The Self-Serve Camping Experience

No office. No check-in desk. No waiting around.

At Kona Hills, “self-serve” means you skip the traditional check-in desk. There’s no on-site payment, no office, everything happens online and on your own terms. You book online, arrive when you're ready, and settle into your site with ease. It keeps the experience simple, peaceful, and focused on the outdoors.

    1. Book Online—No on-site office or payment. All reservations are made online.

    2. Arrive After 3 PM — No check-in desk, arrive when you’re ready. Quiet hours: 10PM–8AM. Arrival before 10PM is strongly encouraged.

    3. Stop at the Welcome Area — thoroughly read your confirmation email and stop at the Welcome Area on your way in to review rules, updates, and important details.

    4. Go to Your Site — Your site number is in your email, head straight there.

    • No Waiting—Arrive on your own schedule and step straight into nature.

    • More quiet—Fewer interruptions means more time for campfires, stars, and nature.

    • Aligned With Our Rustic Vision—Kona Hills is built for solitude and simplicity. Less infrastructure, more wilderness.

    • Growing over time—We’re starting modestly and adding amenities thoughtfully, not all at once.

  • Our team is on-site every day to keep things running smoothly and ensure everyone respects the land and each other.

    • Daily presence — Staff and camp host are here to answer questions, offer support, and assist if you need help

    • Facility checks — Keeping toilets, firewood stocked, and other amenities clean and functional

    • Land work — Maintaining roads, creating and improving trails, and opening new sites

    • Leave No Trace — Inspecting sites after checkout to ensure they’re left in good condition

    • Evening rounds — Confirming campers are in their assigned sites, following rules, and enjoying their stay responsibly

    Enjoy the freedom of self-serve camping knowing we’re here to support you, and to keep Kona Hills safe, respectful, and wild.

    • Campers comfortable figuring things out on their own

    • People who value quiet, space, and simplicity

    • Those looking to disconnect, not be serviced

  • At Kona Hills, self-serve isn’t just a convenience—it’s a statement. It’s about enjoying quiet independence, embracing a simpler pace, and making camping more about the land and less about logistics.

BOOK YOUR SITE
Group of four friends enjoying outdoor picnic in a forested area with trees, drinks, and snacks on a wooden table.

Photo: Northern Michigan University