Jackson Station Leelanau

I loved my stay at Jackson Station! It was great that there was water and an outdoor shower as well. A perfect campground in the forest with the cutest farm animals to say hi to! Would definitely stay here again.

Charlotte T.

5 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Jackson Station was a great location nearby Glen Arbor and the lake, as well as awesome mountain biking just down the road. The sites were quiet and perfect for a few days or more with fresh water, a solar shower and a toilet. The tent sites were private. We will be back!

Meghan E.

3 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· August 2025

Good amenities!

Tent ·

We had a great stay at the campsite! Outdoor shower, potable water fountain, and portapotty are a big plus. Also, we purchased some eggs from the farmstand which were delicious. It was cool to have the farm animals nearby, although you should be prepared for some farm animal related noise. Also, no picnic tables. But overall, we had a great experience and would recommend!

Christopher G.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· July 2025

Tent · With pets ·

I stayed on site #3, which was a good size and mostly private with trees and shrubbery all around, although I could occasionally hear conversations from neighboring sites. Sooo much better than a state park campground where you’re crammed in like sardines and feel like you’re in a fishbowl!!! I appreciated the easy access to water and the clean portable toilet. It was a good, central location for visiting the Traverse City and Torch Lake area and the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Note that this Hipcamp is on a working farm with roosters. Not an issue if you’re OK with or are used to roosters crowing all day, from early dawn to late dusk. From reading reviews from others, I must be in a minority cuz I wasn’t a fan and was not aware to expect that until I received their message a couple of days prior to arrival which included details about the camp.

Cheryl B.

3 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent ·

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed camping on Raquel and Kevin’s land. The sites were private and quiet. We also bought farm fresh eggs and polish sausage from them. Both were delicious. They had a porta-potty which was pretty clean as well as an outdoor shower enclosed by a privacy fence. They were prompt when it came to communication and were great hosts.

Kelli B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Tent ·

Very nice! Love the add on shower!! Very peaceful, love the cow mowing once in awhile ❤️

Deb M.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent ·

What a dream campsite! Firewood and things for sale at their farmstand. Quiet and peaceful campsite, was all alone except for the farm animals, exactly what my soul needed. The beach being right now the road was amazing. Perfect site for my cherry picking adventure. Thanks for the stay/highly recommend to anyone visiting sleeping bear dunes or surrounding areas.

Shawna T.

5 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent ·

Nice quiet, spacious, private sire. Well maintained area, Clean, well-stocked port-a-jon. Delicious, huge farm fresh eggs! Grateful they shared their space with us.

Pamela S.

3 reviews

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· July 2025

Rustic Haven

Tent ·

My partner and I had the most delightful time camping here! The ambience and sounds of the farms set the perfect tone to start and end the day! Site 4 felt off the path of the other three sites without feeling isolated, but was private enough to feel like we were alone on our trip! The convenience on the fire pit in location to the rentable spots was greatly appreciated! Highly recommend planning ahead for charging phones as even the local establishments (which were beautiful and easily drivable) weren’t the most helpful in terms of charging! Thank you for a beautiful holiday!

David M.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Tent ·

Kevin and Raquel were responsive and also checked on us the following morning after a storm. The campsite was plenty of room and could fit another tent if we wanted to. The trails were also very maintained, very pleasant walk. Firewood they provided for purchase helped us save time from searching elsewhere. Would definitely return and recommend the Jackson station campground

Alexander S.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· June 2025

4/5 more detail to facilities

Tent ·

Overall we enjoyed our stay, we had a few notes and suggestions about our stay, specifically about some of the facilities offered to us as guests. The surface and space for the tent and campfire were fine, though a picnic table would have been a huge improvement to staying there, as it was difficult to prepare meals without it. The toilet is a porta potty that was uncomfortably in need of a change (and had no TP) for 3/4 nights of our stay. The shower gave us mixed results in terms of temperature control or getting the water to work at all, a directions sheet would have been very helpful. The paths at the site were softly illuminated at night, and the clear night sky was beautiful. I appreciated the conveniently provided laundry lines, and felt like I was within convenient distance of many Sleeping Bear Activities. I thought it was still a pleasant stay, but wished for a little bit more. Thank you to the hosts for our stay!

Jamie T.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent ·

This was the cutest campsite ! Definitely will stay here again- the animals were so sweet and campsites/bathtoom/shower were very clean and well maintained. Great for people who appreciate rustic camping!

Abi H.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Great, will definitely be back!

Tent ·

Camp was great! Minutes from the shore and a shore drive into Glen Arbor. Location really couldn’t be better. Camp was clean, the shower was great, especially after a hot day. Will definitely be back for my frequent trips to the Sleeping Bear area!

Nick B.

7 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent ·

Peaceful and convenient to lots of nearby activities.

Matt H.

7 reviews

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· May 2025

It was one of the more primitive sites we have ever camped at and loved it! The site was spacious, the animals were very entertaining and perfect for the kids, and it was super convenient that they offered eggs and different meat to purchase!

Kylie D.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Great spot for a weekend of tent camping. The site was very private and the location was accessible to both Sleeping Bear and Traverse City. The farm animals (cows, chickens, and goats) provided fun scenery.

Maureen M.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Farm Camping.

Tent ·

Great Spot at Jackson’s Farm. We had the place to ourselves & couldn’t have been more happy with the Spot. Clean Porto Potty. The Fire Pit with Cooking Grate made Cooking a Breeze. Will for sure recommend & looking forward to coming back ourselves.

Robert P.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Third time here and always a great experience! The sites are well kept, are separated enough and the beach is near by. :)

El C.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Easy to Find, Safe and Secluded

Tent ·

The directions were very clear and camp was easy to find! Perfect amount of amenities for tent camping and location was beautiful! The animals (both wild and on the farm) are quite loud so if that bothers you this might not be the spot for you. We felt safe and were able to keep to ourselves, which is just what we wanted!

Linzy F.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent ·

Very clean site. Clearly marked and easy to get to although we didn't have good cell service for mapping our trip. I was grateful for the trash and recycling. Farm animals were very sweet, we made friends with some baby goats. We did not meet Kevin and Raquel, but they are clearly very thoughtful camp hosts who made our stay as smooth as possible.

Mila M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent ·

The campsite was clean, and felt very safe. We stayed two nights, and experienced the most beautiful stars at night. It felt far away enough from others, yet close enough to delicious bagels in the morning from the town of Glen Arbor. We would love to come back here, as it was one of the best sites we've been to.

Heather P.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent ·

This site is in a great location for exploring the dunes lakeshore and peninsula! Great campsite with firewood and a fire pit and a 5 minute drive to a beautiful beach. Be prepared for farm animal noises, neighbor kids and dog noise, and the occasional late night wildlife. You can see and hear the other campsites from the campsite entrance but it’s a friendly atmosphere with privacy. Will be staying here again if we’re in the area.

Rayna C.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent ·

I loved tenting in Raquel and Kevin’s land. There were other campers but you have enough privacy. The site was large, the fire pit had a great grate to use. I would definitely camp here again!

Lynn H.

4 reviews

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· August 2024

Amazing!

Tent ·

Beautiful and perfectly located!! We got to see the northern lights and a meteor shower right from our site.

Victoria H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent ·

Such an awesome campsite. There was a clean porta potty right there and wood for sale which was extremely convenient. An added plus is its proximity to Glen Arbor.

Emalie H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent · With kids ·

I would stay here again. The site was clean with easy access. The fire pit was nice. Also, it's very close to Bohemian Beach.

Daniel D.

5 reviews

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· August 2024

Camping in the Woods on the Farm

Tent ·

Our family really enjoyed camping at Raquel and Kevin's campsite. The space is very secluded in nature and the four campsites have their own space but are still close enough together to make it fun for families camping together. We loved the tall trees and shade. It was fun to see the farm animals and we loved the farm fresh eggs from their farm stand. We appreciated the ability to purchase wood directly from the property owners as well. The shared portapotty was in close enough walking distance from our site but we thought it could be serviced a little more frequently.

Miranda C.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Great Family Spot!

Tent ·

A lovely and quiet spot. You’ll wake to the roosters, but have fresh eggs for breakfast. Lots of nice shade. We would certainly come back. The port-a-potty was pretty smelly and needed to be dumped. We held the door open for each other and tried to avoid using it. Glad we brought a travel potty for the kids. That’s my only complaint and something you have to contend with while camping. Fire pits were nice and a clothesline set up. Lots of trees for hammocks!

Rachel H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent ·

Raquel and Kevin’s farm was a great location for a getaway trip. Although my boyfriend and I mainly used the campsite to sleep and were out sightseeing a majority of the day, the campsite did everything we needed it to (and more). We did have to take a walk to visit the animals in the morning, of course. Campsite #1 seemed a little more large in size compare to what we could see from the other sites. We felt like the site was private as well with foliage and being able to tuck back into the site. There was a clothesline at our site as well which was a pleasant surprise after we spent the day swimming and needed to dry our towels. Both the site and the porta-potty were very clean! Something you may not think to pack if you plan to sleep in are some earplugs, our rooster friend woke us up early but we didn’t mind.

Ashley Q.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Review

Tent ·