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Article courtesy of Tidewe
- Beaver Island Retreat in Michigan ranks as America’s top-rated campground with a perfect 100% guest satisfaction rate and 5-star rating on Tripadvisor.
- Alaska dominates the top rankings with multiple lodges achieving over 99% satisfaction rates.
Beaver Island Retreat in Michigan,
has been named the best campground in America for guest satisfaction, according to new research.
The research, compiled by outdoor hunting gear site Tidewe analyzed guest reviews on Tripadvisor from hundreds of top-rated campgrounds, RV parks, and wilderness lodges across the United States. Camping grounds were then assessed according to the percentage of reviews being 5 star (Excellent).
Beaver Island Retreat in Charlevoix County, Michigan,
topped the rankings with 100% of their reviews being five-star. Located on a remote island in Lake Michigan, the retreat offers visitors an exclusive wilderness experience away from mainland crowds.
Pybus Point Lodge in Juneau, Alaska ranked second, with 99.68% of reviews maintaining a perfect 5-star rating. This was closely followed by Robert Frost Mountain Cabins in Vermont which secured third place and had 99.19% of its 487 reviews being five-star.
White Eagle Resort on Lake Vermilion in Minnesota ranked fourth with a 99.14% of its 115 reviews ranking as five-star. Between Beaches Alaska Cabins in Seldovia claimed fifth place, where of all the reviews given, 99.05% achieved five-stars.
| Rank | Campground | Location | State | Rating | Reviews | Satisfaction |
| 1 | Beaver Island Retreat | Charlevoix County | Michigan | 5.0 | 158 | 100.00% |
| 2 | Pybus Point Lodge | Juneau | Alaska | 5.0 | 311 | 99.68% |
| 3 | Robert Frost Mountain Cabins | Ripton | Vermont | 5.0 | 487 | 99.19% |
| 4 | White Eagle Resort on Lake Vermilion | Cook | Minnesota | 5.0 | 115 | 99.14% |
| 5 | Between Beaches Alaska Cabins | Seldovia | Alaska | 5.0 | 104 | 99.05% |
| 6 | Woodland Cabins | Carbondale | Illinois | 5.0 | 236 | 98.33% |
| 7 | Muddy Moose | Morrisville | Vermont | 5.0 | 271 | 98.19% |
| 8 | Remember When Cabins | Bismarck | Arkansas | 5.0 | 182 | 97.85% |
| 9 | Loon Lake Lodge | Grand Marais | Minnesota | 5.0 | 169 | 97.69% |
| 10 | Mountain River Family Campground | Newland | North Carolina | 4.9 | 130 | 97.01% |
Jason Brenic, Vice President of Marketing at Tidewe commented:
“No matter the season, no matter the weather, camping is an experience that when done well is unforgettable, but when done wrong, can be less than enjoyable.
Therefore, this study showcases the places that caters and delivers the best possible experience for campers. You may be going hunting, fishing or hiking, but knowing that you have a comfortable and safe camping base is often the first priority.
Methodology:
This study analyzed guest satisfaction data from top-rated campgrounds, RV parks, and wilderness lodges across the United States. Properties were ranked based on a combination of star ratings and percentage of positive reviews, with only establishments maintaining ratings of 4.9 stars or higher and significant review volumes included in the analysis. Satisfaction rates were calculated based on the proportion of positive reviews relative to total review volume.