Is Hoeft Group Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Hoeft Group Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Hoeft Group Campground before I book?

Yes! Hoeft Group Campground has 4 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

Are there showers at Hoeft Group Campground?

Yes, Hoeft Group Campground has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

Can I have a campfire at Hoeft Group Campground?

Fire policies at Hoeft Group Campground: Firewood is available at the gate; visitors are advised to follow local/state firewood guidelines.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

Are dogs allowed at Hoeft Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hoeft Group Campground. Dogs must typically be kept on a leash (usually 6 feet or shorter) and under control at all times. Be sure to clean up after your pet and check for any breed or size restrictions.

What amenities are available at Hoeft Group Campground?

Hoeft Group Campground offers: Restrooms, Showers, Pets Allowed. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Hoeft Group Campground?

Popular activities at Hoeft Group Campground include Hiking, Swimming, Biking, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Hoeft Group Campground

4.31

212 reviews

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636 ft

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Unknown

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Nightly fee: Contact the park

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.31

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Based on 212 reviews

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"Reviewers consistently praise the park's wooded campsites, quiet atmosphere and outstanding Lake Huron beach; most guests find the park clean and peaceful. Common negatives are dated restroom/shower facilities, some tight campsites, occasional poor road maintenance and spotty cell service."

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Hoeft Group Campground

45.4649, -83.8814

Nearby places

Rogers City (~15-minute drive according to visitor reports)

Mackinaw City (~1 hour by road, per visitor report)

Nearby supplies

Rogers City (local restaurants and supplies

mentioned as ~15-minute drive)

Best Time to Camp at Hoeft Group Campground

Summer delivers the best conditions, with daytime highs in the 70s–80s°F and evenings cooling into the 50s–60s. The forest stays comfortable even at midday, but pack layers. Lake nights drop fast once the sun sets. Mid-July through August sees the busiest beach traffic, though the group campground's wooded location stays quieter than the main loops. Mosquitoes are part of the deal in this lush habitat, so bring spray. Spring and fall trade warm swimming for solitude and good birding along the trails.

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.5 / 5

“Summer delivers the best conditions”; swimming and beach use peak in summer.

Planning Tips

About Hoeft Group Campground

Hoeft Group Campground sits in the wooded interior of P.H. Hoeft State Park on Lake Huron's shoreline near Rogers City. Groups camp beneath mature hardwoods with the beach a short walk away, trading modern polish for quiet and shade. The park scores 4.3/5 from 212 reviews.

Designated group campground area within Hoeft State Park with rustic/basic facilities; the park overall offers tent and vehicle camping in wooded sites near Lake Huron.

Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers the best conditions, with daytime highs in the 70s–80s°F and evenings cooling into the 50s–60s. The forest stays comfortable even at midday, but pack layers. Lake nights drop fast once the sun sets. Mid-July through August sees the busiest beach traffic, though the group campground's wooded location stays quieter than the main loops. Mosquitoes are part of the deal in this lush habitat, so bring spray. Spring and fall trade warm swimming for solitude and good birding along the trails.

Natural Features and SceneryMixed hardwood forest covers the campground at 636 feet elevation, filtering sunlight through oak and maple canopy. Sandy trails lead from the wooded sites to Lake Huron's beach, where clear water meets sand and smooth stone. A small stream meanders through the park. The shoreline runs for miles with low sand dunes backing the swimming area. Mornings here mean sunrise over open water; evenings bring cool lake breezes that push inland through the trees.

Geological RegionLake Huron shoreline with sand dunes and mixed hardwood forest

Scenic ViewsBig-sky Lake Huron views and sunrises over the lake from the park shoreline; wooded forest views within the campground.

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Best CampsitesFor the main family campground (not the group area), sites 29, 31, and 32 on the lakeside loop offer direct beach access. Site 32 gets mentioned most often. The group campground has no site-specific recommendations in the reviews.

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Amenities available

Rustic group campground with basic facilities. Park-level restroom and shower buildings exist but are described as dated and limited; the park is scheduled for restroom/shower and sanitation upgrades (park closed Sept 4, 2024–June 15, 2025 for renovations).

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Vault toilets

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Activities you can enjoy

Small, wooded group campground focused on beach and trail access rather than organized activities. Popular activities are beach use, swimming, hiking, biking and birding.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsSome tent sites in low-lying areas can collect standing water during heavy rain. Cell service may be limited (one visitor reported about one bar with Verizon). Some loops have tight sites and narrow roads that can be difficult for larger rigs.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

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Reviews

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4.3

212 reviews

Recommended

Hoeft Group Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the park's wooded campsites, quiet atmosphere and outstanding Lake Huron beach; most guests find the park clean and peaceful. Common negatives are dated restroom/shower facilities, some tight campsites, occasional poor road maintenance and spotty cell service.

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Based on 212 reviews

What Campers Love

Beautiful, heavily wooded campsites; excellent Lake Huron beach and shoreline for swimming and sunrise views; good trails for hiking and birding; paved bike path to Rogers City and 40 Mile Point...

Based on 212 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring bug spray and warm layers (lake nights can be cool), a ground mat for sandy/dusty sites, and an extension cord if you rely on intermittent power in the main campground. Firewood is sold at the...

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From Michigan DNR

Official information for Hoeft Group Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Due to park enhancements to update water distribution, toilet and shower buildings, the sanitation station, the sewage system and contact station, the park will close Sept. 4, 2024 through June 15, 2025. em>A proposed $5.4 million in federal relief funding from Gov. Whitmer's Building Michigan Together Plan made these and other renovations possible.