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Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
Hosted by Elizabeth · Galien, Michigan
8 guests max
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
What to expect
Short walk to site
Tent site
8 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Potable water available
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be availableCheck out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Short walk
No wheelchair access
Max 3 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Tent-only sites
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Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
97%
(33)Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
97% Recommend33 ratings · 29 reviews
We had a great experience camping here and would absolutely choose it again! Thank you, Liz!
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Holly D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
The site was large and very secluded. Be prepared for bugs and slugs, as well as a ~10 minute trek through the woods from the road to the site. The provided wagon helped with getting our stuff back there though.
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Robert F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
This was my first primitive camping experience, but not my significant other's. I have to say, this spot is going to be hard to beat! It is beautiful, quiet, and secluded. It is exactly what we were looking for. The host was very responsive, but she also gives you your privacy. We had a great time!
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Katie K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
The solitude is what stood out to me. I would’ve brought a scaled down set up. It really isn’t car camping. Their wagon was nice, we had our own as well. We would go again with a minimalist set up, for sure!!
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Michael B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
Liz was a wonderful host!!! She was very responsive in the days prior to our stay. We arrived in the late evening where she went above and beyond to get us to our campsite in the dark.
The campsite is huge clearing and stocked with amenities. We enjoyed sleeping among the tall trees. Dog friendly. We would definitely return!
Audrey B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
We absolutely loved the proximity to Three Oaks and Lake Michigan - and this spot provided so much privacy, it was perfect for us and our pup! The secluded site in a gorgeous forest makes the walk in so worth it, and the hosts provided a cart to help transport gear.
If you camp with your pet it's worth noting that the walk to camp takes you right past their (beautiful) horses and a donkey. It was exciting for us and our dog, and we made sure to take precautions to keep him calm so as not to startle the horses.
We would absolutely camp here again! Gorgeous setting and close to so many activities.
Whit B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Just as described in the site description! Beautiful property and very secluded once you get to the campsite. Would recommend!
Matt L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
Absolutely loved staying here! The walk out to the campsite really makes it feel secluded and all you hear are the birds and frogs. The wagon provided to haul your equipment out to the site was a life saver and really made the short walk easier. The host was communicative and warned us about a storm coming through that night. Had such a blast and definitely planning on coming out to stay again!
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Kaitlyn W.
12 reviews
The perfect solo spot that had the cutest little trail back to a private site. Loved the camp toilet and wagon, it made everything so easy! Will be back 💕
Sharon G.
8 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Cozy, private camping space
Tent · With pets ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
Campground was a cozy getaway. Very quiet and convenient with accommodations like firewood and toiletries. Our host was friendly, helpful and communicative. Easily made for a relaxing stay.
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Jasmine M.
9 months on Hipcamp
Elizabeth is very responsive and a great host. The site is super secluded with lots of trees for shade and wide enough to set up multiple tents.
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Stephanie V.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
The site was private, but near to the house if anything was needed. It was a slightly longer walk than anticipated after a long day, but manageable and there was a wagon to help transport your things
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Victoria Z.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
A lovely experience! It was a spot covered by trees and when it rained overnight, barely anything was wet the next morning. The walk from the parking spot to the camping spot felt shorter than it looked on the map and was so green to walk into. Appreciate having firewood available on site!
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Yadira M.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
A private cove in the woods!
Tent · With pets ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
We had a great time on Elizabeth's land. It was beautiful and secluded. Our pup loved it and we loved it. Not close to major highways, so it's pretty quiet at night. Would recommend for a getaway in the woods.
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Alex H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Campsite was a bit further than expected, maybe a bit over a quarter mile, but was very personal and quiet. Good amenities and sheltered within the woods.
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Elliot R.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Nice people, quiet and peaceful
Tent · With kids ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
This is a very great place if you want a more "roughing it" experience.
The couple who runs it were really great down to earth people. It's awesome that they are willing to share their Beautiful forest with people. It's a quarter mile walk which is not that bad especially if you travel light. I have a heart condition and a pacemaker and we have a 5yr old and had no problems. Returning to your vehicle is mostly uphill so plan your trips. The forest was great and alive at night. I was very surprised that mosquitoes were not horrible. We had family natural care repellent and BBW eucalyptus spearmint lotion and fine. The ONLY thing to watch out for is if you are highly sensitive to poison ivy. There was alot all over the northwest part of the land and around the camp site. We kept our shoes outside the tent and had no issues.
I hope to come back soon. It was a very quiet and peaceful place. So glad they are willing to share there little treasure with others.
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Robert A.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
I ended up getting to the campsite really late and it was pitch dark after doing some extra hiking earlier in the day. The directions given were perfect and a motion detector light at the trailhead was really helpful. I was the only one camping that night in the big clearing. It was a nice set up, especially as someone used to backcountry camping.
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Brian V.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
The campsite was incredibly private, large, and clean! If you are confused about the toilet situation, there is a little pop up tent with a portable toilet and some sanitary stuff in there. The hosts were super friendly and had some great suggestions for where we should go for the day. They also had some friendly dogs in addition to the horses and donkey. The site is about a 20 min drive away from a really cute touristy town on Lake Michigan for a nice day at the beach. We also went during berry season, and there was a pick you own farm really close by with some local goods to buy as well. First experience with Hipcamp and I had an amazing time at Elizabeth's place!
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Sarah J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Our stay was great! It’s a nice little campsite tucked away just a short walk into the woods. The host family was kind and friendly, thanks for a great stay.
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Matthew M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Loved camping here! Lots of fire flies and even heard an owl!
Fire pit is nice as is seating. Perfect ground for tent camping :) close to several sets of dunes. Host was friendly and helpful.
(Horses and chickens where also pretty and fun to see)
Isabelle L.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
Overall, it's a great site, and it is very private. That said, some aspects of the trip could have been more clearly communicated and managed. Specifically, we looked for a site that had a picnic table available which was what the post said: I believe it said "available upon request" which we requested when we were about to arrive to only be notified that one was not available. A portable toilet was made available and we were grateful for it, but we were then expected to take the waste with us when checking out. To be fair, the host did offer to take this out, and she did, after telling her that our car was tightly packed. It would have been nice to set this as an expectation from the very beginning. We always expect to take out food and other miscellaneous waste, but not specifically toilet waste unless explicitly mentioned. Lastly, while some poison ivy is to be expected in a rural campsite, it was very abundant near the trails and campsite- there was actually some growing on the perimeter of the fire pit. I did not experience any symptoms from this, but my partner did end up with a rash after the trip. I think this site has a lot of potential, and the host was very nice to us overall.
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Herman C.
2 reviews
We had such a a great experience. Elizabeth was very kind and helpful. The campsite was very private and tucked in the woods. An easy 20 minute drive from Warren dunes State Park.
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Annica M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
Overall we had a great experience. The site was nice, secluded. Owner was friendly and provided a sturdy wagon for easy unloading.
Owner does have horses but once you make it halfway down the trail you won’t smell them.
My only gripe was regarding the “portable toilet”. Maybe it’s my fault for thinking it but I was expecting an outhouse or port a potty. We were fairly shocked to find a bucket with a bin of hygienic products. It is technically a portable toilet though.
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Michael P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Amazing place to camp and it’s just a 20 min drive to the lake. I’ll definitely be coming back!
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Joel W.
8 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Wrenhaven Woods - Trails & Solitude
Overall very great experience! Would definitely come back, the host is very helpful and kind. They do help bring your belongings to the site and the walk to the site is not bad at all!! They did also provide a toilet & some toiletry. There are horse you see walking to the site & a donkey! Very secluded site and great shaded area. The fire pit was lovely as well. Would highly recommend!!
Samantha H.
9 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
We spent one night on Elizabeth's land. They were there when we arrived to help transport our stuff to the campsite in their 4-wheeler and helped us bring our stuff back the next day too. The land was beautiful and the people were amazing as well. The horses on the property were cute, calm and housed outside of ear shot from the campsite. 10/10 would camp again!
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Mia K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
What a great great host and a camping experience. The location was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of privacy, but so close to the car only a third of a mile walk wasn’t bad at all. We also enjoyed many of the local activities and had a great time. Plan on making another trip back soon..
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Peter L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Very friendly hosts, campsite was secluded and private but easy to access and provided everything we needed. Appreciate the last minute accommodations, would recommend!
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Crystal C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Had a lovely overnight camp tucked away at this hidden gem. Hosts we're super friendly, easy to communicate with and amazingly accommodating. The site is located approx 1/4 mile from where you park, nestled near the back of their gorgeous property. Very peaceful and quiet evening. 10/10 would recommend.
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Jonathan D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Galien, Berrien County, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Elizabeth M.
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