Tawas River RV Park

no management communication they work Tuesday and Thursday if you're wondering and will not return your phone calls. you pay on rover pass website go to a random spot cause your spot is probably taken. they turn off the water in November, I suspected they would turn the water off but its not stated anywhere on rover pass, their website, or the office. they have serious plumbing issues at the park urinals are filled with black water and the showers drain to a main drain that is clogged so the bathhouse is useless. Long story short if you plan to stay here make sure its in the summer and make sure your camper shower works.

DO NOT GO HERE! This park is owned by Clear Trail Realty in Richmond, VA. I made a reservation over 30 days out on 6-28-24 and due to unforeseen circumstances, cancelled it the next day. Per their cancellation policy, 100% refund up to 7 days prior to reservation date. They have refused to refund my money as of 8-12-24. My credit card covered my loss. On site mgr said that this happens all the time. He once had to argue with the owner for 6 months to refund a $1300 charge when the customer refused to stay at the park because it was a dump. My loss was only $116. RoverPass, the online booking intermediary, was no help. They state that they do not manage any refunds. Thank goodness we didn't stay here.

Yes there is a trailer park across the canal, but it was the best experience as campers we have ever had. It's quiet, the bathrooms are always clean, the showers are hot. The canal gives water sports people the option to go to Lake Huron or to Tawas Lake. We took the Lake Huron route. As a beginner kayak user, this was something we really enjoyed. The manager let us use 3 lots for our stuff, which was really nice. If we are ever in the area again, this is were we will stay. No it's not KOA, the trade off is well worth the stay. They are super dog friendly, the walk areas are always clean.

We were in and out with no hassle, which worked out fine for a last-minute reservation. The staff and seasonal campers were very friendly. The bathrooms were clean but could use updating. The biggest downfall is that part of this campground is an actual mobile home trailer park. These and some of the seasonal trailers are pretty beat up and trashy looking. The "river" is a mucky canal. Not great views. We had to ask for a fire ring and grabbed a picnic table from the next site over. It sufficed for our purposes as we were visiting friends in the area, but we probably won't return.

We have rented a seasonal site. I was first impressed by the friendliness of Kathy who is manager of the park. She took excellent care of us and all our questions and concerns. Then I was pleased to see that the bathrooms and showers were clean. The people around here are super helpful and nice to talk to. I have never been somewhere where I felt so welcome. Although the park has aged and needs some work.... Kathy is tending to it with improvements all the time. You can't beat the seasonal rate. We are planning on being here for many years.