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Operating Hours
Monday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMTuesday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lakes of the North Campground Introduce
Lakes of the North Campground, located at 10452 Ponderosa Dr, Mancelona, MI 49659, falls within the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, providing camping and related services to visitors. You can contact them at (231) 585-6828 or +1 231-585-6828.
Based on customer feedback, experiences at Lakes of the North Campground vary. Some guests have reported positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness and spaciousness of the lots, particularly in the Campus Village area. One review mentioned, "Campus village is delightful welcomed clean and nice size lots. We will be back next summer."
However, it's important to note that other visitors have encountered challenges regarding access to the lakes. Specifically, there are reports of difficulties obtaining day parking tickets without a sponsor, and instances of perceived rudeness from staff during inquiries. One customer stated, "The woman who answered the phone aggressively told us we needed a sponsor to get a ticket since we aren’t staying at the campground...This employee was very rude to me...After this encounter I will not be visiting this lake."
Therefore, potential visitors should be aware of the possible need for sponsorship to access lake areas and be prepared for varying levels of customer service. The campground offers camping opportunities and access to local lakes, but it is recommended to confirm access requirements and policies before planning a visit.
Details
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- RV camping
- RV electric hookup
- RV water hookup
Activities
- Hiking
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kid-friendly hikes
- Playground
Parking
- On-site parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Location
MichiganAntrim CountyMancelonaPonderosa Drive
Customer Reviews
Staying in this area for a week, so called to get a parking ticket for the day to enjoy the lakes. The woman who answered the phone aggressively told us we needed a sponsor to get a ticket since we aren’t staying at the campground. Tried to explain to her my sponsor and I have been calling for the last 2 days and no answer or call back after we left many messages. This employee was very rude to me saying “someone has been at the desk all week so tell the sponsor to call again and hung up on me.” After this encounter I will not be visiting this lake.
Campus village is delightful welcomed clean and nice size lots. We will be back next summer.
Great campground with excellent staff. All the playgrounds and activities for the kids helps them enjoy it even more. There are lots of bikes to use so it makes for much less things to lug with you. Put-out, horse shoes, basketball court are just some of the things to occupy your time.
First off, I'm new to camping, so I was hoping to meet some nice people and I've not been disappointed. Everyone we've met from fellow campers to the AMAZING campground managers, have been so kind and helpful. Honestly, very nice people. I couldn't be happier with my choice to buy property in Lakes of The North, and then deciding to utilize and enjoy the campground while starting to build. If you're thinking of visiting this campground for a weekend or even longer like we are, I very highly recommend it, and I hope to meet you.
Great place to catch a few nights around a camp fire ...brand new bathrooms are spotless and very modern , water and electric hookups available as well .. great manager who makes sure everyone is following the rules but won't bug you unless you're being loud after hours ...very family oriented.. lots of parks , toys and bikes available for the kids ... bring some fire wood from the local gas station
One of the last bright amenities of living or owning property at LoN. It's been well managed by Mike and Kate Major. We had family stay here and it was good experience. I would recommend this place to family and friends stay at.
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