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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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5 private acres hardwood forest to set up camp. Rustic off-grid camping, but we live across the street in case of any urgent necessities. 15 minute drive to Torch Lake sandbar or the town of Kalkaska. 30 minute drive to Traverse City, Bellaire (Shanty Creek), Elk Rapids, Alden and all the other amazing northern Michigan towns. Fishing, hiking, boating, paddling, hunting, sailing, snowmobiling, ORV trails, mushroom hunting or any outdoor activity surrounds this quiet spot. Or, hit the local shopping, awesome restaurants and multiple craft breweries that the area has to offer.5 private acres hardwood forest to set up camp. Rustic off-grid camping, but we live across the street in case of any urgent necessities. 15 minute drive to Torch Lake sandbar or the town of Kalkaska. 30 minute drive to Traverse City, Bellaire (Shanty Creek), Elk Rapids, Alden and all the other amazing northern Michigan towns. Fishing, hiking, boating, paddling, hunting, sailing, snowmobiling, ORV trails, mushroom hunting or any outdoor activity surrounds this quiet spot. Or, hit the local shopping, awesome restaurants and multiple craft breweries that the area has to offer.
Vehicle details
Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Campervans, and Cars allowed
No Motorhome, Campervan, and Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space)
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Ask about max motorhome length
Ask about slideouts
Ask about surface type
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No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
12 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit
Toilet available
Composting toilet
Pets allowed
Off leash
Bins available
Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin
No drinking water
Bring your own water, purify from river or stream, purify from hose, purify from lake or pond
No showers
Bathe in lake, bathe in river or stream
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
During your trip
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We were able to get into the camp site with lots of shade. We had a great time setting up tents for 7 people and hanging around the campfire in between torch lake days!
The lake is only 10 minutes away and there is a Dollar General 3 minutes down the road for emergency needs. The camp site was spacious and provided much nature for any woods loving folks! Highly recommend and would choose again for future Torch lake weekends
Kim S.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Frogs and dogs
Great tent site. Convenient picnic tables, bench, privy and access. The first night, the frogs and dogs barking kept me awake. Second night was better!
Walter L.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
5 m car · Group trip
Very private and great location. Only 10 minutes away from torch lake. Would come back !
Anika D.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
A bit overgrown
Tent
Overall, it was great space & very private! The one thing I will say, is it was more overgrown than what was shown in the pictures. On the trail going to the campfire, there was a big tree that fell on the path. I just think it could have been cleaned up a little in that sense. I think the best time to go would be in the fall so that wouldn’t be much of a problem.
Arhum A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent
Nice secluded site, close to Torch lake and Traverse city.
Gunnar G.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent · Group trip
Was great and private. Could not see or hear anyone.
Location
Rapid City, Kalkaska, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Odawa First Nations according to
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Private 5 Ac Wooded Rustic Campsite - Hipcamp in Rapid City, Michigan