Camp Petosega Rental Rates
Thank you for your interest in Camp Petosega! We look forward to your visit!
Rates are subject to change annually.
Camp Petosega has 90 campsites with electricity and water (five of which are pull-through with sewer hook-up), modern restrooms and showers, seven rental cabins, playgrounds, a beach, and open field game areas.
Campground Map
All campsite and cabin rentals require a two-night minimum stay and have a seven-night maximum
Some points to remember:
- Quiet Hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- No ATVs on trails
- No television is available in the cabins
- Use outside fire ring only for fires
- No smoking in any buildings
- No pets in any buildings
Cancellation policy
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the arrival date (prior to close of the previous business day) will incur a $10 cancellation fee and a refund of the remainder of the camping fees will be given.
• Cancellations made the day of arrival or later shall forfeit the first night’s camping fee and a $10 cancellation fee with be charged.
• If you are in camp and you leave before your scheduled departure date, NO refund will be given.
Water shut-off and seasonal information
May 1 is the official start of the summer season at Petosega. Water is typically shut off in mid-October when the campground closes for the season.
Winter cabin rentals are available for cabins D, F, 1, 2 & 3 (*no plumbing available; electricity is on).
Please take note of our fees:
Cancellation / Refund Policy updates effective Jan. 1, 2016
A policy change has been adopted by the Parks and Recreation Committee that takes effect Jan. 1, 2016:
There shall be a $10 non-refundable reservation fee collected when the reservation is made. Changes to the reservation prior to the day of arrival will result in a $10 modification fee. There shall be a $10 cancellation fee.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the arrival date (prior to close of the previous business day) will incur a $10 cancellation fee and a refund of the remainder of the camping fees will be given. Cancellations made the day of arrival or later shall forfeit the first night’s camping fee and a $10 cancellation fee with be charged. If you are in camp and you leave before your scheduled departure date, NO REFUND will be given. Three-night minimum required for holidays.
Credit card transaction fee notice
A three-percent fee will apply for all credit card transactions; you will be charged three-percent of the total for using a credit card.
Getting started booking your camping trip!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CAMPGROUND MAP
Camp Site Specifications (pdf)
You may print out a reservation application and mail it in with your payment. On the application, please be sure to note your top three site choices, in the event that your top choice(s) has already been booked.
We accept Visa and Master Card or checks payable to The County of Emmet.
Campsites
Camp Petosega is site-specific from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This means during this time period you must choose the site you would like to reserve. Please view the map to choose the correct site number. Tents are permitted on sites 1 – 35 only. Therefore, if you or anyone on your site is using a tent you must reserve a site between site 1 and 35.
- One camping unit per site
- Two-night minimum
- Check-in is 3 p.m. Check-out is 1 p.m.
- Tents permitted sites 1-35
- Barrier Free Sites 38, 47 , 62, 67, 68, 71, 74, 77, 78, 82
- Sites 86 – 90 are pull-thru with full hook-up
- All sites have water and 50 or 30 amp electrical service
RATES:
Non pull-through sites: $30
Pull-through sites: $40
See campground map for campsite locations
CABINS 1, 2, 3 Rustic – electricity, no plumbing
Cancellation policy
Cabin, pavilion and recreation hall deposits are non-refundable if the reservation is canceled at any time.
- Two-night minimum
- Accommodates: 6 people each
- 4 single bunk beds in back room
- 1 double bunk bed in front room
- Check-in is 3 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m.
- Tents prohibited at cabins
- No pets allowed at cabins
RATE: $55
DEPOSIT: $100
See campground map for location of Cabins 1, 2, and 3
CABIN 4
Cabin 4 is available from early May through mid-October. It has electricity and plumbing. Other specifications include:
- Accommodates 4 people
- Full bathroom and kitchen
- 1 queen size bed
- 1 set of bunk beds
- Check-in is 3 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m.
- Tents prohibited at cabins
- No pets allowed
RATE: $150
DEPOSIT: $100
See campground map for location of Cabin 4
CABIN 5
Cabin 5 is available from early May through mid-October. It has electricity and plumbing. Other specifications include:
- Accommodates 6 people
- Full kitchen and bathroom
- 1 full bed
- 2 sets of bunk beds
- Check-in is 3 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m.
- Tents prohibited at cabins
- No pets allowed
RATE: $200
DEPOSIT: $100
See campground map for location of Cabin 5
CABIN D
Located closest to the Rec Hall, Cabin D is available for rent year-round. It includes electricity but does not have plumbing. Cabin D is close to Pickerel Lake and only 100 feet or so from the snowshoe trail and groomed cross country ski trail. Other specifications include:
- Two-night minimum
- Accommodates 10-12 people in two-story building
- 1 table, small kitchen, furnace heat
- 1 couch (sleeps 2), 10 single beds upstairs
- Check-in is 3 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m.
- Tents prohibited at cabins
- No pets allowed
RATE: $175
DEPOSIT: $100
See campground map for location of Cabin D
CABIN F
Located just before the bridge, Cabin F is available for rent year-round. It includes electricity and a do-it-yourself wood-burning stove. Renters must use the wood provided at an additional fee. Cabin F does not have plumbing. Other specifications include:
- Two-night minimum stay
- Accommodates 8 people – one story building
- 1 table, small kitchen, gas stove, do-it-yourself wood-burning stove
- 4 bunk beds
- Check-in is 3 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m.
- Tents prohibited at cabins
- No pets
RATE: $125
DEPOSIT: $100
See campground map for location of Cabin F
Public Playground Area
Thanks to grant funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Land and Water Conservation Fund as well as the Local Revenue Sharing Board, Camp Petosega has a sprawling, handicapped-accessible playground only yards from the beach and bathhouse. Camp Petosega is open to the public for day-use at no charge, so Emmet County residents and others can enjoy the playground, beach and trails throughout the year.
