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The Rothbury area offers everything from private outdoor hideaways to family-friendly campgrounds.

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The 40 Acre Wood

5 sites ¡ Lodging40 acres ¡ Shelby, MI
www.facebook.com/the40acrewood Before our forest was "owned," it belonged to the Odawa people. Once white settlers arrived and governments were established, land deeds were written. We traced those deeds back through the Oceana County Register of Deeds and found that larger tracts of land were owned by people from Chicago and California, which were later divided into smaller parcels. Interestingly, one owner lost the property after failing to pay back taxes of $3.50, shortly after World War II. It is likely that he never returned. In the mid-1900s, Ed Dewey was the owner. Today, we have a cabin on the east side of the 40 acres that was built by Ed, entirely constructed with oak. He had three sawmills there, each powered by the engines of old Studebakers. He cut and milled enormous oak trees, using the wood to construct crates for transporting cherries. Today, you can still see old oak crates on various farms, but they are slowly being replaced by plastic. Ed never finished the little cabin, and the story goes that he died there. The next owners were a couple from Inkster, near Detroit. Despite Ed leaving an acre of "yard art" all over, the place was used as a vacation home after a 50-foot long mobile home was placed near the cabin. As they aged, they sold off their property to us. First, we acquired the 20 acres where the Cozy Camper Cabin resides, then the 7 acres near Weaver Road and 44th, and finally, the remaining 13 acres with the cabin. We began purchasing the property in parcels in 1992 for $500 an acre and owned it all by 1998. From 1998 to 2008, we removed the mobile home, cleaned up all the yard art, refurbished the cabin, added a garage, and built a new shed nearby. The Hipcamp shed was originally built in 1999 and has been used for storage until it was converted into a unique little place in the woods in 2021. Over the years, our Forester has carefully managed the property. We have logged three times. The first round was to remove 75 huge oak trees. The second round involved culling mature poplar trees. The last time, we took out 276 mature oaks and beeches. A Woodsman spent a year cutting down the tops of the trees. Clearing these old growth trees revitalized the forest, as planned. Today, there are over two miles of trails running throughout the property. Some were logging roads, while others were carved out over time. The land is flat to the north but hilly to the south, as these are forested sand dunes. There are approximately a million trees on the property, densely forested with many large "mother trees" such as oaks, beeches, maples, and pines. The poplar trees are growing rapidly, as they do. Wild cherry, sassafras, beeches, oaks, and maples are also growing quickly and thickly. To the south, there are fenced-in asparagus fields and cherry orchards. To the north, on the other side of Weaver Road, is the privately owned Silver Lake Airport, which remains quiet most of the time. On the east side of our 40 acres, you'll find our cabin and buildings, and we kindly ask you to avoid wandering onto that side of the property. Signs will alert you when you get close. To the west, there is a 20-acre section occasionally occupied by some "Dunners." The area is famous for Silver Lake State Park and the sand dunes, located about 2.5 miles northwest of us. Our neighbors in that area have dune buggies, and they sometimes drive around their property, creating more noise than we prefer. It's possible that you may encounter this during your visit, so please be aware. Deer are abundant in the area, and in 2021, we spotted a porcupine for the first time, although we have occasionally seen evidence of their presence through bark-stripped maples. Raccoons come and go, while turkeys are frequent visitors at times. You can hear coyotes yipping away at night, and depending on the time of year and migratory season, you'll see lots and lots of birds. We're pleased to report that there is no poison ivy on the property! It is a beautiful place in the woods, not far from many entertaining activities suitable for both the young and old. Come and visit, but please be respectful of the land and our privacy while enjoying yours. Love Mother Earth while you are here and nourish your soul.
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DaltonTraders Base Camp-Grand Cabin

3 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres ¡ Muskegon, MI
40 acre secluded wood lot located: 10 miles from Lake Michigan public beaches. 5 miles from Michigan’s Adventure amusement park. 4 miles from Thunderbird Raceway 2 miles from US 31 expressway. 3 miles from shopping, bars and restaurants. 1 mile from public golf course. 5 miles from downtown Muskegon. 8 miles from Lake Express cross lake ferry terminal.
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Oak Meadows

25 sites ¡ RVs, Tents27 acres ¡ Lakewood Club, MI
Park your RV or pitch your tent at Oak Meadows. You will have access to our almost 30 acres of a beautiful meadow, hardwood forest, or secret field. Each camp sight comes with access to a private fire ring. Oak Meadows is minutes away from all of West Michigan's popular destinations: Michigan Adventures (3 min drive), ThunderBird Raceway (2 min drive), bike trails to endless destinations (3 min drive), Duck Lake State Park (12 min drive), Whitelake Pier & Lighthouse (14 min drive), 5 major Motorcross / Snowmobiling trails (13-50 min drive), 1000's of acres of National Forest, and surrounded by many lakes and rivers to fish, canoe, boat, kayak, paddleboard, and ski.
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Soul Fire Forest

8 sites ¡ RVs, Tents6 acres ¡ New Era, MI
6.5 acres of farmland that we’re working to turn into a permaculture food forest. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets, chickens and ducks, a medicinal herb and food garden, frolicking wild children and nice country vibes. Close to Montague and Whitehall, Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo, Double J ranch, and Electric Forest Music Festival.
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Stones Throw Campsite

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ Shelby, MI
Glamping between two beautiful lakes and only 15 min from the Silver Lake Sand Dunes State Park. Nestled in a quiet wooded location less than 1 mile from stunning Lake Michigan with public beach access and in the other direction only 1/2 mile to Stony Lake public beach. Private campsite with ample space for multiple tent set-ups plus an enclosed shelter with electricity and outdoor running water for guests exclusive use. A sleepy Stony Creek connects the two lakes where guests can float from Stony Lake to the Lake Michigan inlet by inner tube or raft. Breathtaking Silver Lake Sand Dunes 15 min by car, an incredible natural attraction with dune-buggy and pontoon rentals plus numerous mini-golf and adventure parks. Cherry, asparagus and apple stands pepper the main route from the campsite to Silver Lake. Stony Lake surrounding area is quaint and friendly, mostly occupied by youth camps and a small local community. It is only modestly busy during peak summer months with Stony Lake Inn restaurant walking distance from site as well as a small local convenience store. There's a baseball field and playground nearby... Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.
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PV's Campground and Resort

15 sites ¡ RVs, Tents40 acres ¡ White Cloud, MI
We sit on over 50 acres that has been in our family for over 40 years.
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BlueCoastCamp

25 sites ¡ Tents10 acres ¡ Rothbury, MI
We have 22 PreLoaded Campsites awaiting your occupancy. All of our Tents are furnished with 1 Twin AirMattress which hold 2 Adults off the ground and allows room for 2 more on the floor. Extra Mattresses are available upon request. Bathrooms and Showers onsite. Close to Rivers, Lakeshore, Dunes and many other great small town amenities.
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Fern Gully

2 sites ¡ RVs12 acres ¡ Nunica, MI
12 wooded acres close to lakes and rivers. 7 miles from Lake Michigan, Grand Haven. Enjoy gorgeous beach sand as far as the eye can see, splash in the waves, or take a book and relax in the sun. The beach is often the main attraction in Grand Haven and offers soft golden sands-so take a stroll, build a sand castle or just sit back and enjoy the view of Lake Michigan. There are over 100 miles of bike paths throughout the area. Popular paths and trails run along the Lake Michigan shoreline on Lakeshore Drive between Grand Haven and Holland, circling Spring Lake, and along the Grand River to Eastmanville. Grand Haven offers one of the largest charter boat fishing fleets on Lake Michigan. The seasoned charter boat captains and their crews can provide everything from licenses to lunch-even clean and ice your catch-so all you have to do is come aboard and enjoy the day. 2 Miles from Spring Lake. Close to Contastoga camp grounds on Grand River. Quiet groomed sites for camper or tent. Fire pit and wood provided. Pets allowed. Please make sure to pick up after them.
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The Bird’s Nest - Riverside Retreat

1 site ¡ Lodging3 acres ¡ Pentwater, MI
Our riverside retreat is a beautiful 3 acre parcel located on the North Branch Pentwater River. It is located in a small neighborhood with houses that are spread out with several acres per house, with forest on the other side of the river. It is quiet, secluded, and a perfect oasis to use as a launchpad for exploring the Pentwater/Mears/Hart/Ludington area.
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Dragon Adventures Base Camp

9 sites ¡ RVs, Tents23 acres ¡ White Cloud, MI
Dragon Adventures Base Camp is 23 acres of adventurous fun in the heart of a great adventure area! Mountain biking and hiking on the 43 mile Dragon Trail, paddling on Hardy Pond or the Muskegon River, boating, and the most popular beach are all just minutes away. At the Base Camp you’ll find a cabin for rent, campsites, an amazing beer garden with firepits, yard games, and tons of woods and trails to explore year round! Mark and Amy love hosting folks for their adventures! Come as strangers but leave as friends!
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The Windy Homestead

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents80 acres ¡ Nunica, MI
Learn more about this land:We have an 80 acre homestead on a dirt road with clear, flat places to park an RV or vehicle and woods for camping or hiking. You can camp or park in several places around the property and have complete privacy from the house. You’ll need to bring your own drinking water and there are no restrooms available. There is an RV dump station 5 miles north at McCormicks gas station. Feel free to ask questions. We look forward to sharing our beautiful space with you. We are two “young” folks with a budding farm and homestead. We have horses, cows, sheep, and free range chickens around a 100+ year old barn. You are welcome to respectfully interact with the animals, but be careful of the electric fence! Our rural setting is quiet and peaceful. There are often 20-30 deer in the fields at dusk. Yet, we are only ~15 minutes from Lake Michigan, ~25 minutes from Grand Haven, and ~30 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The Musketawa Trail is 4 miles directly north. There is also a pheasant hunting farm just a mile or so north.
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SheriDune

2 sites ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Pentwater, MI
Our cottage was originally built by two women who were a couple in 1965. The Burke family bought it in the mid-1970s and added on the Master Bedroom and Living Room. The Sheridan family purchased this magical property in 2013 and have lovingly maintained it since. While we had thoughts of rebuilding like many of our neighbors have, we chose to honor the past owners and improve it. We have doubled the deck size, replaced all windows and doors, and put wood ceilings with ceiling fans in all bedrooms and the bathroom, a significant improvement over the old drop ceilings. Future projects include a bathroom remodel and kitchen remodel.Learn more about this land:Best views of Little Sable Point Lighthouse & lots of hangout space, sleeps 8.First time ever available as a rental!With unparalleled views of Little Point Sable Lighthouse from the expanded deck and from inside the cottage, and right across the street from Golden Sands beach, you simply cannot beat this location. This magical property has amazing beach access right across the street, and the most incredible sunsets you will ever see!SheriDune is surrounded on two sides by Silver Lake State Forest and has a private fire pit area out back for 'Smores roasting and stargazing. With so many different zones to hang out in, your friends and family will have plenty of space to enjoy from the cottage to the huge deck to the fire pit area to the beach.The deck is the place to be from the morning cup of coffee on. It boasts a bar height table for 4 and a picnic table for 6-8, both made from recycled milk jugs! There is another "kids" picnic table for activities and a queen-sized day bed with a sun canopy overhead. There is also a Design Within Reach plastic sofa on the deck and other seating for everything from sunbathing to stargazing!Not to be outdone, the beach is like something you would fly thousands of miles to visit, and most of the time you have this huge public beach all to yourselves.With 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, SheriDune comfortably sleeps 8. There is a Queen in the Master, a Full-size bed in the guest bedroom, and a kids' bunk room that has 4 bunks.Very limited calendar so book fast!!
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