D. H. Day Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $10.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- October 16 to April 26
- Sites
- 88 total · 88 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.8961, -86.0201
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The rustic D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This beautifully wooded campground is one of the most popular in northern Michigan, with easy access to the Dune Climb, the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and museums and the historic village of Glen Haven. and is located only 2 miles from the restaurants and shops of beautiful downtown Glen Arbor.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is D. H. Day Campground free?
No. D. H. Day Campground charges $10.00. 88 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to D. H. Day Campground?
D. H. Day Campground has 88 sites on record. 88 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is D. H. Day Campground open?
The season on record runs October 16 to April 26. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to D. H. Day Campground?
From Empire, MI: Drive north on M-22 for 2 miles to the intersection of M-109, turn left onto M-109, continue for another 5.3 miles (past the Scenic Drive, Dune Climb & entrance to the D.H. Day Group Campground), the entrance to the campground will be on your left. From Glen Arbor, MI: Drive west on M-109 for 1.4 miles, the entrance to the campground will be on your right.
What is the weather like at D. H. Day Campground?
Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in northern lower Michigan. You want to come equipped for any condition that may present itself as lake-borne weather patterns can change quickly. The well-advised visitor dresses in layers, prepared for a variety of conditions. Summer days have highs ranging from upper 70's to 90's with lows typically in the 50's to 70's. Winter days have highs ranging from 20's to 30's and lows in the 10's to 20's. Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.
Nearby
- D. H. Day Campground Group Campground0.0 mi
- D.H. Day Campground0.1 mi
- D.H. Day Group Campground1.2 mi
- Weather Station Campground - South Manitou Island8.6 mi
- South Manitou Group Campground8.8 mi
- Bay Campground - South Manitou Island9.4 mi
- Popple Campground - South Manitou Island11.4 mi
- White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits11.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
