D.H. Day Campground

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

🏕️ CampgroundHuron-Manistee NFMichigan⭐ 4.5 (670)

🟢 11 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 9h 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 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

D.H. Day Campground in Michigan has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. 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

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator #30, Lower #89, Upper #37, #45, #54, #56, #72

Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper #47, #70

Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper #36

Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →sites Generator #31, Upper #42, #81

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, Generator #14–Generator #24 next to each othersites Generator #01, #03, #05, #06, #07, #09, #10, #11, #12, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #26, #28, #29, #30, #31, Lower #88, Upper #37, #39, #41, #42, #43, #44, #55, #65, #70, #73, #74, #76, #77, #81

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →👥 Lower #85 & Lower #86 next to each othersites Lower #85, #86

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Upper #78–Upper #80 next to each othersites Generator #04, #08, #25, #27, Lower #87, #89, Upper #36, #40, #45, #49, #67, #78, #79, #80

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites Upper #33

📷 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 #30 — Campsite #30, view from the walk-up — **Site Generator #30** · Campsite #30, view from the walk-upNPS/alambertz

Campsite Generator #30 — Campsite #30, view from the road — **Site Generator #30** · Campsite #30, view from the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Lower #89 — Campsite #89, view from the walk-in toward the tent pad — **Site Lower #89** · Campsite #89, view from the walk-in toward the tent padNPS/alambertz

Campsite Lower #89 — Campsite #89, view of the tent pad toward the site — **Site Lower #89** · Campsite #89, view of the tent pad toward the siteNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #37 — Campsite #37, view from the parking toward the tent pad — **Site Upper #37** · Campsite #37, view from the parking toward the tent padNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #37 — Campsite #37, view from the road — **Site Upper #37** · Campsite #37, view from the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #45 — Campsite #45, view from the road — **Site Upper #45** · Campsite #45, view from the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #45 — Campsite #45, view from the tent pad toward the road — **Site Upper #45** · Campsite #45, view from the tent pad toward the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #54 — Site #54 Layout — **Site Upper #54** · Site #54 LayoutNPS

Campsite Upper #54 — Campsite #54, view from the road — **Site Upper #54** · Campsite #54, view from the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #56 — Campsite #56, view from the road — **Site Upper #56** · Campsite #56, view from the roadNPS/alambertz

Campsite Upper #56 — Campsite #56, view from the walk-up — **Site Upper #56** · Campsite #56, view from the walk-upNPS/alambertz

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Traverse City Supercharger21.3 midirections →

⚡ Rivian Adventure Network22.3 midirections →

🔌 Red E1.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at D.H. Day Campground over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 1–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ 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.

How often do campsites open up at D.H. Day Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at D.H. Day Campground over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 1–7 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is D.H. Day Campground a good campground?

D.H. Day Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 670 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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