Reviews
4.7/5 Stars Let me start by saying I didn't camp here but I came for the day to check it out and explore and it was amazing! From the moment I got there the lady at the check in stand was super friendly and welcoming to us. Everything at that whole camp site was well maintained and super clean. The views are amazing also.. the only downside was is there's no beach access at all. So that was disappointing. But over all amazing place.
Beautiful state park, sits just off the highway. They offer tent sites, pull thru sites, full hookup sites, and sites with only electricity. You can see the lake from most sites. The campground sits on top of a bluff with beautiful sights. There are 3 sanitation stations, bathrooms with shower houses, and it's also a historical site. Most sites are close together, our site was not very much to our liking, as it sat on a slope #53. We came late April, so the park was empty except 12 of us. There's walking trails across the road and the giant sequoias are just down the road. There's a decent size playground next to the camper cabin and there's also a mini cabin. Restrooms: Very nice, roomy, and clean.
The majority of sites in this campground are Fairly Small and Cramped. There are a lot of mature oaks and maples that provide shade but also tend to make the campsites more difficult to navigate when backing in a larger camper/trailer. We arrived early and were able to pull through the campsite behind us that was still unoccupied in order to get into our campsite without having to jockey around trees to back into it instead, as we have a 42' Solitude which tends to push the capacity limits of most State Park Campsites anyway. However, this Park does have a small number of pull through sites that have 50 amp service as well, but they book up very quickly. As a result of Lake Levels being high and the resulting lake erosion, there is no longer any Beach left, or access to even the Shoreline, on Lake Michigan. The park is on top of a 200' bluff and the stairs to the beach and shoreline were washed away at the end and are now blocked at the end by huge Boulders that were brought in to slow down the wave erosion. The Park still offers Beautiful Sunsets to behold over Lake Michigan that are 2nd to None! As usual, this State Park has a Great and Welcoming Park Staff!
Nice small campground along lake Michigan with easy to access trails. Sites are packed together but large enough. Bath house at the South end has 3 steps up to restroom. Older bldg, but well kept and very clean. No beach access, but short drive to 2 great public beaches. Playground is a slide and a swing with a sandbox. Yard games to check out were a plus!
Great place to camp , close to the city of Manistee MI, and lake Michigan is a stones through away. Burger King is up the road on US31 N....full capacity most days from memorial day to labor day, so "reserve to persevere "as I say.... Restrooms: Clean, also theres showers here. Dog-friendliness: Put them on a lease and have fun! Picnic area: Lay down that checkered blanket , open the thermos of kool aid and bring out the sammies, as my boy Xander says! Enjoy!
We loved our stay at Orchard Beach State Park. The bathrooms are clean and the camp sites do have a charging spot where you can charge anything from your phone to your car/RV. Also, Manistee downtown is less than 10 minutes on drive so if anyone wants to try different restaurants and Breweries it’s a good option.
Beautiful camping but it no longer has beach access. Just viewing platforms .
Very busy but beautiful campground. No beach access but close to many local beaches skiing the coast. Lots of local boats and kayaks here for nearby lakes & rivers. Sites are close together and it's busy with families and kids and dogs. We enjoyed our stay!
Even tho with the Beach Erosion, the views of the Sunset are gorgeous! Nice campground, we shall be back!
Nice campground with very pretty bluff over Lake Michigan and great sunsets. No swimming or walking beach. For that, check out the 5th Avenue beach. Very nice beach with restrooms, food and firepits. Great pier along the beach.
