camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature

PETOSKEY, Michigan
$45 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bath 1

Bath

Home Caravan Park/Campsite

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

5 minutes to downtown Petoskey and Lake Michigan . great food and shopping. situated on bear river, must be self contained, includes garbage removal, has a shared shower house with full amenities, no power or sewage hook up in camping area. canoe kayak and paddle board rentals a few minutes away- or bring your own. 5 campsites available,Whispering pines : tent or small camper- Rabbit Run: tent or small camper, Little Bear Bend large camper or tents, Fern Gully, Rivers Edge.these are very spacious lots . Grills ,fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Available May-October.water available at barn, see your host also port o john on perfect for small campers or tents

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 12:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Diane

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Quant camping site with a great vibe! Shower room was very nice with a space heater, needed for a cool September morning. We will stay here again, when in the area. Close to all the things to do in the area. Great communication from the host.

  • Haeden

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Really nice camp site, feels secluded/private. Good spacing between other campers. You’ll have fun!

  • Robert

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    It was the hottest day of the summer so far but the river was right there to cool off in.

  • Lauren

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    Wow what a lovely little private camp site. We were the only campers at this sweet site. Our tent was set up within feet of a lovely flowing river. Shared bathroom was very clean, warm and walkable from our campsite. Coffee was available in the morning which was perfect. Remember to bring an extra blanket or two as the evenings are cool and sometime a bit damp. Loved our stay.

  • Kellie P.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    The stay here was great. The loacation to town was great. The noise was a little bothersome because you could hear the road but wasn't a huge deal. The river was nice to dip our toes in but is fast moving so couldn't really swim in it. The size of the camp site was great. We had it all to ourselves this week and the porto potty was nice and clean. The shower house was awesome. It was clean and the heater was a nice touch for a chilly night while showering. It was great to have a grill and picnic table and campfire ring all there to be used. Check in instructions could be a little clearer in the email. You enter in the driveway right across frm the canoe rental not the driveway the gps has you go to. Overall we would recommend this place. My kids loved it and want to come back again next year.

  • Jennifer T.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    This spot is close to downtown Petoskey, yet far enough that you feel away from it all. We rented a canoe and did 5 miles down the Bear river, which brought us back to the camp site. Beautiful scenery and peaceful. The bathroom/shower house was clean and had plenty of hot water. Don't forget the bug spray, being close to the river did bring mosquitoes. We had a great anniversary weekend and would definitely return!

  • Nemo G.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    My Uncle, Mother and I were just looking for a simple place to set up our tents while we rode our bikes down the East coast of Lake Michigan, but this place blew our expectations out of the water.Coffee, a clean and very nice shower, a nice riverside retreat! Only wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Alexi M.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    My friends and I stayed here for 2 nights. The campsite was clean and easily accessible.We loved having a bathroom and shower nearby. Reeled in a lot of small fish on the river by the campsite.Remember to bring bug spray! We also went kayaking across the street. That was awesome!! Will definitely stay here again.

  • Deanna C.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Karen is quick at responding. The location is perfect.

  • Adam L.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Karen was great! Greeted us at check in and had prompt communication when we needed her. Awesome spots right next to the river!

  • Tammi A.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Nice place to get away from it all but yet be close enough to it all! We enjoyed the quiet of the property and the river after sightseeing during the day. Karen was very pleasant when we talked with her. Only negative is the distance from the campsite to the bathhouse. But not a deal breaker for us.

  • Judy S.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    Great stay. A nice private camping spot with just a few other campers. The owner was very helpful with greeting us and providing information anytime we had a question. There is some road noise since it is close to a road, but being from the city, it did not bother usus

  • Scott C.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Great location 8 mins from town. Karen and her husband where very welcoming. Great shower room. Would stay again

  • Nancy J.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    What a wonderful stay we had here! Karen is so accommodating and kind. We had a beautiful spot by the river, and loved kayaking on this river. They are close to downtown and yet you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. I highly recommend camping here! Terry and Nancy

  • Scott M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Host was available and accommodating. Nice bathroom and campsite. Enjoyed the experience!

  • Alyssa B.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    Our family loved this getaway! Karen was an excellent host and very responsive. The grounds and bath house were very clean. Everything we needed and close proximity to everything.

  • Susan W.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Nice to have an actual shower!! Good proximity to many nearby attractions. Just an hour to the mackinaw ferry and an hour drive to rent a boat for torch lake. Lovely hostess!

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