Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-259242
When D.H. Day Campground reopens
D.H. Day Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
72
Openings · last 90 days
407
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 407 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 11:00 and 15:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 96 of 407 detected openings (23.6%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Detroit local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 1–8 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 27 | 6.6% |
| 32 | 14 | 3.4% |
| 56 | 13 | 3.2% |
| 59 | 12 | 2.9% |
| 60 | 12 | 2.9% |
Site 52 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 27. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 82 monitored sites
Of the 14,432 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,296 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 12,136 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Of the 14,432 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,296 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 12,136 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 14,432
Of the 14,432 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,296 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 12,136 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 82 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About D.H. Day Campground
Overview
D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan.
This rustic campground is one of the most popular in Northern Michigan and is open (weather permitting) from April 27 through the 4th Sunday in November. Reservations are required May 15 through October 15. Campsites are within walking distance of the Lake Michigan shoreline and a short drive to many popular features in the park. Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90 degrees F (25° to 32° C) during the day, and from the 50s to 70 degrees F (10° to 25° C) at night.
Recreation
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's rustic D.H. Day Campground is beautifully wooded.
Campers can swim, canoe, kayak, fish and relax along the shoreline of the campground.
The multi-use Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail passes through the campground opening up 20+ miles (32 km) of biking and hiking.
There are canoe and bicycle rentals nearby in the village of Glen Arbor. The historic village of Glen Haven is a short 15-minute walk away.
Multiple hiking trails, the Dune Climb, and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are just a short drive away.
D.H. Day Campground is the perfect launching point for a fun-filled stay at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Facilities
With 81 beautifully wooded campsites, shared water spigots, and vault toilets, D.H. Day provides a more rustic camping experience. Free hot showers are available at Platte River Campground, located 17 miles (27 km) south along highway M-22. Each campsite has a parking area, large picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. Firewood is also sold in the campgound at a self-pay station.
Natural Features
D.H. Day Campground lies in the middle of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore near the historic village of Glen Haven. The spacious wooded campsites are no more than a 5-minute walk to the Lake Michigan beach. Features include northern hardwood and conifer forests, old farm meadows, wetlands, lakes, streams, bogs, and splendid examples of glacially formed landscapes. The beautiful, perched sand dunes, for which the parked is named, are just a few minutes' drive from the campground.
Nearby Attractions
To the East and North:
1.5 miles - Village of Glen Arbor - the Crystal River winds through on its way to Lake Michigan
5.7 miles - Port Onieda Historic District can be found 5.7 miles to the North.
20 miles - The Harbor Town of Leland serves as the gateway to both North and South Manitou Islands .
To the West and South:
0.7 miles - Alligator Hill Trail
0.8 miles - Historic Village of Glen Haven & the General Store bookstore (0.8 miles), the Maritime Museum (1.1 miles), and the Sleeping Bear Point Trail (1.4 miles).
2.0 miles - The Dune Climb and Dune Center bookstore .
4.2 miles - Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, the location of the Lake Michigan Overlook
7.5 miles - Village of Empire
82 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Empire, MI: Drive north on M-22 for 2 miles (3.2 km) to the intersection of M-109, turn left onto M-109, continue for another 5.3 miles (8.5 km) past the Scenic Drive, Dune Climb & entrance to the D.H. Day Group Campground. The entrance to this campground will be on your left. From Glen Arbor, MI: Drive west on M-109 for 1.4 miles (2.2 km), the entrance to this campground will be on your right. Physical Address: 8000 W. Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI 49630231-326-4700 ext 5035
Auto TouringBeachcombingBikingBirdingCampingCanoeingEvening ProgramsFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingRanger StationScenic DriveWater Access
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-259242 · facility
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at D.H. Day Campground?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 14,432 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at D.H. Day Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 407 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at D.H. Day Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 407 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at D.H. Day Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 82 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at D.H. Day Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 1-8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does D.H. Day Campground have online availability right now?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot, none of the 14,432 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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