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D.H. Day Campground

2 mi west of Glen Arbor, MI · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About D.H. Day Campground

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 4th Sunday in November. Reservations are required May 15 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. 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)…

  • Fees: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges a variety of entrance fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park. All visitors…
  • Managed by: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, NPS
  • Where: 2 mi west of Glen Arbor, MI · 44.89728, -86.02056

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingWildlife & birdingClimbingHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

28°
17°Jan
29°
17°Feb
39°
23°Mar
50°
33°Apr
62°
43°May
72°
53°Jun
77°
59°Jul
76°
59°Aug
69°
52°Sep
56°
42°Oct
43°
32°Nov
33°
23°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.

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Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 0 mi
Water fill-up: 18 mi
Propane: 15.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.