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  3. Tippy Dam Recreation Area

Camping at Tippy Dam Recreation Area near Brethren

State park · Brethren · 59 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Tippy Dam Recreation Area is located on Manistee River and the upstream, dammed portion of the river, known as Tippy Dam backwaters. At the park, you'll find a rustic campground that is open all year, trails, paddling opportunities, a rustic cabin and more.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Fishing
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

37 available sites

37 open of 59 sites
Site 1
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 4
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 5
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 6
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 7
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 8
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Going to Camp

Availability on Going to Camp. Showing 40 of 59 sites.

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14
Price
12✓✓$20
25✓✓$20
14✓✓$20
8✓✓$20
10✓✓$20
31✓✓$20
9✓✓$20
1✓✓$20
27✓✓$20
34✓✓$20
32✓✓$20
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From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
37 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Michigan State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Michigan State Parks ↗

37 openSites from $20/night
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Amenities & location

  • Fire Ring
  • Fishing Area
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

1500 Dilling Road
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Tippy Dam Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Tippy Dam Recreation Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Tippy Dam Recreation Area?
Reservable on midnrreservations.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Tippy Dam Recreation Area?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 39 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on midnrreservations.com
Getting there
Listing 1500 Dilling Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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28✓✓$20
21✓✓$20
40✓✓$20
24✓✓$20
18✓✓$20
4✓✓$20
30✓✓$20
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22✓✓$20
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38✓✓$20
26✓✓$20
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33✓✓$20
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36✓✓$20
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23✓✓$20
35✓✓$20
29✓✓$20
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20✓✓$20
Aux9XX$20
Aux23XX$20
Aux19XX$20

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Tippy Dam Campground and Cabins

0.8 mi from Tippy Dam Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night

Heart of the Forest RV Park

2.9 mi from Tippy Dam Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $23/night
$46 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Wildcat Swamp

6.2 mi from Tippy Dam Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $48/night
$95 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 29 mi · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person
    • 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula 38 mi · 5 hr · from $79/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission 38 mi · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Jayco 32TSBH Huge Bunkhouse room
    2021 Jayco 32TSBH Huge Bunkhouse room

    Travel trailer · 35 ft · sleeps 10 · 35 mi from campground

    $163/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    “Catnip Evergreen” 2018 Heartland Prowler Lynx
    “Catnip Evergreen” 2018 Heartland Prowler Lynx

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 36 mi from campground

    $125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Keystone Hideout
    2021 Keystone Hideout

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 59 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Tippy Dam Recreation Area

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22
    Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22

    29 mi · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person

    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

    38 mi · 5 hr · from $79/person

    NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission
    NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission

    38 mi · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Michigan State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202665%0%0%
    Dec 202666%0%0%
    Jan 202766%0%0%
    Feb 202766%0%0%
    Mar 202766%0%0%
    Apr 202766%0%0%
    May 202766%0%0%
    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula

    38 mi · 5 hr · from $79/person

    4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
    4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

    38 mi · 4 hr · from $74/person

    Designated Driver TC - We Drive Your Car - Private TC Wine Tour
    Designated Driver TC - We Drive Your Car - Private TC Wine Tour

    38 mi · 5 hr · from $369/person

    NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour
    NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour

    38 mi · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person

    Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    38 mi · 6 hr–7 hr · from $169/person

    Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!
    Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!

    38 mi · 1 hr · from $159/person

    Compare site types

    59 individual reservable campsites from Michigan State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    59 sites · $20, $100/night

    37 open Nov 13–Nov 15