Alpena County Fairgrounds

Reservations made online through camp spot. Sites are $35 and there is a $5.00 reservation fee. Actually showed up to the campground, looked at availability, chose a site, the booked online. Only 2 other campers when we arrived. There are 69 campsites.

Site #58 was a 30 AMP waterfront site on grass that backs up to a bicycle path and a river. The site was not level, but we were able to get level with blocks.

They do have men’s and women’s restrooms and showers that were clean. Also, a water bottle refill station near the restrooms. A dump station and potable water is free for campers.

Verizon had 3 bars of 5G—adequate for texting, browsing the web, and streaming videos.

They are currently helping me get back on my feet with the shelter that they have here. There is plenty of room and there is really good times to be dropped off. And picked up from really supportive staff. No complaints no issues

We had a great stay at the Alpena fairgrounds. Beautiful sunsets. Great five mile bike ride around the lake. Quiet!

Alpena Fairground camp sites are conveniently located right off Route 23 within minutes of local attractions and historic sites. The RV / trailer sites were spacious enough with water views of the Alpena wildlife sanctuary and Thunder Bay River. The sunset views are lovely. We launched our kayaks right from our site and paddled around the sanctuary. Be aware, you cannot access Thunder Bay and Lake Huron from here. Access is blocked off at 9th street dam. If you want to head into Thunder Bay it’s best to just drive down and launch in at marina. And if you head down River you will have to paddle upstream to get back, not fun in high winds. Camping is quiet, only a few other campers there. Be mindful the fairgrounds hosts events during the year. The circus stopped to perform during our three days there but we didn’t hear a sound or notice anyone around. The restrooms and showers were clean enough, located near fairground entrance. Holly the caretaker was courteous to answer my questions over the phone before arrival and during check in. Her home office is located near entrance, it’s a small rancher house. Water and dump available as well near entrance. Overall a nice quiet stay. The should invest in new fire rings.

For campground if you can get a river spot it us nice. Only real complaint is no water and you have to leave for a goose shoot.

Showers don't forget your shower shoes.