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

Campground in Petoskey

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Nestled along the serene Bear River, Whispering Pines Campground is a tranquil retreat. With campsites like Whispering Pines and Rabbit Run perfect for tents or small campers, and Little Bear Bend ideal for large campers or tents, each site offers grills, fire rings, picnic tables.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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

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. 5 campsites available,Whispering pines : tent or small camper- Rabbit Run: tent or small camper, Little Bear Bend large camper or tents, Fern Gully, Rivers Edge.these are very spacious lots . Grills ,fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Available May-October.water available at barn, see your host also port o john on perfect for small campers or tents

Property amenities

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

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PETOSKEY, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Odawa Casino - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 17 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 18 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Back Lot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪City Park Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature pet-friendly?

Yes, this campground 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Petoskey, this campground 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 mi (10 km).

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