camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature
5 minutes to downtown Petoskey and Lake Michigan . great food and shopping. situated on bear river, must be self contained, includes garbage removal, has a shared shower house with full amenities, no power or sewage hook up in camping area. canoe kayak and paddle board rentals a few minutes away- or bring your own. 3 campsites available, whispering pines : tent or small camper- rabbit run : tent or small camper, little bear bend large camper or tents, these are very spacious lots . Grills ,fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Available May-October
Property manager
karen foster
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Things to do
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Similar properties
No water or electric , must be self contained , very spacious lots
No water or electric , must be self contained , very spacious lots
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
PETOSKEY, MI
What's nearby
Bear River Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Odawa Casino - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Mackinaw Trail Winery - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Crooked Tree Golf Club - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Odawa Casino Resort - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
The Back Lot Beer Garden - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature pet-friendly?
Yes, this campground allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature?
Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.
What time is check-out at camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature located?
Situated in Petoskey, this campground is steps from Bear River, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bear River Park and Odawa Casino. Lake Michigan and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Our family loved this getaway! Karen was an excellent host and very responsive. The grounds and bath house were very clean. Everything we needed and close proximity to everything.
Great stay. A nice private camping spot with just a few other campers. The owner was very helpful with greeting us and providing information anytime we had a question.
There is some road noise since it is close to a road, but being from the city, it did not bother usus
Excellent stay! Karen was an exceptional host. Enjoyed the property and the bathroom set up to allow for showers. The fall colors were stunning. Enjoyed the canoeing as well.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wow what a lovely little private camp site. We were the only campers at this sweet site. Our tent was set up within feet of a lovely flowing river. Shared bathroom was very clean, warm and walkable from our campsite. Coffee was available in the morning which was perfect. Remember to bring an extra blanket or two as the evenings are cool and sometime a bit damp. Loved our stay.
The property is beautiful and in a great location for exploring petosky. Karen was very nice and helpful. She also owns a canoe livery across the street which could be a fun thing to explore while staying here.
Nice to have an actual shower!! Good proximity to many nearby attractions. Just an hour to the mackinaw ferry and an hour drive to rent a boat for torch lake. Lovely hostess!
What a wonderful stay we had here! Karen is so accommodating and kind. We had a beautiful spot by the river, and loved kayaking on this river. They are close to downtown and yet you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. I highly recommend camping here!
Terry and Nancy
Everything was amazing! I only wish with only 1 bath house that there was a porta John or something in the rustic part. 4 different rentals sharing 1 bathroom can be a bit difficult
Nice place to get away from it all but yet be close enough to it all! We enjoyed the quiet of the property and the river after sightseeing during the day. Karen was very pleasant when we talked with her.
Only negative is the distance from the campsite to the bathhouse. But not a deal breaker for us.
We loved our stay at this location! There are two sites and a cabin (separated by a path through the woods) but we had the privilege of having the whole place to ourselves. The bathroom/shower is quite nice and even had a heater for cold northern nights. The host was wonderful and quite attentive when we had questions. The ground is plant covered and the dirt is easy to put stakes in. Lots of little fish in the river. We didn't catch anything large, but my boys had fun!