Jackson Station Leelanau
Hosted by Raquel · Maple City, Michigan
4 sites · Tent · 32 acres
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99% Recommend327 ratings · 151 reviews
Jackson Station Campground offers a peaceful and rustic camping experience nestled close to nature and farm life. Most campers appreciate the quiet, spacious sites and the charm of nearby farm animals, which add character to the stay. Though the campsite is generally well-received for its cleanliness and maintenance, some guests noted that facilities like the porta potty could use more frequent servicing. If you're looking for a serene spot near Sleeping Bear Dunes with a touch of farm ambiance, this place is a solid choice.
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site 3
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.
Shawna T.
5 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site 1
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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Pamela S.
3 reviews
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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David M.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site 1
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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Alexander S.
3 reviews
Overall we enjoyed our stay, we had a few notes and suggestions about our stay, specifically about some of the facilities offered to us as guests. The surface and space for the tent and campfire were fine, though a picnic table would have been a huge improvement to staying there, as it was difficult to prepare meals without it. The toilet is a porta potty that was uncomfortably in need of a change (and had no TP) for 3/4 nights of our stay. The shower gave us mixed results in terms of temperature control or getting the water to work at all, a directions sheet would have been very helpful. The paths at the site were softly illuminated at night, and the clear night sky was beautiful. I appreciated the conveniently provided laundry lines, and felt like I was within convenient distance of many Sleeping Bear Activities. I thought it was still a pleasant stay, but wished for a little bit more. Thank you to the hosts for our stay!
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Jamie T.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 3
This was the cutest campsite ! Definitely will stay here again- the animals were so sweet and campsites/bathtoom/shower were very clean and well maintained. Great for people who appreciate rustic camping!
Abi H.
10 months on Hipcamp
Camp was great! Minutes from the shore and a shore drive into Glen Arbor. Location really couldn’t be better. Camp was clean, the shower was great, especially after a hot day. Will definitely be back for my frequent trips to the Sleeping Bear area!
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Nick B.
7 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Site 1
Peaceful and convenient to lots of nearby activities.
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Matt H.
7 reviews
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· May 2025
It was one of the more primitive sites we have ever camped at and loved it! The site was spacious, the animals were very entertaining and perfect for the kids, and it was super convenient that they offered eggs and different meat to purchase!
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Kylie D.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 3
Great spot for a weekend of tent camping. The site was very private and the location was accessible to both Sleeping Bear and Traverse City. The farm animals (cows, chickens, and goats) provided fun scenery.
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Maureen M.
4 months on Hipcamp
Great Spot at Jackson’s Farm. We had the place to ourselves & couldn’t have been more happy with the Spot. Clean Porto Potty. The Fire Pit with Cooking Grate made Cooking a Breeze. Will for sure recommend & looking forward to coming back ourselves.
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Robert P.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 3
Third time here and always a great experience! The sites are well kept, are separated enough and the beach is near by. :)
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El C.
2 reviews
The directions were very clear and camp was easy to find! Perfect amount of amenities for tent camping and location was beautiful! The animals (both wild and on the farm) are quite loud so if that bothers you this might not be the spot for you. We felt safe and were able to keep to ourselves, which is just what we wanted!
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Linzy F.
11 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2024
Tent ·
Site 1
Very clean site. Clearly marked and easy to get to although we didn't have good cell service for mapping our trip. I was grateful for the trash and recycling. Farm animals were very sweet, we made friends with some baby goats. We did not meet Kevin and Raquel, but they are clearly very thoughtful camp hosts who made our stay as smooth as possible.
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Mila M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Site 3
The campsite was clean, and felt very safe. We stayed two nights, and experienced the most beautiful stars at night. It felt far away enough from others, yet close enough to delicious bagels in the morning from the town of Glen Arbor. We would love to come back here, as it was one of the best sites we've been to.
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Heather P.
2 reviews
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· September 2024
Tent ·
Site 3
This site is in a great location for exploring the dunes lakeshore and peninsula! Great campsite with firewood and a fire pit and a 5 minute drive to a beautiful beach. Be prepared for farm animal noises, neighbor kids and dog noise, and the occasional late night wildlife. You can see and hear the other campsites from the campsite entrance but it’s a friendly atmosphere with privacy. Will be staying here again if we’re in the area.
Rayna C.
2 reviews
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· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 3
I loved tenting in Raquel and Kevin’s land. There were other campers but you have enough privacy. The site was large, the fire pit had a great grate to use. I would definitely camp here again!
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Lynn H.
4 reviews
Beautiful and perfectly located!! We got to see the northern lights and a meteor shower right from our site.
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Victoria H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 2
Such an awesome campsite. There was a clean porta potty right there and wood for sale which was extremely convenient. An added plus is its proximity to Glen Arbor.
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Emalie H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Site 4
I would stay here again. The site was clean with easy access. The fire pit was nice. Also, it's very close to Bohemian Beach.
Daniel D.
3 reviews
Our family really enjoyed camping at Raquel and Kevin's campsite. The space is very secluded in nature and the four campsites have their own space but are still close enough together to make it fun for families camping together. We loved the tall trees and shade. It was fun to see the farm animals and we loved the farm fresh eggs from their farm stand. We appreciated the ability to purchase wood directly from the property owners as well. The shared portapotty was in close enough walking distance from our site but we thought it could be serviced a little more frequently.
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Miranda C.
2 reviews
A lovely and quiet spot. You’ll wake to the roosters, but have fresh eggs for breakfast. Lots of nice shade. We would certainly come back. The port-a-potty was pretty smelly and needed to be dumped. We held the door open for each other and tried to avoid using it. Glad we brought a travel potty for the kids. That’s my only complaint and something you have to contend with while camping. Fire pits were nice and a clothesline set up. Lots of trees for hammocks!
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Rachel H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 1
Raquel and Kevin’s farm was a great location for a getaway trip. Although my boyfriend and I mainly used the campsite to sleep and were out sightseeing a majority of the day, the campsite did everything we needed it to (and more). We did have to take a walk to visit the animals in the morning, of course. Campsite #1 seemed a little more large in size compare to what we could see from the other sites. We felt like the site was private as well with foliage and being able to tuck back into the site. There was a clothesline at our site as well which was a pleasant surprise after we spent the day swimming and needed to dry our towels. Both the site and the porta-potty were very clean! Something you may not think to pack if you plan to sleep in are some earplugs, our rooster friend woke us up early but we didn’t mind.
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Ashley Q.
1 year on Hipcamp
Campsite was clean, and comfy, quiet, loved hearing the animals, I would definitely come back and camp again!🏕️
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Deb M.
2 reviews
Campsites were well maintained and cozy. The farm animals are exceptionally cute!
S. P.
3 reviews
Very relaxed and easy. Come and go as you please! I will say that the power equipment woke me up more than the farm animals, but other than that it was great!
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Darren H.
1 year on Hipcamp
A great location in the heart of the Leelanau peninsula, close to both Glen Arbor and Leland, but out of the crowds. Much more peaceful than the packed campgrounds. Firewood available conveniently right by the campsites for $5. One porta-potty for 4 campsites, kept very clean. Trash and recycle bins nearby. Just note no showers or picnic tables - rustic camping, which I prefer (although a picnic table would be nice :) Fun to walk around and see the cows, chicken, etc. Site 2 was a good size for a tent. If you’ve got a group or more than one tent, I suggest you get 2 sites side by side.
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Lynn S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Nice and private area overall. The farm was fun to be near and look at in the mornings. The water had sand in it coming out of the faucet so I don’t know how potable it was.
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Aubrey P.
1 year on Hipcamp
What a great site! It’s well taken care of. I think in total there were 4 campsites, but each site was pretty tucked away so there was privacy. The camp fire had a skillet top so it was perfect for cooking!
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Anika D.
2 reviews
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· July 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1
Loved our stay on the farm! It was quiet and peaceful. The stars were incredible. The hosts were very welcoming, introduced us to the animals and taught us about farm life. The location was perfect, a 13 minute drive to Glen Arbor for WiFi for work and great coffee! We exploded the dunes and had our private space at night. Thank you!!!
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Whitney H.
4 reviews
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Maple City, Leelanau, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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