The bunnies
Islanders since 1966
Locals call it Bunny Island. Wild bunnies have hopped between the campsites since 1966, and they’ll eat greens right out of your hand.
Their story
A gift from the first owner
When Floyd Shoemaker built the campground in 1966, he loved bunnies so much that he brought some to the island for his guests to enjoy. The campground changed names and families over the decades, but the bunnies stayed, enjoying their island life.
Today they’re the first thing guests mention. More than a hundred Google reviews talk about the bunnies: waking up to them under a camp chair, kids feeding them carrot tops, the same pair visiting a site all weekend.
The bunny rules
- Pet, don’t pick up. You may feed and pet the bunnies, but please don’t pick them up or carry them around. Holding a bunny is at the Island Crew’s discretion.
- Be gentle. Guests who mistreat the bunnies may be asked to leave without a refund.
- They live here. The bunnies are campground property, and taking one will be reported to the authorities.
Feeding guide
What’s on the bunny menu
Pack a bag of greens. Help us keep the island’s bunnies healthy with the right foods.
Lunch is served 
On patrol 
Morning visitor 
Ears up 
Garden guard 
Night shift
Good to know
Bunny questions
Why are there bunnies at Campground Island?
Floyd Shoemaker, who built the campground in 1966, loved bunnies so much that he brought some to the island for his guests. Their descendants have lived on the island ever since.
Can you pet and feed the bunnies?
Yes. The bunnies will eat greens right out of your hand, and you may pet them gently. Please don’t pick them up or carry them; that rule was added in 2025 to keep them safe.
What should I feed the bunnies?
Leafy greens and vegetables like romaine, carrot tops, fresh herbs, bell peppers and zucchini are best. Fruit is an occasional treat. Never feed them human snacks, crackers, cereal, corn, bread or iceberg lettuce.
Can I take a bunny home?
No. The bunnies are campground property and part of the island. Taking a bunny will be reported to the authorities, and mistreating them can mean being asked to leave without a refund.
Come meet the bunnies
Book a waterfront site and bring a bag of greens. The bunnies will find you.