Michigan / Leelanau County / Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

D.h. Day Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from late April through the last Sunday in November, weather permitting. Reservations are required May 1 through October 15 and can be made up to six months in advance. From October 16 through the end of November, sites are available first-come, first-served for $10 per night.

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Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:24PM EDT until April 19 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

April 17th, 11:24 PM — April 19th, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following counties, Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford. * WHEN...Until 745 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1123 PM EDT, ongoing flooding is being experienced across the area and will likely continue for the next several days. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen in the last several days, with an additional 0.50 to 1.00 inches possible. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

D.H. Day Campground is one of northern Michigan's most popular camping destinations, situated in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The 88 spacious, wooded campsites provide a rustic camping experience surrounded by northern hardwood and conifer forests, with Lake Michigan beaches just a short walk away. The campground offers excellent access to the park's key attractions. The multi-use Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail passes directly through the campground, providing over 20 miles of biking and hiking opportunities. The historic village of Glen Haven is a 15-minute walk away, while the famous Dune Climb is just 2 miles south. Other nearby attractions include Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive (4.2 miles), Alligator Hill Trail (less than 1 mile), and the village of Glen Arbor (1.5 miles). Each campsite includes a parking area, large picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. Shared water spigots and vault toilets are available throughout the campground. A dump station is located at the entrance. While the campground itself is rustic, free hot showers are available 17 miles south at Platte River Campground. Firewood is sold on-site at a self-pay station. The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 35 feet, with some walk-to tent sites available.

Directions

From Empire: Drive north on M-22 for 2 miles to the intersection of M-109, turn left onto M-109, continue for 5.3 miles past the Scenic Drive, Dune Climb and D.H. Day Group Campground entrance. The campground entrance will be on your left. From Glen Arbor: Drive west on M-109 for 1.4 miles, the entrance will be on your right. Physical address: 8000 W. Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636.