D.H. Day Campground

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

🏕️ CampgroundHuron-Manistee NFMichigan⭐ 4.5 (650)

🟢 32 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 87 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

D.H. Day Campground in Michigan has 32 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 Generator #22 & Generator #23 next to each othersites Generator #22, #23, #28, Upper #74, #81

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper #32

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Generator #02–Generator #04 next to each othersites Generator #02, #03, #04, #06, #08, #12, #14, #16, #17, #19, #20, #21, #26, Upper #42

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Lower #87

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 Upper #44 & Upper #45 next to each othersites Generator #05, #09, #11, #15, #25, #27, #29, Lower #89, Upper #41, #44, #45

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator #07, Upper #71

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator #10, #18, Upper #54

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator #31

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Generator #22 — Campsite #22, view from the walk-up to the parking — **Site Generator #22** · Campsite #22, view from the walk-up to the parkingNPS/alambertz

Campsite Generator #22 — Campsite #22, view up to the tent pad — **Site Generator #22** · Campsite #22, view up to the tent padNPS/alambertz

Campsite Generator #23 — Campsite #23, view from the site toward the road — **Site Generator #23** · Campsite #23, view from the site toward the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Generator #23 — Campsite #23, view from the back tent pad across the site — **Site Generator #23** · Campsite #23, view from the back tent pad across the siteNPS/alambertz

Campsite Generator #28 — Campsite #28, view from the road — **Site Generator #28** · Campsite #28, view from the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Generator #28 — Site #28 Layout — **Site Generator #28** · Site #28 LayoutNPS

Campsite Upper #74 — Campsite #74, view from the site toward the road — **Site Upper #74** · Campsite #74, view from the site toward the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #74 — Campsite #74, view from the tent pad toward the site — **Site Upper #74** · Campsite #74, view from the tent pad toward the siteNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #81 — Campsite #81, view from the site toward the tent pad — **Site Upper #81** · Campsite #81, view from the site toward the tent padNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #81 — Campsite #81, view from the site toward the road — **Site Upper #81** · Campsite #81, view from the site toward the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #32 — Site #32 Layout — **Site Upper #32** · Site #32 LayoutNPS

Campsite Upper #32 — Campsite #32, view from the tent pads toward the road — **Site Upper #32** · Campsite #32, view from the tent pads toward the roadNPS/alambertz

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20/nightRv NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆651 ratings

5★422

4★151

3★41

2★28

1★9

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.1/4

AT&T3.0/4

T-Mobile3.0/4

Sprint retired2.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ D.H. Day Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at D.H. Day Campground?

D.H. Day Campground in Michigan takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at D.H. Day Campground?

Campsite fees at D.H. Day Campground run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at D.H. Day Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like D.H. Day Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is D.H. Day Campground a good campground?

D.H. Day Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 650 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at D.H. Day Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at D.H. Day Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 267 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is D.H. Day Campground located?

D.H. Day Campground is located in Huron-Manistee NF, Michigan. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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