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Black River Trails Campground

4.4 (16 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Beautiful campground! The owners were great and took great care of us. Everything is kept very clean. The cabins look brand new. The showers are single so you get lots of privacy. Kayaking was a blast. We'll definitely be coming back!

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Thanks for your review and the great pictures! We appreciate it!

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Thank you so much! We appreciate great guests.

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The local hikes are outstanding, and the kayaking cannot be topped -- it is just a stunning river.

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Kal Haven Outpost - Glamping tent

Kal Haven Outpost

5.0(11 reviews)
1.6 mi

Such an amazing pet-friendly place! It was just far enough from south haven downtown to still have…read morethe woodsy feel but close enough to still enjoy all that south haven has to offer. Would highly recommend if bringing any dogs. Beautiful dog park, plenty of wooded area to explore, and dog friendly beaches close by! 10/10 would come back again to stay. The staff was very on top of it and helpful with anything we need

My family enjoys camping but not particularly in campgrounds like KOAs, since they're usually…read morecrowded, noisy or the next camper is just a few feet away. We prefer not knowing our next door camper neighbor's business. I was looking for a campground to stay at for the weekend. But, every public campground was booked till October. I happened to stubble on Kal-Haven Outpost in a google search and this place was way better than I expected. The owners are a young couple who juggle their business and their little children simultaneously. But, they do their best being focused and attentive to their customer. They answer all my questions and always return phone calls (when I attempted to call them and they were busy). Our spot was in a wooded area and was about 50-75 feet away from the next door campers. Our campsite had a fire ring, tent area and picnic table. The bathhouse is accessible for everyone staying at Kal-Haven. The bathrooms were extremely clean and awesome. So much nicer than any other campgrounds I have stayed at. And there are very nice showers with a bench and hooks for hanging clothes and towel. I would recommend this place to everyone in a heartbeat! New, clean and nicest place ever! And I love the office/store/gift shop!

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Kal Haven Outpost - Fire pit

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Kal Haven Outpost - Grounds

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Kal Haven Outpost - Site 30. Beautiful, super dark at night

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Site 30. Beautiful, super dark at night

Paw Paw River Campground & Canoes

Paw Paw River Campground & Canoes

2.4(14 reviews)
12.7 mi

Had my camper here for just under a year, it is very poorly managed. Trash everywhere all the…read moretime,septic constantly full and over flowing, people speeding around kids, playing loud music, fighting,cops are there few times a week for disturbances.my second day there was asked if i wanted to smoke meth..bathrooms constantly vandalized by same people that live there. Owners allowed people next to me to continue to mess with my electric plug on camper which ended up costing alot.. nothing done or said about it, my vehicle has had mud rubbed down side with nothing done about it, trash blowing around nothing done about it. Dogs are constantly loose and most are aggressive also nothing done about that either.. the owner mike is a nice guy but if his wife decides she does not like you for whatever reason your going to be treated poorly. If your not into drugs and chaos i would NEVER recommend this place until you see a under new owner sign. This is not a campground or even anything close to it. It is worse than the worse trailer park in your area. The location is fantastic unfortunately is being wasted

I brought some Chicago visitors to this campground. I'd gone tubing in Montana and wasn't sure what…read moreto expect in Michigan. But I was pleasantly surprised! The people working there were very nice and upfront about the do's and don'ts and what to expect. They warned us the river was low and there were some large branches that had fallen down onto the river. We found it was a relaxing, scenic, and though at times required paddling to avoid branches, it was a wonderful time just lazily floating down the river. At the end of the trip they showed where to use the showers and hoses in case we wanted to clean up. I'd give this place 5 stars but they have to work on removing the trees that block the entire width of the river bc it's a pain trying to climb over them. I'll be coming back with more visitors!

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Boo Boo & Yogi lights (Christmas in July)

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

3.4(41 reviews)
2.7 mi
$$$

We love this campground. We love the Jellystone Yogi bear chain of campgrounds and this one in…read moreparticular. This one has jumping pillows, playgrounds, a good heated pool. The unique things it has are cool bikes (3 wheels, that balance on their own) that you can pay extra to use. Also you can pay extra to have Yogi bear bring your kids milk and cookies and read them a bedtime story. That's amazing. We stayed in a deluxe 2 room cabin and it was great. It was close enough to the bathroom.

We've been coming here for years, first as tent campers, then as RVers with & without our…read moregrandkids. Great Fun. This past week we had a "for old times sake" cabin stay. We were at a yogi bear cabin that has a comfortable queen bed in a back room, a second room with 4 bucks, and a cotton in the living/dining area. It's camping in that it's not squeaky clean, you have to bring linens, towels, etc. Some cook wear is provided and plates, cups, & silverware. Bring sticks for s'mores & fire starters. Firewood is nicely cut but 8+/bunfle. Really burns well. There are no leftover things like salt/pepper or coffee--bring it all. I didn't even get one garbage bag. Come prepared & you'll have fun. Ceiling fans were a lovely surprise. As noted, some staff is pretty green--we never could figure out if laser tag was available. It's a fun place, the pool is cold, and the ice cream is yummy.

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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Lil Bear Cottage loft

Lil Bear Cottage loft

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Lil Bear Cottage

Lil Bear Cottage

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Lil Bear Cottage bathroom (there is also a shower stall)

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Lil Bear Cottage bathroom (there is also a shower stall)

Dune Lake Campground - Site 3-4's skyline. Beautiful.

Dune Lake Campground

3.3(33 reviews)
10.9 mi

This is the single nicest campground that I've had the pleasure of visiting in the last three…read moreyears, since I started camping regularly again. While the previous occupiers of our site hadn't bothered to clean up after themselves, we got it done quickly, and it was no big deal. Always, always, ALWAYS leave your camp site cleaner than when you arrived is our immutable, unbreakable rule. Bethany and Gregory, the owners, are absolutely wonderful hosts; incredibly friendly, hardworking, and welcoming. The site itself was absolutely gorgeous. We chose a primitive site, as we roll heavy with a full solar power array and bring our own water. We were tucked far enough back to give a fair bit of privacy, but were also lucky enough to be near the porta potties, which, trust me, at 4:00 AM, is a very nice perk to have. We were in Spots 3-4, from August 12-18, 2022. Thanks, Gregory and Bethany - you guys were absolutely fantastic! IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ANY REVIEWS FROM BEFORE NOVEMBER OF 2021 - GREGORY AND BETHANY TOOK OVER 11/21. They're pretty great.

Dune Lake Campground is a very nice, quiet, family oriented campground just north of St…read moreJoseph/Benton Harbor area. The campsites are well situated and clean with level areas for a tent or RV. Many sites are provided with both electrical and water access. The camp has a dump station on site and also has staff who will dump your tanks at your site for a modest fee (so you do not have to unhook and move, then rehookup back at your site during an extended stay). The bath house is an older facility but is kept clean and in excellent condition. Showers are free and hot. The on-site lake is small and very nice for both kids and adults. Access to Lake Michigan is available just minutes away at a public access beach. Across the street is a Nature Conservancy area with several trails. We decided to take advantage of the option to book a site for the whole season (May through September) for our RV. It has been a wonderful decision. We can pack a small bag and be in the RV enjoying the sights and sounds of nature in less than an hour without towing or setting up anything. We really enjoy this area and this campground.

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Dune Lake Campground - My tent, tucked back away from the road.

My tent, tucked back away from the road.

Dune Lake Campground - Looking up from Site 3-4. Gorgeous.

Looking up from Site 3-4. Gorgeous.

Dune Lake Campground - My tent, showing how close to the actual woods you can get.

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My tent, showing how close to the actual woods you can get.

Coloma / St. Joseph KOA

Coloma / St. Joseph KOA

3.6(37 reviews)
16.1 mi

Great place to get away from it all. We got a cabin but they have plenty of RV hook ups. Staff is…read moreamazing so friendly. You have to try their doughnuts.

We had a last minute tip on openings for Memorial Day weekend. We really needed to get out for our…read moremental health and get some exercise. The location is ideal. Middle of nowhere, across the street from the riverside kayak dock. Not too far from home but far enough it feels like we got away. We arrived Friday evening. Full park. Full hookup site with a patio area, and fire pit. Our site was the second space across from the clubhouse, store, and pool. Thankfully the pool was closed or it would have been a very annoying visit to hear yelling and splashing kids all day. The site was fine. Backed in our 35' 5-er just fine because we beat a few people across the road. It would have been very tight otherwise. We are fully self contained, so with the exception of check-in we kept away from everyone else. It was surprisingly easy. Their store has a lot of necessary items but mostly treats to make your stay a bit campier. We biked 10 miles to town and back. Dropped in for some kayaking too. Read the signs. There are red runs for advanced kayakers on the river. Logjams, and very high water really made for exceptional conditions. We got to a point we had to turn back and paddle upstream to the launch site at riverside. River was too obstructed. Also note, there is no getting off the river between riverside and the 10.5 miles into town. I don't recommend it. The 2.5 mile run from Bundy rd is quick and easy. Check river conditions before attempting any run. The high waters change river landscapes. I hope you have your own equipment because the rental places either aren't open or they blow you off. Back to the campsite. With all of that, the KOA was central to all the activity. Easy to maintain distance and still get out and be active. Great activities for kids with the jump pad and pond to catch frogs. The facility offers a perk of charging your store purchases to your site, so you don't always have to have money on you. They deliver pizza, Fire wood and ice. They also pickup trash daily between 8am-6pm. Staff is very friendly and quick with a smile and well-wishes. We'd surely go again but would get the deluxe patio site on the concrete. The rain storm Sunday night flooded a lot of sites.

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Coloma / St. Joseph KOA
Coloma / St. Joseph KOA
Coloma / St. Joseph KOA

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