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Sleep to the sound of tree frogs, owls, distant coyotes, and maybe even wake to sounds of chickens in the morning.  Walk thru a glitter of fire flies down a trail at night.  My black lab Luke will likely visit your site to say hello and is super chill.

Only 30 minutes east of Grand Rapids, this property was established as a Youth Camp for 15 years is now a private event venue and campground, so it has nice amenities like FULL restrooms, a picnic shelter, and even a few small cabins that can be rented. 
Swimming beach is available in Lowell a few miles away.
Fishing rivers and lakes are also in the area. (live bait in Saranac)

Woods site and Open Area have a few different locations you can choose from.

If woods or open shows booked already, please contact me.

Additional fee of $20 per extra tent/camper that sleeps an adult.

Picnic shelter is also available. 

Use my website to RSVP entire camp area for an event such as wedding.

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Lake Nicholas. 12 acre totally private lake with great fishing. 36 feet deep. 

Have A Lake Of Your Own!

The property was originally owned by a family name Nichols (thus the name of the lake). It was handed down to the sons who each owned half the property. The driveway down the middle of property that leads to the lake was originally a fence line that divided the two pieces of property. The brothers did not get along and their are several stories of their warring on how to maintain the property.My parents bought this piece of property in 1964 and created a camp called "Lakeside Farm Camp", a small all boys camp. The camp has gone through several changes since then but has always been owned by the Edwards family. In 1984 the name was changed to "Cedar Lodge" a coed camp that specializes in English horseback riding and offering high level general camp activities. Enjoy the peace and quiet of our totally private fresh water lake. Take your boat out for a day of fishing or just chill next to the fire.  Sites are approximately 50 feet from each other. If you want privacy we suggest you book both. 

Shower House divided into 3 sections. Each section has two toilets, two sinks and two showers with hot and cold water. 

Dining hall that contains bathrooms and shower

Naquadah

Named for our friend Cris Kauffman who passed from an epileptic seizure.  His family entrusted us to clean it up and finish ehat her patents started, Cris  was going to live here, in essence he does because he helped build it. Forest, music studio, music events, nature, wildlife preserve with hiking trail, state land borders, 3 rivers within 10 miles, private, rustic site, no power at this time. Still in development. Come on in and help us out! We welcome all, we love you whoever you are.
Janie B. & Jimmy Valentine..Learn more about this land:Forest, music studio, music events, nature, wildlife preserve with hiking trail, state land borders, 3 rivers within 10 miles, private, rustic site, no power at this time. Still in development. Come on in and help us out! We welcome all, we love you whoever you are.

Sun Creek Farm

Tents. Hammocks. Vans. RVs. Small camper trailers. Groups. Glamping 

This property has been in our family for over 40 years- it is our own little piece of heaven and we are wanting to share it with you!

The land was originally bought to be a hippy community- but sadly people grew up and moved on, leaving my father as the lone survivor of the property. My husband and I have recently purchased the land from him and want to make it into something beautiful- a new community of sorts. We are excited for you to come and camp on our property!  We have lots of fun things planned for the property and will be making improvements as we go! 

Thank you for being apart of the journey.

Learn more about this land:

Our little slice of heaven is nestled back off the country road- with over 30 acres, we have a couple of old horse pastures and barns, a beautiful grassy area that has a large fire pit and a natural pond. Some wood is provided for your initial fire; more can be purchased from us for $5 per bundle.  We have basic electricity, a country swing, a dock if you would like to fish- we also have nice grassy walking paths and a wooded area as well. Our land is very peaceful and safe.  The perfect space to unplug and unwind and to recharge yourself. 

While we do only consider our space one site, it is large enough for groups as big as 30 ppl, with plenty of room to set up tents in your desired areas. Campers and trailers are welcome, with limited size requirements and space; we also restrict where they can be parked. 

We are very close to several rivers in the area, so bring your kayaks, or inner tubes and float down the rivers for a peaceful afternoon. We’re not too far from Lake Michigan (easy day trip), Kalamazoo or Lansing,

Several breweries in the area- (Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Marshall) as well as a casino (Marshall). We are in a very nice happy medium to a lot of Michigan favorite spots. 

Come and enjoy the quiet country- and get some amazing star lit skies. 

Ask about our “glamping” set up, for an additional fee- or even an outdoor movie night.

We can accommodate large groups, or family gatherings. Large groups (over 10) must add on an additional portable toilet to their stay (seasonal only)

We have an open air shower (see photos) that is cold water- but can be hot on sunny days. 
We also have a sink area. 

Well trained- recall ready pets are welcomed- please pick up after your pet. We do have free range ducks that use the pond- who should be respected. Leashes are required for all dogs who are dangerous to our animals. 

*We are now accepting winter rentals, winter campers should prep for the cold winter weather and should have 4w drive capability’s. Some add ons including portable toilet are not available during winter months. Please confirm rentals or add ins before booking. 

We do a meet and greet with our guests and will show you to the space;  go over any information that we need to with you, and then we try and leave you to the space so you can experience it for yourself and enjoy your time. 

We are proud to be a certified pollinator sanctuary, and do not spray our property for insects. 

Visit our seasonal farm stand for fresh produce, eggs, and some beautiful flowers and herbs. 

We look forward to hosting you soon.

Fire pit area- new with swing- over fire cooking greats and lounge chairs.
Wood is included with rental. 

A stand of black locust trees is visible from the campsite.

Harvest the Good Farm

My family and I have lived here for 25 years. 
I grow hay and have a small orchard. 
At one point we were USDA certified organic and probably still meet the criteria. 
We like the country life and room for the animals to wander. 

Learn more about this land:

Private, Quiet, Open Vistas.  Site is out back on our property and sits between a rolling, lush hayfield and 4 acres of native wildflowers.  Dark night skies for stargazing.  No visible neighbors.

Our herd of 10 goats likes it when we get them out of their pen go for a walk.  They are very tame and like to be near people.

A proud little brown-eyed Susan in the pollinator habitat (Bee Sanctuary) which I seeded with 19 species of native wildflowers and grasses.

Fire ring at the campsite.  There is abundant deadwood available that I am happy to supply for you.

View is to the South.  Campsite is area in foreground up to the tall vegetation in the upper left.  Beyond that is a hay field and then my woods,

Nothing beats an evening with friends around a fire!

Stickley Family Farms

20+ acres of woods and fields, fire pits, clean outhouse, and limited power/water ALL TO YOURSELF in one of the best locations in Southwest Michigan!

Originally settled in the 1840s as a mint and dairy farm, the property now known as Stickley Family Farms is currently being revitalized after almost 3 decades of neglect. Future and ongoing renovations include multiple rustic campsites, corn maze and pumpkin patch (seasonally in the fall), as well as a miniature railroad with nearly 1/4 mile of track that parents and kids can ride!

Options for tenting and RV'ing are available!

You can get a van or camper quite close to the tent and fire area if you wish to stay in an RV. Plenty of room for 2-3 tents on the site. 

Campsite is nestled in a clearing at the edge of a field and woods in the shadow of wild cedar trees. Deer sightings are FREQUENT! Plenty of room for 2-3 tents. 

There is a fire pit at the site and a small supply of wood ready to go! Additional bundles of wood can be ordered and delivered to the site before your arrival for a small fee. 

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