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We stopped at a county park last night and people were packed in like sardines with no availability. We had to sleep at a FlyingJ. Anyways we started looking a little earlier today. And stumbled in here after finding on campendium. We were a little worried everything was gonna be full but we got here and there were only about 6 campers. It felt awkwar because sites arent well defined and the office isnt well defined. We drove through ince, wanted to stay, worked up the courage to approach the mobile based on soneone elses post and yeah the guy was meeting us at the door. $30 and just feel free to park anywhere within reason. So we tried to park away from other people and didnt even think about the fact that all the tables were moved to central area (for winter i suppose). Anyways, also no fire rings. So we moved near a table and used portable grill. Finally bathrooms were large but clean (toilets and sinks were ploshed, refuse recptacles empty, and whileolder they were fine for us. Overall just glad to be in park like setting without 1000s of other people.

Last minute sent to this area for work. Wanted to canp. This place was readily available with an easy to use online reservation system. Photos werent impressive, especially bathrooms (yellow?). Anyway upon arrival check in was a breeze. Owners share a lot of interesting info to make ur stay more enjoyable with area sights and facts. Chise a campsite that was on the end of the campgrounds completely uninhabited. Closer to canal (more mosquitos?) near playground. Nice large trees, table, water and power (no dump but we didnt need it). Heard later from locals this end is prone to flooding so keep in min but it was sunny and beautiful during our stay so not a problem. Seemed weird thwre are no fire pits but for the asking you can borrow a portable fire pit and grate fir cooking so all our needs were met. Mosqitos were ferocious but we ARE camping. Finally, my concerns about the bathroom were unfounded. METICULOUSLY CLEAN. I was shocked at how clean the caulk is around the toilet/floor juncture. Rubber mats in shower are effective with zero ick factor! Hats off to owners. Keep up the good work. Would definitely stay again and recommend!!

After other reviews i was afraid it would be uncomfortably close to the farmhouse but its almost a mile away. There appeared to be a pit toilet (not sure if operational, we didnt use it) and a portapotty. We got here after dark. A vehicle was parked here but otherwise we were all alone. The road is terrible for the last mile, all washboard type surface. Literally down to a crawl to keep from rattling teeth, however it is wide and straight. Would be quick easy access from interstate but you gotta drive 3mph for last two miles. Verizon was weak but allowed me to write this review! Finally the “camping” sign on the freeway was covered with a CLOSED sign, cpl other places here too so we risked it and the gate for this site was open.

Pulled in at about 7:30pm. No reservation just passing thru hoping to find a campsite. Dark. Picnic tables piled up by entrance. Tractor equipment blocking road. We had to back out and move on.

As everyone has stated, it is incredibly noisy. But u kinda know that going in. With that said we were placed at the south end of the park right past where the privacy fence ends? Not sure if that wooden fence helps but road noise could be less on the North end if u should request it. Ironically this is not just a busy street but a busy highway with an entry nearby so people are “hotrodding” trying to get up to speed to join traffic and there were lots of semis. We couldnt really hear the movie we were trying to watch. So we read instead and the traffic nois was minimal later in the night. I actually slept well. We also took heed to others warnings regarding the speed limit as we were recently warned at another MI camground (must be a MI thing, as it was 11pm and we were doing 10mph but he felt compelled to come and threaten us about it so..) with all that said, the staff here were actually super friendly and nice. Everything looks well kept contrary to the “run down” comments we had read earlier. Bathrooms were actually the cleanest we’ve stayed in in three days. Grounds were manicured and curiously there appears to be many “long term storage” sites that were exceptionally well maintained compared to other places with “month to month” availability. I wouldnt say everything happened to be freshly pained either, just well kept. So friendly staff, nice grounds, clean (bleachy smelling) bathrooms and lots of dinner choices within walking distance was one star each minus the one for noise.

This park is just north and west of the major flooding that resulted in many other places not being able to reopen. Borders Ross Lake and we were butted up to the lake. Gorgeous sunsets. Mostly quiet. Some folks played music on Sat night but Fri and Sun were quiet. Pet friendly. Dont miss the hidden trail to the south in memory of a young man and developed by a local eagle scout. There were tree identification and memorial placards, birdhouses, and windchimes along the short route but moved us a bit and we enjoyed the walk. Cell service was inaccessible at bathhouse but we watched youtube videos with no buffering at our site. Staff was friendly, professional and accomodating helping us with reservations. Definitely recommend and will return!

We were hoping to find a nice quiet park after a night surrounded by long term construction crews at last “campground”. This place is well maintained and had lots to do nearby. Bathrooms were clean but had unusual smell. Showers were adequate. Nearby walking trail has plenty of length, water features, veterans memorial, disc golf! Host were especially nice. Felt terrible bothering them this morning to return bathhouse key but didnt see a drop box and didnt think to ask. Was very quiet but late in the year and a Sunday night so....owls calling back and forth was special treat. Would stay again and recommend.