Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake

Campground in Pentwater, MI • 37 RV Sites

Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake in Pentwater, MI, offers 37 full-hookup RV sites, 3 cabin and cottage rentals, and 6 tent sites, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 44 feet. Sites come in three types — full-hookup back-ins, full-hookup pull-thrus, and water-and-electric back-ins — each with a fire pit, picnic table, and site-delivered WiFi. Full-hookup sites carry water, sewer, and electric. A bathhouse with showers, a general store, firewood, a dump station, and a community fire pit cover the essentials. Dogs are welcome — non-aggressive breeds, up to two per site — and there's a dog park and a pet washing station on the grounds. Bass Lake frontage drives the recreation: boat docks and boat and kayak rentals for fishing, paddling, boating, and swimming, plus a recreation center, playground, walking trails, and horseshoes. The dark sky over the lake makes for good stargazing. Pentwater sits in Oceana County, with Bass Lake at the campground's edge and Lake Michigan's beaches and a state park a short drive west. Rates for sites, cabins, and tent spots are on the booking page. Michigan's summer season is short and this stretch of shoreline books early.

Campground rules and policies

Check-In Procedure
- RV/Campsite check-in time: after 3 PM and before dusk
- RV/Campsite check-out time: 12 noon
- Cabin/Cottage check-in time: 4 PM
- Cabin/Cottage check-out time: 11 AM
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Quiet Hours
- Quiet Time 11 PM - 9 AM.
- No outside music, TVs, or noisy activities.
- Generators may not be operated in the campground.Campfires
- Campfires must never be left unattended.Occupancy
- Only 1 RV, 1 picnic table, and 2 vehicles per site.
- One immediate family or 6 unrelated adults per site.
- An 8’ x 6’ or smaller tent may be used on most RV sites.Firearms
- Firearms must remain in your camper at all times.Trees
- Do not cut/damage any trees or insert any hooks or nails into trees.Motorcycles/Bicycles
- Motorcycles may be ridden to/from the campsite only.
- Bicycles and scooters may be ridden on roads only.Speed Limit
- The speed limit of 5 MPH must be observed by all wheeled vehicles.Alcohol
- Alcohol may be consumed inconspicuously on your site.
- Use of illegal substances or misuse of alcohol is grounds for immediate ejection.Electric Vehicles
- Electric golf carts may be operated by licensed drivers and children over 10 when accompanied by an adult.
- Gas-powered carts are not allowed.
- Electric vehicles may be charged for a fee if prior arrangements are made with the office.Boats
- Boats, sport utility vehicles, and utility trailers must be parked in the overflow lot by the Dog Park.Pet Policy
- No dogs allowed on our beach.
- All pets must be on a 6-foot leash at all times and tethered when on your campsite.
- No pets may be left unattended outside or in tents/popups.
- Pets left alone in RVs must remain quiet during your absence.
- You must clean up after your pet anywhere on the campground property.
- Pet stations have been provided for your convenience.
- The maximum number of pets per site is 2 -- exceptions must be approved before arrival.
- Obey all the rules while using the Bark Park.
- If you are traveling with a dog(s), you are certifying that your pet is up-to-date on shots, you will keep your pet leashed and tethered within your campsite at all times, and you will not allow your pet to bark excessively.
- Excessive barking will be an issue.
- If pets are deemed a disturbance, you will be asked to leave the campground without a refund.Trash
- Trash will be collected roadside throughout the day.
- Last pickup is 8 PM, or it must be kept in the RV or car.
- Do not leave trash in firepits upon departure.Visitors
- All visitors must register and pay a guest fee.
- Campers are responsible for the actions of their guests.
- All guests must depart by 10 PM.Children Policy
- Parents are responsible for their children's conduct.
- Children cannot be left alone in the park without adult supervision.
- All children, including teens, need to return to their campsite by 10 PM.
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult in the Lodge.Prohibited
- No fireworks or Chinese lanterns allowed in the park or beach.
- No fires allowed on the beach.
- No washing of RVs or vehicles.
- No outside deliveries of firewood are allowed.
- No political flags may be displayed anywhere on campground property.Boat Guidelines
- Our dock can accommodate aluminum watercraft 16' or less.
- Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate pontoon or fiberglass boats at our roll-in dock.
- Pontoons or fiberglass boats may anchor offshore with a front and back anchor; the water is shallow enough to walk to the shoreline.