Russell's Roost Camping , Boating, Fishing ON Martiny Chain of Lakes.

Riverside campsite in Barryton with kitchen

11 inch shell cracker blue gill caught off our dock.

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Location

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Barryton, MI

Place, Pretty Lake
‪10 min drive‬
Place, Horsehead Lake
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Tullymore Golf Club
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Russell's Roost Camping , Boating, Fishing ON Martiny Chain of Lakes.

This is a single lot private camp and has its own dock leading to 10 lakes. Called Martiny Chain Of Lakes. Nicknamed Michigan's Everglades. This place is packed full of wildlife and game , fishing and hunting , hiking and more. Bring your boat. Fish cleaning station on site.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only wood , paper or such objects are to be burnt in the fire pit. No trash.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Barryton

Located in Barryton, this campsite is on the waterfront. Clear Lake Golf Club and St Ives Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pretty Lake and Big John Brown Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Barryton, MI

What's nearby

Pretty Lake - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
Horsehead Lake - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
St Ives Golf Course - 31 min drive - 24.0 km
Tullymore Golf Club - 32 min drive - 24.3 km
Ferris State University - 40 min drive - 36.2 km

Restaurants

‪Williams Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪Coffee & Cream - ‬19 min drive
‪Murphys Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Stone House Vinyards - ‬21 min drive
‪Lonnies - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Russell's Roost Camping , Boating, Fishing ON Martiny Chain of Lakes. pet-friendly?

Yes, this campsite allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Russell's Roost Camping , Boating, Fishing ON Martiny Chain of Lakes.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Russell's Roost Camping , Boating, Fishing ON Martiny Chain of Lakes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Russell's Roost Camping , Boating, Fishing ON Martiny Chain of Lakes. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this campsite is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pretty Lake, Big John Brown Lake and Saddlebag Lake. Wilson Lake and Jehnsen Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Aaron P.

6 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Incredible host

Couldn’t have asked for a more friendly host and a clean property. I think having a boat would have made things a little more fun. The kayaks were great but have to dodge pontoon boats. This area is very rural and not “upscale” to choose words carefully. Lots of great folks as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor V.

23 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway

Owner was very friendly and it’s a nice little camper. It’s perfect for bringing a boat and enjoying the lake!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

30 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hospitality

Dion was extremely helpful during our stay. We appreciated the impromptu pontoon tour and the “loan” of firewood. We’ll definitely check it out again. Take your fishing gear.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

1 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Private setting with very accommodating host with all of our needs. Thanks Dion.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

30 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wholesome Michigan Hospitality

I honestly cannot complain about a single thing with our visit. The owner is awesome and knowledgeable with local businesses and places to explore and stay busy. The property is beautiful, with a private dock you can sit, relax by the water and drink a beer while reeling in tons of fish. The camper is very well taken care of and was immaculately clean upon arrival. AC, Wifi, shower, bathroom, stove, grill all work as they should. (Heads up, it gets chilly at night up there so make sure you don’t forget to set thermostat like I did. 100% my fault.) We were lucky enough to get to go for a trip around the lakes on the owners pontoon with his father (Awesome military vet) giving us the tour with tons of local knowledge and stories. I 100% recommend this for a relaxing couples getaway, we will be booking our next trip soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

31 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy camping at Russells Roost

Dion and Rod are great hosts! They're very attentive and quick to help with any questions we had. They even gave us produce from their garden. They helped with getting the kids set out on kayaks, we were able to buy overflowing wheelbarrows full of good campfire wood, outside games were provided for us, we were able to use their dryer when our tent decided to let the rain soak our daughters duffle bag full of clothes, and they showed us how to manage the ac. We were allowed to have a tent by us which was very nice, but i recommend moving it every couple of days because I'm pretty sure we killed the grass where ours was. The area is very quiet, very peaceful and kind neighborhood. The camper slept comfortably for our family of five. Dion and Rod were available to take us on a tour on the lakes. We even stopped to let the kids swim. We will definitely stay there again. Thank you Dion and Rod for the generous hospitality. Sorry for the late review ;)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca C.

11 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you like to camp...

If you like to camp this could be for you. An older well-loved camper. I recommend bringing your own pillows. We brought our own water for drinking and making coffee due to hard water. The only complaint we had was the sewer smell in the bathroom. The owner was very pleasant and although we had the option to use kayaks we didn't have the time.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Racheal B.

8 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Camping Trip

We had a GREAT family weekend! This is a cute little camper on private property with a large lot and your own personal fishing dock. LOTS of fish to catch on the channel in your backyard. Owners are great neighbors, very accomodating and provided wonderful local recommendations of things to do. There are kayaks on the property for your use. Camper was clean and comfy with cold AC and all supplies included. Slept our family of 6 comfortably. Nice firepit and gas grill, too. We can't wait to visit again. If you're looking for a place to camp without the fuss of hauling packing, unpacking, and setting up, you've found it... Stay at Russell's Roost.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

20 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Fall Weekend Getaway

Our family getaway to Russell’s Roost truly could not have been a better experience. The camper was clean and had all that we needed. The host went out of his way to personally escort us to the boat launch, get kayaks ready for the kids to use, and set out outdoor yard games for our family. He even sold us wood onsite and helped us put the bed down in the camper (we were first time camper users!). Fantastic experience, we look forward to booking again next summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

14 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Property on the Channel

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Dion's property. The water access was absolutely awesome! Thank you, we hope to come back and spend more time fishing!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024