Holly Recreation Area
Michigan State Park
Write a Review 8100 Grange Hall Rd. Holly, MI 48442 248-634-8811 Reservations: 800-447-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 42.8207, -83.527
Overview of Holly Recreation Area
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Last Price Paid: $28
Reported by MonkeyBunker on 6/29/2023
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Class A)
Reported by MonkeyBunker on 6/29/2023
Number of Sites 159
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,017 ft / 309 m
Max Stay 15
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Holly Recreation Area 6 people have reviewed this location.
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“Peaceful when basketball stops ”
Reviewed 6/29/2023
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 79 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
We thought we'd give Holly Recreation Area a try. Campground is in "loops", each fairly apart from each other. The closest "lake" was mostly lillypads and scum. No swimming there, but the lake with the beach (and overpriced lake inflatables, $20 for 60 minutes use!) was a drive (or looong walk) from my site. (We're in the Oak Loop). ... more
We thought we'd give Holly Recreation Area a try. Campground is in "loops", each fairly apart from each other. The closest "lake" was mostly lillypads and scum. No swimming there, but the lake with the beach (and overpriced lake inflatables, $20 for 60 minutes use!) was a drive (or looong walk) from my site. (We're in the Oak Loop).
Playground equipment leaves much to be desired. Old swings and slide here, down a ways it's a climbing dome and some other metal thing. I don't know what genius thought putting a basketball court right next to a camping area was a good idea, but the constant "blap blap blap" sound got tedious real quick. Speed limit is 10mph, people seem to add 10 to that, so watch the kiddos. I even saw an official State van zip by my site at at least 15 to 20mph. Not great.
Every site is paved, which is nice, but I've never seen SO many unlevel sites. Some slope back, some forward, or to the side. I mean virtually*every* site in this loop is unlevel. I'm not exaggerating in the least. Hard to believe they thought this was OK. I drove each loop, noting the level ones, which was only a handful total.
We're close enough that we *should* get all the Detroit TV stations, yet I can get none. T-Mobile only gets LTE, which is slow.
Vault toilets in the loops, modern restrooms/shower out on the main park road. Unless you like long walks, expect to bike or drive to them. The modern facility near me was ok, showers ok, but there were lots of spiders in the stall I used. What's a lot? I counted 15 on the walls. It IS camping though, so kind of expected.
It is pretty though, very wooded, but sites clear & well spaced. (though, again, mostly all unlevel to some degree.) Road and site pavement is in good condition, and sites clearly marked.
Note: someone says there's wifi here. There is NOT, and I don't think any Michigan State Parks do.
I doubt we'll return here.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Great relaxing park with lots of trees separating sites”
Reviewed 7/21/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
Overall Rating
This was the 1st State Park we’ve stay at that was South of us (because everyone knows Up North is where it’s at!) and it’s definitely convinced us to try more parks in Southern Michigan! We stayed in the Maple Loop (site 6) and it was very calm and quite. It seemed like one of the loops with more level sites... some sites in other ... more
This was the 1st State Park we’ve stay at that was South of us (because everyone knows Up North is where it’s at!) and it’s definitely convinced us to try more parks in Southern Michigan!
We stayed in the Maple Loop (site 6) and it was very calm and quite. It seemed like one of the loops with more level sites... some sites in other loops looked like you'd need to make sure to pack extra leveling blocks to get the camper leveled out front-to-back.
PROS:
-Most sites feel secluded from neighbors with trees surrounding
-140+ sites for RVs with long cement pads
-Cement pads are *just* wide enough to make for easy parking, yet not make it feel like camping in a driveway. Lol!
-Far from any busy roads and super quiet during the day
-Multiple playgrounds throughout the park for kids
-Showers were clean and the water was always warm even during peak showering times.
-Gorgeous calm lake — great for kayaking! (They even have kayaks & stand up paddle boards available for rent!)
-Floating water park, which looked like a blast!
-First, you should know I’m an adamant recycler (and even compost when at home), so, seeing recycling collection cans & bottles throughout the park was a plus for me!
-There were hiking trails, but we didn’t get a chance to explore them.
CONS:
-The beach and campground are in separate parts of the park – definitely bike-able, but if you’re brining more than just a towel, you’ll probably want to drive!
-It was pretty far away from any town, so make sure not to forget anything! We had to drive a half hour to get to a store other than the gas station.
-There were some VERY un-level sites (front-to-back), so, you’ll need those leveling blocks!
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AT&T 4G
Away with M&K would stay here again
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“Electric hookup far out ”
Reviewed 6/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 127 |
Overall Rating
Enjoyed my stay. The electric hookup was almost out of reach even parking nearly off the pad to get to it. Nicely wooded. Quiet
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T-Mobile 4G
Josh would stay here again
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“Wet Without Power”
Reviewed 6/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 138 |
| RV Length: | 18' (Teardrop Trailer) |
Overall Rating
The campsites have nice blacktop drives and pads, and are heavily wooded. However, the pad is not level. It slopes significantly toward the road and slants to the side. It was raining when we arrived and the leveling pads were slipping on the blacktop as we tried to level side-to-side. When we were preparing to leave the next day, one ... more
The campsites have nice blacktop drives and pads, and are heavily wooded. However, the pad is not level. It slopes significantly toward the road and slants to the side. It was raining when we arrived and the leveling pads were slipping on the blacktop as we tried to level side-to-side. When we were preparing to leave the next day, one of our wheel chocks slid on the wet blacktop allowing the trailer to move, bending a stabilizer. We paid for electric hookup, however the power post for site 138 is more than 25’ from the closest edge of the pad and basically in the next site. Our power cord would not reach. Also, the dump station was still out of service when we were there.
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Verizon 4G
johnm2 would stay here again
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“Nice and Roomy ”
Reviewed 4/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 122 |
| RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Sites in the hickory loop are nice and wooded with all sites having a view of the woods out the back of each site. Sites have paved pad for camper , but some pads have 2-4 inch drop off making a pretty bad trip hazard. Area has rolling hills making sites difficult for tents and some unique locations for the fire pits. Overall great c... more
Sites in the hickory loop are nice and wooded with all sites having a view of the woods out the back of each site. Sites have paved pad for camper , but some pads have 2-4 inch drop off making a pretty bad trip hazard. Area has rolling hills making sites difficult for tents and some unique locations for the fire pits. Overall great camping experience. Will camp here again.
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PaulnShari would stay here again
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“Spacious and Private”
Reviewed 11/18/2018
| Days stayed: | 120 |
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| RV Length: | 28' |
Overall Rating
Some will say that this is one State Park that has something for everyone. If your a woody camper then you will find some very nice woody sites nestled among some large tree like oaks and maples. Then you can also find some very good group sites which are larger. Some are full sun. There are several great hiking loops which keep you... more
Some will say that this is one State Park that has something for everyone. If your a woody camper then you will find some very nice woody sites nestled among some large tree like oaks and maples. Then you can also find some very good group sites which are larger. Some are full sun.
There are several great hiking loops which keep you inside the park acres, and offer much wildlife. There are 2 playgrounds which are newly renovated, basketball courts and frisbee court are available. New restrooms and showers make the stay comfortable and convenient. There are 5 camping loops and 2 cabins for rent.
Crossing over to the south of the park is McGuiness lake. It offers a very nice beach and a store with food, boat and float rentals. Public access is also available, but is a no gas motor-no wake lake. Fishing year round offers bass, bluegill and some pike. Very near many attractions such as Renaissance Festival, Mt Holly for skiing.
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WiilyWonka would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Connectivity
- wifi: yes
Recreation
- basketball court
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- horseshoes
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dog run
- dump station
- group sites
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- dog run
- pets
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