Oaks Campgrounds

This campground could have great potential. Owners and staff are nice. Other campers were friendly but this place has many downfalls. The grounds are almost 100 percent dirt. The dog park had more grass than any place else. They have a huge bug issue. Yes were camping and bugs are to be expected, but the hundreds of huge black carpenter ants everywhere on our site was ridiculous. Love the fact they have activities for the kids but sad when bingo is all old people and the only ones that win. The pool is nice, camp store is practically empty. Overall we were disappointed with our stay.

I hadn't camped at Michigan Oaks since I was a kid and it was called Jellystone. It was just as magical and fun as I remembered. There are so many activities, all kid based, that there truly is no boredom. Nice, clean facilities. The sites are right on top of each other but in all honesty, how much time do you really spend at your site when there is so much to do? The people are so wonderful! They made us feel welcomed and like family. The fact that they have themed weekend events was astonishing. SO MUCH FUN!! We will definitely be going back! I highly recommend this place if you have kids. If you don't, I still recommend it because it's a great atmosphere and they offer such a wide variety of activities. They have a pool, a playground, an outdoor theater, mini golf, a snack bar a store and SO MUCH MORE! If you forget something it's right near a grocery store and other places. This was our first camping trip as a family that wasn't stressful, it was very relaxing. I'd like to give a shout out to Kim, Tina, and Kira because they made our week there so enjoyable. If you have any questions the ladies in the office were very kind and helpful as well. We can't wait to go back!

UPDATE : after hating site #1 for our 40 ft triple slide, I walked the grounds and saw that this is a

lovely, older, well kept campground that would be wonderful for families with smaller campers. Lots of trees give nice shade and atmosphere. Pool looks nice, lots for kids to do. Just bring really long cords and long water hoses. That said: site #1 may well be the worst site I have ever stayed at in any campground. It has road on three sides between 3 and 10 ft from my awning. It is very unlevel, all dirt no grass, directly across from the pump out and a dilapidated dry rotted picnic table to round it out. While trees on site 1 force you to park so close to the road, you will need 40 ft of electric cord to plug in and have to put in the awning to have a fire. On site 2, you will need to run your cord under your camper and through your campsite to plug in. Also, site 2 is 21 ft across from tree to fire pit. If you have slides or awning you will not be using the fire pit. Very very dissatisfied with these sites. The staff are, however, very friendly. It looks like a number of campers stay here long term. NOT recommended for big rigs, but a cool, old style campground with good up north atmosphere.