Modd's getaway a dark sky camp site
Hosted by Chris M.
Vehicle site
· 6 guests max
Chris is a Star Host
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RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, and Campervans allowed
Vehicles under 35 feet allowed
Back-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No Cars
Electrical hookup available
Water hookup available
Generators allowed
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
Vehicle site
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Potable water available
Bins available
Picnic table present
Wifi available
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Reviews
98% Recommend21 ratings · 19 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
26 ft travel trailer · Group trip
Chris's spot was awesome. Out in the quiet countryside of Michigan but close enough to everything you could wanna do. Will definitely be choosing this spot again for the next trip.
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Cody B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Perfect easy stay!
24 ft Class C
The campground was perfect and so welcoming. Chris definitely set the bar high for Hipcamp. He was so helpful to my mom and I who are very new to rv camping! Would definitely recommend a stay here before or after a trip to Mackinac island
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Trinity M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Great fall retreat
40 ft Class A
We had a great stay at Chris's place. Chris and his family were gracious and welcoming hosts. We were able to see the stars at night in the Dark Sky area and had a short trip into Mackinac City to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island for a day trip. We would certainly stay again!
Ben V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Convenient stop on way to UP
27 ft Class C
Nice place to stay for the night. Hosts were sweet and the cherry fudge was yummy. Thx! Stargazing A+
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Terese L.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
18 ft travel trailer
What a great spot!!! Chris and Amy are the nicest people and so accommodating. Location is quiet, cozy, level, easy to access. Hammock, fire pit (firewood provided), picnic table, park style grill (charcoal offered to us but we used our own) all perfect! Great base for all that the area has to offer! Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, Mackinac Bridge, multiple lighthouses, the Headlands dark sky park and so much more!!
Highly Recommend for your camping adventure!!!
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Becky S.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
16 ft car
The spot was gorgeous, and Chris and his family was kind and very helpful.
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Abi S.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
30 ft Class A · With pets
Beautiful property and kind hosts. No complaints!
Josh T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Great access to Mackinac and more!
45 ft Class C · With kids
I camped in a 32' class C with my parents and 3yo son. Chris was welcoming when we arrived and his wife also brought us Mackinac Island fudge. The property was charming, well-shaded, and comfortable with firewood provided. We were just passing through and looking for an overnight spot with electric to run the AC, but the water hook-up was a nice bonus. (Good tasting water--my mom is particular about water!) Had we more time, we would have loved to explore the hiking trails. Being so close to Mackinaw City and other north Michigan attractions, I would definitely stay again as a home-based for visiting the area.
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Stephanie W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
30 ft travel trailer · With kids
We have been camping for over 25 years. This was a first for us. We have never used Hipcamp before and was a little nervous to use it. We were pleasantly surprised. Chris and his lovely wife were amazing host! They provided extremely helpful tips and tricks that made our trip to the island a more pleasurable experience.
The location was perfect and very easy to locate. The site was level.
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Brandy W.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
A Northern Michigan Gem
15 ft travel trailer
This was the first time we used a Hipcamp site. It exceeded our expectations. The sight is the perfect location for day trips in northern Michigan. The Mackinac Island ferries are just minutes away. The Soo Locks are an hour away. Scenic drives, Tunnel of Trees and Legg’s Inn are all close by. The site itself is easy to get to and access to site services are very accessible. I can’t imagine a more helpful and accommodating host than Chris. As a fellow trailer hauler he helped me - a newbie - to address an issue with my chains including providing parts. We heartily recommend staying here.
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Richard L.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Great Trip base
34 ft travel trailer
Great Host, will give any help they can, the camp site has lovely view of rolling hills to the forest out your door. The location worked great for us, for our day trips to Sault st. Marie locks andthe pictured cliffs in the UP while easy access to the quaint towns near it.
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Robert W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
We loved It!
34 ft travel trailer
The view out our door is of his lovely yard to the woodlands. We were looking for a base to work out of to visit the spots in north Michigan in day trips in all directions and this is it! 15 min to the bridge on good roads! Chris and family are very friendly and helpful resourse for your planning needs. It was so good and comfortable, we extended another 5 days!
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Robert W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Great hidden getaway!
35 ft travel trailer · With kids
The Modds were great hosts! This was our first time using hipcamp and I was happily surprised at the quality. This site is a great hidden campsite with great views with a little nature trail, picnic tables and fireplace with free wood. Only 15 minutes to mackinaw city, this beats any RV park around if you enjoy the quiet nature.
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Cole D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Very nice stay.
40 ft travel trailer · With kids
Everything. Chris is helpful, accommodating and communicates. Very peaceful property and centrally located. Nice to get off the beaten path.
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Anita P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
Private, quiet and apples!
34 ft Class A · With pets
What an amazing place to relax for a while. Chris and Amy were gracious hosts and their property is beautiful. Super private, quiet and in close proximity to the touristy stuff. Clearly they take pride in providing a superior Hipcamp experience, and we will absolutely look to stay there again if we are in the area. Apple trees everywhere was a huge bonus, and were yummy cooked in the pizza oven!
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Dan K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Great spot
43 ft travel trailer · With pets
We had a great time at Chris’s place. We went to Mackinac Island twice and explored nearby lakes. There is a ton to do and Chris is very knowledgeable about the area. This was like staying at a friend’s house and it’s very dog friendly. At night it’s peaceful and quiet. Thanks Chris for sharing your place with us!
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Bernadette P.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
16 ft travel trailer
Great location. Very quiet and peaceful. Chris was very welcoming. Would gladly stay there again.
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Celeste A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
Pleasantly surprised
30 ft travel trailer
This was the first time we used hip camp. I was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t know what to expect. Chris is a wonderful host very personable and helpful. Our site was perfect, it was very quiet. Plus, we are right in the middle of everything, no more than 30 miles to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, or Mackinac city. Those places were nice to visit, but it was nice to come back to our campsite where it was peaceful. We will definitely be back.
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Greg L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Nice place and nice people
42 ft travel trailer
Chris and his family are so very nice and gracious hosts. We were their very first guest. They welcomed us to the single RV space behind their home that had 30 amp electric service and water on the new gravel pad. It was a bit tricky getting in with our 42ft 5th wheel but Chris made some improvements while we were there that made it so much easier. Would definitely stay here again. Getting to and from Mackinaw City was very easy
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Jonathan C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Hosted by Chris M.
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