15 acres hosted by Nickolas H.
Activities
Biking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
River, stream, or creek
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Reviews
85% Recommend17 Ratings · 13 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
34 ft Class C · With pets ·
Site 2 - Crickside
It's nice here, during the day there is some noise but not so much that it would bother you. At night is best, it's so quiet. Love listening to the animals. Sitting by the campfire is nice to. It’s just peace we haven't had in awhile.
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Tammy M.
4 months on Hipcamp
This one is not for us, drive through is not bad opposed to the heaps of trash and random broken down cars.
Mobile homes at the entrance, junk filled buildings about 250 Yards from the crick side campsite and directly across from potential hill campsites.
Then the property owner who is not the host showed up in an old beat up ram, super weird interaction, was told had the site to ourselves. And upon driving up he had another older guy with him and binoculars sitting on the center counsel. Said hello to try and be friendly and then upon saying goodbye they lingered for another few minutes. Next morning, “the friend” showed up by himself (Sunday) and was messing with some old cheap moped, constantly looking at our camp. Super sketchy… the site has so much potential the mass amount of broken down vehicles, boats, buildings with trash super close and weird individuals ruined this spot for us.
Overall will not be coming back but Christopher the host was great, and couldn’t be happier with his assistance during booking. Extremely nice and helpful.
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Brandon G.
4 reviews
Not recommend
· September 2024
16 ft car ·
Site 2 - Crickside
Not what I expected, not what the pictures show; didn’t feel comfortable as a lady solo traveler, but if you’re a dude or multiple travelers, I bet you’d have fun!!
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Em M.
2 reviews
This place was nice. Had a group of 7 camping with 3 tents. Space wasn't a issue, could definitely fit 8+tents if needed. Overall nice place all the way in the back of a active gravel pit, but doesnt seem like your in the back of gravel pit once its night time. My only thing I wish was done or could be done to improve the area would be maintaining the overgrown bushes and a marker for where the location is at exactly.
Other then that you cant beat the privacy at night with this property. Recommend for big group's. Also host was very helpful and answered right away when called. Thanks Nick
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Michael B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Site 2 - Crickside
Very relaxing, secluded, needed this thank you it’s a very place to get away from the world
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Jerome H.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Site 2 - Crickside
Peaceful, secluded and we needed this thank u……………………………
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Jerome H.
5 reviews
A very kind host brought us cutting tools for wood to use for our stay, and we were in the perfect spot with trees to hang a tarp! A little buggy by the crick, but we were prepared with spray and candles! And a little bit noisy during the week with it being close to work sites, but it truly isn’t very disruptive. If anything, pretty interesting the kind of work that they do!
My 2 dogs were off leash the whole time and it was perfect for them. Including the crick! It’s not too deep and prefect for wading and cooling off.
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Willow T.
1 year on Hipcamp
I will admit we were hesitant when we first got there; you turn onto the gravel pit’s driveway, and drive all the way down, when you think “huh, should I stop here?” Just keep going, at the end you’ll find a turn around and hook to the right, nestled in the back 40, is a lovely grass spot uphill from a very clean creek(it will be on your left). There is an outhouse, we swept it out to use it and it was fine, you are a few minutes from town and everything is very accessible. There is a man named Keith who lives and works at the gravel pit, he is super nice and came to check on us! We felt extremely safe and had a great time while camping here. One thing, the creek is downhill a bit, there are stairs leading down but be aware for mobility impaired people! And if you have babies or reactive dogs, just beware there is noise! It was not terrible, but there is a race track nearby and we heard the races for hours, and then fireworks were set off (for memorial day weekend I presume), and a farm through the woods with barking hounds and screaming goats (lol the goat sounds are hilarious) and a rooster in the AM. But overall, we loved it, and will be back!
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Cailin S.
2 reviews
When we first arrived, I will say I was hesitant! You will see the gravel pit sign, the directions tell you to turn right onto it, follow it all the way down— when you think “should I keep going?” Yes, all the way, past the gravel and trucks, all the way at the dead end is a lovely spot along a creek! The outhouse was very sturdy, but cobwebby but just sweep it off and it was great (it also faces the woods and is distant from where you park so you can’t hear it from your camp). The creek is not deep, but mid shin deep and very clean! Perfect for dogs and puppies all sizes! There are stairs leading down, a bit steep so not super mobility-impaired people friendly, keep that in mind! Another thing to keep in mind, even though you feel in the middle of nowhere, there is a lot nearby! Town is literally five minutes away with basic stores, theres a race speedway of some sort not far and what sounds like a farm probably a few miles through the woods; its not noisy all day, and it was not bad at all, but if you have any reactive or fearful dogs: just beware! We heard dogs and goats at the farm, the race cars and then fireworks (it was memorial day weekend), but overall nothing bad! And honestly, a decent radio tuned most of it out enough to calm our four dogs during all the noises!
So cute here, great spot once you get set up, clean, and theres a man named Keith who works for the HipCamps owners gravel pit, he is so friendly and helpful!
10/10 stars and hope to be back soon!
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Cailin S.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - Crickside
The views were amazing. The creek was perfect! Unfortunately I wouldn’t use the outhouse since the door didn’t work and it had been taken over by the insect and arachnid population. But other than that, I’d definitely be back! I was loaned a chair (🤦🏼♀️can’t believe I forgot mine) by someone on the property. Everyone’s generosity was amazing. Warm loving people.
My dogs enjoyed every part of our stay!
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Harmony S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
25 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Crickside
Good place to camp. Had a great time. Great for us because it was close to the speedway.
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Jon V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
12 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Crickside
It's a nice little campsite. The crickside is pretty cute, a little hard to find cuz theres no sign stating campsite but there is a sign for the gravel pit, and a nice lady who lives in the house upfront who will answer questions for ya if you feel u r lost or not in the right place. People stop by every now and then at the working gravel pit, but they don't bother you, and they're not too loud, they get what they came for and leave. The owners will stop by every now and then, make sure u got there, make sure ur having a good time, etc. You definitely get your 26$ worth and a little bit more if u bring ur own fun. You can fish for carp in the pond by site 2. It was nice, not bad at all, I will definitely be coming back to camp out here.
Karigan L.
2 years on Hipcamp
I want to thank Nicholas, Bob, Keith and the whole crew for the great time we had out there. Your kindness n the courtesy from everyone made it great. So much room n clean areas. Well kept up. The privacy is perfect. It's a private and quiet place. So perfect. We do plan to go back again. Everything is so close to you camp like Dollar General, Family Dollar, Our Family grocery store, gas, ice and so much more. Very clean lake. I didn't want to go home yet.
James D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Crystal, Montcalm, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Nickolas H.
Joined in June 2021Things to do nearby
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