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About D.h. Day Campground
Number of accommodations: 82
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Hiking
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Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Summer
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 (636)
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
Deborah A
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Upper
Beautiful campground, well maintained. Plenty of privacy between sites. Easy access to beach. Bike path goes through that can be used to go to historic village, A village with shopping and food or down to the dune climb. Sites have tent pads, picnic table and fire rings. Water nearby. Pit toilet only.
Kyrsten W
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 88, Loop: Lower
Rained most of the time, the bathrooms were dark and creepy. Was not expecting porta-potty. So extremely cold too and was hard to navigate around.
Samuel S
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 80, Loop: Upper
Very peaceful campgrounds, convenient bike path runs right through for easy access to Glen Arbor and the dune climb.
Kirsten S
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: Generator
Campground was very nice
McKenna M
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Generator
Great Experience, cleanliness was a 5/5. The restrooms were well stocked and cleaned. The only thing that would make it 5/5 would be more privacy between sites. I did take note of sites that offered more privacy/nature and will book those in the future!
Paulette W
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: Upper
We love DH Day. The campground was clean. The ranger at the campground was awesome. She had a great sense of humor and actually had the map of the area I was looking for.
Samantha B
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 85, Loop: Lower
I’ve been camping here for 9 years and it used to be my favorite place to camp. Now it’s turned into a typical government operation. The price has increased so now it’s overpriced given the rustic facilities (stinky vault toilets and extremely slow water spigots). You now have to make a reservation (which requires planning 6 months in advance) and you still have to check in at the office when you arrive (repetitive and inconvenient since all your information is given online when you make the reservation). You can no longer buy real firewood in the campground (they only have a machine for sawdust blocks that don’t burn well at all and the machine was out of order for half our stay. I ended up buying a saw at the local hardware store so I could cut my own wood - downed and dead of course). There is also poison ivy everywhere and the rangers spend more time chatting with each other than helping guests.
Also two years ago our (6 month in advance reservation) was cancelled two weeks before our trip. We were not offered any consolation or other accommodations or “sorry for the inconvenience”, just refunded and left without a place to stay. We managed to find a couple sites to book so we could still come to this beautiful place. However after this most recent stay I can say I will likely not be back. There are far more welcoming and accommodating campgrounds that I would rather support, and plenty of other beautiful places in this country.
Susan R
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: Upper
DH Day is our favorite up north camping destination. Unfortunately the last couple times, at least one of our nights was ruined by loud campers - very late into the night. When we spoke to the ranger the next AM, she said to speak to a camp host. Camp hosts have no authority, it was disappointing to have the top authority in the park, dismiss us to a volunteer. A volunteer, that campers already breaking rules, are not going to respect.
Ann H
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: Upper
We had a wonderful stay. Staff was helpful, the bugs were not bad, and the views from the beach were awesome!
Thank you!
Daniel g
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 87, Loop: Lower
Simply the most peaceful campgrounds I've ever experienced. Can't wait to return!
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.
Elevation: 182 feet
1.6 mi drive to downtown Glen Arbor (about 3 min)
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: September 7, 2026
