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About D.h. Day Campground
Number of accommodations: 82
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Fishing
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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
Krista S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: Upper
My favorite campground. Quiet, rustic, scenic.
James G
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Generator
The campsite was very clean and the location was perfect. A few hundred yards down a manicured path to get to the beaches of Lake Michigan. Was a five minute drive to Glen Arbor if you wanted to grab food and drink outside the campsite. Had onsite wood for purchase through a wood vending machine.
This was not rustic camping, and the lots were fairly close, but was a great experience. Would definitely recommend.
jennifer s
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: Upper
Great location, close to the water. The bathrooms are horrible, everything else is fantastic.
Ashleigh M
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: Generator
D H Day is a beautiful rustic campground in Sleeping Bear Dunes. It has a beautiful beach on Lake Michigan and a great location to the sites in Leelanau. The sites were very spaced out and private. My only complaint about my site is that it was much closer to the outhouse than the map indicated. I would not have chosen I site that backed up to the outhouse with the door slamming all night long.
julie g
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Generator
All good for tent camping. Gorgeous country
joe d
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: Upper
We enjoyed everything about the campground. Our own problems led us to a less than enjoyable experience. My CPAP power did not work as it should have so a lack of sleep caused a problem. THen our three doxins were not cooperative and made for a problematic biking experience. As far as the camping went. Outstanding. An absolutely beautiful location and wish we could go back but unless I get a better CPAP I do not see us having anymore camping experiences.
Eva R
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: Upper
Excellent spot in a beautiful area. Right next to the bike trail and the beach, yet you get to camp in the shelter of a forest canopy! So lovely.
Steven L
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: Upper
Location and amenities. The grounds and beach are exceptional. What a camping experience should be, just don't leave any food containers or coolers outside. The over zealous rangers will crack the whip on you.
Forest D
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 79, Loop: Upper
It was really a great time we had
Ross W
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: Upper
These may be the best beaches in the whole national park system.
The hiking options in the area are amazing from the Dune Climb to Alligator Hill (OMG THE BERRIES UP THERE!) to Pyramid Point & the killer views! The food in the area is equally increadable. Plenty of options to pick up fresh whitefish, trout or salmon and grill them over a hardwood fire at your campsite. YUM!
DH Day is a rustic campground, so be prepared for that, but there are flush toilets only a short walk away in Glen Haven.
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
