About Chain O' Lakes Campground
Chain O' Lakes Campground is a family-owned and family-run campground on M-88 near Bellaire, in the middle of the Chain of Lakes country of Antrim County. It opened for the 2026 season on May 1.
It is set up well for big rigs. Full hook-up sites with water, sewer and 30/50-amp power come as deep concrete back-ins or gravel pull-throughs, with 30-amp gravel sites and water-and-electric sites as well. Tent sites share electric and water access and are for tents only. Every site has a picnic table and fire ring. Nine cabins range from rustic to full-service, and there is a pool deck for warm afternoons.
Rules are clear and family-friendly: check-in is at 2 p.m. at the office and store, check-out at noon, quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., and no music after 10. Base rates cover two adults and two children, and a seventh night is free when you pay for six. The first boat or trailer parks free, which helps anglers heading to the lakes.
Lavender Hill Farm near Boyne City is about 45 minutes north, a good day trip from camp for lavender in summer or the farm's boutique and tasting room into the fall.
What to do
- Park a large rig on a full hook-up concrete site
- Rent a cabin, from rustic to full-service
- Bring the boat; the first boat or trailer parks free
- Cool off by the pool on summer afternoons
- Stay a week; the seventh night is free
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- 2026 season opened May 1; contact them for closing date and seasonal stays
- Hours
- Check-in 2 p.m., check-out noon; quiet hours 10 p.m.–8 a.m.
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed (up to 2 dogs per site; cabin pet fee)
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Leaving after noon without office approval costs $25
- Pets cannot be left alone in RVs, cabins or at the site
- Ask about monthly or seasonal stays
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Hill Farm · about 45 minutes away
Lavender Hill Farm is about 45 minutes north, an easy day trip from camp.
Getting there
Questions
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on a leash, up to two per site; cabins carry a small pet fee.
Are there tent sites?
Yes, tent-only sites with shared electric and water access.
Does the campground have cabins?
Yes, nine cabins from rustic to full-service.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Boyne City & Lake Charlevoix, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
