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Camp Moonshadow

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395 reviews
· Honor, Benzie, Michigan
5 acres hosted by Robb & Jeanne B.
1 lodging site · 1 RV site · 4 tent sites
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Our property was originally the only homestead on this road. WE offer 4 Walk in Tent sites and a RV site for small campers up 20 ft.- 20 Amp service Only!!! WE also have a 59 Vintage Shasta that rents nightly up to 3 nites The big barn was built over 100 years ago and is still standing. The farm house was built in 1907. It has been remodeled with a second story added. Pine trees were planted to prevent erosion in the 1960's. The national park began buying land near us in the 1970's and the boundary line to the park is a half-mile from Moonshadow Camp. The area is surrounded by state forests and many hiking and biking trails. Our valley is known for incredible stargazing. Amenities include full access to the Camp kitchen and dining area. You will also have access to a Portable restroom and hand washing station which is located by our BIG BARN. Hot Showers, no problem, you can enjoy a secluded private shower in our shower house which has indoor and outdoor showers. Nearby is Lake Michigan and Esch Rd beach. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore is nearby and The National Park is famous for attractions , trails, and hiking. Electricity and water is included at the RV site, and the Shasta Camper along with the Showerhouse and Camp Kitchen
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CAMP MOONSHADOW Tent Camping

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Moonshadow is a quiet retreat minutes from Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, developed for families and friends to enjoy.  The whispering pines will soothe the soul and offer you a peaceful return to nature.  The full moon rise over the pines will explain the naming of the camp.  On most nights you will be amazed to see more stars and satellites than you could imagine.  We are nestled in a valley near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.  Sleeping Bear Dunes, the villages of Empire and Glen Arbor are no more than 10-15 minutes away.   Lake Michigan is 5 minutes away.  The northern gem of Traverse City is only 25 minutes away.  Hiking, biking, swimming, surfing and exploring up north are only minutes away. Pitch your tent in our whispering pines   Our amenities include an outdoor covered kitchen with limited dishes, pots ,pans & utensils. Plenty of fresh running water from our house well at camp   The kitchen has a stove for cooking and 1950's style Full size refrigerator.  It helps to bring a cooler of your own as well, and have it stocked with plenty of ice, as we don't have Ice on site. Tents sites are walk in only. A Communal Covered Kitchen is on site to cook your own Gourmet meal. A fire pit, with wood is on site, Three (3) porta Potties with hand washing stations are on site and a shower house with secure private Hot Indoor & Outdoor showers RV SITE:  We have one SITE for a RV Camper, teardrop, camper van, or small   camper (no more than 22 feet) if you want to rent that site. 1950 Vintage Shasta Trailer is also available to rent. (The" MOON UNIT"(at Camp) (Sleeps 2)-and is available with heater, towels, sheets , blanket, snacks, a coffee maker with ground coffee & creamers for the morning wake up. A canopy is connected to the unit for outdoor seating with a private small above ground firepit with wood located next to it.  See Shasta listing for nightly pricing.
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Camp Moonshadow RV site camping

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Our unique RV  Site is located on the edge of the Pine Forest. @ CAMP MOON SHADOW. The site has a pine canopy covering, and has partial sun & shade. We are located on the outskirts of Sleeping Bear National Lake shore in Northern Lower Michigan.  The RV site is away from the tent site area which is located on the opposite side of camp. Amenities include full access to the Camp kitchen and dining area. You will also have access to a Portable restroom and hand washing station which is located by our BIG BARN. Hot Showers, no problem, you can enjoy a secluded private shower in our shower house which has indoor and outdoor showers. Nearby is Lake Michigan and Esch Rd beach. A Platform is located next to the site for a sm childrens or 2 man tent. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore is nearby and The National Park is famous for attractions , trails, and hiking. Electricity &  or water is included. No large tents at this site. Those need to be rented at our Walk in Tent sites.
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Vintage 59 Shasta Camper

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Vintage trailer · Sleeps 2
Our 1959 Vintage Shasta Camper  (THE MOONUNIT) is Located at CAMP MOON SHADOW. Enjoy your own space to relax in the whispering Pines. After you arrive, you can check out and use all the amenities that are available to our tent campers. These include, a complete  Covered Outdoor Kitchen, with, sink, stove, fridge and stuff to cook a gourmet meal. Trails abound for biking and camping as we are located next to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore. The local beach(Otter creek)- Esch Rd Beach is   minutes down the rd via auto. There is a indoor & outdoor shower house,  with Hot showers & Porta Potties on site, A covered Dining area and a communal Fire pit that you can share with other campers. If you want to have some down time, you can also enjoy your own canopy next to Unit, and small above ground firepit../ Horseshoes, Volleyball, and soccer nets are located by the Big Barn. WE SUPPLY SHEETS, BLANKETS, PILLOWS, TOWELS, SHAMPOO AND SOAP. A SMALL FRIDGE IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CAMPER UNDER THE ATTACHED 12 x 12 CANOPY. CLEANING & FOGGING WITH A VIRUCIDE IS DONE AFTER EACH OCCUPANCY . This place is a Hidden Gem, and we would like to share it with you. Your Hosts, Robb & Jeannie
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99% Recommend519 ratings · 395 reviews

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Honor, Benzie, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Robb & Jeanne B.

Joined in April 2018
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