Lake Michigan Dunes Camping offers a unique and immersive experience for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural beauty of the lakeshore. From rustic campsites to modern amenities, the campgrounds in this region provide a variety of options for visitors to connect with the great outdoors.
Campgrounds and Amenities
D.H. Day Campground
- Rustic campground with dirt roads and vault toilets
- Ready access to Lake Michigan
- Beach campsite on South Manitou Island
Platte River Campground
- Sites with electric hook-ups, showers, and modern restrooms
- Located near Platte River and Lake Michigan
Warren Dunes State Park
- Two campgrounds with 3 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and 6 miles of hiking trails
- Rugged dune formation rising 260 feet above the lake
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Campground
- Offers rustic cabins, RVs, and tent camping
- Amenities include electric, water, and sewer hookups, camp store, modern bath facilities, and Wi-Fi
Dunes Harbor Family Camp
- Located in Silver Lake, Michigan, near the Sand Dune ORV entrance
- Offers full hook-up sites, water/electric sites, waterfront sites, and rental RVs and cabins
- Amenities include a camp store, ice cream shop, heated pool, children’s playground, and kayak rentals
Regulations and Restrictions
- Permits: Hang gliding permits are required at Warren Dunes State Park.
- Group Camping: Reservable sites are available for groups of 7-25 people at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
- Backcountry Camping: White Pine Camp is a great spot for an introduction to backcountry camping.
Finding an Accessible Campsite
- Warren Dunes State Park: Offers accessible facilities and amenities for mobility and wheelchair users.
- Dunes Harbor Family Camp: Provides a pristine quiet setting on Lake Holiday and is close to Lake Michigan.
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes Campground: Offers modern bath facilities and Wi-Fi in the campground.
Additional Information
- Phone Numbers:
- D.H. Day Campground: (Voice) 231-326-4700
- Platte River Campground: (Voice) 231-326-4700
- Warren Dunes State Park: Contact information available on the Michigan.gov website
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes Campground: Contact information available on the Dune Town Camp Resort website
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Dunes Harbor Family Camp: Contact information available on the Dunes Harbor Family Camp website
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Hours and Rates: Vary by campground, check the respective websites for details.
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Directory: Campgrounds are listed on websites such as Michigan.gov and recreation.gov.
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Value: Camping in the Lake Michigan dunes area offers a unique and immersive experience, with opportunities for outdoor activities and scenic views.