Back Forty Ranch, located at 3180 W Wilke Rd, Rothbury, MI 49452, offers a family-oriented camping experience within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category. The ranch features a variety of amenities, including a water park and cabin rentals.
Based on customer reviews, Back Forty Ranch offers a mix of positive and negative experiences. The water park is a highlight for many, especially children, with features like a tube ride through a barn and multiple pools. The shared fire pit area encourages social interaction among campers.
Services and Features:
Environment:
The ranch is situated in Rothbury, Michigan, and provides a recreational environment designed for families. The location offers a mix of open spaces for activities and cabin areas for accommodation. Reviews indicate that the campground can be loud, especially during special event weekends, with mechanical decorations and adult gatherings contributing to noise levels.
Customer Feedback Summary:
Positive reviews emphasize the water park's entertainment value, particularly for children, and the opportunity to socialize through the shared fire pit. Negative reviews highlight issues with noise levels, cleanliness, and staffing. Some customers found the wood prices to be high. Concerns were also raised about the shared soap in the locker rooms and the lack of lighting on cabin stairs.
Promotional Information:
Back Forty Ranch is ideal for families seeking a fun-filled camping experience with water park activities. Potential visitors should be aware of the potential for noise, especially during event weekends. It is recommended to bring personal toiletries and additional lighting for cabins. The ranch is suggested to be a fun place to bring basketballs, smores kits, and outdoor games. Potential visitors should consider the mixed reviews and plan accordingly.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Basketball court
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Slides
Swings
Tent sites
Credit cards
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
We went on a special event weekend and it was really loud. Not from the kids but the adults playing music and doing shots. Mechanical decorations made noise all night and some type of heater or generator kept going on and off all weekend. Didn't get much sleep. Wood is expensive compared to other campgrounds. Breakfast was OK but they were really understaffed. The water park got shut down but whatever the issue was, they fixed it fairly quickly. A good scrub down at the water park would help. Community bars of soap in the locker rooms is a gross idea. I would go back but it isn't my first choice.
July 2021 - my family had a blast here in the back 40 ranch. The pool area back here has a small kid area. Another pool to play volleyball and basketball. Behind that is this water ride where you sit on an inner tube. Takes maybe 9 seconds to fly down it, through a barn and out you go. My 3 kids did it maybe 20 times in a row. Hardly a wait and that was their favorite part of our week vacation. By the cabins there is a spot to do a shared fire. We got to know 2 other families, and that was awesome. If we had our own, we would have never talked to anyone. The only knock I had was in the cabin, the stairs need a light or something. Its pitch black and if you have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, good luck not falling. We left one light on all night. However, my children loved sleeping in that loft. When you check in at the main area with the water park. You leave their and go to the main road. Turn left and maybe 1/2 mile on the left is the back 40. You will see a big sign. Nice people, and we are thinking of doing it again next year. Next year I am bringing my basketball, S'mores kit, and some outdoor games the kids can play.
This place is good for dogs! Friendly people, relaxing place and safe! But the water smells like rotten egg. I stayed for 3 nights
I really enjoyed the area. Not only are there trail rides, but also the ice cream is amazing. There are also quite a few fun kids attractions, like the park and pool! We really had a fun time there.
The Back Forty Village was shut down when we camped. My daughter enjoyed riding the horses and the crew there were amazing in hospitality. Bathrooms need attention as they were dirty and out dated. The indoor mini golf at Double JJ ranks toward the top of my list for fun and excitement. Only issue there is dress light as you feel the heat and humidity from the Waterpark. Really think if marketing was done right, people whom stay the night on the resort would receive discounts for the water park. Also, web page needs to be updated informing guests of what is open vs closed. We don't mind paying for a resort with resort prices if the resort is open!
Had a great time on a one hour trial ride! The staff wranglers were all very professional and helpful. Looking forward to bringing my Family back for a ride.