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Traditions all summer long

From Saturday coffee and popcorn at the Lodge to Christmas in July, the Halloween Fun weekend and our end-of-season potluck.

every summer saturday

Memorial Day through Labor Day

8:30 AM

Free coffee in the Lodge

Start your Saturday with a free cup of coffee and good company.

7:30 PM

Popcorn in the Lodge

The old Lodge dinner bell calls everyone in for popcorn.

8:00 PM

Community campfire

Gather around the community fire, weather permitting.

seasonal traditions

Mark your calendar

Dates for each season are posted on our events calendar. Event details below come from our news and FAQ pages.

Celebrate America's 250th Birthday banner over the campground
Memorial Day – Labor Day

America’s 250th: Best Patriotic Site

Decorate your site in red, white & blue for our weekly patriotic campsite contest.

Kayak rack on the sandy Bass Lake beach with the swim dock in the distance
Summer

Fishing Derby

A family favorite on Bass Lake for young anglers and their grown-ups.

Picnic table under the trees on a misty morning
July

Christmas in July

Holiday decorations and summer fun under the pines.

Vintage silver Airstream travel trailer parked on green grass at Whispering Surf Campground
Fall

Fall Airstream Rally

The Michigan Airstream Club brings iconic travel trailers to Bass Lake.

Kids carving pumpkins during Halloween weekend at the campground
October

Halloween Fun Weekend

Costumes, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating around the campground.

Campers dining in the Lodge next to the pool table
October

End-of-season potluck

We close each season together in the Lodge with a community potluck.

Newspaper article: Pentwater campground to host Airstream rally
rallies & groups

Bring your club to Bass Lake

Whispering Surf has hosted the Michigan Airstream Club’s annual fall rally, with dozens of iconic Airstream travel trailers camped under the oaks and pines.

Planning a rally, reunion or group camping weekend? Call the office to talk about sites and dates.

Let’s go camping!

Want to set up a reservation?

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

let’s go camping!
Book your spot between two lakes
  • Private Bass Lake beach & boat rentals
  • Free WiFi, Bark Park & camp store
  • Saturday coffee, popcorn & campfire
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Plan your stay

Rates include your site, 4 unrelated adults or a family up to 6, and 1 dog. Season: May 1 – Oct 15.

Prefer to book instantly? Book online on Campspot · or call (231) 869-5050