The History of :
Camp Lord Willing Mgmt. RV Park & Campground
Camp Lord Willing Mgmt. RV Park & Campground
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Camp Lord Willing was founded in 1959 by Alfred E. and
Dolores Haines. Prior to 1959, the State of Michigan worked
this land and pulled out dirt for the construction of I-75. They
left the land in disarray. A while later, Alfred and Dolores
Haines were interested in purchasing the wooded area next
door, but then saw the potential for this piece of land. From
that point in 1959, the vision of Camp Lord Willing took its
root. Alfred and Dolores were now proud owners of 50 acres
that needed a lot of work. Alfred dug channels and started the
small man-made lakes. They allowed people onto the property
to swim and tent camp on the little island up front. The waters
were stocked with fish and fishing became a popular pastime
for many. Gradually, trailers started pulling in wanting to stay,
and the inner circle became the first official part of the
campground.
In 1988, the family created a corporation consisting of Alfred
E., Dolores and their 10 children. Alfred served as President
until later, their youngest son, Charles Haines was voted in as
President of the Corporation. Chuck ran the campground for
roughly twelve years. As President, he changed the name of
the campground from Camp Lord Willing to Shady Creek. The
name lasted for about three years and was then changed back
to Camp Lord Willing in February of 2006. At that same
time, Alfred E Haines, at 85 yrs old, was voted back in as
President and holds that title today. Senior Vice President is
Rick Haines. Office Administrator and Treasurer is Pam
(the Oldest Daughter) and her husband Greg Bentschneider is
Secretary.
Dolores Haines. Prior to 1959, the State of Michigan worked
this land and pulled out dirt for the construction of I-75. They
left the land in disarray. A while later, Alfred and Dolores
Haines were interested in purchasing the wooded area next
door, but then saw the potential for this piece of land. From
that point in 1959, the vision of Camp Lord Willing took its
root. Alfred and Dolores were now proud owners of 50 acres
that needed a lot of work. Alfred dug channels and started the
small man-made lakes. They allowed people onto the property
to swim and tent camp on the little island up front. The waters
were stocked with fish and fishing became a popular pastime
for many. Gradually, trailers started pulling in wanting to stay,
and the inner circle became the first official part of the
campground.
In 1988, the family created a corporation consisting of Alfred
E., Dolores and their 10 children. Alfred served as President
until later, their youngest son, Charles Haines was voted in as
President of the Corporation. Chuck ran the campground for
roughly twelve years. As President, he changed the name of
the campground from Camp Lord Willing to Shady Creek. The
name lasted for about three years and was then changed back
to Camp Lord Willing in February of 2006. At that same
time, Alfred E Haines, at 85 yrs old, was voted back in as
President and holds that title today. Senior Vice President is
Rick Haines. Office Administrator and Treasurer is Pam
(the Oldest Daughter) and her husband Greg Bentschneider is
Secretary.