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Tom and Julie's Place

99%

· Livingston, Michigan

10 acres hosted by Julie L.

3 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Julie is a Star Host

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Private sites

98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

9/7/2024 NOTE: The State of MI Brighton Rec Area Bishop Lake Campground is now closed through at least May 2025 for upgrades and road construction! Camping season is still in full swing, but with one less campground available. As far as we know, Bishop Lake is still available for day use & swimming. All 4 campsites are open and available to book until the end of the season which is Sunday, November 2, 2024. The deer are moving around, and we see them several times a day currently. Bunnies, birds, and turkeys are plentiful. Book your trip now and start making plans to explore the area! We look forward to your visit. For the preservation of our property, our septic system, the privacy of other campers, all arrivals MUST be prior to dark setting in. If you can't see the signs and posts, you can damage our property AND your vehicle/equipment. Please see the site rules for the current specific time for check-in. (With the changing daylight hours, this time limit will change throughout the camping season.) ***The property has a lot of wildlife; Deer, Turkey, Rabbits, Coyote, Birds, and Fox. ***A small creek runs across the back of the property. ***There are many lakes just minutes away, as well as the Huron river for fishing and kayaking. ***Public beaches at Lake Chemung and Bishop Lake. ***Campfires allowed. Plenty of dead wood around, or you can purchase firewood bundles onsite. ***Potable water is available to fill fresh water tanks and containers. It is softened from the house system. Sewer dump station is 5 miles away at Brighton Recreation Area (there is a fee). NOTE: The campground is going to be closed August 11, 2024–May 2025 for upgrades and maintenance work. Pets are allowed (cats and dogs only). They must be leashed at all times (15 ft. max). Guests that are not part of the Hipcamp Reservation, are not allowed on-site. Guests will need to be met at a location other than our Hipcamp. There are numerous places nearby to gather instead. This assures maximum privacy for all sites and for our family. Summer activities: These are a few of the larger festivals... ***Howell Balloon fest in June. ***Howell Melon fest in August. Captain Frosty's Ice Cream is located approximately 2–3 miles away. They offer a variety of ice cream deliciousness, slushies, shakes, and malts. Fall activities: ***U-Pick Pumpkin Patch and Petting Farm next door. Free wagon rides on the weekends and a free corn maze anytime. Purchases available: pumpkins, cornstalks, Indian corn, gourds, squash, mums, honey, and other wonderful treats. ***Terrified Forest and Haunted Mansion are just 1 mile away beginning around mid-September for Halloween. ***Apple Orchard is 3–4 miles away. They offer apples and have an organic farm stand with a variety of vegetables.

Activities

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Wetlands

99%

80 ratings · 58 reviews

Daniel P.recommends

October 8, 2024

Walk-In Tent Camp

We had a relaxing time, we only stayed one night but would stay again.

Joe E.recommends

October 6, 2024

Camp 1 North Meadow - RV/Tent

Private, quiet, wonderful

This was our maiden voyage in our new rig, our semi-local "dry run" boondocking outing. The hosts were extremely communicative throughout the booking process, and very friendly and helpful throughout. Site 1 (North Meadow) is on the far edge of the property, secluded and isolated from amy neighbors. There is firewood for sale (and a sled for transporting if by foot), and there was also a good number of downed branches and twigs available as well. The farm literally next door was a nice little outing that would be a long walk if buying a pumpkin or anything like that. All in all, a great and relaxing time. Will be back for sure.

Anne R.recommends

September 15, 2024

Camp 1 North Meadow - RV/Tent

This was a great place for us to land for the first night of our trip from Ohio up through MI to the UP. We spoke with Tom for a bit when we arrived and he gave us some tips on the areas we were heading to in the UP... very pleasant and kind guy. Quiet area and the site was very private from other campsites (which is important to us because our dog doesn't believe that any other dogs should exist in the world!). Definitely would return if coming through the area again.

Jordan C.recommends

September 1, 2024

Camp 1 North Meadow - RV/Tent

We loved camping at Tom and Julie's place! Excellent location and clear instructions when we arrived! The site was beautiful - clean with soft grass for tent camping - while the views were gorgeous. We enjoyed dtar gazing and listening to the abundent wildlife. Will look forward to our next chance to return!

Brendan L.recommends

August 24, 2024

Walk-In Tent Camp

Pristine campsite, I would recommend this location to anybody!

Thomas O.recommends

August 19, 2024

Walk-In Tent Camp

Wonderful!

This is a very nice place to camp! If you're confused where to go when you arrive, pick up a map in the box as you pull in. Nicely labeled signs telling you where to go as well. Paths were nicely mowed and the site was well cleared. Very beautiful and quiet location. There were lots of mosquitoes in August, but that's to be expected. We built a fire and that made the bugs go away.

Location

Livingston, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Wyandot, and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking