Lake Michigan Camp and Retreat

Let’s GO Camping!

Break Free from the Routine

Gorgeous family-friendly campground on Lake Michigan just south of Pentwater Lake, an easy drive from Muskegon, Silver Lake and Ludington. Enjoy cabins, bunk houses, and roomy wooded campsites with water and electric (a limited number of full hook-up sites are available on a first-come basis). Great for families, groups, sports teams, churches, and more. Ask about seasonal sites and our year-round retreat center!

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2025 Campground Season

May 16 – Oct 12

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Check-in & Check-out Times

Check in: 2 pm to 11 pm
Check out: 11 am (cabins, bunkhouses, platform tents, retreat center); 1 pm (RV/tent sites)
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Retreat Center

Now booking year round for small groups and families

Sites & Lodging

Individual and Group Reservations: 231-869-5627 or info@lakemichigancamp.org
Reservations must be made by phone or email. Before calling or email, you may use the button to check availability (at the interactive map, click on a shaded region, then adjust your arrival/departure dates and any other filters you want).  Click on a site to see a photo.

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Retreat Center

Sleeps up to 24 (2 bunk rooms), central lounge and kitchen. Optional food service or cook your own meals.

$250 per night ($200 per night if 6+ nights)


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Campsites

Water/electric hook-up: $40 per night ($35 each for 6+ nights)
Full-Hook-Up (water/30-20 electric/sewer): $50 per night ($45 each for 6+ nights)


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Platform Tents

30 "Glamping" platform tents with a 8′ covered porch and five cots.

$58 per night ($56 each for 6+ nights)


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Cabins

Sleeps 3-6
$90 per night ($80 each for 6+ nights)


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Bunkhouses

Sleeps up to 8 (4 twin bunk beds, 1 twin over full)
$80 per night ($70 per night for 6+ nights)


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Pastor's Cabin

Sleeps 3-4 (1 queen, 1 twin bunk)
$120 (Special Offer for United Methodist Pastors, see details)


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Seasonal Sites

A limited number of seasonal sites are offered. Please inquire about availability.

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Facilities

Playgrounds, sports fields and group spaces. Inquire about reserving a pavilion or outbuilding. 


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Fairway to Heaven Disc Golf

Disc Golf courses designed by Jim Schultz of Eagles Wings Disc Golf

18-Hole Pro Course. 18-Hole Family/Ace Course


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Campground Map

Lake Michigan Camp Map

Activities

There’s fun for everyone at Lake Michigan Family Campground

Basketball

Bird Watching

Building Sandcastles

Campfires

Disc Golf: Fairway to Heaven Disc Golf Course

Dune Walks

Field Games

Gaga Ball

Hiking

Walk the Beach to Pentwater Channel (about 2.5 miles)

Mini Golf

Playground

Prayer Labyrinth

Swimming (no lifeguard, swim at your own risk)

Sunsets and Stargazing

Tire Swing!

Volleyball

Fairway to Heaven Disc Golf Courses

Families and disc golf enthusiasts are loving our beautiful disc golf course designed by Jim Schultz of Eagles Wings Disc Golf. Located at Lake Michigan Family Campground, 5807 Ridge Rd, Pentwater, MI 49449.

  • Free Parking (just off Ridge Road). Open to the Public, daily 8 am – 10 pm (or dusk, no play in dark).
  • $3/person, $10/group (covers both courses)
  • Seasonal: Open March – Nov. 30, or first snowfall

18 Hole Fairway to Heaven Course

  • Pro Course, 5555 ft. Par 58
  • First tee located north of the parking lot

18 Hole Ferns in the Wind Course

  • Amateur/Family Course
  • First tee located south of the parking lot
  • 10th tee located across Ridge Rd and to the north or left of the campground sign.

Upcoming Events

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Jan 01 2025

LM25VOL – PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

Ages 18 - 99 • January 1-October 12, 2025
Lake Michigan Family Campground

Please fill out all forms presented on this page: Application; Annual Disclosure; 3 references. If you have completed these forms in the past, they should be updated as necessary and re-dated with the current date on-line. The Central Registry Clearance Request is required. When you have completed the other forms, click on […]

Jul 27 2025

Adventure the GRACE Way-HS Kayak Pictured Rocks

Ages 14 - 17 • July 27-August 2, 2025
Lake Michigan Family Campground

Adventurous campers ages 14-17 go kayaking, explore backcountry trails ad waterways of Michigan. Small-group adventure trips originate from Lake Michigan Family Campground. Make new friends, gain outdoor skills, camp in tents, and grow closer to God and each other in a truly GRACE-filled adventure. Trained staff and volunteers provide leadership and care for every camper. […]

Aug 18 2025

Adventure the GRACE Way-Adult Kayak Pictured Rocks

Ages 18 and up • August 18-August 23, 2025
Lake Michigan Family Campground

Adventure-seeking adults depart from Lake Michigan Family Campground to camp in the Upper Peninsula and kayak the scenic Pictured Rocks along the shores of Lake Superior. Campers explore backcountry trails, camp in tents, enjoy Christian community, and grow closer to God in a uniquely GRACE-filled adventure. Trained staff and volunteers provide leadership. Costs include gear, […]

Lake Michigan Camp and Retreat

Make your reservations today!

Erik Bengston, Director

5807 Ridge Rd
Pentwater, MI 49449

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