D.H. Day Group Campground, Empire, MI

D.H. Day Group Campground in Leelanau county is located 42 min west of Traverse City, MI with an elevation of 601 feet. There are a total of 4 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $40.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (24)

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@PeterV7615188 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #G4

Amazing as always.

@CarltonK76F1EF · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #G4

A great location with a good view of the Milky Way. The water on-site qualifies as potable. I would recommend bringing your own water or a good filtration system.

@PhilW2798100 · Camped on May 22, 2024 at Campsite #G1

Once again the site was neat and obviously cared for. For the first time this year we were asked for all of our drivers to visit the registration office and to provide license plate information. A minor inconvenience but seemed unnecessary.

@RebeccaP599017 · Camped on May 16, 2024 at Campsite #G1

I brought my fourth grade class and many of their parents to DH Day groups sites 1 and 2 in the second week of May. The views were spectacular from the campsites. I especially liked the tree coverage at site one. It made for lots of little pockets where people could set up their tents. Site 2 has less coverage, but you can see the dune better. There was lots of poison ivy off the trails. Also, our GPS address didn't have us turn down Harwood Rd. so that was a little confusing for people as we were arriving, but I think that was human error. We loved being so close to the dune climb. The fire pits were set very low in the ground, so be careful if you are bringing very young children to the sites. Site one had lots of lovely songbirds nesting in the trees that just added to the charm. I would definitely stay here again.

@KimB3858433 · Camped on Jul 15, 2023 at Campsite #G4

This review is for the Group Sites. AWESOME! We were in site 4. Would love to stay there again. Everything was fabulous. The Rangers are wonderful. Short drive to day park on Little Glen Lake. Could swim there. Glen Haven is right down the road for access to beautiful sand beach on Lake Michigan. Glen Arbor is right around the corner. Perfect!

@ANDREWL5237889 · Camped on Jul 12, 2023 at Campsite #G3

sites are always in great shape!

@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Jul 8, 2023 at Campsite #G1

The group campsite is well positioned for enjoying nature and Glen Haven beach area ( with a real toilet).

@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Aug 11, 2022 at Campsite #G3

So quiet, beautiful, and peaceful (except for the coyote noise at 3:15am LOL!

@AndrewS1776426 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #G4

It was an awesome time!

@RebekahS271324 · Camped on Jul 10, 2022 at Campsite #G1

Spacious, clean, and beautiful!

@BruceT1238373 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022 at Campsite #G3

This was our 20th year at this location and it was just as fun and relaxing as always. Remember to place food in your vehicles at night and when you are not in camp - the racoons have become more bold in their pursuit of a meal.

@DarrenC6339401 · Camped on Jun 10, 2022 at Campsite #G1

Clean campsite, beautiful location. Will definitely be back.

@GaryW8456397 · Camped on May 31, 2022 at Campsite #G2

Our students from Living Stones Academy in Grand Rapids had a fabulous time at DH Day group sites. Matt Mohrman was helpful in setting us up to do a service project in the park. The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful.

@JillS9232022 · Camped on Aug 4, 2021 at Campsite #G4

The group sites were perfect for our hiking group. Because of Covid we opted to camp DH Day. We usually go to South Manitou Island. This was our 21st year of all girl group hiking/camping.

@JillS257 · Camped on Aug 4, 2021 at Campsite #G4

The group sites were perfect for our hiking group. Because of Covid we opted to camp DH Day. We usually go to South Manitou Island. This was our 21st year of all girl group hiking/camping.

@RyanE788 · Camped on Aug 2, 2021 at Campsite #G1

Great location with access to the park facilities nearby. Park needs to enforce quiet hours better.

@RyanE2017988 · Camped on Aug 2, 2021 at Campsite #G1

Great location with access to the park facilities nearby. Park needs to enforce quiet hours better.

@NicholeC878648 · Camped on Jun 28, 2021 at Campsite #G1

We stayed in a group site. It was beautiful and clean. The Ranger who checked us in was kind and helpful. We enjoyed our stay!

@NicholeC969 · Camped on Jun 28, 2021 at Campsite #G1

We stayed in a group site. It was beautiful and clean. The Ranger who checked us in was kind and helpful. We enjoyed our stay!

@BruceT871 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #G3

This is our 20th year camping here and it was as wonderful as ever. The location is well cared for and the check-in was easy. Enjoyed climbing the dune behind the campsite off the bike trail, kayaking the river, and spending time in charming Glen Arbor.

@TracieR108 · Camped on Sep 3, 2020 at Campsite #G3

The people in the groups around us were very loud but I guess that’s what you expect when you’re at a group campground.

@WilP574 · Camped on Aug 18, 2020 at Campsite #G1

Dune climb is great fun, unless you are out of shape.

@BrianD395 · Camped on Jul 24, 2020 at Campsite #G2

Great location for a fun, rustic group trip with 3 families and a couple friends. So much to do in the area.

@JohnH894 · Camped on Jul 6, 2019 at Campsite #G4

I’ve been camping at DH Day several times a year since 1982. I am not a fan of your new reservation only policy. Thus, I moved to other campgrounds this summer, since you are always fully booked months in advance. It is only possible to get a site in the spring or fall. So disappointed that you don’t have some sites that are non reservation.

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