Proud Lake Rec Area - Modern Campground offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern convenience, making it an ideal destination for campers seeking an authentic outdoor experience. Nestled in the heart of Michigan's rolling hills, this campground provides a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Proud Lake Rec Area is particularly popular during fall weekends, offering a charming atmosphere for seasonal camping. Many visitors appreciate its cozy vibe and the sense of being close to nature while still enjoying modern amenities. Some guests even consider it their "home away from home," with one family visiting at least twice a year.
"Love Proud Lake! We camp here at least 2 times a year. It's our home away from home (which is only 6 miles away)."
"Great place for fall camping, but would steer clear in the summer if you want a nice beach."
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Basketball court
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Volleyball court
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Came for the Halloween weekend. There are many sites on hills. It's a smaller campground, but is very long. The bathrooms are right in the middle, so be prepared for a hike if you're on the ends. There's no playground, but they do have a basketball court, gaga ball, and ladder ball. There's 8 showers, they were fairly clean. No beach, more like a grassy knoll by the "boat" launch. More for canoes kayaks and smaller fishing boats. Camp host station was pretty amazing, giving out bagels and doughnuts, coffee and such in the morning. Pumpkin painting in the afternoon and popcorn in the evening. Definitely a good place for fall camping, but would steer clear in the summer if you want a nice beach.
Love Proud Lake! We camp here at least 2 times a year. It's our home away from home ( which is only 6 miles away).
Love this campground! Normally very quiet, gorgeous, shady and it has no pads so you can park your camper in whatever direction you like! Just beware of the hickory trees in the fall. They will scare the snot out of you when they fall on your roof!
We visited five Michigan State Parks in 2023. This park was our least favorite. The campsite was listed as level when I made the reservation online. We ended up having to go to Home Depot to get some cinder block halves to level the camper. Our site was absolutely NOT even close to level. The neighbors that we had on two different nights were loud talkers, and played loud music past 11:30 p.m. They only offer electricity only. No water or FHU sites. Definitely will not be back.
Lots are good size. Grade is pretty good at most of the sites I saw. Bathhouse has exterior doors for individual shower stalls. Water for campers is at the entrance. The spigots throughout the campground are not threaded for a hose. There are sewage clean out stations at the entrance to the park.