Walnut Hills Campsites: Every Site Type Compared

50-amp full hookup (80 sites)

Best for: Big rigs, longer stays, groups who want full hookup

Power

30/50 amp

Hookups

Sewer, water and electric

Size

Many sites 70–80 ft long; RVs up to 45 ft

Setting

Mostly wooded; all-day shade on many north-end sites

Bathhouse

Main bathhouse is closest to the north-end block (171–178, 186–193)

Pets

Leashed dogs welcome

Walnut Hills has 80 full-hookup sites with 50-amp service: sewer, water and electric right at the site. They’re the best fit for big rigs and newer RVs running two air conditioners. Many sites in the park are 70–80 feet long and fit RVs up to 45 feet.

The north-end block is our most popular full-hookup area for groups. Sites 186–193 back onto sites 171–178, close to the main bathhouse and across from the entertainment zone: Pavilion 2, the Kangaroo Jumper, the dog park, the gaga ball pit, the new playground and the ball field. Four tent sites with electric sit across the road, which is handy if someone in your group tents.

River frontage (27–42)

Best for: Paddlers and river lovers

Power

Electric; amperage varies by site (see the booking map)

Hookups

Varies by site

Setting

Right on the Shiawassee; trees throughout

Pets

Leashed dogs welcome; dogs can swim in the river

Sites 27–42 sit right on the Shiawassee River. If you’re nimble, you can launch a kayak or canoe straight from your site, depending on the water level (in low water there’s a bit of a drop to the river). These are premium sites, and trees run throughout this stretch.

Sites 1–26 are river view sites. They sit 10–25 feet above the river, so you can see the water but aren’t on it, and they cost less than frontage. Trees line the back of these lots, giving about half a day of shade. Dogs are welcome to swim in the river; many owners walk down to the boat launch area.

River view (1–26)

Best for: River scenery for less than frontage

Power

Varies by site

Hookups

Varies by site

Setting

10–25 ft above the river; about half-day shade

Pets

Leashed dogs welcome

Lakefront (104–117)

Best for: Families who want the beach and Wibit

Power

30 amp

Hookups

Water and electric, no sewer

Setting

On the swim-lake beach; open and sunny

Pets

Leashed; no dogs on the beach or in the swim lake

The lakefront sites line the beach on our spring-fed swim lake, steps from the Wibit, the store and the beach. They have water and 30-amp electric, with no sewer. This end of the park has sandy soil, so the sites are open and sunny rather than shaded. Lakefront sites are in high demand, so they’re priced a little higher. Sites 101–103 are premium lakefront seasonal sites.

Back fence line (74 to 170B)

Best for: Quiet mornings and wildlife

Power

30/50 amp

Hookups

Full hookup

Size

Some large lots

Setting

No rear neighbors; old-growth trees and a farm field behind

Pets

Leashed dogs welcome

The row along the back fence line is where guests go for quiet. There’s nobody behind you: just a band of old-growth trees about 30 feet deep, and beyond it a neighbor’s farm field where deer graze most mornings. These sites are full hookup with 30/50-amp service, and the larger lots in the row are premium. It’s a favorite spot for morning coffee.

The circle (118–131)

Best for: Groups and family reunions

Power

30 amp

Hookups

Water and electric at the back of each site, no sewer

Size

Long and fairly wide

Setting

Open and sunny, across the road from the beach

Pets

Leashed dogs welcome

The loop of sites 118–131, across the road from the beach, is famous for “circling the wagons.” The sites are long and fairly wide, with water and 30-amp electric at the back of each site and no sewer. That layout lets a group park sideways at the front of their sites and form a ring of RVs around a big open middle for shared campfires. On most full-hookup sites, parking sideways would block the hookups, so this loop is the place to do it.

Families on different budgets often book a few lakefront sites plus a block of circle sites so everyone can be together. Groups that book 25 or more sites get one day of free pavilion rental.

Pull-throughs (118, 47–51)

Best for: One-night stopovers

Power

Electric

Hookups

Water and electric

Size

Pull-through

Setting

Sites 47–51 have trees throughout

Pets

Leashed dogs welcome

Site 118 and sites 47–51 are pull-throughs with water and electric. They’re meant for one-night stopovers, which is why they aren’t full hookup. Plenty of travelers who stop for a night end up wishing they’d stayed longer.

Camping cabins (43, 46)

Best for: Grandparents and non-campers

Power

Lights and air conditioning

Hookups

No plumbing

Size

One room, sleeps 4

Setting

Shaded south-end section

Bathhouse

Cabin 46: short walk to the main bathhouse; cabin 43: a little farther

Pets

No pets in the cabins

Our two camping cabins are one-room cabins with lights, air conditioning, a table, a fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker. Each has a twin-over-twin bunk bed and a double bed, so it sleeps four, plus a small front porch, a fire ring and a picnic table. There’s no plumbing: cabin 46 is a short walk to the main bathhouse (privies are even closer), and cabin 43 is a slightly longer walk. Bring your own sheets and bedding. There’s a $75 cleaning deposit at check-in, refunded when you leave the cabin clean. Pets aren’t allowed in the cabins. Cabins fill fastest on holiday weekends, so book those early.

Tent sites (18)

Best for: Families trying camping, budget weekends

Power

4 sites with electric; the rest primitive

Hookups

None at primitive sites

Size

Room for a family tent

Bathhouse

The 4 electric sites are near the main bathhouse

Pets

Leashed dogs welcome

Walnut Hills has 18 tent sites. Four have electric, near the main bathhouse and across the road from sites 186–193; the rest are primitive, with a picnic table and fire pit. Tent campers get the same beach, Wibit, events and amenities as everyone else (standard Wibit fees apply on paid days).