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Brigitte
October 2025
Tent
Cozy and well cared for site. Would highly recommend!
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Ivan A.
September 2025
Tent
With pets
I loved tent camping on Sarah's land! The views were beautiful and directions were clear. There was another site nearby but it wasn't loud.
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Pete
September 2025
Tent
With pets
The site is very nice and clean. The farm food is fantastic! Great area to explore and a good central location for glen lake and sleeping bear dunes
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Katelyn
August 2025
Tent
My husband and I love this place!! Would highly recommend! The owners take great care of it and seem to always be looking for ways to upgrade. This was our third year in a row coming here. We love how close it is to the mountain biking trails at Palmer woods. And an easy quick drive to bohemian beach (2 min drive) which is never very busy.
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Elizabeth
August 2025
Tent
We had a wonderful time camping here! The grounds are very well maintained and impressively clean, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We especially loved how secluded our site felt—quiet, private, and surrounded by nature, exactly what we were hoping for in a camping trip.
The only small issue we ran into was that the site number had fallen off the tree, which made it a little confusing to find at first. Once we were settled in, though, everything was perfect. Overall, it’s a beautiful spot for anyone looking for a peaceful and well-kept camping experience.
I would say the only downside to camping here is there is not a picnic table on site.
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Grace & Nathan
August 2025
Tent
Peaceful campsite less than half an hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes. The farm animals were right nearby, making it feel like a farm stay but still very private and quiet. There is a little farmstand at the entrance with fresh veggies, various local meats (available upon ohone call), dried lavender, firewood, and other items for sale. Very cute! Nice campsite with a very clean port-a-potty and close access to water- we didn't try the outdoor shower but it looked sweet!
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Daniel
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was my second time camping here and I would come back for a third. The outdoor shower was a nice addition since last year. Great location and clean site. Buy their breakfast links and brats at the farm stand.. delicious!
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Zach
August 2025
Tent
This place was so nice! Site 3 is fairly private with as it’s in the trees. Outdoor shower was cool water, but it was refreshing with the humid weather. Loved the farm animals and the farm stand with fresh eggs and other items for sale! Well water was tasty also. Very convenient location close to Sleeping bear dunes and was a very quiet place to camp.
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Madalyn
August 2025
Tent
5/5! The camp sites are close to each other but heavily wooded so you can’t see other people and it feels private! The shower has been an awesome addition and feels great after a hot day. Also clean bathroom with a walking path that has lights. I’ve stayed here before and would stay here again!
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Justin
August 2025
Tent
It was nice and private and is in a good location to visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes and other destinations. The farm animals make some noise, but it’s better than being next to loud people in a cramped campground. I appreciated that they had firewood onsite for a good price. I really wish there was a picnic table; it would have made cooking much easier. I also appreciate that there was a shower, but I think calling the water “hot” is a bit of a stretch.
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Mary
August 2025
Tent
A lovely camp set up! We loved site number 4 - we looked out through the trees at the cows. It was clean, lots of woodchips softened the tent site, there was a laundry line, great for Lake Michigan swimmers. The 'extras' we ordered -- eggs and sausage were delicious.
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Maddie
August 2025
Tent
The farm was lovely, and Raquel & Kevin were so kind! They gave us a wonderful tour of their farm. Highly recommend.
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Meghan
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!
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Charlotte
July 2025
Tent
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.
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Kelli
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.
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Deb
July 2025
Tent
Very nice! Love the add on shower!! Very peaceful, love the cow mowing once in awhile ❤️
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Shawna
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.
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Pamela
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.
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David
July 2025
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!
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Alexander
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
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Redwood camping in Michigan guide
Where to go
Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula is Michigan’s wild toupée, with swathes of old-growth forests, sandy beaches, and inland lakes stretching along the southern shore of Lake Superior. This is the spot to escape the crowds, whether pitching your tent by the sand dunes in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, parking your RV by a waterfall in Tahquamenon Falls State Park, or yurt camping in the Porcupine Mountains. For the ultimate camping experience, the Hiawatha National Forest has some 60 campsites to choose from.
Northern Lower Peninsula
Bordered by Lake Michigan to the West and Lake Huron to the east, the northern Lower Peninsula has the highest concentration of Michigan state parks. Miles of mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking trails await in the Huron National Forest, where you can choose from modern campgrounds or backcountry camping. Along the coast, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a must-see, Wilderness State Park is a dark sky reserve, and Ludington State Park Beach is a family favorite.
Southwest Michigan
Grand Rapids is the gateway to Michigan’s southwest, where the shore of Lake Michigan provides plenty of options for a summer camping trip. Lakefront cities such as South Haven, Benton Harbor, and Holland have sandy beaches, historic lighthouses, and seafront campgrounds. Forget tent camping in the wilderness—RV sites come equipped with full hookups, playgrounds, and watercraft rentals.
Southeast Michigan
Michigan's "Thumb" juts out along the west shore of Lake Huron, where Sleeper State Park and Port Crescent State Park are the big draws for campers. Below this, the west coast is ideal for a road trip, peppered with shipwreck dive sites, secluded beaches, and golf courses. South of Detroit and Lake St. Clair, Sterling State Park is the only state park on the shore of Lake Erie, with a mix of RV and tent sites by the beach.