D.H. Day Campground
D.H. Day Campground is a national park campground in Michigan. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.89728, -86.02056
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Auto Touring, Beachcombing, Biking, Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Evening Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Ranger Station
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 231-326-4700 ext 5035
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About D.H. Day Campground
Overview D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This rustic campground is one of the most popular in Northern Michigan and is open (weather permitting) from April 27 through the last Sunday in November. Reservations are required May 1 through October 15. Campsites are within walking distance of the Lake Michigan shoreline and a short drive to many popular features in the park. Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90 degrees F (25° to 32° C) during the day, and from the 50s to 70 degrees F (10° to 25° C) at night. Recreation Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's rustic D.H. Day Campground is beautifully wooded. • Campers can swim, canoe, kayak, fish and relax along the shoreline of the campground. • The multi-use Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail passes through the campground opening up 20+ miles (32 km) of biking and hiking. • There are canoe and bicycle rentals nearby in the village of Glen Arbor. The historic village of Glen Haven is a short 15-minute walk away. • Multiple hiking trails, the Dune Climb, and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are just a short drive away. • D.H. Day Campground is the perfect launching point for a fun-filled stay at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Facilities • With 81 beautifully wooded campsites, shared water spigots, and vault toilets, D.H. Day provides a more rustic camping experience. • Free hot showers are availabl
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Blarney Castle Oil · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. H. Day Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $10–$20 | — |
| D.H. Day Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| D. H. Day Group Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| D.H. Day Group Campground | National park campground | 1.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Indigo Bluffs RV Park | RV park | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Empire Township Campground | RV park | 7.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.