Dear CranHill Campground and Cottage Friends,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this email to you today. If you’re like me you’ve been looking forward to coming to CranHill for your stay. Well, that stay is, unfortunately, going to have to wait just a little while longer.
Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced that the Stay-At-Home order will remain in effect until May 28th. With this order, she has essentially required CranHill’s Campgrounds and Cottage Rentals to remain closed until at least May 28th. As difficult as this is for us, we rejoice because as a Christian organization we get to represent Christ in honoring the authorities over us (Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:13).
Believe me, we really want to be open, and we really want you here. We not only desperately need the revenue, but we simply love the ministry that happens while you’re here. You’re not just like family… you are family.
You are entitled to a full refund without cancellation fees because we are required to cancel your reservation.
You may choose one of the following options:
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DONATE your received payments to CranHill to help support the current financial needs of this ministry. In this case, you will receive a tax receipt for 100% of the funds donated and you can then make another reservation for a future date.
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REBOOK your received payment for a future date during the 2020 camping season. In this case, we would love to help you find another date this summer.
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REFUND Your received payment will be 100% refunded to you. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of your reservation date and credited back to your credit card or sent by check.
If you choose Option 1 or Option 3, we will process your request and you will receive the proper communication showing your donation or your refund.
If you choose Option #2, we will give you a phone call to assist your rebooking. Or feel free to give us a call during normal office hours at your convenience.
We are still planning to open the campground and cottages this season just as soon as we can. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for further updates. You might also want to catch a new weekly update video called “The Porch.”
Thank you so much for your partnership and prayers during these unique days. We continue to pray for all our guests, that the Lord would make these days a great time of family connectedness to each other and to the Lord regardless of all that is happening around us.
Blessings, and we look forward to seeing you soon here at the Ranch.
In Christ,
CLEAN UP DAYS
Free Lunch is provided!
We provide a free scoop of ice cream at 4:00 pm at the Barn Store for all workers
Projects include a full range of needs from raking leaves to clearing trails, from building structures to painting fences, and so much more!
We need volunteers skilled in trades, as well as those willing to do whatever is necessary to get the property cleaned up and ready for our Fall and Winter ministry seasons.
To register, call our office at 231.796.7669, and ask for our volunteer coordinator, Abiah. You can also email her here.
There will also be free camping that weekend from Sept. 19 - 21, so if you are planning to camp you can reserve your site when you call or use the code "fallcamping25" when you book online.
There are no additional activities offered for campground guests over the weekend.
September 20, 2025
Come spend the weekend with us, stay in the campground for free, and help prepare CranHill for Fall and Winter! We will feed you! Can't come for the whole weekend? You are more than welcome to come and help out just for the day. Call us to get your campsite reserved today!
Fall Clean Up runs from 8:30am-4:00pm.
We are looking for volunteers to help us get the grounds ready for the 2026 camping season! Bring your family, your church group, your friends, or your coworkers out for the day, and make some memories alongside our staff on this important workday.
Spring Clean Up runs from 8:30am - 4:00pm.
Free Lunch is provided!
We provide a free scoop of ice cream at 4:00 pm at the Barn Store for all workers
Projects include a full range of needs from raking leaves to clearing trails, from building structures to painting fences, and so much more!
We need volunteers skilled in trades, as well as those willing to do whatever is necessary to get the property cleaned up and ready for our summer ministry season.
To register, call our office at 231.796.7669, and ask for our volunteer coordinator, Abiah.
You can also email her here.
There will also be free camping that weekend from May 1 - 3, so if you are planning to camp you can reserve your site when you call or use the code "springcamping26" when you book online.
There are no additional activities offered for campground guests over the weekend.
