Campground
Campground on Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan Camp and Retreat has around 100 sites on a camp connected to Lake Michigan. Access to the lake is via trail or 1 of 2 boardwalks over the dune. Individual sites are best booked in advance. Site sizes and hook ups range from tents to RVs. There are a few rustic sites, but most have water and electric.
New for 2018 in North Camp
- Three new family cabins
- Upgraded electrical
- Improved dump station and wider roads for easier access.
What makes the campground special?
- Beautiful, wooded sites just on the other side of the dune from Lake Michigan.
- Our campground’s primary focus is family / group / church camping.
- Pavilion with kitchen facilities attached is available for group use.
- Large gathering area with seating for campfires and worship services
- Restrooms and shower facilities convenient to campsites.
- Pastors camp one night free Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Season: May 1 – Oct 1. please call for post-season sites without hook ups
Max RV size: 35ft, Most sites are for RVs under 30ft
Platform canvas tents: available by reservation
Cabins: available by reservation soon, check back.
Lake Michigan is a Christian Alcohol-Free Camp
RATES
- Rustic sites $20/night
- Water+electric $30/night
- $35/night to run AC or Heat
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are strongly recommended. Occasionally drive-on sites are available.
campgroundregistrations@umcamping.org or call Lynn at 231-869-5317 .
ACTIVITIES
Kayaking, Noah’s Ark, Campfires, mountain biking, fun in the dunes, full size chess, field games, GAGA, basketball, volleyball, team building, slingshots, hiking, prayer labyrinth, and more to come!
Contact
5807 Ridge Rd
Pentwater, MI 49449Site Directors: Dana and Duane Hunt
Reservations: Lynn Hayes, 231-869-5317
campgroundregistrations@umcamping.org- 231-869-5627
- Send an email
- Directions
HELP WANTED & SAVE THE DATE
HELP WANTED: We have several projects that we would love to have done this camping season and we could use your help! If you are skilled in hanging paneling, we could use help finishing the new family cabins located on in North Camp. OR if you are skilled in cutting down trees, we need a few more trees cut down to finish the new RV dump station. Come for a day, a night or two (we will find a campsite or platform tent for you if needed) Call the camp office at 231-869-5627 or email lakemichigancampdirector@umcamping.org if interested.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 29th 9am -? this is the date to begin to close down our camp by taking down platform tents and beginning to winterize the camp. Breakfast will be served 8-9 am and lunch will be provided. If interested in camping the night before, call the office or email the address above.
AS AN FYI, if you love fall and winter camping, we will continue to offer RV & tent camping and will keep the North bathrooms open as long as possible. We will post on Facebook when all bathrooms are closed for the winter.
Set-up day for 2019 will be on Saturday, May 4, 2019 :)
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