sites are hard to come by. My family enjoyed the experience so much, we plan on calling them early next year to try to get the same spot way in advance so we can go swimming from our own private beach again! Highly recommended.
We stayed here this past summer, 2013 and it was very quiet and serene. You would never know it was…read moretucked in the woods just off the main road. You were close to town, (Tawas), and the farmers market and all shopping. You had your own private beach and boat hook up. They even hosted a Chartered Dinner Cruise on the weekends. The sunrise was breathtaking and worth getting up early to see.
Saturday morning coffee. You can't beat this view.
Sunday evening beer. Also can't beat this view!
If I could give a 0 rating, I would. We were there 19 years. Sadly the original owners sold and…read morethe new owners took over. At first, they seemed ok, except for the husband. He said several times he didn't even want to be there. Then after a couple years things changed. Prices started getting out of hand and the atmosphere, got very tense. The Husband started ranting with the "F" words at campers and in front of kids too. The bathrooms were locked, except two, one woman's and one man's and not cleaned regularly. The porta potties in the back were locked. The happy faces in the pictures of the campground are from the campers who used to be there, not now. Also, they have a mean dog that does not like other dogs. I witnessed their dog attacking other dogs, then they blame it on the campers. Take your business somewhere else you will have a better experience.
The owner is a hot head, unpredictable moods. Park is not clean, junk all over. Price for camping…read moreis extremely high. No sense of privacy. Would look elsewhere for an enjoyable camping experience.
I came here to see the lighthouse and ended up coming back multiple times for so much more. Only…read more$20 for an annual pass. The lighthouse is 150 years old and looks charming! I also enjoyed the Sandy Hook nature trail. I saw many birds, flowers, and a deer. I stopped at the beach to watch the kite surfers - so cool. This park offers something for everyone.
The lighthouse is beautiful going up to the top is a beautiful view the people that worked there…read moreare very nice. The tour was very informative. And they do have a gift shop
Sunset @ Tawas Point State Park
Sunrise over the campground @ Tawas Point State Park
Super fantastic and friendly staff!! We had an amazing camping and canoeing weekend!! Josh was…read moreAWESOME!! He dropped us off and picked us up canoeing, delivered us ice, dropped off fire wood and just was an absolute pleasure to hang out with at our campsite!! 10 out of 10 recommend!!
Disregard the comments below because we had a group that just went down this same river and stayed…read moreat White Birch and had a blast!!! This is our second year going and will go continue to go. The campsites are big and spacious. You are most definitely rustic camping and couldn't have it any other way. We share lots of laughters on/off the river. Does the river have down trees? Sure! But it's Mother Nature and she's a powerful beast. If you know how to have a decent time and make the most of any circumstances, this place is a gem! As for kids - we do not bring our children and go for more of an adult tubing trip! Love the staff, love the privacy and love the great outdoors!
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What a joy to discover a gem in a beautiful, well-traveled part of our state. The Tawas State Park…read morecampground was closed for renovations, so my husband and I began looking for another spot to camp while enjoying spring birding in this area. Through a Google search, we found this campground. This campground is quiet, exceptionally well-cared for, convenient y located to all Tawas and West Branch attractions and located on a beautiful piece of property. The owners and hosts, Calvin and Jeannie, are wonderful people who will make you feel right at home. Though tent camping sites are available, we decided to splurge and rent a glamping cabin with a king bed. It was the perfect blend of luxury and the rustic feel of being in nature. We enjoyed meandering around the well marked trails and relaxing at the river, just a short walk from the campground. The spring birds were plentiful, allowing a quiet alternative to the more crowded Tawas spots. The glamping cabin was immaculately clean, the bed was firm and the bedding was very nice. The ceiling fan, standing fan and mini heater allow for a comfortable sleeping and relaxing environment. We enjoyed afternoons in the hammock, evening fires and then relaxing in bed streaming our favorite Netflix shows while eating microwave popcorn (we brought the food and technology; microwave, fridge and wifi provided) Every camper knows the sacrifices made while visiting the restrooms and showers. No sacrificing needed here. The facilities are large and super clean. They even smell amazing and are tastefully decorated. We were provided with a golf cart to trek back and forth to the restroom which was appreciated at night. What a treat! The campground is primarily seasonal campers with many sites for RV's and more limited tent camping, with and without utilities. The crowd seems older and quiet though there is a cute little playground and lots of space for kids to explore nature. Our grandson would love fishing from the river. This visit may have been our first but it won't be our last. We almost hate to write this review and risk this gem becoming more popular. Alas, we want the owners to enjoy wild success as they provide such a wonderful place to enjoy nature.
Very well kept campground and friendly owners. Nice area with path to the river. Swings near the…read morepond are enjoyable and peaceful. We will return.
We've been staying here for my husbands job. This campground is amazing. I've talked to the owner…read moreover the phone multiple times and he is so kind and helpful. Same with the hosts, when they are here they are constantly working to keep the campground clean and enjoyable. Every time there is a big storm they come to check on me and my dogs to make sure we're doing okay. There is a 4 mile trail on the property too which people ride their side by sides on and is beautiful to walk on. There are many ponds on the property as well. There is one that has a swing, a slide, a fountain, and a deck which is a beautiful spot to spend your time. This isn't your ordinary urban campground, it is in the woods and they have chosen to not use chemicals on site so everything is all natural, which also means that there are a lot of bugs. This is the absolute most perfect campground if you're looking for something in between rustic camping and glamping.
Spent 2 days at the campground for a guys golf trip. Great location and camp manager Don was a…read moreconplete delight. Lake with beach and full camp hookups!
We camped here overnight on our trip home. It was a quiet evening and inexpensive. The bathroom was…read moreolder but very clean and in great shape. We did not use the shower. We had water and electric which is all we needed. It was a great overnight spot and we would stop there again.
Cindy and Stefan are great! The campground perfect for our softball team. We reserved 5 sites…read more Everyone had a great time. The campground has a small lake where the girls took out the canoes. The girls said the bathroom was the nicest bathroom they had been in in a campground. That's a big statement! We will definitely stay there again! Thanks again!!
Unwelcoming and Hostile: We arrived to the park after a long day on the road to see a Trump 2020…read moreflag waving at the RV park's official entrance. When we pulled in, we were approached by a park attendant person who was maskless and refused to give us any appropriate distance. When we expressed our discomfort with the situation, we were told by the park attendant that "if you're not for Trump, you better haul ass." So we left. There are too many beautiful, welcoming, and safe places in Michigan to be stuck spending the night here.
Lori the owner and staff again made our visit to West Branch great. Such a quaint and comfortable…read moreplace to stay with full hookup. They also have seasonal sites and can fill propane tanks.
Absolutely breathtaking scenic views! You can bring your dog. There's a gift shop and little signs…read moreat the top giving the history of Monument. There are also trails to take around the park. You can also take the 242 stairs down to the pond. Unfortunately, we were running late for our next AirBnB check in so we didn't get to check that out. Do yourself, family, and pet a favor and stop at this beautiful location. Really happy we did because I didn't want to LOL. This will definitely be added to the list of other locations we love when traveling up north! Sorry no pics; we were rushing!
I have come to and enjoyed Lumberman's Monument many times over the years. First with my kids and…read morefast forward some thirty plus years to present day with my grandkids. The monument and out buildings give you a very nice history of this area spanning from the logging years in Michigan back in the late 1800's/early 1900's through the FDR years where youth/education programs were based in this area to more modern times of the US Forest Service and their work in preserving our great national/state forests in this area and their work in containing forest fires in this region over the years. Additionally there are interactive logging related displays that are quite fun and educational for adults and children alike. Aside from the the historical/educational aspects of this park there is amazing elevated scenic overlooks of the Ausable river that are some of the most beautiful scenic views I have seen in Michigan or anywhere for that matter. These are the sort of views you see in post cards and are worth the trip here alone. Finally there is the huge sand dune that runs down to the base of the Ausable. Literally just seconds to go down with gravity doing most of the work and many tortuous minutes to climb back up as it is literally two steps up and one step back as you fight the shifting sand under your feet. Great for kids but not so much for a sixty something old retiree. I have done this hill many times over the years but not this last time and my knees/lungs/muscles thanked me for for not doing it this last time.... Overall a great spot to learn some history about Michigan and see some of the most scenic views this state has to offer. A trip/experience that should not be missed if you are in this area. Five stars +
I have been coming to visit Larry at Rollway's Canoe Rental since I was a kid. They offer several…read moretrips up the Ausable River including a 5 hour canoe/kayak trip, a 3 hour canoe/kayak trip, and a 3 hour tube trip. They also offer over night trips if your looking for even more adventure. Prices are reasonable, $45 for a canoe, $35 for a kayak, and $14 for a tube. They are able to accommodate small and large groups with buses and vans. All their trips take you to the Ausable river, which is a large beautiful river that offers many swimming areas and many great views. You may even get lucky enough to see a bald eagle.
Positives: the 5 hour trip down the Ausable river was great. It really was a pretty trip down with…read moreour canoes. We saw some awesome wildlife! There wasn't as many easy access stops on the sides, though. Negatives: From the very beginning, the owner or manager was extremely cold and rude. We waited 15 minutes for him to come check us in, which is fine, but once he walked into the check in room, he barked at us "what do you want". The entire conversation was uncomfortable like we were putting him out. A few other couples we met later on the trip said the same exact thing as well. The ride to the drop off area was a bit wild. The busses went so fast and once the guys pulled our canoes off the back of the busses, they didn't say a word to us or tell us any tips on how to get into the docking area. They barely let us have time to ask any questions if we had any--they literally duped us off and left within seconds. The end of the trip was quite interesting as well. The sign to get off is covered in weeds. There is no current for the last 1/2 hour of the 5 hour trip. It would have been nice to have known that but it wasn't too big of a deal for us since we had the canoes anyway. The worst part was finding the dock. It was extremely hidden and you could easily miss it with the lack of the sign and the way it was positioned. Once you get off, the workers weren't any more friendly than earlier. You also have to walk about 10 flights of stairs up a cliff, so be aware! Wish they would have done a better job with giving us that as a heads up.
This is a small, family owned and operated business between Tawas and Oscoda. The views are…read moreamazing. Small cottages that have all the amenities you need for a relaxing visit. Remember to get at least one morning sunrise photo.
The servers at Kenyons were spectacular during our visit for a weekend "Future of Comedy" show. Our…read moreparty of 23 had dinner before the show and from beginning to end our server was on top of everything. I had the ribeye that was paired with smashed potatoes and corn, and I added a side of the basaltic glazed Brussels sprouts--my entire meal was tasty and my medium rare steak was cooked just as I ordered it.
Came on a busy Saturday night and had to wait ~30 minutes to get seated inside or outside. It seems…read morelike the kitchen and servers are understaffed as everyone seemed rushed and was not in a good mood. I ordered the fried smelt special for $17 which was a TON of food! It also came with a basic side salad. The smelt was ready pretty quick, but our table was waiting for almost 45 minutes for my wife's BLT. I was a little surprised because a BLT doesn't take much time, but when it came out I understood why. The BLT was actually more of a calzone that I think they bake with the pizzas. Her BLT was super tasty, but it was a bummer it wasn't ready at the same time as the rest of the food. I saw the fish was left on the warmer until it was ready. After eating, we waited almost 20 minutes for our server to come pick up the check. We ended up running the check to the bar to close us out since we hadn't seen our server in a while as she was busy closing up outaide. Overall, I wouldn't come on the weekend if you're looking for a quick bite, but this place definitely has a cool vibe by the lake. The pizzas looked tasty too, so I'll have to try those next time.