Best camping experience in a long time, maybe ever. Staff extremely friendly and helpful…read more(especially Brandon amd his grandfather). Clean facilities. Wood cheaper than at the gas-station (even if you have to buy it on the premesis). Canoe/Kayak rental and ride on the premises. Just a short distance from South Haven, breweries and wineries and a blueberry farm. Will definitely be back! Thank you for the experience. Chris S.

Would highly recommend this place. My spouse and I are originally from the Pacific Northwest and…read morenow live in Chicago - so we are always looking for little nooks within 3 hours of the city. This is a little gem of a campground that's pleasantly filled with comforts and modern amenities. The campground itself is very small, but it's quiet, & has a steady body of water. I will be staying here again. I spent the weekend sitting in my hammock and enjoying hearing the water. 5/6 of the cabins face the water just as an fyi, so it's like a private paradise. The town of SoHa is really fun too and a great place to wine, dine, & explore. The cabins are basic and rustic with one plug in to charge your electronics. There is one light in there but it does get dark at night. Bring a nightlight. The queen bunk beds are great and comfortable. I would say more like 2-3 people could comfortably sleep in a cabin due to space and the cabins get hot at night! There's showers, there's toilets, there's cabins- oh my! The showers run on a unique token system. 1 token=$1=3 minutes of hot, private, shower. Tokens are purchased on site. the showers are game changers because they're open 24 hours with cameras outside so the owners monitor who goes in/out and your safety. As a queer person, I felt comfortable & safe at this campground.

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!

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!

We love camping at Lake Macatawa Campground. We try and go once a year and our experience here…read morenever changes. Reservations aren't costly. A huge pro were the bathrooms, I was beyond shocked with how luxurious they felt for being campground bathrooms. I would recommend booking sites 1-116 (do research-online map includes picture/s) because these sites have shade unlike some on the other side. We stayed at site 45 and really enjoyed our stay. Across the campground is the lake and you are able to kayak (free if you bring your own like I did). Beautiful atmosphere and would always recommend! Family friendly

I like this campground so much, almost every summer I went there before Covid came. I don't even…read morewant to stay in a cabin. This campground is already perfect! The restrooms are clean (bug plus!), showers are clean, easy access to clean water, close to the Holland Park, electricity, and the campsites are neat and clean. You don't need anything else except your tent/RV and food. You'll have fun there!

This was our first time staying at Jellystone and overall we had a really fun weekend! We have a 3…read moreand 5 year old, and there was honestly no shortage of things to keep them busy. The app was awesome because it made it so easy to see all the crafts, activities, and events happening throughout the day, so we never felt like we were missing out. The campground itself was well cared for. The pool was clean, the showers were nice, and I can't even explain how much we appreciated the air conditioned bathrooms after being outside in the summer heat. One of our favorite little surprises was the cartoons at night. It was such a simple, nostalgic touch that made the evenings feel special... even if the young staff had a battle figuring out the DVD player. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the flies. OMG... there were SO many flies that it made hanging around our campsite pretty miserable at times. It was also pretty expensive for a tent site. That said, when you factor in everything that's included for kids, I can definitely see where the value comes from. We'd absolutely come back, just with a lot more bug spray next time!

Site selection is great, park is well maintained. Amazing place for families. The activities with…read morethe characters every day were so cute. Amenities that are free, like the pool and two jump pads, are in good condition. Loved that the pool has a zero entry for younger kids. Activities you could pay extra for were unique. My kids favorite thing was actually the large playground right by our site. They probably spent the most time there! Convenient that the campground is only 10-12 minutes away from downtown South Haven and South Beach (they have lifeguards!). Three Blondes Brewing and Admiral Jack's were the restaurants we went to and highly recommend.

Place is decent. Donna the lady that runs the park is a miserable person. The other 2 women are…read morewonderful. Donna is a B. Literally had to call 10+ times a month to pay her . Then like clockwork. She would yell. She's never in the office. Does nothing but yell at people and actually believe she's the queen of her trailer park. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

Everyone seems kind and friendly and fun. Just moved in our RV this month but love every thing…read moreabout it!

Our first camping trip with this trailer in Michigan, we loved this KOA. We went in early October…read moreso there were not many people around which was great for our 2.5 year old. He had the run of the playground which he would rate a 12 outta 10... he could have jumped all day on the giant pillow. People were very friendly and helpful! Site was good once you got the trailer on the pad, only bad thing was the sewer was uphill from the pad so dumping was not easy, but just took a bit more work. I would not want this site if I had a bigger camper (ours is 25ft), would be tough to get set up. All in all, would highly recommend this place, far enough from south haven, but also close enough to go watch the sunset at south beach each night. Less than 15 min to van buren state park also!

red headed guy on golf cart is ride. Talks to you like your less than. . The store is way…read moreoverpriced. The campground was ok. Blueberries were picked over. Had a baby screaming from bonfire time until 4 am next to us. Don't go a mph over 5 they will chase you down, meanwhile they come barreling ass on their golf cart kicking up dust. I wasn't impressed for the price we paid to stay. Wont be back.

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.

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.

First time coming here, a group of my friends wanted to go to the beach and they recommended…read morestopping here. This place is by far better than any beach in Chicago and it's worth the drive out. $15 to park and you don't have to walk too far and it's never terribly busy either. As long as you stop here early you'll be okay. They have changing rooms and concession stands as well though the food is a bit overpriced and the restrooms and changing rooms aren't the greatest but they're okay. This place is also great to go on a nice little walk too and there's plenty of people walking their dogs as well. Overall, I thought this was an incredible Beach check out and I will definitely come back again.

Amazing! A hidden gem in Michigan and also has access to a dog friendly beach. The campground is…read moregreat and also has cheap cabins that are wonderful. Walking distance to the beach.