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
Graham A
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: Upper
We really enjoyed our stay at D.H. Day Campground. Our site was large and private, a short walk to the beautiful and very quiet beach. We were close to the well maintained vault toilets and also right next to the Heritage Trail which was very nice for an enjoyable bike ride to Empire and back (about 19 miles round trip). We enjoyed visiting the various sights in the area. The Pierce Stocking Scenic drive is recommended and we had a very nice time hiking the Cottonwood trail at stop #4 on the drive (about 1.7 miles, 50 min).
Kerri W
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: Generator
Awesome campground. Very clean and great access to bathrooms. It is connected to a beautiful beach. I would definitely stay here again.
Radka T
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: Upper
We were able to reserve a campsite (#63) just steps away from the boardwalk to Lake Michigan and the beautiful Sleeping Bear Bay.
Be aware - there are raccoons looking for food. One raccoon came on the picnic table trying to open the bag with food as we were setting our tent. Also, the green area around the campsite is thick with poison ivy, be careful with that.
They are very strict with the checking out time and had no patience with us vacating the site, as one of us had to remotely work for a couple of hours in the morning.
The Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Trail goes through the campground, which is wonderful and convenient.
Kathleen G
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Upper
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Angie Z
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: Upper
Wonderful campground in an amazing location
Jessica M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: Upper
One of the best kept campgrounds! So nice to be steps away from the lake. I felt super safe as a solo camper! Sites are close but there was still plenty of privacy
Amy D
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: Upper
Great location, easy access to nice sandy beach, clean pit toilets, but there is a LOT of poison ivy around the campsites. If you have children who might not stay on the gravel, this is not the place for you.
Brian N
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Generator
Great having an on duty ranger at the campground for check in; as opposed to on-line only
David W
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: Upper
Sites were very clean. Access to lake is close with many collectable stones on beach. Nearby towns are quaint. The shopping and dining experience is great. There is an amazing putt putt golf nearby too. The access to Sleeping Bear dunes, and Pierce Stocking drive is less than 10 minutes drive from DH Day campground. Also don't miss the Philip Hart welcome center.
Alice K
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: Upper
DH DAY campground has a great location. Some concerns about the campground:
-When it rains very hard some of the campsites get flooded, even on higher ground.
-There are so many flies in the vault toilets. This seems unhealthy.
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
