D.H. Day Group Campground

D.H. Day GROUP Campground is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from D.H. Day Campground. Before setting up camp, ALL CAMPERS MUST STOP AND CHECK-IN at D.H. Day Campground, 8000 W Harbor Highway, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. From the main campground, you will travel on a dirt road to reach the group campground.

Entrance Fees - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges a variety of entrance fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park. All visitors must have an entrance pass (separate from camping fees). The park also honors Federal Recreational Lands America the Beautiful (e.g., Resident Annual, Non-Resident Annual, Senior, Access, Military, 4th Grade, Golden Age). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.

The Michigan Recreation Passport is not valid for entry at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is a federally managed site.

Permit Conditions

1. Campers must check - in at the D. H. Day Campground Office (8000 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636) immediately upon arrival.

2. Campers must notify the campground at 231 -326-4700 ext 5045 if they will not arrive within 24 hours of the check -in time or reservation will be cancelled; and they will be charged the first night’s camping fee plus a $20 no show fee.

3. Check -in time is 2 PM ET. Check -out time is 12 PM ET noon.

4. Camp ONLY at the group site reserved for your use, do not change sites. Camping is permitted only in designated areas, within established tent pads boundaries, and parking pads. All vehicles and trailers must remain on roadway surfaces and off vegetation.

Tent Pad boundaries are marked with wooden posts.

5. Tents only, no RV's or trailers allowed.

6. Group camp sites require a minimum of 7 people, but not more than 25 people per site.

7. Quiet hours are from 10 PM – 6 AM Noise must be controlled at all times to ensure other campers are not disturbed. Generators, or other items that create unreasonable or excessive noise are prohibited.

8. Active Bear Area: Store food, drinks, ice chests/coolers (empty or full), toiletries, trash/recyclables, food prep tools and all scented items in a sealed, hard sided vehicle day and night. Never feed wildlife.

9. To prevent and slow the spread of forest pests and diseases, you may only burn NPS APPROVED FIREWOOD.

Firewood is available for purchase in D.H. Day Campground near site 81. See approved vendors list at www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm

10. Confine all fires to the fire ring and burn ONLY dead, down and detached wood or charcoal. Fires must be completely extinguished with water before leaving a campsite. DO NOT leave fires unattended at any time.

11. It is unlawful to cut, destroy, damage, or remove ANY standing tree, shrub or plant, or to possess any green vegetation within the park, including flowers. Do not injure trees with nails, hanging hot lanterns against the trunk, or hang hammocks in a way that may stress or damage trees.

12. Pets are prohibited in group site areas.

13. Camping is limited to 14 TOTAL days between Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Camping equipment may not remain on a site for more than 14 days, even if used by a different group.

14. Bicycles are to be used on roads or the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail only. Roller blades, skates, skateboards, scooters and similar devices are prohibited in the campground.

15. All trenching is prohibited.

16. Do not burn trash or garbage in fire rings. All trash or garbage must be disposed of in the provided dumpsters.

17. The washing of dishes, hands, hair, brushing teeth, etc. at outdoor water station is prohibited.

18. Excessive use of the solar water station will exhaust water supply. Be sure to return valve to OFF position after use.

Violation of terms may result in permit suspension, revocation and/or issuance of a citation by law enforcement.

Problems or Emergencies. Please notify a Ranger or Campground Host if you encounter any problems.

In case of Emergency, DIAL 911.

Poison Ivy. Poison Ivy is abundant at the campground and throughout the lakeshore. Tent pads and campsite driveways are kept clear of poison ivy. However there may be poison ivy lining the boundary of the campsite.

Ticks. Ticks are common throughout the Lakeshore & are often found in tall grass and shrubs. To learn how to avoid and remove ticks, visit the Avoiding Ticks page on the Centers for Disease Control DC website.

Beach Safety. The park has pebble beaches rather than pure sand. Water shoes are recommended. There are no lifeguards on duty at any of the park beaches--swim at your own risk.