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Quick facts

LocationBay View, Michigan
Maximum RV length45 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites5
Pets allowedYes
ShowersYes
LaundryYes
PlaygroundYes
Book onHipcamp

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 45 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Laundry Laundry, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Hipcamp. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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Other RV parks near Bear River Retreat

  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Petoskey Petoskey, MI · 4.3 mi straight-line
  • The RV Park at Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery/Rudbeckia Winery Petoskey, MI · 4.6 mi straight-line
  • Sun Outdoors Petoskey Bay Harbor Petoskey, MI · 5.9 mi straight-line
  • Chandler Hill Campground Boyne Falls, MI · 11 mi straight-line
  • Boyne Country RV Park and Campground Boyne City, MI · 11.2 mi straight-line
  • Fay Martin Indian River, MI · 16.5 mi straight-line
  • Indian River RV Resort Indian River, MI · 18.5 mi straight-line
  • Blissfest Festival Farm Cross Village, MI · 19.5 mi straight-line
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Adventure

Mackinaw City Parasailing

4.9 (86) 12 minFree cancellation

Where Bear River Retreat fits

Nearest alternatives
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Petoskey (4.3 mi) · The RV Park at Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery/Rudbeckia Winery (4.6 mi) · Sun Outdoors Petoskey Bay Harbor (5.9 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bear River Retreat, not driving.

  • Closest glampingChandler Hill Campground11.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesBig Yurt: from $80/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupBoyne Country RV Park and Campground11.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesPull Through FHU 20 Amp: from $65/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Next closestThe RV Park at Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery/Rudbeckia Winery4.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesRustic Back-In/Pull In RV Site (no hookups): from $40/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest public / first-comeKneff Lake Campground51.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

The RV Park at Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery/Rudbeckia Winery

4.6 mi from Bear River Retreat (straight-line) 4.7 · 9 Campspot reviews
RV sites
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Chandler Hill Campground

11 mi from Bear River Retreat (straight-line) 4.8 · 68 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Boyne Country RV Park and Campground

11.2 mi from Bear River Retreat (straight-line) 4.1 · 11 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites

Bear River Retreat

Hipcamp host · Bay View

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night · from $50/night

Book on Hipcamp
SitesAmenitiesLocationPolicies
  • Big rigs
  • Pets allowed
  • Laundry

About this campground

Bear River Retreat is a privately hosted property listed on Hipcamp in Bay View. It lists 5 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 cabin or glamping units for rigs up to 45 ft. Listed amenities include showers, laundry and a playground, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 45 ftLongest RV site on the Hipcamp site list
  • Cabins or glampingCabins available
  • Pets allowedListed on Hipcamp
  • ShowersListed amenity on Hipcamp

Good for

Big rigs (up to 45 ft)Tent campingCabins / glampingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 45 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Clothes Washer
  • Cookware
  • Drinking Water
  • Generators Allowed
  • Pets Allowed
All amenities

Amenities

Campfire AllowedClothes WasherCookwareDrinking WaterGenerators AllowedPets AllowedPicnic TablePlaygroundShowerToiletTrash Cans

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability on Hipcamp. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

5 open of 7 site types
Fern gully
Site length up to 24 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Fern gully” on Hipcamp.

$50/night
Estimated stay total $100 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Whispering pines
Site length up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Whispering pines” on Hipcamp.

$59/night
Estimated stay total $118 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Rivers edge
Site length up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Rivers edge” on Hipcamp.

$59/night
Estimated stay total $118 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Rabbit run
Site length up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Rabbit run” on Hipcamp.

$59/night
Estimated stay total $118 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Very Private,Adorable Rustic Cabin - Out House , Full Shower House Off Barn
Capacity not listed2-night minimum
Available for both nights

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Very Private,Adorable Rustic Cabin - Out House , Full Shower House Off Barn” on Hipcamp.

from $165/night
Estimated stay total $330 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Little bear bend
Site length up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
from $59/night
The coop
Capacity not listed
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
from $150/night

Book with Hipcamp

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

HipcampMain booking button
Availability & rates from this provider
Lowest open: Fern gully
Available for your dates · 5 sites
$50/night
Book with Hipcamp ↗
Your dates are passed to this provider.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp

Availability on Hipcamp.

SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
Fern gully✓✓$50
Whispering pines✓✓$59
Rivers edge✓✓$59
Rabbit run✓✓$59
Very Private,Adorable Rustic Cabin - Out House , Full Shower House Off Barn✓✓from $165
Little bear bendXXfrom $59
The coopXXfrom $150

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Location & access

Bay View, MI · Directions ↗

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Hipcamp — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 45 ft.

Location

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Policies

Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Peaceful setting on Bear River,5 campsites total. Great for small campers and tents, very spacious lots. All sites have grill, fire ring, picnic table, garbage can. Minutes from downtown petoskey, nature and bike trails, great unique dining in town, grocery stores within 2 miles, Lake Michigan and waterfront some of the favorites, 35 minutes from the mackinaw bridge

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (5 of 5 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
Getting there
Bay View, MI (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
  • Has cabins, glamping units if you don't want to bring gear.
  • Showers on site (per listing).

Bear River Retreat: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Bear River Retreat?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (5 of 5 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Bear River Retreat have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Bear River Retreat?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Bear River Retreat?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorPrivate — Hipcamp
BookingOnline via Hipcamp (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights
5 sites available for your entire stay
From $50/night

Estimated stay total from $100 for 2 nights · before taxes & fees

View campground on Hipcamp ↗

Rates & availability from Hipcamp.

You book each site directly with Hipcamp. Prices and availability can change until booked.

5 openSites from $50/night
Book on Hipcamp
from $95Continue to Viator
Sightseeing & food

Guided Bike Tour of Mackinac Island with Scenic Views

5.0 (9) 2.5 hr
from $128Continue to Viator
Adventure

Mackinac Island Parasailing

4.6 (10) 12 minFree cancellation
from $95Continue to Viator
Sightseeing & food

Scenic Mackinac Island A Self Guided Cycling Audio Tour

3.6 (10) 1.5 hr–2 hrFree cancellation
from $12Continue to Viator
Bear storage
Not listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (5 of 5 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Bay View, MI (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground