camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature

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1 bathroomSleeps 10

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Pet-friendly
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PETOSKEY, MI

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
‪8 min drive‬
Odawa Casino
‪9 min drive‬
Mackinaw Trail Winery
‪9 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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

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karen foster

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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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

On-site 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

About the area

Petoskey

Petoskey is home to this campsite. Little Traverse History Museum and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boyne Mountain and Mackinaw Trail Winery.

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 campsite 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature located?

Situated in Petoskey, this campsite 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 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Great location 8 mins from town. Karen and her husband where very welcoming. Great shower room. Would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

16 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Bear Bend

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

24 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Host was available and accommodating. Nice bathroom and campsite. Enjoyed the experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great boondocking site

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

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick camping getaway

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Woodstock, Illinois

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural Petoskey

Beautiful location just outside Petoskey.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

20 July 2024

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Camp

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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

14 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Petosky

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

30 July 2024

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Little piece of heaven!

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi A.

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint D.

25 June 2023

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Wonderful campsite on the Near River

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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