D.H. Day Group Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — lakeside
Location: EMPIRE, MI, MI
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Day Group Campground is a tent-only facility located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about one mile (1.6 km) north of the Dune Climb, where visitors can walk over miles of sand dunes. This year-round campground has four sites which accommodate groups of 7 to 25 people. For local information, please call (231) 326-4700 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided at the campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
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D.H. Day Group Campground is a tent-only facility in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with beach access and water activities. Google reviewers praise the clean pit toilets, shady private sites, and excellent beach.
Wildlife alert: Bobcats, porcupines, and common loons are research-grade documented species within 8km of this location.
Insider tips for D.H. Day Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 group sites and high demand. Beach access at site 55 offers freshwater bathing alternative to limited bathroom facilities. Groups of 7-25 people only — this is exclusively a group campground.
Skip D.H. Day Group Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this tent-only facility.. You require shower facilities — only vault toilets (pit toilets) are available.. You're traveling solo or in very small groups — minimum 7 people required..
Best time to visit D.H. Day Group Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: D.H. Day Campground (EMPIRE, MI), South Manitou Group Campground (EMPIRE, MI), White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits (EMPIRE, MI), Platte River Campground (EMPIRE, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at D.H. Day Group Campground
Cell signal at D.H. Day Group Campground (EMPIRE, MI): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Day Group Campground is a tent-only facility located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about one mile (1.6 km) north of the Dune Climb, where visitors can walk over miles of sand dunes. This year-round campground has four sites which accommodate groups of 7 to 25 people. For local information, please call (231) 326-4700 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided at the campsites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 4 group sites and high demand.
Beach access at site 55 offers freshwater bathing alternative to limited bathroom facilities.
Groups of 7-25 people only
this is exclusively a group campground.
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Traverse City, Michigan take M-72 west to Empire. Proceed 2.1 miles (3.4 km) north of Empire on M-22. Go 4.1 miles (6.6 km) north on M-109 to West Harwood Road. Take a left on West Harwood Road and continue all the way to the end of the road to D.H. Day Group Campground. Reservation holders MUST check-in and pay entrance fees at D.H. Day Group Campground 8000 W Harbor Highway, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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