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From jct US 23 & US 223 (exit 5): Go 1/4 mi E on CR 151 (St. Anthony Rd).
The campground itself is a nice setting it’s quiet and peaceful. The maintenance crew seem to be on duty every day doing some thing. The owner was nice. But the water smell an uneven pressure was horrible! There’s air in the water lines and spit and sputter you’d have to wait to get water up to 30 seconds. Sometimes when I would flush the toilet in the camper the water came in hot and steamy. I talked to the owner about the water thinking it was just my site that the pressure and smell was horrible but she said no they had a problem with her well and bladder system. Well they certainly do have a problem there. That sulfur rotten egg smell is both inside and outside your camper 90% of the time making it difficult to sit out and enjoy a campfire. And I If they fix that I would’ve stayed longer but I canceled my reservation and left early. The golf was ridiculous they shouldn’t even charge you to play it. If they would take care of that issue I would highly recommend going there
The reviews I’ve read have not been flattering to this park. We booked a stay and I must say that I’m glad the place is nothing like the reviews I’ve read. They must have done a lot of updating since these reviews because the park is clean. You can see the updated playground as you drive in. The water is good and the pool looks inviting. I have a travel trailer so I don’t use the facilities but popped in to have look and it’s clean as well. I also looked at the laundry rooms and looks like updated washers and dryers. So I am estatic we found this place to stay while we are working.
We just arrived home yesterday after a 4 night/5 day stay. There were some things that we liked, but unfortunately some others we did not.
Pros:
*Staff members were nice and seemed to like their jobs.
*The pool was very clean and refreshing.
*It was very quiet, even when busy on Saturday.
*Our kids loved playing Gaga Ball!
*The wagon ride and glow train were cute for the kids
*The water did not have a sulfur smell like some other campgrounds.
*Price for the site was very reasonable
Cons:
*Site was pretty small, and very hard to back a camper into, as it was angled and the posts on the other side of the road were difficult to work around.
*Bath house was not cleaned the entire 5 days we were there. My husband went in upon arrival and said someone had shaved at the sink and left beard trimmings all over. Those beard trimmings were still there when we left. He did not inform anyone, as he wanted to see if the bathrooms were actually being cleaned as their website brags about the “certifiably clean bathrooms”. Ladies room was not clean as well, and we found it rather odd and uncomfortable that none of the stall doors had locks on them.
*Besides the Gaga pit, the rest of the playground equipment is very old and in rough shape. My husband remembers that stuff being there when he was a kid. Paint is chipping off, things are very squeaky, and just look very old and run down.
*Mini golf was in rough shape and very badly needed the grass to be cut in there.
*One staff member was vaping or smoking (I couldn’t tell which it was) outside of the office/store entrance every time we came up. There is a no smoking sign posted right there, so it definitely was not inviting and should have been done elsewhere, away from customers.
*We tried to swim in the pond, but the overwhelming smell of dead fish made us head to the pool instead.
*Website claims to have a snack bar and game room, but that room appears to have become a storage room, with no food offered and no video games plugged in.
So all in all, while the trip had some good times, I do not feel we will be returning until some changes are made, which we hope will happen! The place has great potential!
We stayed here for two months in our motorhome.
When we arrived, Josh, one of the staff members, helped us (without being asked!) to park our motorhome. He saw we were tired and came right down to help us out. Which was really nice.
While their isn’t truly a dog park so to speak, there is a very large field that our dogs got to stretch their legs and do their business in, away from other campers and guests. They loved it far more than any dog park they have been in. And it was a nice walk for us too!
Our site was fantastic, it was right next to the bathhouse, and we got a chance to make it our own. It came equipped with a picnic table, a concrete patio and fire pit. We were able to make it really cute.
The staff was FANTASTIC! Brodie, Stephanie and Josh work non stop always making improvements and keeping the park clean, and well maintained. They are also super friendly and really helpful. It’s clearly a family business and it’s nice to have a park that isn’t run by some Corporation in another state.
On the weekends, out comes the train rides for the kiddos. On holidays they even offer a hay ride. All free.
I can’t say enough about this park, yes, sometimes things go array when it gets really busy, but they always get right back on it. Every week there was a new improvement to the park being made, or another project being completed, When we left they were redoing the outside of the clubhouse.
Most of the campers were great too! We made lots of friends while here and we were welcomed with open arms by the staff.
All in all, this park is our “go to” place for when we come to Michigan. Our home away from home.
If you’re looking for a down to earth campground to take your family to-this is the place. It’s not corporate run, so sometimes things take some time. Which is fine with us. It’s the people that are here that makes it so special and the heart and soul this family puts into making every campers experiences a positive one. And if you’re into dogs, don’t forget to pet Piper when she is out on her walks with her Dad.
We took a last minute camping trip this past weekend, the campground was clean, the staff was inviting and super friendly! The bathrooms were hot, but it’s camping! :) we enjoyed our stay! The pool was so clean and refreshing! All 4 boys had a blast! We enjoyed our stay! We needed a camper and tent site next to eachother to accommodate our party of 10 and they did! Wonderful place to go and visit! Will return again in the future!
