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Amelia V.’s Land

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· Honor, Benzie, Michigan

100 acres hosted by Amelia V.

8 tent sites

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Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent on a 100 acre wildlife preserve and animal sanctuary surrounded by state forest just minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Rolling Fields with native Northern Michigan Wild Cherry and Pines. Dark Skys. No Civilization in sight. Meet our Birds and Horses and have a chance to see much more wildlife:) Dogs welcome on leashes. Very close to Shore to Shore Trail. Horse camping available. Pets are welcome. Please make sure to pick up after them. 4WD recommended. *PRIMITIVE DISPERSED CAMPING* Wild Horse Music Realm of Equestria We are a working permaculture preserve that was founded in 2017 to preserve our fragile Dune Ecosystem and also study the impacts of Wild Horses on Natural North American Landscapes. We are learning about the impacts on ecosystems and how we can live in harmony with all creatures. Pitch your tent or park your RV in privacy on our completely secluded 100+ acre wildlife preserve and animal sanctuary surrounded by thousands of miles of State Forest land. Just minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Honor and Empire. Rolling Fields with native Northern Michigan Wild Cherry, Pines and Endangered Reindeer Moss Gardens. Dark Skys. No Civilization in sight. Hiking and Biking Trails close by as well as rivers for kayaking. Plenty of nature to enjoy or take a day trip to Traverse City or the surrounding villages. Explore our wildlife Refuge kick back and escape society. Please come meet our Horses and enjoy our dark sjys. Perfect for Aurora chasing! Wild Turkeys, Deer, Migrating birds and plenty of wildlife to enjoy. Several species of endangered frogs in our pond! Dogs welcome on leashes only. No generators after dark. No hunting. Very close to Shore to Shore Trail. Horse camping available. Hundreds of Miles of Trails to explore. Forage for Firewood. Drinking water available from our well. Be Wild!!

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55 ratings · 40 reviews

Matthew P.recommends

August 24, 2024

Wild Horse Empire

Amazing property, beautiful place to camp and see the stars.

Matthew S.recommends

August 10, 2024

Wild Horse Empire

Perfect family rustic camping

One of the most beautiful rustic camping experiences in the lower US. Property was clean, quiet, remote. There were a few other families camping, but they were far out of our sight or sound. So we felt like we had the whole of hundreds of acres to ourselves. Being your own water and firewood. Make sure you have a fairly high clearance vehicle, but most family SUVs should be fine. The only small complaint I’d have is there isn’t any signage and it’s a bit tricky to find. But once you’re there, it’s perfect. We’ll definitely be back.

Erin T.

July 15, 2024

Wild Horse Empire

It was amazing BUT rough camping

We had an amazing experience and really enjoyed the property. I think it’s very important for people to know that this is pretty rough camping. There are no restrooms, no trash bins, no easy access water pump. It’s very much so a “bring it in, pack it out” type of experience. The water is technically accessible, however, it requires one to find the generator and figure out how to turn that on, and only if there’s already gas in it. We did not see any trash cans available. The grounds were gorgeous! I loved the horses and enjoyed the turkeys as well. But again, it’s pretty rough camping. The grass is very tall and unmanaged throughout most of the outer grounds, but we discovered that if you stick through it long enough, it does eventually show a couple of less grassy spots and fire pits. The terrain is very hilly (much like a lot of Michigan) and it can be difficult to find a flat enough surface for tent camping. We camped in our Subaru and it was perfect. I would highly recommend this property to experienced campers, but would recommend those that aren’t as experienced that they try somewhere else.

Renee A.recommends

July 11, 2024

Wild Horse Empire

Dark sky and quietness

Beyond secluded, quiet and dark skies. But be prepared for bugs and tall grass. It’s an unmanaged field at the top of the hill, definitely need 4wd. I’ve already told my friends to come camp here and I’ll be returning one day!!

Diarmuid H.recommends

July 4, 2024

Wild Horse Empire

Beautiful land and very private. The drive in was a little intimidating but my Jett was able to make it! Just came out a little dirty

Kelsey M.

May 29, 2024

Wild Horse Empire

Difficult to locate, beautiful land

The land is beautiful and vast here. BUT! We ran into a lot of trouble finding the campsite as there is no signing or clear directions. You NEED an off road vehicle to get to the distant sites as the grasses are super long and the path is really unclear. Did not see clear firepits in the distant sites, as the grasses are so long it overtook any walking space. my recommendation is to get there early and camp near the tepee. Minimal bugs and a quiet place.

Location

Honor, Benzie, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Odawa First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking