Campground Reviews

Jul 07, 2026
Our stay was simply amazing, everyone we talked to were super nice and we can't say enough about the the staff they were over the top, Thank you Chris Elizabeth Jerome and Melissa we definitely will be back, Brad & Doreen Lewis
Jul 06, 2026
Jul 04, 2026
Our annual visit did not disappoint!! The staff is the best of all koas we visited! Goes above to accommodate even last minute issues! Very clean nice spacing between sites! Can’t praise the friendliness of staff enough! I suppose the highest praise comes from my pup who is afraid of men but loved our host! Thank you for a wonderful time!
Jul 02, 2026
The campground is well maintained. The staff are friendly and they offer prompt and courteous service. We enjoyed our stay and found this location to be peaceful and quiet. We'll definitely be back and will recommend this location to others.
Jun 30, 2026
Staff was very friendly. Campground is well maintained and bathrooms are clean. Sites were a nice size, plenty of space. Would definitely recommend this campground.
Jun 30, 2026
This was our first camping trip of the year, and the campground was perfect for us and our dog. We stayed in cabin DK2, and it had all the amenities we needed. Our favorite part of the campground was having direct access to Big Bradford Lake - it was so quiet and peaceful! Another highlight was the managing staff, Jerome and Melissa, who were so welcoming, friendly, and made us feel right at home!
Jun 30, 2026
Great
Jun 30, 2026
a+ one night but easy in and out
Jun 28, 2026
We absolutely loved our stay at the Gaylord South / Bradford Lake KOA! From the moment we pulled in, Jerome and Melissa made us feel incredibly welcome. Their friendly attitude and unmatched attention to detail set the tone for a fantastic trip. They even took the time to play with our puppy, which completely won us over—they treat you like family here.
Jun 28, 2026
Jun 27, 2026
Clean, easy check in during the middle of the night with no reservation, volleyball ands playground on the beach. 10 out of 10
Jun 24, 2026
A clean, quiet, friendly stay in a deluxe cabin with a big "yard". Plenty of space to be outdoors plus a beautiful beach area!
Jun 24, 2026
Very well kept, exceptional facilities, and a great swim beach!
Jun 23, 2026
We love staying at the Gaylord/Bradford Lake KOA It's convenient to Graying and other up north places. We will be back for sure. Thank you
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
Love the Bradford Lake KOA. Staff are always helpful and friendly, and we had a great time over the weekend. Special thanks to Melissa for the help changing our reservation last minute due to weather!
Jun 22, 2026
The campground was amazing. Very clean bathrooms and grounds.
Jun 20, 2026
We had a fantastic time, thank you. The site was clean and neat as well as the facilities. KOA staff were awesome, real friendly and attentive. We are definitely planning on returning and we HIGHLY recommend this KOA to anyone enjoying camping and trail riding.
Jun 20, 2026
Fantastic campground with awesome staff. Right on Bradford Lake which has great fishing and paddling. Playground and beach were really nice. Bathrooms/showers were spotlessly clean. Lots of pretty plants at the campsites. Do bring the bug spray - the mosquitos are ravenous! We'll be back.
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Clean, quiet, and friendly!
Jun 18, 2026
The Bradford Lake KOA is the best, we come back every year. The staff are wonderful people, friendly outgoing. I recommend it to anyone to stay there.
Jun 16, 2026
Very nice place to stay. Staff very friendly and helpful. Clean bathrooms and showers. Boat ramp to the lake. Nice beach.
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
Staff are the best. Very helpful and friendly. Koa very clean and taken care of. Always enjoy our stay!!�
Jun 15, 2026
Loved the deluxe cabin, very clean and enough room for our family of four. The campground is always clean and staff is super friendly. We e come back year after year and will be back in the fall.
Jun 15, 2026
This was our 3rd time staying with this KOA campground. It was very relaxing, when we arrived, the husband and wife who run the campground made us feel like family or friends they had not seen for a long time. It's really awesome to feel welcome. We like this as a starting point for our day trips to various parts of northern Michigan.
Jun 14, 2026
The host of this campground are excellent people. We felt so welcomed. We rented the cabin with bathroom. It was spotless clean, the grounds were very well kept. The atmosphere was so relaxing and cozy. The store had everything you’d need. The beach was kept incredibly clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Jun 11, 2026
This campground is FANTASTIC! Clean inside and out. Everything that creates a reason to come back again! The staff, Melissa & Jerome were exceptionally helpful. Elizabeth and Chris, I thought they were another happy camper family enjoying their stay just like us! This is what KOA should be! I stay at several KOAs each year. This should be the standard for all others to follow! Thank You!
Jun 08, 2026
Very nice owners. Nice clean bathrooms and showers. RV sites are nice and level.
Jun 08, 2026
Nice spot on the lake, friendly hosts and clean campground
Jun 08, 2026
Friendly and welcoming staff, clean facilities and beach area!! Thank you!! ( only complaint is that I didn’t catch any fish :-)
Jun 07, 2026
Lots of ant hills in the spot. Not sure why KOA allows 2 campgrounds named Gaylord KOA. Loose dogs. Bathrooms were average.
Jun 06, 2026
Great site by water and marina. Was very quiet with wonderful frog and bird and insect calls into the night. Restrooms were spotless and functioning. Pair of chipmunks playing in flower bed out front.
Jun 04, 2026
Everything was beautiful. We showed up when the office was closed. Called and asked if we could rent a cabin, and the staff got right on it! Wonderful experience. Kids really enjoyed the paddle boat! We will be back , definitely happy with our experience.
Jun 03, 2026
was nice quiet host where very nice and friendly
Jun 03, 2026
Very nice well maintained RV park. Great amenities. Excellent Wi-Fi, we were able to stream with it. Great dog park/exercise areas. Nice sand beach on Big Bradford Lake with playground and inflated bounce pad for kids. Marina with boat launch and fish cleaning station.
May 30, 2026
Campground was nice.
May 30, 2026
My brother, sister-in-law and I came up with all the kids and we had SO much fun! Thank you so much! Talking to you guys was lovely, we enjoyed chatting about the wildlife, and the fishing tips! Campground was beautiful, we loved seeing and hearing the loons, and the kids loved the play area and the beach! We can't wait to come back! Beautiful, relaxing, and fun!
May 30, 2026
Friendly staff and great location.
May 29, 2026
May 27, 2026
Great place!! Great people everyone was very friendly and very helpful. Thank you
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
Awesome. Great hosts. Can't say anything bad about this place and my stay there. Highly recommend.
May 27, 2026
The couple that manages the Bradford Lake KOA is very welcoming and friendly. Eager to help in any way to make your stay the best it can be. They went over and above, and I would HIGHLY recommend this campground to anyone!
May 27, 2026
Very nice camp ground! Clean bathrooms! Crystal clear lake! Nice staff! We love it here. Love the pull through and patio sites.
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
We really enjoyed our stay here, the owners make a great team. They were very thoughtful in communicating what sites were available and would accommodate us and our children. They have a great playground area for kids, a nice beach area to swim and fishing as well. We will definitely be visiting again.
May 24, 2026
Relaxing and quiet mid-week getaway. The Jordans make sure your every need is met. Can’t beat the mid-week discounts. Looking out for their campers during these challenging financial times.
May 22, 2026
This was my 4th time at this KOA, the place is so nice, super relaxing and the staff is super awesome! Staying in the Lake House is my absolute favorite!!!!!
Oct 16, 2026
Scenic campgrounds alongside a nice lake with access. Peaceful and friendly staff
- Thomas Plewka on Google
Oct 02, 2026
Very nice campground. Nice bathrooms and on a beautiful lake. Grounds are very well taken care of. Had quite abit of color change also. Did some site seeing but for the most part, just relaxed. Will definitely go back next year.
- Diana Plewka on Google
Sep 26, 2026
Excerpts from the Autobiograhy of David Ward ..."The evening we reached Bradford Lake the wind turned south accompanied by gushes of warm air so that by five o'clock in the afternoon of April first the snow level had lowered fully two feet. The wind then changd to the West and it froze lightly that night. I selected on April first some nice cork pine lots on the West side of Bradford Lake, which I lately sold to Henry Stephens & Co."
- Linda Verellen on Google