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Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Site 1: Beaver Dam
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98% Recommend21 ratings · 16 reviews
We had a great experience at the pines camp spot. It offered a nice balance of seclusion and proximity to the city. The bike trail access was extremely convenient.
The spot itself was ideal for privacy while also providing ample space for our kids to have some freedom. The star gazing at night was absolutely beautiful. We will definitely return!
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Tayler M.
4 months on Hipcamp
My wife and I had an INCREDIBLE time on Chris’s property. Very private, and easy to get to. Within a very doable distance from tons and tons of things to do! Could not recommend this site enough. Chris and his wife stopped by briefly, and gave us some very awesome suggestions for our short time there. Please, if you are looking for a site in this area, don’t skip on the beaver damn site!
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Brandon K.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 2: The Pines
The Pines offered a clean and secluded area that offered plenty of space for a number of vehicles and/or tents. The site was also very close to park with bathrooms, a shoreline, and a view of the bridge. Also, the sky was perfect for stargazing! My sister and I felt very comfortable staying there. I would recommend this location if you're visiting Cheboygan!
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Marissa H.
1 year on Hipcamp
We stayed at Beaver Dam and it was a total gem! Highly recommend. The weather was rainy but we still enjoyed the view and peace and quiet. Rain or shine this place is awesome. Chris was super responsive and even went out of his way to clear any branches in the driveway to ensure our camper van had enough clearance. The road to the campsite is just over a minute long cutting through the thick woods! Hope to come back someday!
Josh L.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2024
Tent ·
Site 2: The Pines
I didn't mean to send a "low rating" - the site was as presented online.
Linda L.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Site 2: The Pines
Great place to camp and secluded. Very good location and will camp there again!
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Jordan H.
3 reviews
Bike-packing along the North Central State trail from Gaylord to Mackinaw City & this location is the perfect peaceful oasis! Although there is no potable water or restrooms, just one mile away with a direct path from the trail is a rest area with vault toilets & a water pump. We absolutely loved our stay here. The views are beautiful & the place is so quiet & serene. We saw the beavers busy at work & an adorable turtle sunning himself in the field. Forest is beautiful & ground was perfect for our tent. Host was very responsive & hospitable. Went above & beyond for us. If you’re looking for a rustic spot with easy access from the trail the driveway literally crosses the path. So private! So lovely!
Alex G.
2 reviews
Beaver Dam is private, calm, and pretty. Chris was responsive when I had a little trouble finding the place. No trouble driving into the site, the road is navigable in two wheel drive.
I hope to stay there again sometime.
Adam G.
10 reviews
GREAT site, perfect location! Just 15 minutes to the bridge and 2 minutes to a really nice state roadside park (with a beach). The site was exactly as described, a good amount of sun but also there is shade. We will be back!
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Tina S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1: Beaver Dam
This was a wonderful secluded spot only 11 minutes from mackinaw city! We stayed at the Beaver site and had no trouble getting to it with our 4WD SUV. We came in late and left early next day so didn’t actually get to enjoy the site much, which is a shame because it was beautiful. It felt completely secluded, the view was great, and the provided seating area with netting was a plus. There was a fire ring and firewood, and the host was responsive to all our questions. Great spot on a great location assuming you’re a low maintenance camper!
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Sunskriti P.
5 reviews
Wonderful host and beautiful, quiet site! We truly enjoyed the fire pit and the table with chairs. It was a great trip!
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Emily P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent ·
Site 1: Beaver Dam
Great large secluded site close to everything. Probably 1/4 mile from the street down a mowed grass road. My two wheel drive truck had no issues getting to it even though it had rained quite a bit around the time we were there.
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Katherine B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Lovely, quiet, secluded spot on a beautiful piece of densely wooded property. Area was well-marked and the host was super responsive.
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Tiffany S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent ·
Site 1: Beaver Dam
This was a wonderful spot to camp! The land is flat and clear of debris, and the covered netted structure is a perfect place to relax away from the sun and bugs. The view was amazing, it was lovely to spot the beaver swimming in the lake throughout our stay. Highly recommended!
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Julian F.
3 reviews
What a perfect location! We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend at Chris’ serene and spacious site (we stayed at the Beaver site). The site is nice and level and sits back a ways making for quiet evenings and beautiful stargazing at night. The tented table and fire pit was a nice addition as well. We loved how close this site is to Mackinaw City, restaurants and the ferry. We highly recommend this site to anyone looking for a place to stay for a long weekend/day trip to the Island. Thank you Chris!
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John G.
2 reviews
We had a wonderful weekend tent camping at Chris’s Beaver Pond site. Camping beside an active beaver pond, seeing them swim and climb up their impressively constructed dam was magical! We spotted some great varieties of birds in the surrounding woods and in the pond and wetland, I’m sure a determined birder would find many more. Chris is a flexible and conscientious host. Thoughtful maintenance on the driveway (to minimize mud and potholes), the neatly mowed campsite, and views to the active beaver pond had been kept clear. It was very dry in the “tip of the mitten” region, so we chose not to build a fire, but Chris provided water to douse a campfire if we had lit one. It was decently buggy, like all northern Michigan wooded locales, but a screen tent was generously provided by the host so the kids had a refuge! It was a great place to spend time, with all the nature viewing, and conveniently located to many Rail Trails (one even crosses the driveway!) for biking, scenic Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, and Cheboygan! I recommend it, and we would be happy to stay here again.
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Lea S.
8 reviews
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Cheboygan, Cheboygan, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Chris N.
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