Barkus Campground aerial view of tree-lined RV sites and forest

Lyons, Michigan

Lyons Earned
Its Quiet
Reputation

Barkus Campground sits where the woods open up and the noise fades out. Real sites. Real peace of mind.

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50+

Camp Sites

30+

Acres

& Tent Ready

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Accommodations

Sites Built for the Way You Camp

Whether you roll in with a full-timer rig or pitch a tent under the stars, Barkus has a pad that fits. Every site is level, shaded, and set back far enough to give you actual privacy.

RV site at Barkus Campground with full hookups and tree shade

RV Sites

Pull-in sites with electric and water hookups. We accommodate long rigs — no tight turns, no shallow approaches. Just park and settle in.

Electric & water hookups
Level, gravel pads
Long-trailer friendly

Tent camping site in the woods at Barkus Campground

Tent Sites

Flat, wooded spots with room to spread out. Each tent area has a fire ring and is far enough from neighbors that you can hear crickets, not conversations.

Shaded & level ground
Fire ring at each site
Near restroom facilities

Long-term RV site at Barkus Campground with mature trees

Best Value

Seasonal & Long-Term

Stay a week or stay all season. Our long-term sites are the ones locals prefer — quiet corners with mature trees and a real sense of belonging.

Monthly rates available
All utilities included
Preferred site locations

What's Included

Amenities That Actually Matter

We skip the fluff. What you get here is the stuff that makes a camping trip comfortable — clean facilities, reliable power, and space to breathe.

Clean Restrooms

Updated bathroom buildings with hot showers, kept fresh daily.

Full Hookups

Electrical and water at every RV site. No guessing, no extension cords.

Safe & Private

Gated entry, well-lit pathways, and sites spaced for real privacy.

Quiet Hours

Enforced quiet hours so your sleep isn't interrupted by late-night noise.

Laundry On-Site

Coin-operated washer and dryer for extended stays. Clean machines, always.

Trail Access

Direct access to local hiking and biking trails right from the campground.

Pet Friendly

Bring the whole crew. Nearby trails and open space for dogs to roam.

Easy Access

Paved road access, close to I-64 and downtown Lyons. No rough roads required.

Barkus Campground owner and guest at the Lyons campground entrance

Local

Owned & Operated

Right here in Lyons since day one.

About Us

A Campground That Treats You Like a Neighbor, Not a Number

Barkus Campground isn't a franchise or a corporate chain. It's a locally owned property in Lyons, Michigan, built on the idea that camping should be simple, comfortable, and genuinely relaxing.

We maintain every site ourselves. When you call, you reach someone who knows the property, the regulars, and the difference between a good stay and a great one. That's the Lyons standard — and it's the Barkus standard.

Well-Maintained

Sites cleaned weekly

Family Run

Personal attention

Secure

Gated, lit, monitored

Nature-First

30 acres of woods

Find Us

Right in the Heart of Lyons

Just off the main road with easy highway access, Barkus Campground puts you close to everything — and far from the noise.

Address

8805 Wagar Rd
Lyons, MI 48851-8608

Phone

(517) 648-7296

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Office Hours

Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat – Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Year-round camping

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Don't wait until the best spots are gone. Call Barkus Campground today — we'll hold your site and make sure everything's ready when you arrive.

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Lyons Earned Its Quiet Reputation