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Camp Moonshadow

Our property was originally the only homestead on this road. WE offer 4 Walk in Tent sites and a RV site for small campers up 20 ft.- 20 Amp service Only!!! WE also have a 59 Vintage Shasta that rents nightly up to 3 nites

 The big barn was built over 100 years ago and is still standing.

 The farm house was built in 1907.

 It has been remodeled with a second story added.

 Pine trees were planted to prevent erosion in the 1960's.

 The national park began buying land near us in the 1970's and the boundary line to the park is a half-mile from Moonshadow Camp.

 The area is surrounded by state forests and many hiking and biking trails.

 Our valley is known for incredible stargazing.

Amenities include full access to the Camp kitchen and dining area. You will also have access to a Portable restroom and hand washing station which is located by our BIG BARN. Hot Showers, no problem, you can enjoy a secluded private shower in our shower house which has indoor and outdoor showers. Nearby is Lake Michigan and Esch Rd beach. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore is nearby and The National Park is famous for attractions , trails, and hiking. Electricity and

  water is included at the RV site, and the Shasta Camper along with the Showerhouse and Camp Kitchen

A soccer ball and nets are available for play.

The view from nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

We were greeted with information and detailed instructions outside of the kitchen as soon as we arrived.

Camp Moonshadow has showers! Show inside the showerhouse, or out! 

Thanks to the available outlet and the roof, the dining area is a great place to get some work done, even if it's a little rainy.

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Woods & Stars: For Now.

Watch spring and summer unfold here! Close to protected lands for hiking & mountain biking. Sip fair-trade french press coffee & enjoy homemade muffins. A chance to live close to nature while remaining close to Frankfort, Elberta, beaches,& more. Guests have explored Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Empire, etc. from here. Experience tiny house living! 125 sq ft!! A perfect place to celebrate your anniversary & birthday!
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We want to make sure each guest has an awesome experience so please be sure to thoroughly review the listing to make sure this is the experience you are excited about! 
We have another tiny house on the property. Each tiny house has its own privacy. They are located approx. 40 yards apart, separated by a piece of forest. 
You will have the whole tiny house to yourselves. Enjoy the hammock, relax by a bonfire, enjoy the stars. We live on the property, not far away so are available if you have any questions, etc. We have a two night minimum stay. There is a book in the house full of info on our favorites...favorite place for breakfast, favorite beach, mt. bike, etc. 
Other things to note: 
We have a french press for making coffee and provide fair-trade coffee.   I haven't been able to update the caption on our "outdoor shower-like structure"-this is a rinse station-perfect for cooling down on a hot day!  We have an indoor shower and flush toilet.  We are pet-friendly and have hosted many groups with dogs. There is a $20/per pet/per night fee, which will not be included in your total. Please leave this money before departure. We require pet owners to follow our pet policy. Inquire for a copy of it. We built our family home in the woods behind the tiny house.  When leafed out, the trees protect the view but just want to make sure you are aware of this before you arrive.   Before the leaves are out, you will see the house behind the tiny house.
We recently had to have some excavation work done so the area around the tiny house is in need of landscaping and time to re-grow vegetation.  I will be working on this as soon as I can but just wanted to make sure you were aware before your arrival. 

A camp set up around the fire pit in the wooded area next to the parking. 

Echo Valley Forest Camp

Note for 2024: Date are currently blocked to reduce overuse. If you would like to stay certain dates, please message me.

Echo Valley Forest Reserve is a backcountry tent site located deep within hardwood forest near the center of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, ten minutes from Empire Beach, Glen Haven, and Glen Arbor, and just a mile south of Big Glen Lake. This site is completely private, with only one site rented at a time, in the center of a 40-acre parcel, surrounded by thousands of acres of National Lakeshore and private forested land. It is abundant with wildlife; listen for thrush, barred owls, ravens, and coyotes. Walk the trails on the property, cook dinner over a wood fire and watch the stars come out, or enjoy fine dining La Becasse or Funistrada, just 2 miles from the site, or a burger at the Friendly Tavern in Empire or Art's Bar in Glen Arbor, both about 5 miles away. Swim at Old Settler's Park on Big Glen or drive to several Lake Michigan beaches in 5 minutes. The camp site is unmaintained and there is no water, but it is a spot to pitch a tent and experience the northern forest without the filter of a busy campground. 

We have installed a graveled drive up the steep hill that leads up to the camp site, so you no longer have to walk up (YEY!). We ask that you please stay on the gravel, and do not drive around the camp in order to keep it as wild as possible. There is room for 4 cars to park next to camp on the gravel. 

We also just put in a pit toilet (YEY YEY!). It has a little motion-sensor solar light that will light up if you use it at night. There is also a mirrored medicine cabinet with (usually) a basic first aid kit and hand sanitizer. A bucket of sawdust is provided to put into pit after use. You will want to bring TP. No trash in pit please!

There are solar lights around the tent site in the woods. When on, they will turn on automatically when it gets dark and turn off automatically in the day time. They are probably turned off when you arrive. The controller is in a ziplock the tub (which is sometimes stored in the outhouse). There are also buttons on the back of the solar panel, one for on/off and one for mode. The battery usually lasts a few hours, but you can bring a back up external battery to plug in if it's been cloudy. The solar lights have a USB-C power input plug. 

You can explore the property by hiking west from the camp. There is a rough trail from the camp site that runs up a valley to the hill top with treed views of Big Glen Lake and evening sunshine. The trails are being developed (your foot traffic helps!) so keep an eye out for the pink flagging tape. There is also a big kettle hole formed by glacial ice deposits across the road from the driveway, about 150 feet to the north (no trail). 

RULES - We only have 4 simple rules:

1) Leave no trace. Do not leave garbage at camp or in the pit toilet. Also, do not burn garbage, we cook in that fire pit!

2) Absolutely NO cutting into the live trees. You will get a 0-star review, 100% of the time. 

3) Keep cars on the gravel so that we can get our grass going again. 

4) Put out all fires completely and respect any Burn Bans that may be active at the time of your stay (you will get a notification from HipCamp if there is a burn ban). Note: I do not issue the burn bans, they come from the local fire departments. 

ACTIVITIES - There are a ton of great activities close to the camp. Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore has great beaches, swimming, and hiking. Empire Beach is 6 miles and Glen Haven is 8 miles away. The Heritage Trail in Glen Arbor is a road bike trail that runs from Empire to Bohemian Rd. There are a few mountain bike trails in the area as well (Palmer Woods in Glen Arbor, Arcadia Bluffs trail south of Frankfort, etc). Big Glen access is just a couple miles from the camp at Old Settler Park or at then end of Agnew St (by Funistrada). There isn't a good public beach on Big Glen but you can swim or hand-launch a boat. There are two nearby restaurants, La Becasse (French) and Trattoria Funistrada (Italian), as well as bar food in Empire and Glen Arbor.

VEHICLE ACCESS - Welcome to Northern Michigan! The camp is accessed off Echo Valley Road, which is a rough, seasonal, unmaintained two-track road that can be sandy, rocky, and rutted. If you have 2-wheel drive, I recommend accessing Echo Valley Road from Benzonia Trail end. Most vehicles are fine on Echo Valley Rd if you drive mindfully (I used to use my 1992 Honda Civic). RV's and fifth wheels will not get up the driveway to the camp site. 

FIRES AND WOODS - Keep fires in the pit or ring, and always put out completely before leaving the site. We have had some very dry summers lately, as well as wildfires - if you get a Fire Ban notification from HipCamp, because the local Fire Department has issued it due to high risk of wildfire. 

Please do not bring wood from home. Moving firewood is one of the main ways tree pests and diseases are introduced to a region, resulting in a huge loss for our forests (emerald ash borer, beech bark disease). If you would like pre-cut firewood there are several roadside stands on Benzonia Trail and Plowman Road. 

SAFETY - We have BLACK BEAR, porcupine, and other curious critters. Practice bear-safe camping by storing food and anything "smelly" in a bear can, by hanging it, or in your car when you are sleeping or not on site. Do not store food in your tent or the critters will come scratching around. Leelanau County also has deer ticks, which carry Lyme disease. Check for ticks daily!

CONTACT - Please TEXT, or message me on HipCamp, if you have any questions of if you need directions or recommendations.

The road up to the camp site with "Conservation Property" sign on the tree on the left. 

The stone fire pit with platform, looking south in early spring.

The camp looking towards the top of the driveway in the evening. 

Meadow fire ring looking east, in early spring before the flowers grow in. 

The meadow overgrown in July. The fire ring IS in there...

Top of the access road looking back down the "driveway"

You will be camping in the beautiful, peaceful pine forest! 

Leelanau LOVE! Rustic charm <3

You will LOVE being smack dab in the middle of gorgeous Leelanau County, Michigan in the rustic spot all to yourselves! I also can personally give you some great local spots to visit if you ask!

 Come stay on our 7 acres in your rustic cabin &lt;3 Please bring your own pillows, sleeping bags and towels for the beds! ***THIS LISTING IS ONLY AVAILABLE MAY 23 through OCTOBER 30 as there is no heat *** We want our rustic guests comfy xo xo

PS. we have one kind rooster named, "Bob" and he likes to crow in the early morning to help welcome you to a new day :)

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Come camp privately (as there is only one site) in our pine forest at our 1885 Leelanau County, Michigan rustic farm in beautiful northern Michigan &lt;3 We can't wait to see you!  We do live on the gorgeous 40 acres and you will see us occassionally! You will have a private camp spot all to yourself near our 1885 Shop Haus &lt;3 Looking forward to having you at the farm - We are just 6 miles to Good Harbor Beach, Lake Michigan on Country Rd 669 - We are just 1 1/2 miles to the Lime Lake public boat launch! Need a place quickly? We may be able to accomodate, just reach out! See you soon! Angela - We are open May 1 - October 30th References available by request --- The CORRECT address location is 7139 S. Stachnik Rd. Maple City, Michigan 49664

Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp

  Llama Meadows Farm is a sixteen acre organic fruit and vegetable farm. Located in Beautiful Benzie Country, in Northwestern Lower Michigan. We are one mile south of Crystal Lake and six miles east of Lake Michigan. Our-house is super insulated and passive solar. We had llamas for their wool and manure. 

  We retired from raising llamas, we had 12 they got old and moved on. We have

around 50 fruit trees. The fruit we grow includes apples, pears, figs and paw paws. We also grow grapes, and kiwis, we also put in filberts, walnuts and pecans. We have a beautiful labyrinth peace garden.

We don't want  barbecue pits on the ground it burns the grass  
Please check Extras for Pet fees, Campfire Wood and Electric.

Site 3 was in the shade almost all of the day

View of the garden from inside the treehouse 

The hammock under the tree house has a beautiful view of the garden

Around the entrance sign, there are cutouts of animals

Everything you need to make toast and coffee 

Outside the shower is a dishwashing station with everything you could need

view from lot with electric, water and septic

Gatehouse Family Lodge & Campground

I have a 26 ft. JayCo bunk house Camper on a Full Service Site and We have 2 Cabins with full service and 2 camp Sites that are  full Service Sites 50/30 amp Electric, Water and Septic and 2  primitive camp sites on private acreage for inflation fighting
We have a 18 ft. Fire pit and a yard with lawn games
We retired here next to Crystal Mountain so we could be near rivers and forest and Lake Michigan as we enjoy Hiking, walking, fishing and boating and golf and we got all of that within 1 mile of our private 5 acres, We have great water for drinking and a Dump Site

hammock for viewing stars or getting a tan

A screen room so you can set comfortable all day

18 ft communal Firepit
Fire wood available $5

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