Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

Category: Campground in Mackinaw City, Michigan

Address: 9730 US-23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, USA

Phone: +12314365584

Reviews

Alex S

Aug 6, 2022

We just checked out today and our stay was amazing! The spots are roomy and have shrubs lining in between each camper to add additional privacy. We have a 44 foot toy hauler and still had plenty of room to set up camp. We camped in row 31. It was quiet, and minimal traffic. The beach area was beautiful and very clean. The general was awesome and had a selection of just about everything you can think of. Our son absolutely LOVED the playground! That is one of the main things we always check out on the websites and it did not disappoint. The entire campground was clean, well maintained and a great location from nearby attractions. We are ready to book again for the 2023 season. Thank you for a great camping trip.

Cursti Lee

Aug 2, 2022

This place is Gorgeous and it's clean. Staff is friendly. I dislike that you can't pick your spot. They say they'll best accommodate your wishes. I felt like I got the opposite of what I asked for. Trees (for hammock) and close to restrooms. Was told I couldn't change spots because others were taken. Didn't see anyone show up for a few days after me. If we can't pick our spots I don't understand why I couldn't switch someone showing up days later anyway. Quiet hours are not respected by campers. So many people get loud and play music. Not possible to call on the noise with how much activity was going on. At 7am a teen had a shouting match with their parents, screaming "F" bombs. Luckily they left that day.. Pool, mini golf, playground and the more Rocky Beach with bridge view were very nice. People are allowed to leave their belongings out on the beach and claim space for days on end.. The smoother sandy beach people can camp closer to was unfortunately, heavily littered. Overall I liked the actual campground. It's just too busy, cramped and people were very inconsiderate at a level unlike any other campground we've ever been to. Doesn't feel like peaceful camping. Shuttle was also very convenient. Won't be back, we'll check out another location.

Thereasa Bremer

Jul 20, 2022

This was our first time staying here and it was a blast! Being right on the lake is absolutely beautiful and our children had a lot of fun exploring both the rocky beach and the sandy beach. Free mini golf, a pool, and multiple playgrounds we're also a bonus! This campground was huge and that made it a little hard to navigate. If you have kids that wander off it can be a little intimidating and confusing to find their way around. All in all we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning in the future!

Melissa Piggott

Jun 13, 2022

We have been camping at Mill Creek for 20 plus years and appreciate the variety of camping it offers. We have camped from rustic, electric & water, full hook up and every type of cabin, with our favorite cabin being a bridge view. This last camping trip we had a full hook up on a corner site #1016. If you like people watching, constant traffic this site is for you. And unfortunately the hedges blocks the beige view from the site. It was not our favorite. Our all time favorite sites are almost any in the area of site 179, sandy beach area. It is not full hook up, but the location makes it worth it. This campground is very well kept and maintained. Sadly though we had to listen to a park worker try and start a hedger for at least 10 mins to clean up grass/weeds right by our site when we were trying to enjoy a quiet morning. The bathrooms are very clean. The expansion on the sandy beach areas are super nice! We enjoy the pool, putt putt golf and that it is a short bike ride to Mackinaw City and to the Mighty Mac. ❤️

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Questions & Answers

Are visitors allowed in the campsite?

Julie Johnson | Apr 26, 2021
Penny Cook | Apr 27, 2021

Visitors are allowed until 10 I believe

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Is this place pet-friendly?

Nikki Borgert | Apr 27, 2019
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 28, 2019

The campground is pet-friendly with pet exercise areas and doggie waste stations. However, pets are not allowed in cabins. Thank you for considering us!

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Does Mill Creek Campground offer schuttel rides to downtown Mackinac City for shopping trips

Mary Jo Klawiter | Apr 26, 2020
Alisa Brewer | Apr 27, 2020

Yeah

What time does the park store open...

lawrence lang | Apr 26, 2020
Cherie Nickle | Apr 27, 2020

8am

How many camping units per campsite

Kathy Simpson | Apr 27, 2019
Sharon Vanderwall | Apr 28, 2019

One there are some sites that allows trailer and tent

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I hear there are nightly campfires on the beach, do we need to being our own wood for that or is it provided?

Tara Blandford | Apr 26, 2020
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 27, 2020

If you stay at our Mackinac Lakefront Cabin Rentals wood and a fire is provided. If you stay at the campground there is a firepit and/or you can use a fire container and wood is available at the park store or office. We don't want outside wood in the park due to the many insects, pests and molds that are killing our trees. We have lost hundreds of ash trees due to the Emerald ash borer and now there are threats to pine and maples trees.

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Can you have more than one unit per campsite

Kathy Simpson | Apr 27, 2019
Adriana Anderson | Apr 28, 2019

I believe there are specific lots for multiple units, especially if they all rely on a power source. Their website offers a map with these details.

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Thinking of doing a camping trip from oct 22 till oct 24 is this park open then?

Todd Magrum | Sep 28, 2021
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Sep 29, 2021

We will be closed for the Season on October 25. Leading up to that date we close facilities a little at a time to keep ahead of mother nature and hard frosts.

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How soon can you reserve cabins for the following year?

Jack Bordner | Aug 29, 2021
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Aug 30, 2021

After closing on October 8th, we will start taking Reservations again after November 1st, for the 2022 season. I hope that helps!

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Do full hook up sites include cable?

Juli Dupras | Aug 29, 2021
Nidhi Grover | Aug 30, 2021

Yeah!! There are cable station but not on every camp space but some of them have it.

Is there fishing allowed??

Kelsey Mullin | Jul 30, 2021
Ann Firman | Jul 31, 2021

Yes

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Are there seasonal lots?and what does it cost yearly???electric bill??

Jackie Farrell | Jun 30, 2021
Allen Kelley | Jul 1, 2021

Don't know you would have to contact them

How much are camping cabins on mackinaw island

Pat Babcock | Apr 26, 2021
Lorrie Sluiter | Apr 27, 2021

How much are the cabins per night

Can you put up tent on your cabin site?

Cathy Scudder | Apr 26, 2021
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 27, 2021

No. No tents are allowed on Cabin sites. The occupancy of each cabin is what we are licensed for - extra people on a cabin site would violate that. Not to mention, there are buried electric, plumbing and drain fields making it dangerous to drive tent stakes. Tents are only allowed on tent sites.

Hi we stayed in a cabin last year, i was wondering at the gift store i brought my mom a mug with Up Nortb is my Happy place, she broke it. Is their a ordering online to get another one or can i call the gift store. to

noh bahdii | Apr 26, 2021
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 27, 2021

We do renew and rotate out merchandise but yes give our store a call 231- 436-5168

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Is there a beach and how cold is the water in early August

zombiesock o | Apr 26, 2021
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 27, 2021

Hard to give a solid temperature as the water temperature can vary 10 to 12 degrees depending on the weather, wind direction, etc. We have a large bay that is generally about 8 degrees warmer than the lake along our more wild northern shore. It will always be colder than a heated pool but is not bad starting in late July through August.

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is there a boat lauch

Todd Vlahas | Apr 26, 2020
joel mero | Apr 27, 2020

No boat launch

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How many campsites are in the park?

Dorothy Thomson | Apr 26, 2020
charlie | Apr 27, 2020

They have over 600 camp sites from full hook ups to a simple rustic. They also have cabins you may rent also.

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We are planning a 4 day camping visit in August but would also like to take a day trip over to the island. We'd like to bring our dog camping but not on our day trip. Is there any local doggy sitting or doggy daycare known? Thanks.

gacha moon | Apr 26, 2020
David Alvarez | Apr 27, 2020

Let me put it this way. if your dog can be trusted by itself. then your fine. Now if your dog is anything like mine...big baby. You might have to take it with u. They let pets on the island too.

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Planning a 4 day trip in August, want to bring our dog but also want to plan a day trip to the island. Is there any local dog sitting or doggy daycare options that we could use during our trip? Thank you.

gacha moon | Apr 26, 2020
Frank Rogala | Apr 27, 2020

We appreciate that you understand that just leaving your dog alone would be stressful (for the pup and your neighbors). We do have an onsite dogsitter, by appointment and there is a local kennel. You'd need an appointment for either. The camp dogsitter takes the dog on multiple walks. Your pup will enjoy the day.. Give us a call at the office to get those phone numbers ( camp dog sitter, kennel).

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Is there a bike trail

Janis Hill | Apr 26, 2020
Frank Rogala | Apr 27, 2020

Yes, you can use the lane by the highway but there is a bike trail where the railroad used to be which is much nicer and away from traffic. It is on the camper maps handed out.

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Are there any tent site's that you can see the bridge

Barb Gingerich | Apr 27, 2019
Mary Lynema-Lake | Apr 28, 2019

There r spots that u can see the bridge Tent sites IDK If not it's a very short walk to bridge view.

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Is there a boat dock or boat ramp at this camp ground?

Corey- H | Apr 27, 2019
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 28, 2019

Yes!! The water levels have changed extremely in the past few years and now are boat launch is functional. For quite a few years the lake levels were low and it wasn’t usable.

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How far in advance can you make reservations?

Steve Steinhauer | Apr 27, 2019
Lisa Keeley | Apr 28, 2019

I booked a cabin 2 days before memorial weekend. It's a great campground. Very friendly staff.

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Can you park multiple cars at each campsite?

Noah Stansberry | Apr 27, 2019
Nathan Kopecky | Apr 28, 2019

Define multiple. I think they keep it at 2 per site but they also have extra parking space within walking distance.

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Are the showers coin operated?

Laura Lewis | Apr 27, 2019
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 28, 2019

No coin-operated showers - they are free.

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So I have a pit bull terrier. She isn't aggressive and is a big lovable oaf. Can I bring her with me? I see it says no agressive dogs, it doesn't say anything about "agressive breeds"

Alexis Conway | Apr 27, 2019
Nathan Kopecky | Apr 28, 2019

I have brought my Rottweiler and seen pitbulls. Make sure all shots and tags are up to date and as long as ur puppy is under control (on a leash) that's all they ask.

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Is there a laundry at the campground

Kathy Mccarter | Apr 27, 2019
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 28, 2019

That is right, we do not have one. Being on a great lake we have kind of extreme waste water restrictions. Yes, there is a nice little one in Mackinaw City (about 3 miles from the camp).

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How late in the season are you open

Jerri McDowell | Apr 27, 2019
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 28, 2019

It depends on Mother Nature. If we have a cold fall this might vary but we try to stay open until the third week in October. We slowly close sites, buildings and areas leading up to that date so if a park store or pool is important to you - those will be closed that late.

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If you want to rent a cabin and there is one available the day you show up, do you still have to rent it for two nights?

Kim Suzy | Apr 27, 2019
Tesa Jordan | Apr 28, 2019

I'm sorry I don't know the answer. We stayed in our teardrop camper. I would suggest calling the office.

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What time does store open

Sheree Schrot | Apr 27, 2019
John Preston | Apr 28, 2019

Yes 8 AM

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Hi what time can we come tomorrow with our RV. We are staying at Burt lake state park coming to camp with you tomorrow

Joel Carsten | Apr 27, 2019
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 28, 2019

Barbara is right. The exception is cabin check in is 3 p.m.

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Ok so if we can’t bring wood in how big of bundles are they and how much for bundles

Joel Carsten | Apr 27, 2019
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 28, 2019

We no longer restrict outside firewood. Enough people cheated and brought in wood that it is a lost cause. We are losing all our ash trees. Our new strategy is to plant hundreds of trees each spring to replace the ones dying. If you buy our wood - we occasionally get a bad batch, if you ever get wood here and can't start your fire, give us a call and the staff will come by and help you start it. Also if a bundle isn't to your liking we are happy to exchange. Regarding Randy Francis comment about site size. We have about 30 types of sites. Generally, smaller sites are less expensive, unless they are a prime Bridgeview. If you need a large site, pick a site type with "Large" in the name of the unit. Also this year we have added site sizes to the online reservation system to help you get the size site you need.

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Hi can we bring in fire wood if I bought from area

Joel Carsten | Apr 27, 2019
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping (Owner) | Apr 28, 2019

Joel, it is very considerate of you to ask! We would really rather you did not. We used to outright ban outside wood, but everyone just snuck it in and now we are losing all our ash trees anyway and have issues with beetles and molds like everywhere. It was just a losing battle trying to educate people not to move firewood. So we are having to plant a few thousand trees each year just to keep up with all the trees dying.

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How many cabins are their? And the going rate?

Renay Holmberg | Apr 27, 2018
Tiffany Donahue | Apr 28, 2018

They have dozens of cabins with all different floor plans that sleep up to 6. They're pretty large though so there is plenty of additional space. Rates vary depending on size, location of cabin, and date of rental.

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Is the campground able to be reserved for a wedding?

Renay Holmberg | Apr 27, 2018
karen foster | Apr 28, 2018

How much for a small for 2ppl.from friday to sunday.

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How many acres

Lori Burkall | Apr 27, 2018
John Gault | Apr 28, 2018

Big place with a shoreline looking at the Mac bridge

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When do you close for season?

A Google User | Apr 27, 2018
Barbara Sauve | Apr 28, 2018

Yes, I believe it does close at the end of October.

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What is email address for mackinaw mill creek camping ?

Ken Fleming | Apr 27, 2018
Karin Maxim | Apr 28, 2018

It's on the website

Prices of the cabins for 2 people?

Kim French | Apr 27, 2018
Ellen Stevens | Apr 28, 2018

Sorry do not know. They can be contacted on line. They have cabins all over. Very nice people to work with. Some cabins are on the lakefront and some are two story and large.

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What are the prices of the cabins at Mill Creek?

Kim French | Apr 27, 2018
Kim French | Apr 28, 2018

For 2 people

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Can we bring firewood in

Chris Thompson | Apr 27, 2018
george banc | Apr 28, 2018

Signs say no. Plus I wouldn't risk it for a fine. It's $5 for a bundle. Or just ask the office.

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