D.H. Day Campground
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- sites
- from $25
- fee
- May–Sep
- best months
Is D.H. Day Campground open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
As of · Source: NPS · Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 87 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 592 ft
- Near Glen ArborSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This rustic campground is one of the most popular in Northern Michigan and is open (weather permitting) from April 27 through the last Sunday in November. Reservations are required May 1 through October 15. Campsites are within walking distance of the Lake Michigan shoreline and a short drive to many popular features in the park. Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90 degrees F (25° to 32° C) during the day, and from the 50s to 70 degrees F (10° to 25° C) at night.
Local outfitters
- Crystal River Outfitters2 mi away
- Chippewa Landing42 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit D.H. Day Campground
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
29° / 16°
18 wet
Feb
31° / 16°
13 wet
Mar
41° / 22°
11 wet
Apr
53° / 31°
10 wet
May
67° / 42°
11 wet
Jun
76° / 52°
9 wet
Jul
80° / 57°
8 wet
Aug
78° / 57°
8 wet
Sep
71° / 50°
10 wet
Oct
58° / 40°
13 wet
Nov
45° / 30°
15 wet
Dec
34° / 22°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Maple City 1e, MI, 9.6 mi away at 799 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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D.H. Day Campground
87 sites for RV and tent camping