11 acres hosted by Winding R.
12 lodging sites · 13 RV/tent sites · 23 RV sites
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92% Recommend24 ratings · 20 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Phenomenal campsite with easy access to amazing water access points nearby. All amenities were in great shape and accessible. Plenty of space for our tent and cars, would come back any time!
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Alex V.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
23 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
15 RV Site
Location is easy to find and the campsite was great. Right on the river. Would definitely stay here again.
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Kristy S.
4 months on Hipcamp
We were right on the river watching the salmon run and the fishermen landing big steelhead trout! The site was clean and the staff was courteous and efficient.
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Dan G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
23 ft travel trailer ·
16 RV Site
We actually camped on beautiful site 47 along the Betsie River. It was our first trip with a new
trailer. Camp staff and fellow-campers were friendly, and helpful. We enjoyed every moment gazing at stars around a campfire, fishing the river, as well as biking and hiking on nearby trails. Thanks Winding River/Hip-Camp!
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Renee B.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
15 ft travel trailer ·
32 Tent Sites/CarCamping/Class B
Winding River is a great place to be for the Betsie River salmon fishing. There were lots of experienced fishers in the campground to help inexperienced folks like us. Staff was friendly and helpful, bathrooms were clean with flush toilets and hot showers. The surrounding area was beautiful. If we decide to try the salmon fishing again we will camp here.
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Virginia S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Perfect Spot for Salmon Fishing
Tent · Group trip ·
33 Tent Sites/CarCamping/Class B
This campground is truly a hidden gem! Everyone we met, whether guests or staff, was incredibly friendly. Being new to river fishing, the staff went out of their way to offer helpful tips and suggest the best spots. I really appreciate that the river access is exclusive to campground guests, keeping it peaceful and uncrowded. We will definitely be back!
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Autumn Q.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
I loved camping here! Everyone that works here are so kind and helpful! The bathrooms were very clean and temperature controlled. The environment was well taken care of and felt very safe! They have a general store that offers plenty of angler equipment, and household/grocery items. It has a great fishing and kayaking spot as well; just note that the nearby river is a bit shallow for the kayak rentals. It’s only about a 20 minute drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes too! I will definitely return. :)
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Anna P.
4 years on Hipcamp
The host was friendly and accommodating, but a couple of things I feel need to be addressed the bathrooms were clean every day, but the two showers they had in the guy's control knobs were not working, and one shower barely had any pressure. The girls only had one of the two working. It was very tight, close to campsites, but the river was Beautiful. Besides that, it is close to sleeping Bear Dunes and the Platte River, as well as great bike trails. Another thing not mentioned in the description was that you are not allowed to have a tent on the river sites, so we needed to rent a separate site, which cost us an extra $500 for the stay along with our campsite. And we didn't get reimbursed for the additional car that we were charged for when we initially booked it for one campsite, which should've been included when we purchased the second campsite. Other then that i think it is a good csmpground overall.
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Dean & Amber K.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
33 Tent Sites/CarCamping/Class B
The staff was friendly and responsive when I mentioned that the camp site was missing a fire ring and picnic table. They brought the two items over within minutes.
The bathrooms were clean.
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Kristen M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
OF48B
The site was a bit small and there was no picnic table, which neither would stop us from going back. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the bathrooms were clean. The campground was in a good location, near stores and other attractions, everything was easily accessible. I really enjoy my time there and would go back again anytime we want to visit that part of our beautiful state!
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Brittney C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
49 Tent Sites/CarCamping/Class B
Staff were nice & friendly.
Bathrooms were cleaned daily
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Luciana C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
With pets ·
22-Trailer A
The camper was clean and nice enough however the hot water did not work and there was very little space at the site. We didn't have the time to try to figure out the hot water so not sure if it would have been addressed if we complained but when I checked out and mentioned it there was no apology or attempt to resolve. The location right on the river near the back area was cool and nice that it was away from Hwy 31 but the bathhouse near our camper was shut down for most of the stay and we had to go a long way to get to the main one. Not awful but just OK :)
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Jennifer M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
31 Tent Sites/CarCamping/Class B
Tent camping was rather nice at Winding River. Facilities were clean and the owner / staff were very accommodating. Bring a fire grate for cooking if you like to cook over the fire. Otherwise, very happy with my stay.
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Sebastian R.
1 year on Hipcamp
We had a great time camping here. Pools and bathrooms were clean. Very family friendly and friendly staff. Would recommend!
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Jim D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
89 Tent Sites/CarCamping/Class B
We stayed at site 89 and 90, near the pool and showers and were happy with the sites! Pool and bathrooms were very clean. We had no issues and they were very accommodating. The river was clean and beautiful. Only about a 15 minute drive from Lake Michigan.
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Deseray P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Very clean, staff were very welcoming and a great location.
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Rachel K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Winding River is a fantastic place to stay. The location is gorgeous - we caught a Rainbow and a Brown trout literally right outside our trailer door! The swimming pool and the playground was fantastic for my grandson too. The service from the campsite staff was always fast and friendly. I highly recommend staying here if you get the chance!
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Christine C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Overall, was a good experience after problems were solved. 48b is NOT a campsite, but just for overflow. Meaning, it’s only big enough for a 2 car parking instance. WR did put us at site 49 to compensate which made our stay incredible! Aside from online site mix-up, everything was great.
Only complaint… people like to walk through your site to the bathroom. I’m not okay with that so I ask to walk around, but something to keep in mind.
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Shennah B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Great weekend stay w/ small trailer
19 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
49 Tent Sites/CarCamping/Class B
Good facilities, clean, great location! We really enjoyed our weekend stay at the Winding River Resort. Conveniently located near Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Jules Z.
6 reviews
When we checked in they upgraded our campsite. The host was super friendly and checked in with us making sure we settled in well.
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Karissa D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Benzonia, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Winding R.
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