97% (137)
Top-rated campgrounds
97% (137)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Selena
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Genuinely such an amazing experience at Camp Bear Paw!! Kevin and Lori are phenomenal hosts. It’s truly a hidden gem. There’s activities for kids all ages and adults. Anything you may have forgotten (chairs, ice, worms, fishing poles , cooking supplies , etc.) they have it all! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or hosts. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice private get away. Thank you again Kevin and Lori. You made things so memorable 😄💕
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Alexa
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Fantastic property! Not only qere the hosts so kind and helpful they truly had every accommodating feature we needed. All the kids loved it and we hope to come back again!!
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Jamison
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Always the best time! Even as the kids get older, they still have so much to do and have so much fun!! Thank you again!
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Bradley
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Kevin and Laurie are Top Notch. My and family and I have had the privilege of staying at Bear Paw 3 times.
Our kids love to swim in the pond, fish, and explore the grounds. There plenty of playgrounds and for the kids to playWe enjoy sitting by the fire using the wood that’s provided.
Kevin and Laurie not only keep the grounds well maintained but they genuinely care. They check on us periodically throughout the stay to see if we need anything. It’s clear to see that providing a memory-filled camping experience is what they strive for.
We have camped at state parks and county parks as well, but Bear Paw rises to the top for us!
Thank you!
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Tracey
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely little hidden gem. Took my grandkids and they had a blast at the pond. We brought our own kayaks but there were 3 already there for use. Hosts are super nice and accommodating. I've found my new favorite place to camp.
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Sabrina
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I absolutely loved it! It's very private, peaceful completely in nature. The swimming hole was absolutely awesome! Me and my 4 year old had a blast. We kayaked they had community kayaks, fished and swam. There are trails those were nice too have multiple exits in case you don't want to walk the whole thing. Water and portajohn was close like a 5 mins walk from our site. I would go again for sure! Chip came and took our garbage too! There's cooking grates for open fire cooking, firewood provided. Was just a great spot to get away and shut off for a while!
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Patrick
August 2025
Tent
Such a fun filled family orientated place! They literally thought of everything to host people with a variety of ages!
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Brady
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With kids
Very Large and private sites; easy to back into. Great Private campground very close to Mt. Pleasant. We really enjoyed our stay. The well stocked woodpile was VERY appreciated!
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Marin
August 2025
Tent
My partner and I absolutely loved this site! It is definitely the one to choose if you are looking for privacy, it is far enough away from the other sites that noise from the common area doesn’t carry over. Not a lot of sun makes it through the trees, which made tent sleeping very comfortable! The trails on the property were very pretty and we loved fishing in the lake, the baby bluegill are pretty hilarious, and I caught a good sized catfish! We also loved the free firewood, we will definitely be back next summer!
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Amanda
August 2025
2 nights at Camp Bear Paw LLC
Kevin and Lori are so kind and hospitable. They have thought of everything: from towels and extra blankets, to games, crafts, and even ice and worms for fishing, they had it all. There was truly something everyone enjoyed and the kids are already talking about next year.
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Lisa
August 2025
Tent
With pets
This place is beautiful! We had site A, which was the most secluded and perfect for those that have fur children. There was a lovely pond with kayaks to use as well as lawn chairs. The directions were easy to follow, and Chip had firewood already set up, the fire ring was nice and big. It's probably 10 minutes from Mt. Pleasant, a perfect place that feels like you're out in the middle of nowhere with the conveniences nearby. Definitely will be back here again!
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Ronald
August 2025
Tent
The camping area was beautiful and the host was very friendly. I will definitely be returning on my next trip.
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Brittany
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Really enjoyed swimming in the lake and using the kayak. Ended up moving from C to B since it was available still and really liked that site better. Site C was a little small with a lot of gravel, but site B was really nice and we enjoyed our stay.
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ISABELLE
August 2025
Tent
Lovely campground, quite peaceful and the pond was a nice feature. Would recommend!
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Rose
August 2025
23 ft travel trailer
Group trip
We had another great stay at Bear Paw and have already booked again for next year for our family reunion. Kevin &Lori are awesome hosts and provide more activities than we can do! There is something for everyone! Their property is beautiful and we love having it all to ourselves.
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Amelia
July 2025
Tent
Impeccably maintained tent sites in a great location for anything in Mount Pleasant! Forest is largely intact around the camp, so plenty of “up north” feel and privacy.
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SHANNON
July 2025
25 ft campervan
I was unable to make it due to a family situation but the host was very kind about it & communication was great. 👍
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Rachel
July 2025
16 ft car
With kids
We come here every year and it just keeps getting better. Kevin and Lorie are wonderful!
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Haley
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Love how quiet it was, very peaceful.
The pond was so warm it was great, my only thing I found wrong is the fish were so hungry you could not get in without them swarming you and biting you.
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Kimmi
July 2025
Tent
With pets
I was unsure, what to expect when I got there. There is porta-potties. There is what I think is a man-made lake. It's small but it's cozy. I was there throughout the week and 1 day of the weekend throughout the week was wonderful. I was pretty much all alone, which is what I needed. Once a weekend hit when I woke up Friday afternoon. There was quite a more people there. Nobody bothered us.I didn't see anybody. If you're looking for alone time and a wonderful place to disconnect and recharge, I definitely suggest camp site B for your choice during the week with that being said.
I still had connectivity on my phone and my tablet. So if you do need to work while you're there, you will be able to do that. Huge perk I do not know if it's all year round, but I do know on my way there. I purchased wood from side of the road vender, which was a very good deal. But I also found when I was there that there was just piles and piles of split wood everywhere, I could have come there with no wood at all and been okay. The next time I booked this campground, I will definitely be staying Sunday through Friday. Cause those are days when it is the most quiet
My outlaw was super happy and slept most of our trip. Just a really pleasant place, super happy to have found it. But there is no electricity and/or running water. Be prepared.
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