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!

This is fairly new and well-laid out campground. Opened in 2014, the current owners run this family…read moreproperty and they couldn't be friendlier. Even ground sites, full hookups , beautiful trout pond with swim dock and walkout. We pulled in on a Friday evening and we're warmly greeted by the owners that pulled up as we were setting up. They brought us over a picnic table and fire wood bundles that are available for purchase. We were the first of the season, there to celebrate a friend's bday. Grocery store and town is nearby if you need milk or McD run. DO NOT pass up the donuts baked fresh at the local grocery market. They are HUGE and amazing for breakfast with hungover campers. The sites look like they are all full hookup and all are pull thru. The grounds are just south of the state lands for hunting, shooting, and outdoor activities. We love the private family-owned campgrounds. Happy to support the local.

This is always my favorite place to stay. Owners are…read morefriendly. Cabins are always clean and have everything we need for a week end away. We've also camped here, and it's nice and quiet, and so close to Lake Cadillac, we docked our boat at their docks. Two miles to town. And a half mile away from fast food. Love it!

Such a cute cabin! Clean, comfortable with all you need except a hair dryer(bring your own). We…read morehad the Wolf cabin (#2). Some road noise but the air conditioner cancelled it. Good coffee with real mugs, vanilla or regular creamer, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Better than a big chain motel for much less. We may make this an annual summer stay.

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.

This place was amazing! Beautiful grounds full of warm people willing to share a story…read more Shane and Cindy, the owners, are living a dream out here. They're great and I suggest to go here to support them and their family. We stayed in the AirBNB above the store and will DEFINITELY be back!

Very nice campground. Staff is great and very accommodating. It's some of the campers who we have…read moreobserved that create issues and leave things not like they found it. Showers are hot and laundry services are nice. "Woods" means just that. There are trees here. Not a flat Parking lot. Shade feels good on those hot days. Swimming pool and a playground too. Stores and such are about 8 miles away in Cadillac. Will come camp again.

This place is fantastic! The staff is friendly, the showers are clean, and there are plenty of…read morethings to do. Store, rec room, mini golf, and a canoe livery on site with kayaks and tubes. My family visits the campground every summer and we just love it. They even have discounted rate specials in the spring and fall. Definitely a must-visit place.

I would recommend choosing a different campground. If you're calling to make reservations and…read morehaving to leave voicemails multiple times, take it as a sign to seek a campground elsewhere. I wish I would have. Unfortunately, this property has significantly declined under the current ownership and no longer provides the family-friendly atmosphere it once did. The female owner is extremely rude and unprofessional during any interactions. She lacks integrity. Concerns are met with aggression and focused on explanations about the challenges of running the business or references to her background and misunderstanding of her rather than meaningful customer service. Professional communication and customer relations could certainly be improved. The campground itself appears poorly maintained. The grounds are unkempt, the grass is often not mowed, and basic cleanliness and upkeep are lacking. The office is rarely open, making it difficult to get assistance when needed. It's disappointing to see the condition of a campground that was once a beautiful and well-cared-for destination. Long-time visitors will likely notice a significant decline.

We stumbled upon this new campground while searching for a place to try out our new fishing rods…read morenear my parents up north. Here are my pros and cons: The Good: - Quiet: Being that it's newly reopened (formerly known as Secord Lake Campground), and that Secord Lake is a shell of what it used to be because of the dam breaks (as we later discovered), of the 52 sites available, we were 1 of 3 campers on the premesis on a WEEKEND! It was so great to actually hear the sounds of nature. - Spacious: Adding on to the above, if you like being able to spread out and not camp on top of other people, until this place grows over the years to come, you can bet on having at LEAST several spaces between you and other campers. - Pet-Friendly: Dogs are welcome! It's hard to find a campground that dogs are allowed, and with it being so quiet, it's pretty nice for dogs who tend to bark at passersby. - Amenities: Bathhouses are spacious and clean, there's a play set for kids, horseshoes to rent and play with, and cute camp store stocked with the essentials AND ice cream, and a dump station on site. The Bad: - The website is more than a little misleading. Though these things are all advertised as if they are on-site, there are no absolutely lake views from any of sites (ironic, considering the name), walking trails, fishing, boat rentals, etc. whatsoever. We specifically came to this campground to be able to go fishing, but not only is there no fishing spots at the campground, there os actually no public fishing spots on Secord Lake AT ALL (the few spots are now dried up from the dam break). Considering that fishing is listed as a campground amenity and included in the Lakeview Campground logo, we had every reason to think this was the place to go to try out our new gear. We were very wrong, and very disappointed. I will say, there are plenty of trail heads and ORV trails within 10 miles of the campground to go enjoy. If you're willing and able to rent a boat, there are spots on the Lake that do have fish biting, but they are only accessible by boat. The marina across the road had no day rentals. With all of that said, if you just want a quiet place to get away, let your kids run and play, and enjoy the sounds of nature with last-minute availability, definitely give this place a shot. The owner is really attentive and goes above and beyond. We ended up really enjoying our stay, even though it was nothing like we'd expected.

From the owner: Lakeshore Campground and RV Park is your gateway to an exceptional outdoor experience. Great views…read moreof beautiful Secord Lake, we offer not only stunning views and modern and clean facilities, but a unique blend of relaxation, adventure, and family fun. Enjoy starlit campfires, serene mornings, and nature at its best. Lakeshore, where every stay becomes a memorable experience.

A great place to camp out and the location is perfect. The 2016 rates ranged from $20-$26/night and…read morethere are 9 sites that are considered waterfront. The small lake was a hit with campers looking to cool off. Each site has electricity and a fire pit, but make sure you bring a grill to cook on or a pit grill to place on top of the fire pit. There's a large children's playground and horseshoes pits for the adults. Firewood is really cheap at $3/bundle and they even delivered it to your camp site. There are 4 restrooms on site, but no showers or running water. It's camping and not the Ritz-Carlton so make sure you know what you're getting into. Pete and Pat live on site and made sure to check on everyone at least once a day which was really nice. They even picked up our trash every morning. Make sure to bring cash as they don't take credit.

I kind of randomly picked this campsite, I was headed somewhere else when I saw the sign and…read moredecided to take a chance. It really paid off. The campground was clean, the spaces are not cramped together and more than a few have lake views. There is running water, pit toilets, and steps down to the lake, and each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spot. A few are against the forest, some are in the middle of the site, and the others kind of by the lake (these were my favorite, nothing like waking up in the morning and looking out on a clear blue body of water). Overall I was very happy with this campground, it seemed underused, which was kind of surprising given the beauty and quietude of the area. My only complain was that it had a lot of yellow jackets that wanted to eat my lunch more than I did. Bring spray or something, you're probably going to want it. Or maybe it was just my site, who knows. You can fish in the lake, it's stocked with trout. The water also seemed very clean, I almost went for a swim (it wasn't that cold either). There is also a day-use area, so you can just picnic or fish if you feel like it. To get here you have to drive down S Stephan Bridge Rd and will then take a left - keep your eyes peeled for the sign. There is also a sign on MI-72 which will point you in the right direction.

As long as you know how to swim, it's a great lake.not much shallow. Long set of steps.read more

This 4-H camp also has excellent conference facilities. The promo material says they do weddings,…read moretoo. Canoeing, hikes, a bocce court and more recreational amenities than I can list. Room I had was comfortable and appropriate for team building (e.g. No TV). On premise dining served much better food than I remember from camp days when I was a mere sprat.

The Staff is absolutely fabulous here!! Great customer service, very clean rooms, and the meals…read morewere so good! We got totally spoiled all weekend and loved it!