About D.h. Day Campground
Number of accommodations: 82
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (544)
What Guests Are Saying
D.H. Day Campground boasts a fantastic location near the beautiful Lake Michigan, offering easy access to beaches, bike trails, and nearby towns. Reviewers highlight the spacious, clean campsites and friendly staff, making for a pleasant camping experience. While some mention concerns about the vault toilets and poison ivy, the overall consensus is that the campground provides a charming and enjoyable outdoor retreat.
What Guests Are Saying
D.H. Day Campground boasts a fantastic location near the beautiful Lake Michigan, offering easy access to beaches, bike trails, and nearby towns. Reviewers highlight the spacious, clean campsites and friendly staff, making for a pleasant camping experience. While some mention concerns about the vault toilets and poison ivy, the overall consensus is that the campground provides a charming and enjoyable outdoor retreat.
Review Summary
Danielle O
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Upper
Nice campground, not too crowded. Our campsite was surrounded by poison ivy, but we lucked out and were able to steer clear. Noisy, but we were there for the 4th of July. Lots of things to do in the area. The beach was pet friendly and just a short walk from campground.
Chris M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: Upper
Great campground that’s close to everything. Access directly to the beach and the heritage trail! Only a 5 minute drive to great dune hikes and Glen Arbor. Campground was well maintained. Only issue was some overflowing trash by one of the dumpsters. Would definitely go back!!
Jennifer S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Generator
If you plan on experiencing the Pierce Stocking Scenic drive I recommend going early in the day to avoid the crowds or visiting during the shoulder season. The July 4th long weekend was so crowded we couldn't even get out of the car at most stops. Camping at the park however was fantastic and I would recommend catching a sunset or sunrise on the beach. Beautiful scenery and very clean beaches.
Nathan J
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: Generator
The campground was in a great location. There are several trails nearby and easy access to the beach. The campground was clean and mostly quiet. The tent sites have nice, leveled places to set up your tent. My only complaint is that there are only vault toilets and no showers. I've stayed at other National Park Service campgrounds that had normal bathrooms and showers and was disappointed that this campground didn't. That said, I would camp here again if in the area.
Lindsay P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Upper
Beautiful campground. We stayed on the upper loop and were just a short walk from the beach access. The location was perfect to access the Dune Climb, Empire Bluff trail, and Pierce Stocking scenic drive. Camp sites were cozy and clean. The poison ivy was INTENSE, all of the brush line at the campsite edge was full of it, which made hanging a hammock challenging.
Ross G
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Upper
The campsites are all pretty lovely here, and just a short walk to the beach, in a great location overall between glen haven and glen arbor.
However beware that there is an explosion of poison ivy in the campground, completely surrounding all sites, roads and trails. Why the park service wishes to do absolutely nothing about this issue is a little confusing to me.
Also, do be aware that this campground has NO SHOWERS, and no running water besides a trickle for filling your water bottles. You can't really wash dishes here, or clean yourself. The only toilets are pit style, quite stinky and flies buzzing about, and no way to wash your hands after. Rustic, as they say.
Lesley H
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: Generator
Wonderful campground! Easy access to the beach, clean and well maintained. Very friendly staff and easy check in process.
Lauren W
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: Upper
Very well maintained shaded site. Across from water and a short walk to toilets.
Laythen Y
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Generator
So clean! Friendly staff! Smart and curious/hungry raccoons!!!!
Emmy S
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: Generator
Plan to have minimal impact. Washing and disposing of wash water is a challenge. They do have a dumping station but I really wasn't privy as to how to use it. I was camping as a backpacker so didn't really have dishes to wash and I removed tooth paste water in the containers my freeze dried dinners came in and carried it all out. There were flush toilets and sinks where you could wash up at a site up the road.
Location D.h. Day Campground
Address:
8010 W. Harbor Hwy. (M 109)
Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
United States
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
D.H. Day Campground is accessible via M-22 and M-109, with both highways providing direct access to the campground from surrounding areas.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.8973 / -86.0206
Elevation: 182 feet
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: June 5, 2026
