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    Shady Oaks Campground

    2.9 (17 reviews)
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    Seasonal people making it their personal space

    the fact that you are in the woods but just literally minute from Tawas City is awesome. I am now here for my second year as a seasonal. Chuck and Richard truly care about your experience here. constant care and upgrades certainly show they care and are investing their time and efforts to keep their park desirable. they have a more affordable price than any other place in the area . It's Rustic but glampers will be happy. I absolutely love it here. the wildlife and the trees make you forget that other home. Check it out.

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    Robin S.

    This place is a hidden treasure. The owners were super friendly and very helpful. Our campsite was large and very quiet. The bathrooms and showers were clean and centrally located.

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    Was a good camp ground. Had a seasonal there for 2 years left due to life change. Was smallans quite and simple. Clean and nice bathrooms.

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    Northern Bear Paw R.V. Park - Shallow and calm river close to campsites

    Northern Bear Paw R.V. Park

    5.0(5 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    What a joy to discover a gem in a beautiful, well-traveled part of our state. The Tawas State Park…read morecampground was closed for renovations, so my husband and I began looking for another spot to camp while enjoying spring birding in this area. Through a Google search, we found this campground. This campground is quiet, exceptionally well-cared for, convenient y located to all Tawas and West Branch attractions and located on a beautiful piece of property. The owners and hosts, Calvin and Jeannie, are wonderful people who will make you feel right at home. Though tent camping sites are available, we decided to splurge and rent a glamping cabin with a king bed. It was the perfect blend of luxury and the rustic feel of being in nature. We enjoyed meandering around the well marked trails and relaxing at the river, just a short walk from the campground. The spring birds were plentiful, allowing a quiet alternative to the more crowded Tawas spots. The glamping cabin was immaculately clean, the bed was firm and the bedding was very nice. The ceiling fan, standing fan and mini heater allow for a comfortable sleeping and relaxing environment. We enjoyed afternoons in the hammock, evening fires and then relaxing in bed streaming our favorite Netflix shows while eating microwave popcorn (we brought the food and technology; microwave, fridge and wifi provided) Every camper knows the sacrifices made while visiting the restrooms and showers. No sacrificing needed here. The facilities are large and super clean. They even smell amazing and are tastefully decorated. We were provided with a golf cart to trek back and forth to the restroom which was appreciated at night. What a treat! The campground is primarily seasonal campers with many sites for RV's and more limited tent camping, with and without utilities. The crowd seems older and quiet though there is a cute little playground and lots of space for kids to explore nature. Our grandson would love fishing from the river. This visit may have been our first but it won't be our last. We almost hate to write this review and risk this gem becoming more popular. Alas, we want the owners to enjoy wild success as they provide such a wonderful place to enjoy nature.

    Very well kept campground and friendly owners. Nice area with path to the river. Swings near the…read morepond are enjoyable and peaceful. We will return.

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    Northern Bear Paw R.V. Park - Gorgeous views and trails to wander through the woods

    Gorgeous views and trails to wander through the woods

    Northern Bear Paw R.V. Park - Scenic farms surround the property

    Scenic farms surround the property

    Northern Bear Paw R.V. Park - Mixed collage of our photos and photos from the website. The space is lovely.

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    Mixed collage of our photos and photos from the website. The space is lovely.

    River View Campground  & Canoe Livery - View from our camp site

    River View Campground & Canoe Livery

    3.3(37 reviews)
    20.6 mi

    I've canoed or tubed on a lot of the popular Michigan rivers for these activities and have never…read moreseen an operation like this. Entering the check-in area is like walking into the lobby of a luxury resort. There are several booths with clerks ready to register you, and of course a wide selection of merchandise you might want to check out if you forgot some essential for your trip, like sun block or a waterproof phone case. Once registered, we were assigned a bus boarding area and got ready to ride to the put-in site. The trip was short and we were soon turned loose on the river. We took the 4-6 hour trip and finished in just about 5, with only a short lunch stop. The river was very pleasant, slow with occasional riffle areas where we picked up some speed, and not to many rocks or logjams to navigate around. Quiet and solitude? Well, no. If you're making this trip on a hot summer Saturday, expect to be in the company of several other parties during the length of your trip. One offered us a jello shot, which we passed on, though thirty years ago that would have been tempting. Not much chance of missing your take out, which is back at the campground, which takes up a large stretch of the riverback before you hit the actual landing. Once there, you just hand your tube/boat to an attendant and walk back to your car. I probably wouldn't choose to camp here--the campground is large and not shaded in many parts. Lot of potential for it to get loud. But for canoeing or tubing, a top-notch rental operation.

    Have an annual camping weekend for 3 years and always enjoy this campground. They have water and…read moreelectrical at the campsite for a reasonable price and there is plumbed restrooms and showers that are walking distance. They maintain the facilities and always clean. It's really nice to have a campsite along the river and really nice they shuttle you to the starting point and provide usually good quality tubes and also offer tubes for your cooler if you pay per cooler tube.

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    River View Campground  & Canoe Livery - Canoeing on the Rifle River

    Canoeing on the Rifle River

    River View Campground  & Canoe Livery - Canoeing on the Rifle River

    Canoeing on the Rifle River

    River View Campground  & Canoe Livery

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