Gray's Riverside Campground

This campsite marks off all the boxes and then some! Super cute accommodations, and friendly staff. Most sites had patio furniture, fire pits, and cornhole nearby. The bath/clubhouse has ping pong and Jenga etc. Riverside camping and optional kayaking at reasonable prices makes this a no brainer for a quick weekend getaway. Weddings and large events are also welcome if that’s your thing. The camp has several photo opportunities with lights and outdoor settings. We loved our overnight stay.

Loved it here! It was so pretty, quiet and not at all crowded. It was almost like we were the only ones there 😉 I looked it up, the camp was originally built in 1945. For the most part the buildings are in pretty good shape considering their age. However, they're off limits until renovations are finished. From the looks of it, the new owners are doing a great job renovating the old buildings. One cabin has been remodeled already. It does not look like much from the outside... But inside? Immaculate! I took my shoes off outside the door lol. Three nice sized bedrooms, modern bathroom, full kitchen, living room and a patio. All for less than a two star motel room. We "roughed it" in our old beat up RV though. Campsites had electric and water hookup options plus a fire pit. After taking a ton of pictures it was nice to be able to charge my phone. Downside was the bathhouse wasn't functional yet. Which was a bit of a bummer. Wet wipes and dry shampoo only get you so far lol. And even though the porta potty was really clean and not smelly, it was at the far end of the campground, on the edge of the woods, in total blackness at night. I made my husband take me, wait outside and then walk me back. It wasn't a highlight for him lol. The fact that Gray's Riverside Camp is dog friendly made up for the lack of showers and the long, dark walk to the bathroom at night. We don't have a little dog... We have two 80+ pound bullies. Bringing them along wasn't an issue at all. And when my husband grumbled about having to escort me to the potty, my dog was happy to do it. It WAS a highlight for the dog. A few times some turkeys 🦃 came through and even a couple deer🦌. The dogs loved wandering through the woods, smelling ALL the smells. So I was pleasantly surprised that in our 5 days we spent there, as much time as we spent walking the property, in the woods and tall grass fields I did not find one tick on us or the dogs! Especially since I forgot bug spray. Don't let your ManChild forget a fishing pole like I did. Even if he doesn't fish, bring a pole, just in case. Trust me. At least five times a day, everyday I had to hear about how badly he wished he had a fishing pole... The river's right there!!! 🙆‍♂️💔🎣 🤦🏼‍♀️ Gray's Riverside Camp was easily the best overall experience I've ever had camping. Highly recommend!

This is a great place to stay for families or large groups. They have cabins and tent camping sites. They are capable of supplying you with a kayak trip and a float right back into Camp. They have decent price for firewood and a store that stays open from 8 AM to 8 PM. Their bathrooms are extremely clean and they have a nice family game room. They have showers on site which are also very clean. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. There are several acres and trails to walk. We saw fawn and deer along with bald eagles and Herron. A beautiful spot to get away and still be close to it all.

Amazing! The amenities are great and super close to town! The white pine trail is located right at the camp. Perfect for us with our daughter going to Ferris State.

Just had an amazing weekend stay here this weekend. We stayed in the 3 bedroom cabin- it was comfortable, clean, stylish, and had everything we needed. The campground was beautiful and we saw tons of deer and hiked down to the river to fish and hang out. The owner was attentive and made sure we were well taken care of during our stay. The rates were also super reasonable. There was also stores and lots to do within a short distance of you want to wander off the preserve. Def recommend and will be returning for many years to come!