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What to expect
Onsite RV/trailer
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
No pets
Potable water available
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
No showers
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 1:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Lodging
1 site
Private Spot Wooded Sits 0n River
85%
(10)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Picnic table
Reviews
85% Recommend10 ratings · 10 reviews
It's a incredibly beautiful and relaxing campsite to spend time at. The grounds were well maintained with minimal bugs, the bathroom was surprisingly nice for an outhouse decorated cute and there was zero odor. All in all this spot is a hidden gem!
Thanks so much Richard for the wonderful hospitality!
I'll definitely book again!
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Michelle B.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
This was an amazing!!! Richard went above and beyond to make out stay great. Camper is really nice. Right on the river. Very quite and relaxing. One of the best things was the kayaks he let us use and dropped us off up stream. Highy recommend!!!!
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Chad M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Hospitality 5 stars. Richard is very courteous and wants to make sure you have everything you need. He went out of the way to make sure we had the kayak trip we were looking for.
River 3-4 stars. For those who don’t know the Little Muskegon, it is very peaceful to float from Deward to the camping spot. Due to low water we had to get out a few times but we didn’t mind. Didn’t see another kayaker! It is a river that has clay bottom in spots so be prepared to get muddy. Richard has water shoes if you need them! River was clear and cool with pools to swim in! Fishing is so so. Smallmouth bass and lots of chubs.
Camper. Had everything we needed for a simple weekend. Fridge, lights, coffee pot, water for drinking. Beds are a little hard but still much better than the ground! Outhouse is 5 stars. It is in a spot that gets a lot of sun in the afternoon which would be perfect for fall days!
We would stay again if we wanted to come back to that area again.
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Tamara L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Had a great stay! The pop-up camper is newer, very cozy, and clean. It was the dead of a very hot summer and I was still pretty cool at night. Richard was a kind and very helpful host -immediately took care of everything I needed. Site is in his large backyard, steps from the Little Manistee river. I'm a fly fishermen and got in a few hours of fishing during just a one night stay. Decent hole with Brown Trout and smallmouth right next to the site. Overall great experience.
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Todd S.
1 year on Hipcamp
The directions provided were outstanding, making it quite easy to locate the destination. Richard proved to be an exceptional host, demonstrating a high level of hospitality. The location itself was impressive—immaculately clean, private, and tranquil. The setup was beautifully arranged, complemented by a fantastic fishing spot. The camper was very comfortable and equipped with all the essentials, while the facilities were well-maintained. I highly recommend this experience.
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Matt & Mar L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Richard was so flexible and open to letting us stay on his property on such short notice. Everything was set up for us; he even stayed around to show us the land once we got there.
So peaceful, and still felt cool on the hottest days with the fans in the camper, which is also really nice.
The outhouse is well taken care of; just bring some hand sanitizer with you!!
Richard was very kind and super cool and we definitely want to go back to him and explore some more!
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Hailey J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Richard was a great host. As a solo camper, I was nervous going out alone but Richard was very kind and gave me plenty of tips for fishing. He left me to do my thing which I appreciated. Even though it was hot, I still managed to get on a ton of fish. Fantastic spot if you are looking to get on some fish. Mosquitoes weren’t a problem!
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Betsy N.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
We wanted a nice quiet weekend for our anniversary and this spot did not disappoint. Other then a couple hipcampers across the river and Richard himself, we had the land to ourselves! Richard also keeps the camper stocked with water, cutlery, coffee, etc. He made sure we had everything we needed throughout the weekend! Oh and he keeps the nicest and cleanest outhouse we’ve ever seen!
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Jacob G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Richard and Denise have a beautiful property and were nothing but wonderful hosts to us. We went kayaking, which took a total of about 3 hours when dropped off upriver. We built bonfires each night and sat beside the stream each morning to eat breakfast. No complaints.
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Jakob S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· August 2024
Nice host just wasn’t what we were looking for.
Did not stay at this site. Lots and lots of mosquitoes in the woods. River far away
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Hunny R.
2 reviews
Location
Howard City, Newaygo County, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Richard S.
Joined in July 2024Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours
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