Camp ObserverD.H. Day Campground
$10.00/night
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SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE, ATTN: D.H. DAY CAMPGROUND, 9922 FRONT STREET
EMPIRE, MI 49630
EMPIRE, MI 49630
Camp site features
Across 82 camp sites:
- Fire pit: all 82 sites
- Pets allowed: all 82 sites
- ADA accessible: 1 of 82 sites
- Longest RV: 35 ft
- Largest party: 6 people
- Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, Hammock, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer
Fees
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges a variety of entrance fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park. All visitors must have an entrance pass (separate from camping fees). The park also honors Federal Recreational Lands America the Beautiful passes (e.g., Resident Annual, Non-Resident Annual, Senior, Access, Military, 4th Grade, Golden Age).
For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Current U.S. Citizen/Resident Vehicle Fees:
$25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days).
$45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore annual pass (if camping more than 7 days).
Current Non - U.S Citizen/Resident Vehicle Fees:
$25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days).
$250 America the Beautiful Non-Resident annual pass.
The Michigan Recreation Passport is not valid for entry at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is a federally managed site.
NOTE: Effective March 1, 2023, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore accepts card payment only at staffed locations (no cash or checks).
Directions
From Empire, MI: Drive north on M-22 for 2 miles (3.2 km) to the intersection of M-109, turn left onto M-109, continue for another 5.3 miles (8.5 km) past the Scenic Drive, Dune Climb & entrance to the D.H. Day Group Campground. The entrance to this campground will be on your left.
From Glen Arbor, MI: Drive west on M-109 for 1.4 miles (2.2 km), the entrance to this campground will be on your right.
Physical Address: 8000 W. Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Laura W
Loop:Upper
Site:
Reviewed 18 days ago
The campsite was great - woodsy - sort of private- lots of open sites- everyone there seemed to all camp right next to each other instead of spreading out.
John D
Loop:Lower
Site:
Reviewed 18 days ago
What a disappointment!!! There was a problem with our reserved campsite. The attendee would not allow us to go onto that site. He felt that our rig was too large. He kept saying his supervisor would not let him and the sites had criteria, which must be predetermined by someone who does not camp, pull or drive an RV. We were placed on a site that was not desirable!! After walking around there were MANY sites that we could have gotten into as an experienced RV'er.
Where was the supervisor?? Works should be able to work with customers and not be pigeonholed by outdated criteria.
Cheryl t
Loop:Upper
Site:
Reviewed 21 days ago
This was are second camping experience at DH Day Campground. We love the rustic feel,large sites,they are pretty private. Also the bathrooms are very clean. And lots of things to do in the area.
Fredrick E
Loop:Generator
Site:
Reviewed 21 days ago
Nice campground location. Friendly staff.
Lucas P
Loop:Upper
Site:
Reviewed 22 days ago
Early to mid October stay was amazing. It was so quiet. Very little bugs. Nice crisp weather. Would absolutely do this again.
Joyce W
Loop:Generator
Site:
Reviewed 23 days ago
We loved the wooded campsites. They were spacious enough. Staff was most helpful.
We Found the toilets very smelly. We want to return .
Season dates
Walk In season
Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
First come, first served
Walk In season
Apr 27, 2027 – May 14, 2027
First come, first served
Peak season
May 15, 2027 – Oct 15, 2027
Reservable online
Walk In season
Oct 16, 2027 – Nov 28, 2027
First come, first served
Walk In season
Apr 27, 2028 – May 14, 2028
First come, first served
Peak season
May 15, 2028 – Oct 15, 2028
Reservable online
Walk In season
Oct 16, 2028 – Nov 26, 2028
First come, first served
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