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Located just 20 minutes north of Lansing, Sleepy Hollow State Park is an idyllic getaway for anyone needing some time away from the city. The 2,600 acre park is situation on Price Road off US-27 making it easily accessible to people passing through. That being the case, the park still maintains its charm and accommodates campers and visitors every day without issue. The Little Maple river can be found winding in and out of the forested geography, with Lake Ovid situated right in the heart, thanks to the clever placement of a dam. Visitors come from all over to enjoy the scenic landscapes, birdwatching opportunities, and Winter Snowshoeing.
During the Spring, camp rangers host the weekly Sleepy Hollow State Park Nature program, which educates campers about local wildlife and the history of the surrounding regions. This is a great opportunity for families to spend some time together, especially after a long day of hiking and camping.
Surprisingly, it’s during the winter that this park is most frequently attended. In fact, Sleepy Hollow is most recognized for the miles of snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails that run through the land. The trails are well-traveled, however there’s no shortage of privacy to get out and find peace and quiet within the confines of a forest muted by snow.
Camping here is easily accessible. Michigan Residents can utilize their State Park Recreation Passport to get in for free. Otherwise, entrance rates are $11 for residents, and $16 for non-residents. If camping, full-service campsites start at $25/night, while walk-in rustic sites are only $17/night. Furthermore, if camping in a tent doesn’t sound like your thing there are onsite cabins available for rent at $68 per night. If you want electricity and a full-service cabin, Deluxe Cabins can be rented for $101 a night.
Nice park with green and wooded areas. Most sites have cement pads for campers. Dog friendly, walking trails, Lake Ovid with beach and fishing piers. They also have canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals. Staff is very nice and helpful. They even helped wrangle my dog who got loose. Many of the sites seemed kind of small, especially if you have a camper and a tent or a screen tent. There is a central bathroom in each section, bathroom and showers are older but clean and functional.
I wasn't sure what to expect because I grew up camping in State Parks. I remembered hole in the ground type bathrooms as a child. Sleepy Hollow did not disappoint! Our site was roomy, made private with trees/brush between and had an awesome fire pit. Each site has a paved driveway for your rig. The camp ground was full yet quiet with beautiful trails and clean restrooms with individual rooms for showers. We loved it and we'll be returning!!
This place is amazing, very quiet and very nice. Each lot feels like your own! Privacy and secluded, and some are open to each other if you have a group. The park rangers are amazing and friendly and constantly walk around. The beach was clean, had plenty of trees for shade, and bbq grills if you needed one. There are 2 pavilion areas that you can rent. The camp hosts were awesome and had activities during the weekend for the kids. Restrooms and showers at the campground were clean. The beach restrooms were disgusting, but I'm sure that happens when its a busy day, and they do get clean daily. The playground was very nice. They also had a basketball court and a Ga Ga ball pit. We will definitely be coming back!
My first visit in several years. Went today to explore the hiking trails. Sleepy Hollow is a hidden gem. Nice easy drive through the country to get there. It has camping, fishing, lite boating, hunting, horse riding, etc, etc. The colors in the fall are amazing. It's a wonderland in the winter. The main trails are for only hikers, bicyclists and horse riders. Dogs on leash. If you stick to the trails you'll wander through thick forests, go past wild meadows and stroll around open water ponds and alluvial ponds. Great place to bird watch. The parking area is in great shape. Bathrooms, a gazebo and those little bbqs are available. State Park passport required but if you don't have one go talk to a ranger. If there are no rangers, we'll, go on in and enjoy the park!
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This park is one of the most beautiful parks I have visited, and it has a lake and beautiful views.
It has places for camping, horses, and sporting activities, and it is great for spending enjoyable times with family or friends.
I recommend visiting it.
