Sleepy Hollow Group Youth Camp sits within Sleepy Hollow State Park on the shore of Lake Ovid, about 25 miles northwest of Lansing. The camp provides a semi-wooded group area for youth organizations, with vault toilets, WiFi, and direct access to the park's trail network and 410-acre lake. Summer construction activity was reported in 2024.
Group/youth campground classified as 'Rustic (basic facilities)'; typically an open group space rather than numbered individual pads.
Weather and SeasonsSummer is the park's busiest and most reliable season. Daytime highs typically run 75–85°F, nights 55–65°F, and the lake is warm enough for swimming and paddling. July weekends draw the largest crowds; weekdays stay quieter. Bring insect repellent and sun protection. Reviewers mention bugs and full sun exposure near the beach. Winter transforms the trails into cross-country skiing and snowshoeing routes, though lake amenities close and conditions can limit access. Check with the park before off-season trips.
Natural Features and SceneryLake Ovid dominates the landscape. 410 acres of water bordered by a sandy beach and launch areas for paddlers and anglers. The camp sits among mature hardwoods that provide shade and privacy, with dappled light filtering through the canopy. Rolling glacial terrain and mixed hardwood forest surround the lake, and the park's multi-use trails wind through woodlands, open meadows, and wetland edges. The Mid-Michigan glacial topography keeps views varied, and on clear nights the canopy opens enough for stargazing. Reviewers consistently mention the secluded, wooded feel of sites throughout the park.
Geological RegionMid‑Michigan glacial landscape (rolling hills, mixed hardwood forest, wetlands surrounding Lake Ovid)
Scenic ViewsWooded forest and lake (Lake Ovid) views; open meadows in parts of the park.