24-Hour Risk-Free Cancellation: For bookings made at least 14 calendar days prior to arrival, you may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund. The cancellation request must be made by midnight of the day after payment is made.
14 days or more prior to arrival: Full refund less a $50 processing fee.
Within 14 days of arrival: There will be no refund issued.
If you test positive for COVID-19 prior to your arrive, please contact our office at 231.582.9191 or michigania@umich.edu, and we will process a full refund.
Cleaning fees will not be charged for any reservation canceled prior to check-in and will automatically be refunded.
Our panel of medical and public health experts have recommended we require all campers 5 & up be fully vaccinated and boosted (if eligible) for COVID-19. Here is some additional information from the U-M health system on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12. You will receive information on how to upload your vaccination information in a separate email.
Our policy may be modified as health requirements and access to new boosters change in the coming months. We will provide more detailed information about any additional COVID-19 policies, including indoor masking requirements and any other possible policies, prior to the start of camp.
Take a look at the layout of our cabins.
- All units have a private bathroom and shower.
- Guests will need to provide all toiletries.
- Guests will need to bring their own sheets, linens, blankets, towels, etc.
- 1-Bedroom units have a Queen bed.
- 2-Bedroom units have a Queen bed and 2 sets of Twin bunk beds.
- Food service will be available only during the following times:
- Friday–Sunday beginning Oct. 15 (breakfast only)
- Cabins do not contain a kitchen. However, a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot (with filters) will be provided in the common room of each cabin.
- Cooking utensils, plates, bowls, cups, etc. are not provided in the cabin. You are encouraged to bring your own if needed.
- Individual unit rentals may share the common room, appliances, and porch with other renters in the same cabin.
Check-in Time: 2 p.m.
Check-out Time: 11 a.m.
Please read these rules carefully. Failure to abide by these rules may result in loss of security deposit, being asked to leave Camp without refund, or loss of access to Camp Michigania in the future.
- Visitors must abide by all current State of Michigan COVID-19 safety regulations, including gathering sizes, masks, and physical distancing.
- While we all love our furry friends, no pets are allowed on Camp Michigania property.
- No parties are allowed on property.
- Please be respectful of your neighbors and keep your noise levels down between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
- Cars must be parked in the South Camp parking lot. Cars may not be parked next to cabins, except for when unpacking upon arrival and packing for departure.
- Make sure all food products are secured and trash is properly disposed of to deter wildlife. Trash and recycling bins will be located inside your cabin.
- Fire pits and fire-making supplies are available at South Beach.
- Please be sure fires are fully put out when finished, and all materials are returned to where you found them.
- Motorized vehicles, such as snowmobiles, may not be used on Camp Michigania property.
- No personal firearms and no hunting are allowed during your stay.
Property Information
Before you arrive, we wanted to let you know about some light construction that will be taking place at camp. We don’t anticipate any disruption to your stay, but we wanted to make you aware of what to expect.
Underground utility work will take place during the week, from Monday to Wednesday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. You may hear some “lawnmower-like” noise and some vibrations in the immediate vicinity of the work site. We ask that you avoid any areas where work is actively taking place, as well as any areas that are marked off.
Your safety is our top priority. For the health and safety of our guests, we have instituted stringent safety and cleaning protocols based on the latest CDC guidance.
- There will be a minimum 1 day between each cabin rental to allow for cleaning.
- All cabin common areas will be cleaned, disinfected (with the use of a fogger), and sanitized between guests.
- All cabins will be stocked with cleaning/sanitizing supplies along with paper towel and toilet paper.
Camp Michigania is located at 3006 Camp Sherwood Road, Boyne City, MI 49712. For the most efficient route possible, please see Google Maps or Waze.
From Southeast Michigan
Follow I-75 north to Gaylord (exit 282). Take M-32 west from Gaylord to US-131. Turn right onto US-131 and follow it to Boyne Falls. Turn left onto M-75 and follow it to Boyne City. When you reach Boyne City, go through town to the second stoplight. Lake Charlevoix will be straight ahead. Turn right onto Lake Street and follow it around Lake Charlevoix. Lake Street curves left and becomes W. Michigan Street as you continue around the lake. As you leave town, W. Michigan Street curves to the right and becomes Boyne City/Charlevoix Road.
Follow Boyne City/Charlevoix Road to Sumner Road for approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto Sumner Road and follow it for approximately ½ mile to the flashing light. Turn left onto Camp Daggett Road and follow it approximately 1 mile to Camp Sherwood Road. Camp Sherwood Road is the first road on the right, just past the crest of a very high hill.
Turn right onto Camp Sherwood Road and follow it approximately 1 mile. You will see the Michigania entrance on the right. Follow the dirt road and soon you will see the breathtaking sight of Walloon Lake on the horizon. Proceed to the Education Center to pick-up your keys.
From US-31 North
Follow US-31 north through Charlevoix (toward Petoskey) to Camp Daggett Road and turn right. Follow Camp Daggett Road approximately 4.5 miles to Camp Sherwood Road, turn left, and follow Camp Sherwood Road for 1 mile. The Michigania entrance will be on your right. Follow the dirt road and soon you will see the breathtaking sight of Walloon Lake on the horizon. Proceed to the Education Center to pick-up your keys.
From Northern Michigan
Follow US-31 south out of Petoskey 4.5 miles (toward Charlevoix). Turn left onto Camp Daggett Road. Follow it approximately 4.5 miles to Camp Sherwood Road, turn left, and follow Camp Sherwood Road for 1 mile. The Michigania entrance will be on your right. Follow the dirt road and soon you will see the breathtaking sight of Walloon Lake on the horizon. Proceed to the Education Center to pick-up your keys.
