We are your ultimate outdoor escape near Michigan’s world-famous Dragon Trail! Dragon Adventures Base Camp is a 30-acre adventure resort experience in the heart of Newaygo County, just minutes from the trailhead of the Michigan Dragon Trail—one of the premier mountain biking and hiking destinations in the Midwest. It was founded by adventure lovers Mark and Amy Deering, Dragon Adventures Base Camp was built for those who crave trails, water, nature, and community. Whether you’re into mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, or just unplugging under the stars, this is your launchpad for adventure.

Adventure Meets Comfort

• Direct access to Michigan’s Hardy Dam Dragon Trail.
• Bike rentals, kayak rentals, and shuttle service.
• Private onsite trails and a mountain bike skills practice area.
• Outdoor showers, massive beer garden, yard games & more.

Built by Adventurers, For Adventurers

Mark and Amy blend their passions for travel, mountain biking, community events, hospitality, and hosting to create a Base Camp that brings people together and fuels unforgettable memories. What began as a bold vision is now an ever-evolving destination for individuals, families, and groups chasing their next big adventure in Michigan.

Cheers! Mark and Amy Deering

We are a Pivot Cycles Dealer!

Due to our location and wanting to give people the best experience ever, we have partnered with Pivot Cycles to become an authorized dealer! This means we’ll have onsite Pivot full-suspension bikes for you to rent. And while we will be primarily doing rentals, we can also sell, so talk to us if you’re interested in buying! We hope that this makes your experience better at Dragon Adventures Base Camp.