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D.H. Day Campground is located within the Leelanau District of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, an area administered by the National Park Service. The campground is located 7.5 miles north of Empire and 1.5 miles west of Glen Arbor on M-109 at 8000 W. Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Note that the D.H. Day Group Campground is located at a different location. It is just north of the Dune Climb on M-109 then turn west on Harwood Rd. Parties camping at D.H. Day Group Campground must check in at the main D.H. Day Campground & pay their park entrance fee before setting up camp. ENTRANCE FEE: A park pass is required for all vehicles using the campground, including those who are visiting campers. The pass must be displayed in the vehicle dashboard. SAFETY: Please notify a ranger or campground host if you encounter any problems. In case of emergency, DIAL 911. Closed
D. H. Day CampgroundBasic Information 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.
TOTAL SITES: 87 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 23 Walk to/Boat to: 19 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather. Toilet Types
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Weather 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. Reservations only: May 1 – October 15 Reservations only: May 1 – October 15 National Park Senior or Access Passholders eligible for ½ price camping Additionally: A National Park Service entrance pass for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is required for each vehicle: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). Information about other National Park Service pass options can be found at www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm $20.00 Self-registration: October 16 - end of November Self-registration: October 16 – Last Sunday in November National Park Senior or Access Passholders eligible for ½ price camping Additionally: A National Park Service entrance pass for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is required for each vehicle: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). Information about other National Park Service pass options can be found at www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/ $10.00 Self-registration: First Friday in April – April 30 Self-registration: First Friday in April – April 30 (no water) National Park Senior or Access Passholders eligible for ½ price camping Additionally: A National Park Service entrance pass for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is required for each vehicle: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). $10.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address 9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630 Physical Address 8010 West Harbor Highway (M-109)Glen Arbor, MI 49636 Directions 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.Regulations More about regulationsReservations are required from May 15 through October 15. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance of your arrival date, online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Both the phone bank and the website open at 10 a.m. Although reservable dates often fill months in advance, there are frequent cancellations and date changes that result in openings closer to or on the date of arrival. Same-day reservations, as available, can be booked: In person with the park staff at the campground ranger station (credit or debit card only) Online at www.recreation.gov By phone 1-877-444-6777. The following pass holders are eligible for ½ off the camping fee* (for campsites occupied by the cardholder only) Golden Age Pass Golden Access Pass Interagency Access Pass Interagency Senior Annual Pass Interagency Senior Lifetime Pass. *To receive this discount, passes must be entered when making a campsite reservation and cannot be applied upon arrival to the campground.
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ADA Information - D.H. Day Campground has one accessible campsite, on packed soil, with a vault toilet adjacent. Water spigots supply water throughout the campground but are not at each site. An RV dump station is located at the entrance to the campground. Wheelchair Access - The Log Cabin shelter, amphitheater, campground office, and additional campground vault toilets are accessible. A boardwalk with a bench leads to the campground beach. RV & Trailer Information - RVs and Trailers allowed RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 35 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 35 Classification - This campground is a developed campground. AmenitiesThe Campground Office is staffed daily May 1 - October 15. Hours are posted next to the office door. Throughout the season, campground hosts are on site and available 24/7, current host on duty is posted on the office door. During spring and fall, the ranger station is typically closed. Campground RegulationsBE A GOOD CAMPER. PLEASE OBEY THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS.
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Last updated: February 14, 2025