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camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature

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A sandy area with three white chairs facing a river, surrounded by greenery and trees.
An eagle perched on a tree branch with a clear blue sky in the background.
A sign labeled "Whispering Pines" in a natural setting with trees and a small structure in the background.
A bathroom with a rustic wooden vanity, a large mirror, and a toilet.
A room with a wooden door, a mirror, a small table, a heater, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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PETOSKEY, MI
  • Place, Bear River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature

5 minutes to downtown Petoskey and Lake Michigan . great food and shopping. situated on bear river, must be self contained, includes garbage removal, has a shared shower house with full amenities, no power or sewage hook up in camping area. canoe kayak and paddle board rentals a few minutes away- or bring your own. 5 campsites available,Whispering pines : tent or small camper- Rabbit Run: tent or small camper, Little Bear Bend large camper or tents, Fern Gully, Rivers Edge.these are very spacious lots . Grills ,fire rings and picnic tables at each site. Available May-October.water available at barn, see your host also port o john on property. perfect for small campers or tents

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House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3248967vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Petoskey

Petoskey is home to this campsite. Little Traverse History Museum and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boyne Mountain and Mackinaw Trail Winery.
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PETOSKEY, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bear River Valley Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Odawa Casino - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 19 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature pet-friendly?

Yes, this campsite allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is camping on private property, feet from river, peaceful setting, lots of nature located?

Situated in Petoskey, this campsite is steps from Bear River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bear River Valley Recreation Area and Odawa Casino. Lake Michigan and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by karen foster

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