Rendezvous Beach

Spent a day a Rendezvous Beach this last week. Staff was great to work with. Marai was extremely helpful setting us up and providing directions for our Seadoos. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised and had an awesome time. Sandy beach, beautiful blue water, and everything me and my family needed for a great day!

Stayed one night at Birch campground two weeks before Memorial Day weekend. Only a dozen or so campers so plenty of sites were available. Fees: $25 for tent site, $30 for non-resident. Electric/water sites at $30 resident, $35 non-resident. Many level sites with some mature trees for shade, overlooking a narrow strip of sandy beach. No real access to the water unless you trek across a marshy area or drive to the day-use section. View of the lake was spectacular and the wildlife amazing, especially the water fowl: two American storks, terns, Canadian geese, and lots of magpies, which gave the area a magical ambiance. And I saw my first sandhill crane here, which contributed greatly to my experience! Unfortunately, the campground bordered a cattle yard so the noise and smell were a little off-putting. Also, the shower facility was unclean, buggy, and the water barely tepid. The electrical outlets in restroom did not work. Would not camp here again but there were still so many things to appreciate. Maybe it’ll get better during the busy season? I hope so.

This is a pretty nice campground. This year we stayed at Birch Campground which was alright. It seems to be geared more towards RVs/Campers. The facilities at Birch were pretty nasty. I showered with my shoes on because the floor was so gross. Last year we stayed at Big Creek. I enjoyed staying there more than at Birch. Big Creek is more covered with trees and the sites seem a bit more tent friendly. The facilities were also much cleaner over there. We didn't spend much time at the beach area but the parking lot was packed and it was really crowded. I did walk over to the beach early in the morning before other people got there.