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Reviews (684)
What Guests Are Saying
D.H. Day Campground is praised for its beautiful location, with easy access to Lake Michigan and nearby trails, making it ideal for families and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and well-maintained sites, highlighting the peaceful atmosphere and privacy of certain campsites. While some reviews mention issues with bathrooms and the presence of poison ivy, the overall experience is positive, with many campers planning to return for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
D.H. Day Campground is praised for its beautiful location, with easy access to Lake Michigan and nearby trails, making it ideal for families and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and well-maintained sites, highlighting the peaceful atmosphere and privacy of certain campsites. While some reviews mention issues with bathrooms and the presence of poison ivy, the overall experience is positive, with many campers planning to return for future visits.
Review Summary
Cindy M
VerifiedOctober 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: Upper
Very nice campground in a beautiful location.
Dave T
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Upper
DH Day is always a great visit. It's always clean and the DH Day team were visibly out and about keeping things in order.
Phil A
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: Upper
Good stay, quiet hours respected, helpful staff, except on Sat. When reporting flies pouring out of the pit toilets. Staff said lids had to be left down, which was not the problem.
Cathy T
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Generator
D.H. Day is indeed a rustic campground, which is what we loved about it. It felt like our site was nestled in nature (both mature trees & undergrowth) and very separated from nearby campsites. The site we had was level & fit our truck & truck camper perfectly. And even I took a picture of breakfast on the stove with nothing but trees visible through the window. We would return in a heartbeat!!
John F
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: Generator
My campsite was very well kept, I noticed that both the site and the fire pit had been raked out. The toilets were clean and did not smell at all. Staff was helpful and my site #23 was perfect.
Chris W
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 72, Loop: Upper
Despite it being in the name, I saw exactly ZERO Sleeping Bears at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Laurel H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: Upper
Our stay at DH Day Campground was great. The campground is just steps away from Lake Michigan and an extensive bike trail. Our campsite was very clean and well maintained. The campground was quiet and in good condition.
Ira S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: Upper
The campsights where the larger rvs fit are in the no generator area. The generator area is primarily tent only. We found a site there large enough to accommodate our rv, but we were told it was tent only. This is backwards. The rvs should be allowed to run their generator. We used our engine several times to top out batteries, which is at least as loud, but was not forbidden. Otherwise it was a great stay.
Gretchen K
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: Upper
The ranger I checked in with was very helpful - he even realized I didn't claim my senior, card holding discount and got me a discount! So nice. I loved my site, campfire wood was easy to purchase and toilets were clean (for pit toilets).
Kimberly B
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 87, Loop: Lower
I camped at D.H. Day. twice in July and once in September. If you like the business and buzz of families and a 4th of July parade, it's great. If you want a peaceful few days listening and looking at Lake Michigan, it's also superb. Camp host Dan did everything to make sure campers' needs were taken care of and the guys in the front office were helpful and friendly. Campsites were clean when we arrived and restrooms were also kept tidy. I hate to highly recommend because it becomes hard to get a reservation, but it is definitely a favorite place! Places to see: Empire Bluff Trail, Empire Beach, Empire Library, Glen Haven Maritime Museum, Crystal River and Cherry/Raspberry picking!
Location & Directions for D.h. Day Campground
8010 W. Harbor Hwy. (M 109), Glen Arbor, MI 49636 United States
Elevation: 182 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From Empire, MI: </strong>Drive north on M-22 for 2 mi (2 mi) to the intersection of M-109, turn left onto M-109, continue for another 5.3 mi (5.3 mi) past the Scenic Drive, Dune Climb & entrance to the D.H. Day Group Campground. The en...
From Empire, MI: Drive north on M-22 for 2 mi (2 mi) to the intersection of M-109, turn left onto M-109, continue for another 5.3 mi (5.3 mi) 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 mi (1.4 mi), the entrance to this campground will be on your right.
Physical Address: 8000 W. Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Highway access
D.H. Day Campground is accessible via M-22 and M-109, with both highways providing direct access to the campground from surrounding areas.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges an entrance fee for each vehicle (apart from camping fees). You may pay the entrance fee upon arrival at a staffed location. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page. NOTE: Effective March 1, 2023, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore accepts card payment only at staffed locations (no cash or checks). Current Vehicle Fees (reviewed October 2023): $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). Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore does not honor the Michigan Recreation Passport which only covers entrance fees for Michigan State Parks.
- CAMPGROUND REGULATIONS: Updated January 2025BE A GOOD CAMPER. PLEASE OBEY THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS.- Campers must check in at the campground office upon arrival. Change sites only with approval of the park ranger at the campground office.- Campers must notify the campground if they will not arrive within 24 hours of the check in time. Phone : 231-326-4700, ext. 5045. If they do not, their reservation will be cancelled and they will be charged the first night's camping fee plus an additional $20 no-show fee.- Camping is permitted ONLY in designated areas on parking pads & established tent pads. All vehicles and trailers must remain on roadway surfaces and off vegetation.- No more than six (6) people will be permitted on a site.- LIMIT TWO (2) VEHICLES permitted on a site: only one may be a truck camper, camper trailer, boat trailer, or motor-home.- Noise levels must be controlled at all times to avoid disturbing other campers.- Generator use is allowed only in campsites 1-31. Generators may be used from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.- Camping is limited to 14 TOTAL DAYS per designated campground between Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Camping equipment may not remain on a site for more than 14 days, even if used by a different person or group.- ACTIVE BEAR AREA: Store food, drinks, ice chests/coolers, toiletries, trash/recyclables, and all scented items in a sealed vehicle, RV, or food storage locker day and night. Never feed wildlife.- To prevent and slow the spread of forest pests and diseases, You may only burn firewood from NPS approved vendors. A list of approved vendors is available .- Confine all fires to the fire ring and burn ONLY dead, down and detached wood or charcoal. Fires must be completely extinguished with water before leaving a campsite. Do not leave fires unattended.- It is unlawful to cut, destroy, damage or remove ANY standing tree, shrub or plant, or possess any green vegetation within the park, including flowers. Do not injure trees with nails or by hanging hot lanterns on or against the trunk.- Bicycles are to be used on roads or the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail only and are prohibited in walk-in and group campsites. Roller blades, skates, skateboards, scooters, and similar devices are prohibited in the campground.- Wheeled devices are prohibited on foot trails, including wheelbarrows, wagons, carts & trailers. Do not create short-cuts.- Pets must be on a six-foot (6 ft./1.8 m) leash at all times. Do not leave pets unattended and tied to an object. Pet owners are responsible for the cleanup of all excrement.- Containers must be kept under drains and emptied only at the dump station.- The washing of dishes, hands, hair, or brushing teeth, etc. at outdoor water faucets is prohibited. Washing vehicles at the dump station is prohibited.- Do NOT burn trash/garbage in fire rings. ALL trash/garbage must be disposed of in provided dumpsters.- Do NOT relocate fire rings.- Do NOT park any portion of your vehicle or camper on tent pads.Failures to follow these regulations may result in removal from the campground.
- Poison Ivy. Poison Ivy is abundant at the campground and throughout the lakeshore. Tent pads and campsite driveways are kept clear of poison ivy. However there may be poison ivy lining the boundary of the campsite. Ticks. Ticks are common throughout the Lakeshore & are often found in tall grass and shrubs. To learn how to avoid and remove ticks, visit the Avoiding Ticks page on the Centers for Disease Control DC website.
- Beach Safety. The park has pebble beaches rather than pure sand. Water shoes are recommended. There are no lifeguards on duty at any of the park beaches--swim at your own risk. Beach fires are only allowed between the water and the first dune. No fires are permitted in dune grass. Never leave fires unattended and extinguish them with water only. NEVER BURY A BEACH FIRE WITH SAND.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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