Rules?
Check in is at 1:00 pm, check out is at Noon.
Quiet hours are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am
Speed limit is 5 MPH. There are speed bumps in place for this exact reason!
Please do not use fire pits as trash cans. There are dumpsters on site for trash and we'd be happy to give you a trash bag!
Dogs and other animals must be leashed at all times and should not be left unattended at your site or in your kabin.
Clean up after your animals! There are free poo bags available by the camp store.
No Fireworks!
No Weapons!
Clean up after yourself and be a good neighbor! You will be asked to leave or barred from future stays if you can't behave yourself.
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Cancellation Policy
14 days out, refund of deposit minus a 10$ processing fee
14 days and less - 50% refund of deposit
No rain checks or credits
Leaving early? 50% refund of day before noon, no refund after noon. Don't hesitate to call with questions!
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How do I check in After Hours?
There is a board at the shop door with your reservation name and site number. Get set up and check in with us in the morning. If you're staying in a cabin, the keys will be in the door. Get set up and check in with us in the morning. Call us with any issues or concerns!
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We want to have a rocking party?!?!?!?!
Betsie River Campground is a quiet chill out kind of campground! Rockin' parties are best suited at a rockin' partying kind of campground! We are family friendly!
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Can we camp right on the Betsie River?!
Our camp is located in the Betsie River State Game Refuge. Approximately 400-420 swampy feet from the river. If you want to camp right on the river, try Betsie River Canoe and Campground in Thompsonville or Betsie Riverside Resort in Benzonia.
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So why are you called Betsie River Campsite?
Well we didn't name it! We are right in the middle of the refuge, and its been here for 50 years! The river has moved and changed and we are ok with that!
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Can we bring firewood from out of the camp?
Please keep your firewood local to prevent pests from traveling! We have wood available 24/7 for $5 a bucket. Please also refrain from burning wood/construction scraps with nails/screw etc because it is a pain to clean up and it'll help avoid flat tires!
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How many folks can we have on a site?
4 adults per site
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Why can we only have 4 on a site?
Its because we work really hard for this to be a quiet fun base camp and not a rave in Berlin. Believe us the limits per site make the whole place much better! Some exceptions can be made. so give us a call and we will figure it out.
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Can we have more than one camper on a site?
Nope! One camper per site. ​
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What do we need to bring for a stay in the Kamper Kabins?
Bring your own sheets and pillows and blankets! Call us to find out what size bed(s) are in your Kabin.​
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Can we have dogs?
Yes! Please keep them leashed at all times and do not leave them unattended at your site. Kabins are dog friendly also but please don't leave them alone. Clean up after your pets! There's complimentary poo bags by the camp store.
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When do you open/close for the season?
We open when the ground thaws and we can turn the water on! It is the reverse for closing, once we have to shut the water off we shut down the camp! April-ish to October-ish....ish
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So are you open in the spring or fall?!
Yes! To be completely honest it is the absolute best time to come, everything isn't as busy and its just as or more beautiful! Give us a call!
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How far from the beach?
3 miles from Elberta Beach, 3 Miles from Frankfort Beach, both are fantastic! Frankfort beach is accessible by bike, or even a walk if you are up for it! There are TONS of beaches within driving distance!
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How far from Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore?
10 miles to the first trail (old Indian Trail), 12 miles to Platte River, 24 miles to the visitors center and just a lil' past that is the dune climb! Once you are at the visitors center, grab a map!
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Do you have sewer hookup/50 amp?
We don't! But we do have 30 amp and a dump station. We can recommend a few places that are 50 amp have great owners that are real close!
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Wildlife in the camp?
We are in the middle of a wildlife refuge so be prepared to deal with critters sometimes! We haven't had a bear at the camp yet, but they have been sited on the bike trail! Keep food put away and trash cleaned up! Raccoons and skunks are also just a part of camping life!
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Are there great places to eat nearby?
So many! Frankfort and Elberta both have great places to eat, and you are just 45 minutes from Traverse City!
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Are you full for July 4th, labor day or memorial weekend?
We very well might be, check our reservation tab or give us a call!
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Will a boat fit on my site?
Yes! Well, in most cases yes. Most sites are 30 feet long, and wide enough to accommodate most fishing boats. Check individual yardage on the reservation page
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Do you have a pool?
Laaaaakkkkeeeeeee Michigan! It is gigantic!
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Rustic sites?
Nope all of our sites have either power, or power and water.
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Up north weather?
This is Northern Michigan and we are 3 miles from the lake! Expect the weather to be fairly unpredictable, it could be perfect and gorgeous , it could be a monsoon and 8 foot swells on the lake. No rain checks!