When we decided to take a few day camping trip in Mackinaw City, I was amazed at the lack of reviews on the few campgrounds in the area. After much searching, I decided that Tee Pee Campgrounds looked like the best bet.
I admit, I was worried, the reviews I read online all sounded so similar and glowing I thought they may be false. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they weren't.
We arrived to find a small campground of somewhere around 65 campsites. It is owned by a couple and very cozy. The campsites themselves are a little on the small side. We had 5 adults, a pop-up camper and 2 vehicles. It was a tight fit, but it worked. Due to the smallish site, we decided against putting up the screened in porch-like part of our camper. It would have practically been on top of the (immovable) fire pit.
The thing that got the most glowing reviews from other sites was the bathrooms. I admit, the bathrooms were clean. There was only 1 bathroom building with 4 or 5 toilets and 3 showers (in the women's at least) The first day we got there (a Wednesday) it was super clean. I would often see the owners cleaning the bathrooms throughout the day. However, there was one time when one of the toilets was clogged for most of the day. Also the last day I was there, I noticed that 4 large spiders had taken up living over the door inside. I didn't notice them originally, so I think it may have been a new thing.
The Camp Store was a bit lacking. It was very small and had some essentials (s'more fixings, ice, wood, etc.), but I was highly disappointed in the candy choice. We camp often and one of my favorite things is to buy candy from the camp store. This store had little to choose from and mostly regular candy bars. But that's just my personal choice.
One thing to mention is that on their website it talks about free WiFi at your campsite. I choose not to bring my laptop and just use my phone instead, so I can't comment on the speed or connection. But I did see the sign in the bathroom that talked about the "free" WiFi. It's free for 30 minutes a day, then you have to pay. So if you plan on taking advantage of the free WiFi, be aware that it's limited free.
There was a beach which was nice with a gorgeous view of the bridge. It also stated on their website that they have a bonfire on the beach every night weather permitting. We did see the bonfire going nightly, but didn't ever stop to enjoy it.
This campground also offers a shuttle to the ferry, which we didn't use.
Overall this campground was a quite and well maintained place to stay. Quite hour starts at 10, and it was also quiet. We stayed out past then and enjoyed the family around our campfire without any problems. There were often people walking around during the day and night. We plan on staying here again and enjoying it's location and cleanliness. read more