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  3. Pentwater
  4. Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake

Camping at Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake near Pentwater

Private campground · Pentwater · 8 campsites

A campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Experience 'Pure Michigan' at Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake, the oldest privately-owned campground in the state. Nestled in the lush woods, providing peace and serenity, Whispering Surf is a great place to stay for campers of all kinds.

4.8 on Campspot · 41 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 44 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

8 available sites

8 open of 8 site types
Rustic Tent Site (No Electric)
TentElectric
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Tent Site with Electric (20 AMP)
RV or tentElectric
Available all 2 nights
$96 for 2 nights
$48/night · before taxes & fees
Back In Water/Electric RV Site
RV · Up to 40 ftElectric
Available all 2 nights
$114 for 2 nights
$57/night · before taxes & fees
Back In Full Hook Up RV Site
RV · Up to 44 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$124 for 2 nights
$62/night · before taxes & fees
Pull Thru Full Hook Up RV Site
RV · Up to 42 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$134 for 2 nights
$67/night · before taxes & fees
Mayor Rustic Cabin
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$150 for 2 nights
$75/night · before taxes & fees
Davis 2 BR Cottage
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$320 for 2 nights
$160/night · before taxes & fees
Dorothy 3 BR Cottage
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$400 for 2 nights
$200/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Rustic Tent Site (No Electric)
tent
✓✓from $45
Tent Site with Electric (20 AMP)
tent
✓✓from $48
Back In Water/Electric RV Site
rv
✓✓from $57
Back In Full Hook Up RV Site
rv
✓✓from $62
Pull Thru Full Hook Up RV Site
rv
✓✓from $67
Mayor Rustic Cabin
lodging
✓✓from $75
Davis 2 BR Cottage
lodging
✓✓from $160
Dorothy 3 BR Cottage
lodging
✓✓from $200

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

From $90 for 2 nights
$45/night · Before taxes & fees
8 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

8 openSites from $45/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Camp Store
  • Clubhouse
  • Dump Station
  • Internet
  • Pet Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • Planned Activities
  • Playground
  • Shower
  • Snack Bar
  • Trash Cans
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 2 full-hookup, 3 electric individual sites.

Location

7070 S Lakeshore Dr
Open in Google Maps ↗

Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake?
Longest RV site listed: 44 ft (3 of 4 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake have RV hookups?
2 full-hookup, 3 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

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

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 44 ft (3 of 4 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 2 full-hookup, 3 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 2 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 3 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 7070 S Lakeshore Dr (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Campspot. Quotes are verbatim.

Friendly hosts and staff · 3 reviews

“The staff (hosts) were so wonderful.”

Linda G · Aug 2026

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (41 reviews, ★ 4.8). Not written or edited by us.

“Clean, inviting campground with very kind and enthusiastic owners. We stayed two nights and definitely will be back.”

jim W 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“Very friendly and accommodating staff, from the time you check in til the time you leave We will definitely stop back if we are in the area”

M.T. 5 · Aug 2026 · Campspot

“Welcoming and beautiful! The staff (hosts) were so wonderful. The bathrooms were very clean. The garbage pickup at the site was appreciated. Having both Bass Lake and Lake Michigan within easy walking distance made the trip perfect. I highly recommend this campground!”

Linda G 5 · Aug 2026 · Campspot
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights12 sites open for every night

Hill and Hollow Campground

1.5 mi from Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 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 nights1 site open for every night

Oxbow Lake Oasis

5.7 mi from Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake (straight-line)
Sites $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Poncho's Pond RV Park

8.5 mi from Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $57/night
$114 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · 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 Frankfort area · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person
    • Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 Self-guided Driving Audio Tour Frankfort area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $13/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 44 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 NuCamp T@G XL Boondock, Go Glamping with Bigfoot.
2021 NuCamp T@G XL Boondock, Go Glamping with Bigfoot.

Travel trailer · 13.7 ft · sleeps 2 · 38 mi from campground

$99/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2019 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy - Mini Max- Maximum Fun - Minimum Hassle
2019 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy - Mini Max- Maximum Fun - Minimum Hassle

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 2 · 38 mi from campground

$119/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 KZ Durango Gold 382MBQ
2021 KZ Durango Gold 382MBQ

Fifth wheel · 42 ft · sleeps 8 · 39 mi from campground

$185/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake

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

Frankfort area · 8 hr–1 day · from $17/person

Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 Self-guided Driving Audio Tour
Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 Self-guided Driving Audio Tour

Frankfort area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $13/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 2026100%0%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

8 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Lodging

3 sites · From $160, From $200/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Rv

3 sites · From $62, From $57/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

2 sites · From $45, From $48/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15