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Best Bear Lodge & Campground
In summer or winter, Best Bear Resort is where you'll find the best ORV and Snowmobile trails. We offer our guest premium accommodations at competitive rates. Also, RV Resort with full hook-up. After years of talking about it, we now offer ATV/ORV/UTV Rentals! What our guest are saying; Latara Moore 6 months ago on Google 5/5 I was extremely happy from the time I called them to see about booking the cabin to the time I left!

We got there super late due to on for seen events. To my surprise the owners texted back to check on our progress. Not once did they ever have anything but a positive attitude. We made it and got settled very late. The time difference had us off slightly. The whole cabin was well furnished and extremely clean.
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We offer our guest premium accommodations at competitive rates, personalized to their interests. Our new RV Resort features spacious pull-through sites with 50/30/20 amp electric, water & sewer hook-up. Located in the heart of Manistee National Forest, our guests have easy access to some of the best ATV, snowmobile, and hiking trails in the Midwest.
Our RV Sites are the largest in Lake County Michigan and the Best Value you'll find anywhere. Our RV Resort has been constructed with quality infrastructure and with the hands of our talented Friends, Family, and Guest who volunteered their professional skills and equipment to make this a possibility.
While exploring nature in dash and comfort you'll witness; beautiful scenery, variety of wildlife and a sense of serenity. About: While on the Lincoln Hills loop, you will witness the great outdoors in the comforts of an all-new Polaris off-road vehicle. During this adventure, plan to get a little dusty while maneuvering through dust rising turns of the trails.
You'll know that you've found that perfect hideaway when you visit us at Best Bear Lodge & Campground, located in greater Baldwin, Michigan also serving the surrounding areas. Leave your troubles behind and strike out for adventure by calling us for rates and reservations.

Or you can relax and get away from your worries with a room in our condo hotel, which comes with daily housekeeping and includes a full kitchen, air conditioning, and DISH satellite TV with up to 200 channels.The lodge itself is situated in the center of 10 acres of pure Michigan. That comes with natural peace and quiet that you can enjoy any time of the day or night, all year long.
If your idea of a good getaway involves being surrounded by some of the most gorgeous nature Michigan has to offer while enjoying all the comforts of home in a cabin environment, then Best Bear Lodge & Campground is the number to call. Not only do we have all the outdoor wilderness activities you could hope for, but also comfortable private cabin accommodations to return to after a day in the wild.
Reviews (15)
Cho Long McGowen
Cho Long McGowen
Jan 04, 2022
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The cabin was very cute, clean, and well stocked and comfortable. The staff was very kind. My family (including our dogs) and I loved staying in their cabin and definitely will return!
Amy
Amy
Nov 01, 2021
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We love best bear! Camp here frequently and Matt and Carrie are very accomadating.
Adam Hull
Adam Hull
Oct 04, 2021
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Rented a 4 seater Rzr from them this weekend. Staff was very polite and informative when going over the vehicle. We all had a blast and will definitely rent from them again!
Ashley Roe
Ashley Roe
Aug 31, 2021
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My family and I have been coming here for the last 3 yrs. Some times we got multiple times a yr. The owners of this place are so friendly and pleasant and take their time to make sure every camper is comfortable and having a good time. I would highly recommend this place to any outdoors kind of people. Away from all the daily activities and amazing people.
Amber Pergl
Amber Pergl
Aug 28, 2021
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We just spent 2 nights in one of their RVs. It came completely stocked with everything we needed, just had to bring our food and our clothes. It was peaceful, relaxing and stress free. A great little getaway. We will definitely be back again!
Alex Rice
Alex Rice
Aug 20, 2021
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Great staff that was down to earth and awesome to deal with. We had a blast on the ATVs with the whole family. Shout out to Jason the mechanic for going above and beyond taking care of us and showing us a great time on the trails! Definitely will be doing this again!
Tammie Archibald
Tammie Archibald
Aug 19, 2021
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Friendly host Carrie , good location for trail riding. Cabin was clean and spacious had everything you would need for the stay!! Thank you
Nicole Pominville
Nicole Pominville
Aug 06, 2021
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We just finished our stay at Best Bear and it was fantastic! The “Over Yonder” cabin was perfect for our little family. Matt & Carrie were so helpful & friendly. We’ll definitely be back for another stay!
Sherry P.
Sherry P.
Jun 28, 2019
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This is the best campground Ive ever been to and Ive camped all my life and all over the United States. Carrie and Matt make you feel welcome! You have to come here for your next vacation.
Latara M.
Latara M.
Feb 10, 2019
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I was extremely happy front he time I called them to see about booking the cabin til the time I left!
We got there super late due to unforeseen events. To my surprise the owners texted to check on our progress. Not once did they ever have anything but a positive attitudes. We made it in and got settled very late. The time difference had us off slightly. The whole cabin was well furnished and extremely clean. It was very roomy and came with amenities most 5 star hotels don't! I was completely shocked at the experience and have now found a new place for my family to go whenever we feel a need
Kelsie P.
Kelsie P.
Jan 07, 2019
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Stayed here for one night while on a weekend ski trip with friends. We stayed in one of the cabins, which was very clean, cozy and had a full kitchen. The owners were so sweet and very accommodating; they even hosted a big bon fire for all of the guests! I would definitely recommend this lodge to anyone skiing at Caberfae (15 min drive) or snowmobiling in the area. We plan on coming back soon!
Amy A.
Amy A.
Oct 12, 2017
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Stayed in the cabin one rainy night, enjoyed the fire pit and enchanting lights outside. Everything was cleaned, well organized, and the bathroom was spotless. Comfortable, charming, and cozy accommodations. Having a full kitchen was convenient and came with everything we needed. Owner Carrie was accommodating and very nice. Best place to stay for miles, hands down.
Brenda M.
Brenda M.
Oct 02, 2017
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5 stars from me for a campground is like 50,000,000 stars from someone who likes the outdoors.

I let my family convince me to come here and stay in one of the 1-room cabins, and I'm so glad I did.
Our hosts were so friendly, as were the other guests. The whole place has a fun atmosphere that makes it easy for a wuss like me to feel comfortable and not want to run to the nearest resort.
The cabin itself, dishes, linens, bathrooms, etc were all very clean and comfortable.
We did mostly touristy activities, like driving to Traverse City, shopping and hanging out at the beach. But, from talking
Katie O.
Katie O.
Mar 27, 2015
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I cannot exaggerate how wonderful our stay at Best Bear Lodge was. The room we stayed in was much larger than I had expected. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked, and they had everything we needed. The location is amazing as well. Surrounded by nature, yet easy to get to larger cities if that is your plan. Great for nature-lovers, families, or romantic getaways. Matt and Carrie, our hosts were phenomenal. They made us feel at home. They went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. They made our already amazing stay perfect. I cannot wait to go back!
John P.
John P.
Jul 16, 2014
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I stumbled upon this hidden gem by accident while traveling Michigan looking for dirt bike trails. The owner and his wife did everything possible to make me feel like I was at home. I had given them about an hour's notice of my arrival, and after I checked in, I was shown to my camping cabin. In check-in pouch, they even included a bag of popcorn! I stayed in their camping cabin (more like a luxury home with no water) It was cleaner than I could have imagined. It was air conditioned, had 3 bunk beds with brand new mattresses, and a front porch near a small fire pit and picnic table. I commented