Campground rules

A few simple guidelines keep Whispering Surf safe, quiet and friendly for every family. Thank you!

the essentials

Campsite check-in after 3 PM, check-out noon

Cottage check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM

Quiet time 11 PM – 9 AM

Never leave a campfire unattended

Guests register & leave by 10 PM

The rules… please be respectful. Thank you!

Generators may NOT be operated in the campground.
Only 1 RV, 1 picnic table and 2 vehicles per site; one immediate family or 6 unrelated adults per site. An 8′ x 6′ or smaller tent may be used on an RV site.
Firearms must remain in your camper at all times.
Do not cut or damage any trees, or insert hooks or nails into trees.
Motorcycles may be ridden to and from the campsite only.
Bicycles and scooters on roads only. 5 MPH speed limit for all wheeled vehicles.
Alcohol may be consumed inconspicuously on your site.
Electric golf carts by licensed drivers, and children over 10 with an adult. No gas-powered carts.
Boats, SUVs and utility trailers park in the overflow lot.

Electric vehicles may be charged for a fee with prior arrangement.
No dogs allowed on our beach.
Trash is collected roadside; last pickup 8 PM.
No dishwashing in restrooms.
All visitors must register and pay a visitor fee, and depart by 10 PM.
Children must be supervised and back at their campsite by 10 PM. Under 13 must be with an adult in the Lodge.
No fireworks or Chinese lanterns. No fires on the beach.
No washing of RVs or vehicles. No outside firewood deliveries.
No political flags on campground property.

Pets & pet owners

All pets on a 6-foot leash at all times and tethered on your campsite.
No pets left unattended outside or in tents / pop-ups; pets alone in RVs must stay quiet.
Clean up after your pet anywhere on camp property; pet stations are provided.
Maximum 2 pets per site, no exceptions. Obey all Bark Park rules.

Please respect our neighbors

All property adjoining Whispering Surf Campground is privately owned. When going to the beach, please walk only on roads and designated trails, and do not walk or ride through other campers’ sites.

Summer Saturdays: 8:30 AM coffee, 7:30 PM popcorn, 8:00 PM community campfire

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Escape to Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake in Pentwater, Michigan! Discover the beauty of nature, embark on thrilling adventures, and create lifelong memories.

Campground rules

The rules… please be respectful. Thank you!

Pets & pet owners

Please respect our neighbors

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