Campground Reviews

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!!!!!
May 21, 2026
May 18, 2026
Again, another wonderful stay. Jerome and Melissa were great as usual, always available to help with whatever you need. Had great weather and a great weekend. Thank you.
May 18, 2026
Only stayed one night. Staff was very helpful and called and stayed open until we arrived 15 minutes after closing.
May 18, 2026
Beautiful place!!! The staff was excellent.
May 09, 2026
This campground is one of our favorites. The sites on the lake are stunning. The facilities are well cared for and the owners are gems. We will always stay here on our way through upper MI. Even if it is 30 degrees in the morning!
May 09, 2026
Needs more grass
May 08, 2026
Very helpful and kind owners
May 06, 2026
Always clean and friendly
May 05, 2026
It was absolutely stunning… the lake house is perfectly sitting on the water, near the beach and the playground. Perfect for the kiddo! We will definitely be returning again once the weather warms up, but we are glad to have stayed now too! Worth it, very grateful. I am also appreciative of how responsive the staff was regarding anything!
May 04, 2026
We have stayed there last year and wanted it to be our first this year. It was a cold weekend but had a great, relaxing time. As usual, Jerome and Melissa were great hosts, even got us an extra blanket to use as it was colder than we were anticipating on Saturday night. Always very good to us and our dog Buddy. We will camp there again soon and already have dates reserved for the fall.
Apr 08, 2026
Dec 30, 2025
The beauty of the northern Michigan winter was matched by the cozy lake house. All our needs were met before we asked. It was such a wonderful time with family away from the “real world”. We felt like we were living in a snow globe. Thank you Jordan family!
Nov 05, 2025
It was late season so very very few units in the camp which I liked staff was super great to deal with very easy to get in and out of with 45 foot mh towing will definitely stay there again if back in the area
Oct 27, 2025
Had a very nice weekend, campground is clean and we'll kept, and everyone was extremely nice and pleasant, will definitely come again.
Oct 25, 2025
It was beautiful! We look forward to coming back next year
Oct 25, 2025
I stayed in a deluxe cabin and it was perfect for a fall party of 1. The fire pit on the channel was beautiful, surrounded by all the gorgeous fall foliage. The cabin was clean & so cozy. Definitely going back.
Oct 24, 2025
First time seasonal camping and getting to do it at Gaylord South/Bradford Lake KOA was absolutely wonderful.... from the owners, the outgoing/helpful staff and the overall beauty of the campgrounds including the area its in has me coming back in 2026 for another year of making memories!!!
Oct 20, 2025
I have to say this was the best place, I'm so glad we decided to choose this location. The deluxe cabin was perfect for our getaway. Mandi and her husband went above and beyond for us, they were great! Everyone was awesome and I can't wait to come back when it's warmer.
Oct 18, 2025
Very nice clean campground. The staff is very friendly . The restrooms very clean .
Oct 17, 2025
We've been coming here for 4 yrs & will b back for our 2nd year as seasonal in 2026. We love the layout of the campground & the owners who run it.
Oct 17, 2025
It is a beautiful site. Very comfortable! I would definitely return. Everyone we encountered were extremely friendly. The staff is outstanding!!!
Oct 17, 2025
Friendly people! Clean, large open sites. We had a lovely view of the lake.
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
Pretty area. Close to bike path.
Oct 13, 2025
Well-maintained and clean campground. Bathhouse and shower facilities are very nice.
Oct 13, 2025
Very clean facilities, beautiful lake. Went to Elk Viewing area- (not far away) and the town of Gaylord. Very nice overall!
Oct 11, 2025
Totally enjoyed my stay. The cabin and campground were clean and well groomed. My only suggestion is to provide information on how to get local channels on TV. It was very frustrating. The staff person I asked, while being very friendly, could not help me. I will definitely return.
Oct 10, 2025
The water was hard water with a strong sulfur smell it was difficult to get smell out my hair. The lot was nice with concrete pad and fire pit. Our space had a tree with acorns that fell around the clock onto our camper. Not a happy place
Oct 08, 2025
Everything went well during the stay, but the showers had a particular smell and left a lingering odor on skin afterwards.
May 27, 2026
This is my absolute favorite KOA!!!! Elizabeth and Chris are outstanding, Jerome and Melissa are fantastic!!! They have the best Lake House, you can sit in the screened in porch and see Big Bradford lake while you have your morning coffee, so quiet and relaxing.
- Lorna Horton on Google
Nov 04, 2025
Would definitely go back towards the end of the camping season. Colors were gorgeous. Campground very clean & the hostesses were very kind. Good location. Rate between Grayling & Gaylord.
- Dorene on Google
Oct 17, 2025
Great place to stay
- jim “in Michigan” on Google