Terms & Conditions

See also: Campground Rules • Reservation Requests

General Terms

• $6.00 non-refundable processing fee is required for all reservations.
• No personal checks will be accepted upon arrival.
• The person registered will be responsible for the condition of the cabin/site/house/room.
• Reservations are not refundable due to weather conditions.
• We reserve the right to not renew a booking to any guest who has not arranged for all of their dates in advance. We will do our best to move guests to the next best available site (if necessary).
• Rates are only guaranteed at the time of booking and are subject to change at any time without notice. Changes made after your reservation has been confirmed may result in higher rates.
• Quiet hours are from 10pm to 9am.
• Items left unattended in the park are left at your own risk.

Minimum Stay Requirements

• Four-night minimum stay required for House Rental reservations submitted prior to April 1st, 2025.
• Two-night minimum stay required for Motel Room reservations submitted prior to April 1st, 2025.
• Three-night minimum stay required for all other reservations submitted prior to April 1st, 2025.
• Two-night minimum stay required for all other reservations submitted prior to May 8th, 2025.
• Three-night minimum stay required* for House Rentals.
• Two-night minimum stay required* for all Cabins, Lakeview Campsites, Bridgeview Campsites, BCM Lake View Cottage (Beachcomber of Mackinaw) and Lake Paradise Cottages.
• Two-night minimum stay required* for all unit types (except House Rentals) on Fridays and Saturdays.
• *Minimum stay waived for walk-ins, if available. Holiday requirements may differ (see Holiday Terms below).

Required Deposits

33% of your total stay is due at the time of booking.

Lake Paradise Cottages: 100% of your total stay is due at the time of booking.

Check-In and Check-Out

No early check-ins allowed.

• Cabins/Motel Rooms/House Rentals: Check-in between 3pm & 10pm. Check out by 11am.
• Campsites: Check-in between 1pm & 10pm. Check out by 11am.
• Lake Paradise Cottages: Check-in between 3pm & 10pm. Check out by 11am. Please call our office when you are leaving the Cottage. No late check outs allowed. Housekeeping staff will arrive at 11am.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancel 30+ days prior to check in = 6% fee of total
• Cancel 10-29 days prior to check in = 13% fee of total
• Cancel 5-9 days prior to check in = 23% fee of total
• Cancel 0-4 days prior to check in = 33% fee of total

No-Show Policy

No-show reservations* will forfeit their deposit. Contact us and let us know you will be delayed, we can hold your site for you if paid in FULL.
* Your reservation is considered a no-show if you have not contacted us or arrived by 11am the day after your arrival date.

Reservation Change Policy

Reservation changes are based on availability and subject to new rates. Stays cannot be shortened to less than the minimum nights that were required at the time of booking (no refund).

For changes made 4 days or less in advance of arrival, fees may apply:
Shortening Your Stay - Leave Early Fee of 50% per night removed will be charged. After check-in, no refund for the day you leave.
Changing Your Dates - Moving your reservation to new dates (when possible) will result in no refund of the deposit, if cancelled.

Minimum Age Requirements

By accepting a reservation, you acknowledge and agree that: you are 18+ years old for a campsite OR 21+ years old for cabins/room types and you are personally staying on the campsite or in the cabin/room.

Firewood Rules

DO NOT bring firewood. No one is permitted to bring firewood of ANY TYPE (includes lumber, pallets, building materials) into the campground. Read more about our Firewood Policy. All campfires must be in a container.

Lake Paradise Cottages: DO NOT bring firewood. No fires are allowed. Bring your own charcoal for the provided charcoal grills.

Beachcomber of Mackinaw: DO NOT bring firewood. No individual fires are allowed. Staff will supply firewood for the community fire on the beach.

Pet Rules

Cabins, Motel Rooms, Lake Paradise Cottages & House Rentals: No Pets Allowed, in or around the property of the rentals. Guests with pets will be asked to leave and will forfeit their deposit.

Campsites: Dogs are allowed on campsites, if you clean up after them and follow our rules. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs must NOT be left unattended outside. They may be left alone in your camper if they will NOT disturb your neighbors. No aggressive dogs allowed (poodle or pit bull - you know if your dog is aggressive). Owners are responsible for any damage or injury caused by their pet. If your dog barks and causes complaints - you will be asked to leave.

Cabin / Site Locations

Reservations are assigned on a first come, first serve basis, with an exception for accommodating large groups. We try, but cannot always accommodate specific location or unit requests.

Site Lock: To hold a specific unit number, you must add the Site Lock product at the time of booking ($15 fee applies). If we are unable to accommodate your request, this fee will be refunded and you will be notified by email.

Camping in a Group

On busy weekends and holidays, large groups may not be able to be together if reservations aren't made early enough or if the various camping unit types needed aren't similar. In some cases, we may be able to put several cabins together with a couple of separates as a best-case scenario. We cannot guarantee adjacent cabins/sites if you request differing site types or hook-ups and if group reservations are not submitted together. For more information and group reservation instructions, see: Group Camping.

Vehicle Policy

No loud vehicles are permitted. We reserve the right to determine which vehicles are too loud.

• Cabins & Campsites:
  • Limit of 2 vehicles per cabin/site location, including any overnight guests (motorhome and tow are considered one).
  • Rates include 1 vehicle, fee for 2nd vehicle is $6.00/night.
  • Golf Carts & Side-by-Sides require a $6 permit at check-in. Drivers must have a valid license, be 21+ years old, and follow all campground rules.
• House Rentals:
  • Limit of 3 vehicles (included in rates) per house rental, including any overnight guests.
  • No trailers allowed.
  • Golf Carts & Side-by-Sides require a $6 permit at check-in. Drivers must have a valid license, be 21+ years old, and follow all campground rules.
• Lake Paradise Cottages:
  • Limit of 1 vehicle per cottage, including any overnight guests.
  • No trailers allowed. Boat trailers will not fit in front of your cottage. Boats do not have a dock to tie to.
  • No Golf Carts or Side-by-Sides allowed.
• Beachcomber of Mackinaw:
  • Limit of 1 vehicle per motel room, including any overnight guests (due to limited parking).
  • No trailers allowed. Please call in advance and we will attempt to make other parking arrangements for additonal vehicles/trailers.
  • No Golf Carts or Side-by-Sides allowed.
• Mackinac Lake Trail Motel:
  • Limit of 2 vehicles per motel room, including any overnight guests.
  • Rates include 1 vehicle, fee for 2nd vehicle is $6.00/night.
  • No Golf Carts or Side-by-Sides allowed.

Visitor Policy

• Cabins & Campsites:
  • Visitors are allowed, as parking permits (limited parking spaces). Visitor passes are $6.00/day, per vehicle. Visiting hours are 9am-9pm.
  • Overnight Guests: Occupancy and vehicle counts may not exceed limits with the addition of overnight guests.
• House Rentals:
  • Visitors are allowed, as parking permits (limited parking spaces). Visitor passes are $6.00/day, per vehicle. Visiting hours are 9am-9pm.
  • Overnight Guests: Occupancy and vehicle counts may not exceed limits with the addition of overnight guests.
  • No parties, gatherings or weddings allowed. No tents.
• Lake Paradise Cottages & Motel Rooms:
  • Visitors are allowed, as parking permits (limited parking spaces). Visiting hours are 9am-9pm.
  • No overnight guests are allowed, only those that are registered.
  • No parties, gatherings or weddings allowed. No tents.

Cabins

Bring your own bedding or sleeping bags, towels and anything you need for campfire cooking and eating. If you are unsure about the beds in your cabin, please contact our staff. Cabins have lights, electricity, windows and screens. Lake/Bridgeview cabins have restrooms and showers. Cabins without bathrooms use campground showers and toilets. Most cabins have a covered porch, picnic table and ceiling fan (no A/C). There is a grill grate over a fire ring outside for cooking. No small children (under 5) allowed in loft cabins or the Lake House. NO pets (in or around the property of the rentals) & NO smoking inside Cabins, Motel Rooms or House Rentals. NO cooking inside Cabins or Motel Rooms. If violated, or if there are damages or extra cleaning required to your rental, you could be charged up to a $500 penalty up to 2 weeks after your check-out date on a separate transaction from your original reservation.

Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Rooms

NEAR the lakefront, NOT on the lake. Nature Trail to the shoreline with access to Lake Huron. Linens, bedding & towels are provided, however there is no maid service. Microwave & free morning coffee located at coffee cabin. Outdoor heated pool. Access to all amenities at Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping. Full size bathroom & Queen Bed. Includes LCD TV & air conditioning. NO pets (in or around the property of the rentals), NO smoking & NO cooking inside Motel Rooms. If violated, or if there are damages or extra cleaning required to your rental, you could be charged up to a $500 penalty up to 2 weeks after your check-out date on a separate transaction from your original reservation.

Beachcomber of Mackinaw Motel Rooms

All motel rooms will be equipped with a small mini refrigerator, cable TV, air conditioning, bathroom and shower stall. Linens and towels are provided, however there is no maid service. NO pets (in or around the property of the rentals) & NO smoking inside of Motel Rooms, Lake Cottage or the Lobby. If violated, or if there are damages or extra cleaning required to your rental, you could be charged up to a $500 penalty up to 2 weeks after your check-out date on a separate transaction from your original reservation.

House Rentals

Linens & towels are provided, however there is no maid service. There is A/C in the House Rentals. The House Rentals have semi-private driveways, which are narrow and wooded, so no trailers are allowed. No small children (under 5) allowed in the Lake House. NO pets (in or around the property of the rentals) & NO smoking inside of House Rentals. If violated, or if there are damages or extra cleaning required to your rental, you could be charged up to a $500 penalty up to 2 weeks after your check-out date on a separate transaction from your original reservation.

Campsites

• Limit of one camping unit per site (tent, popup, van, motorhome, etc.): A 2nd vehicle with a second camping unit (including tents) requires a separate, additional campsite.
• Limit of six persons per site, including guests: Rates include three adults. Additional overnight guests are $3.00/night, per person plus $6.00/night per vehicle. Children under 5 are free.

Lake Paradise Cottages

All cottages have an apartment sized fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, two-burner cooktop, Keurig and windows with screens. All cottages have a Lake View, restroom and a shower. Linens and towels are provided, however there is no maid service. There are exhaust fans, A/C units and heat in each of the cottages. NO pets (in or around the property of the rentals) & NO smoking allowed inside cottages. If violated, or if there are damages to your unit, you could be charged up to a $500 penalty up to 2 weeks after your check-out date on a separate transaction from your original reservation.

Processing

Reservations can take 3 days to process during the summer and up to 7 days to process during the off-season.

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