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OffBeat Acres - Camp Chill AF!

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· Manistee Lake, Kalkaska, Michigan

15 acres hosted by Jackie H.

1 RV/tent site · 3 tent sites

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

There are 4 secluded sites on 15 acres of woods and open land. Easy access to each site. Large communal campfire area with firewood available on site or very nearby. A camper is set up for restroom use and there is a hose available for water. Centrally located to several attractions! Manistee Lake is about 2 miles away, Manistee River is just 15 mins away, a slow meandering river. Great for a lazy day floating on a tube, kayaking and canoeing. The infamous Torch Lake is about 30 mins away with it's Caribbean blue waters, equally beautiful Elk Lake along with the beaches of Lake Michigan. Traverse City and Gaylord are 35 mins away and historic Grayling is about 25 mins away. The mighty Mackinac Bridge is just 50 mins away. Visit the quaint Mackinac Island and pick up some of the famous fudge! Leetsville ORV trail head is a little over 6 miles away for ORV enthusiasts. Three golf courses within 9 miles. Cherry Street Market is 9 miles away for a large array of fresh local fruits, vegetables and flowers. Garden art and more! Wake up to fresh eggs with an endless supply from my beautiful ladies. When in season, fresh vegetables from the garden will also be available. 13 Ski Resorts within an hr or less, mostly less. There are so many things to see and do year around here in beautiful Northern Michigan!

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4 ratings · 4 reviews

Daniel M.recommends

February 4, 2024

Star Child Hill

Great spot! Definitely Chill AF 😂

Jakie was a great host. She allowed us to fill our water tank, provided fire wood (and even have us some extra!), and walked us back to the camp site. The setting was nice, quiet, and secluded... exactly what we were looking for. We winter camped, but I'm sure it would be a great place to stay during the warmer months as well. Would visit again!

Ian C.recommends

October 8, 2023

Star Child Hill

Private site on a beautiful property! There are several walking trails to explore. Great location for star gazing. Highly recommended camp site!

Ian C.recommends

October 8, 2023

Fluffy Hill

This property is beautiful! Plenty of privacy at this site. Little to no light pollution so the stars are fantastic at night. Jackie was very accommodating and kind. Would highly recommend this spot to anyone!

John F.recommends

September 19, 2023

Star Child Hill

Great host, great campsite!

Had a fantastic, although short, overnight at Jackie's Star Child site. Even though my itinerary meant I arrived very late (11pm?), Jackie met me and led me back to the site and showed me where everything was. Nice fire ring and privy at the site. Heard coyotes around midnight and again very close at about 2:30, then when I first got out of the tent at dawn, there was one standing about 25 yards checking me out! Didn't have time to reach back in for the phone to take a picture before she turned and padded off down one of the trails. What a perfect way to start the day! I broke camp and headed about half an hour north to backpack the NCT/Jordan Valley Pathway. Thought I left a section of tent pole behind (I didn't, just hid it on myself while packing up) and Jackie graciously took the time to go out to the site and see if she could spot it. Looks like there are lots of mowed trails on Jackie's property for walking, and I did see some fresh bear scat too!

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Manistee Lake, Kalkaska, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Odawa First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jackie H.Joined in June 2023

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