Beautiful Lake Shawood Sanctuary

99%

31 reviews

· Novi, Oakland, Michigan · 1 acre

Hosted by Terry D.

RV/tent site

· 4 guests max

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Terry is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

We are closed for the season. Have a wonderful fall and winter season. Beautiful camping experience on our little slice of heaven. Lake Shawood is a beautiful, natural spring-fed, non-motorized lake that primarily borders the City of Novi's exquisite Lakeshore Park. Lakeshore Park has everything from playgrounds for very young children and older children, to picnic pavillions and a sandy beach, and miles of hiking, running, and biking trails. We fell in love with this property the second we walked behind the old cottage. I love nature and being outdoors, especially hiking and biking. We are still making improvements on the land with a small garden, which you are welcome to enjoy during your stay. Our big-picture vision is to renovate the old cottage and live in it. This property is about 1/3 of an acre and has 1 large old oak tree and garden beds with flowers, herbs, and vegetables. (You can help yourself to any of the fruits or vegetables that are ripe) We are on an old smaller home/cottage-style small residential street. Please keep in mind, that this is a spot for family and friend fun with the awareness of keeping it a sanctuary space for the neighbors as well. Enchanting Lakefront Camping Site Pitch your tent and bring your family and children to our exquisitely beautiful site. The property sits on Shawood Lake, a non-motorized private waterfront site. There’s plenty of room to park your car, pitch a tent, enjoy a campfire, and the beauty of all types of birds (swans, geese, ospreys, and the occasional bald eagle), and animal life. The sunsets in this area are breathtaking. Take a short 30-second walk and enjoy Pavilion Shore Park, a family-oriented park with a playground, swimming, fishing pier, and waterfront seating of Walled Lake. You’ll also find public restrooms which are open until 10 pm through the summer and a restaurant across the street. We also have a portable camping toilet with a nice pop-up tent for privacy. Lakeshore Park is a 5-minute walk, an 11-acre park with volleyball, swimming, bike, and hiking trails (more than 10 miles of mountain biking and multi-purpose trails), horseshoe pits, BBQs, picnic shelters, and play structures.Enchanting Lakefront Camping Site Beautiful camping experience on our little slice of heaven. Pitch your tent and bring your family and children to our exquisitely beautiful site. The property sits on Shawood Lake, a non-motorized private water-front site. There’s plenty of room to park your car, pitch a tent, enjoy a campfire and the beauty of all types of birds (swans, geese, ospreys, and the occasional bald eagle), and animal life. The sunsets in this area are breathtaking. Take a short 30-second walk and enjoy Pavilion Shore Park, a family-oriented park with a playground, swimming, fishing pier, and waterfront seating of Walled Lake. You’ll also find public restrooms which are open until 10 pm through the summer and a restaurant across the street. Down the street (about a 7-minute walk) is Lakeshore Park, an 11-acre park with volleyball, swimming, bike, and hiking trails (more than 10 miles of mountain biking and multi-purpose trails), horseshoe pits, BBQ’s, picnic shelters, and play structures.

RV details

Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Maximum Dimensions for RVs are 8' wide by 10' high x 18' long. The site does have enough space for a slide-out on one side.

Vehicles under 18 feet allowed

The site does have enough space for one side-out. Maximum dimensions of RVs are 8' wide x 10' tall x 18' long.

Back-in site

The site does have enough space for one side-out. Maximum dimensions of RVs are 8' wide x 10' tall x 18' long.

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

No Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Maximum Dimensions for RVs are 8' wide by 10' high x 18' long. The site does have enough space for a slide-out on one side.

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

The site does have enough space for one side-out. Maximum dimensions of RVs are 8' wide x 10' tall x 18' long.

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Portable toilet. There are public restrooms at the park open until dusk. The park is a 1-minute walk away.

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

Maximum RV dimensions are 8' wide by 10' tall by 18' long. The site does have space for one side-out.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Unfinished Tiny Houserental

$22.00

If you don't have a tent, and or would prefer to sleep in our unfinished tiny house. It's very cute on the outside with 3 windows with screens and 2 doors. The tiny house is perfectly positioned for a beautiful evening and morning view of the lake. Please bring your own air mattress or cot. It's cozy. (:

Firewood bundlegood

$7.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of hand-split firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

99% Recommend42 ratings · 31 reviews

Breh C.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Cute and Quaint!

16 ft car

Terry’s land was great and just what we needed- just big enough for car camping with a cute view, it was a great stay and I would totally recommend a night or two for anyone wanting to camp but stay close to restaurants and anything like that!

Kathy M.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· August 2024

Not private but great views

16 ft campervan

The view is beautiful. I enjoyed giant swans, geese, and a heron all on a marsh scattered with lily pads. However, the “campsite” itself is in a backyard and the neighbors are very close.

Mária R.

2 reviews

Recommends

· June 2024

Tent

Beautiful surrounding and views! I would definitely recommend. :)

Lakeisha L.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Great even on a rainy night

Tent · Group trip

Beautiful & peaceful! Terry made it seamless when checking in with instructions, although we had a rainy night & day experience so I didn’t get to watch sunset or sunrise or have a nice bonfire last night, I enjoyed my moment away & lots of rest In his tiny house. I’ll be back soon!

Katherine C.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2024

Tent · Group trip

Excellent location, very peaceful, beautiful birdwatching and wildlife. It’s easy to walk to the public park and swimming areas, and we got a beautiful view of the holiday fireworks! Terry had firewood ready for us and we brought some of our own to have a nice roaring fire with a perfect view of the lake. We loved it and would stay here again!

Kevin R.

9 reviews

Recommends

· May 2024

Perfect camping/fishing spot!

Tent

We loved camping at Terry and Shawne's property! Great spot for camping right next to the lake and there is also a tiny house (no water/electricity yet) you can rent just in case the weather doesn't cooperate. The lake is beautiful for kayaking, fishing and paddle boating and the sunsets do not disappoint. A camping toilet and barbecue grill were provided by the hosts. Also there is a beautiful park at the end of the street with a fishing pier, public bathrooms and a pavilion with plugs for charging your devices. Terry and Shawne are sweet and very responsive to any questions you may have. Can't wait to go back!

Location

Novi, Oakland, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Wyandot, and Mississauga First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking