About Us
Serene Seclusion
We are closed seasonally from October 15th until May 1st
Beginning May 1, 2024 6% tax will be added to all camping reservations according to state law
- RATES and ACCOMMODATIONS: 4 full hook-up sites. Max RV length is 38' depending on what site you book! Site #1 can accommodate a 30' RV; Site #2 can accommodate a 30' RV; Site #3 can accommodate a 38" RV; and Site #4 can accommodate a 38" RV. If your RV is over 38' we cannot accommodate you. You must back down our driveway into your site (there are no pull through sites). Our driveway is 15' - 20' wide for ease of backing up. 20/30/50 amp electrical, sewer, water, internet WIFI (100mbs), fire pit (please do not move fire pits), and a picnic table are included for each site. Trash bin is at the road. The sites are level, consist of crushed concrete and are 12' wide. Each RV is $48.00 per night. One family per site unless you are booking as a group. Check-In is 1:00 p.m. and Check-Out is 11:00 a.m. We DO NOT accommodate stand alone tent camping as we have no restroom facilities; however, if you have an RV and bring a tent with you that is cool, just let us know and we will show you the best spot to set up the tent.
- FIREWOOD we no longer provide firewood for sale, but there are several local establishments that do.
- PAYMENT can be made by Check, Paypal, or Venmo.
- PETS are welcome but we ask that you clean up after them, be mindful of other guests, and be respectful of our neighbor's property. IF YOUR PET IS ON THE NEIGHBOR’S PROPERTY YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE and no refund will be provided.
- CANCELLATION: If cancelled 30 days prior to scheduled arrival a full refund will be provided; otherwise, no refund will be provided. We have a strict cancellation policy.
- QUESTIONS OR RESERVATIONS: Call or email Jeff at 586-201-7316 or chainoflakescamp@gmail.com
- DESCRIPTION: You are in a land carved by glaciers! A place away from the rest of the world, but within a short drive to the best Northwest Michigan has to offer. We are on a quiet road away from the hustle and bustle. Peaceful quiet property surrounded by deep wooded forests. If you are looking to get away, this is it! A four site, private, full hook-up RV campground with all the amenities including high speed internet. This is glamping at its BEST! You will not find a more charming place so close to the lakes of Northwest Michigan's lower peninsula and all within driving distance to the coolest cities. In full disclosure, we are not a commercial resort campground or a state park: this is our family property. We are excited in the joy and happy moments this land brings to our family and others. If you want a place with a hundred sites and tons of people around you this is not going to be a place you want to stay.
- WHAT TO SEE AND DO / PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES DURING YOUR STAY:
- Bring your boats, canoes, kayaks, bathing suits, and fishing poles! Less than a 3 minute walk to Echo Township Park (Six Mile Lake) with beach, playground and boat launch (yes, you can literally walk there). 25 minutes to Torch Lake Township Day Park (Torch Lake), Antrim Creek Nature Area (Lake Michigan), Norwood Township Park (Lake Michigan), Elm Pointe Recreation area (Lake Charlevoix's South Arm), or Notewares Landing Beach (Lake Bellaire). This is by far the coolest place east of the Mississippi to hit rivers, streams, and lakes. The website below will guide the way:
https://www.paddleantrim.com/chain-of-lakes-water-trail/
- Hiking at its best! Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead (Bellaire); Avalanche Preserve (Boyne City); Sleepy Hollow Nature Preserve (East Jordan); and Northpoint Nature Preserve (Charlevoix).
- Go shopping or out to eat! 15 minutes to East Jordan (breakfast at Southarm Cafe is a must / dinner at Las Maracas for tacos), Bellaire (Short's Brewery), Central Lake (visit Bachmann's Five and Dime) or Ellsworth (Front Porch Cafe Breakfast). 25 minutes to Charlevoix (don't forget to visit Castle Farms on the way). 30 minutes to Boyne City (Indo China Gardens has great Asian cuisine). 35 minutes to Elk Rapids (Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen). 45 minutes to Petoskey. 1 hour to Traverse City. Hour and a half to Mackinaw City.
- Wine and beer are good! Hit up Cellar 1914; the Cellars at Royal Farms; Bier's Inwood Brewery; 1918 Cellars; Chateau Lake Charlevoix; Waterfire Vineyards Torch Lake; Torch Lake Cellars; Vista Ridge Vineyards; and Short's Brewery!
- Things for kids to do! Ravenhill Discovery Center in East Jordan! https://miravenhill.org/ Hungry Ducks Farm to pet some animals and go trout fishing. https://www.hungryducksfarm.com/?fbclid=IwAR0WkP3M5rynpZG5Q8-zWGQARdMxGt8RF4tp7fiXHiJC7VkIOrsTUom5Rjw Visit Castle Farms! https://castlefarms.com/