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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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.