This is definitely a cute little cabin perfect for a small family. I loved that there was a…read morebathroom and small kitchen for everything you need for camping, although it would be nice to have a microwave too. The cabins could use some updating and basic cleaning before stays. I felt the cabin hasn't been in by housekeeping for about a week because there were dead bugs in the shower and top bunk. Also, there was a small amount of wood in the bathroom below the shower that had mold growing on it- you could smell it and see it. The screen door didn't shut all the way and the bottom sealant on the door was broken. We spent about 84,000 points on this Marriott stay, but I feel the experience is more towards 45-50,000 points, so a little disappointed in the amount spent and the quality of the cabin. Could use some simple updates. It's nice they include the firewood for the fire! We loved that aspect too!

I was happy to find out that Marriott has branches off into glamping. This was an accidental find…read morewhen I was looking for a fun girl's trip. It ended up being a glamping weekend for the family. Cabins are dog friendly. $50 charge for dogs but they are spoiled! There is a $70 destination fee which includes firewood, fire starters, snacks, waters, and s'mores. As a Marriott elite, I get the option of points or a food and beverage amenity. I usually go with the amenity when I'm not traveling by myself. Wow. Marriott out did themselves. Look how great the amenity box was. It included so many treats! This was our second time glamping, the first time with our own shower, toilet, and kitchen. Not too shabby! We really enjoyed cooking dinner and the complimentary pour over coffee. The windows were great! So big! Felt like we were in the woods. The space was very private too. Loved that there was no WiFi. There was a radio and books. We brought games but really loved that we got to talk with no interruptions. Would be fun to come back with a group of friends too.

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.

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!

Beautiful state park with a few different trails to take you to the beach. Parking is $12 for a day…read morefor non-Michigan residents. The kiosk is easy enough to navigate. On to the hike! We did the yellow trail. Difficulty level in my opinion was easy but on our way back, we took the adventurous route which was more of a medium difficulty because you had to be on an uphill climb for quite a bit. Overall, I would classify the hike as easy. It's way too cold so neither of us swam. Because it is a longer hike, we didn't take our dog with us but we saw several while on the trail. If your dog is older than ours (8 months, super slow due to being easily distracted) I highly recommend taking them on the trail. The beach is dog friendly as well. Just make sure to pick up after them. Beautiful view of the lake and overall. I would definitely come back again (and hopefully with Miss Birdie next time)!

This is a beautiful state park with tree covered trails to hike. If hiking sand dunes is not your…read morething there are other trails. If it is, it could be a training pre-curser to bigger dunes. In any regard, it is rustically beautiful. There are porta-potties and picnic tables near the parking lot.

This campground is perfect for families or solo campers getting away for a couple days or even a…read moreweek or two. Its a big campground, ive met people here that book a year in advance and make it a yearly family reunion. Most campers are couples/ families. Remember to book as soon as possible this place is popular! A campsite is around $50 with electric and dont forget to get a sticker for Michigan state parks, it is required. This price is super reasonable for all you get and its dog friendly! Sites vary in size, but lots of options. The campground is super clean and well maintained (yes, even the bathrooms and showers.) I came across this gem of a campground a few years ago and I have been returning yearly. Van Buren is only about 10 minutes from South Haven so you can enjoy both vibes! They have their own gorgeous beach just a few minutes walk from your campsite and on the way there is a beautiful walk with a big and clean bathhouse right next to the beach and free life vests for all the little kids. Did i mention this campground is dog friendly!? I love bringing my furry family member here. The grounds are calm, quiet and the people are super nice. The staff is never too far away keeping an eye on things. I always feel safe here. There is a daily activity sheet and the campground host is very accessible and they have a little area right before you drive into the camp with information pamphlets and little things to look at. Hiking, biking, dunes, vollyball, beach, dunes & close to south Haven and a beautiful place to chill out at the end of the day at your campsite or RV with a nice fire and good friends. Van Buren Campground exceeded all my expectations and I hope it does the same for you.

Great beach for rock hunting fossils and colorful stones, especially lightening stones. Water is…read morecrystal clear!

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.

NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY…read more Bad atmosphere for children: The management allegedly uses foul language up to and including the "Fbomb" liberally toward young children. Please keep in mind this campsite is on a major river that is very dangerous to anyone, especially children. In the past, they have also had drug overdoses resulting in death.

Paid $360 for 4 nights and during packing up the park management came by and charged me an…read moreadditional $20 for charging my plugin hybrid car "this is NOT a Tesla type car " It was plugged in for 20 minutes and used 0.4 kilowatts about $0.15 of electricity. I tried to explain that I was not aware of any extra charge for car charging nor was it in any of the park rules that I received. He didn't care even when I explained that my car gave me an error code that my starting battery had a power drain and possibly would not start, and I would unplug at that time. My family and friends have been camping at this park for almost 10 years but there has been a change in management " the captain retired, we steamed last fall with him what a great guy, he will be missed" I definitely don't like the new nickel & dime extra charges and probably will be looking for a different campground.

Taking the 303 steps to the top will reward you with an amazing view of Saugatuck and the Kalamazoo…read moreRiver! Along the climb there are several areas with benches to rest. As a bonus, when we stopped about halfway up we saw a couple of deer. The climb was not as difficult as we thought it would be. Keep in mind that there is very limited parking. You may want to consider taking the ferry from Saugatuck.

303 gang, rise up! That's for all those who make it up the 303 steps to get great views of the…read moreKalamazoo river. My five year old made it, so I hope you can too. It's just steps away from the chainferry, so if you're in downtown Saugatuck, a lot of people will chainferry it over and explore this park. We had a beautiful weather day that was just chilly enough to now want to park at the beach. This ended up being a ton of fun because we could essentially hike up a dune, make our way to Oval Beach and get the unique experience of nature here. The steps are not as crazy as I'm making it out to be, and there are nice little rest benches as you go, if needed. Bonus, there are so few if any mosquitoes here. We didn't really know what to do after we got to the top. We ended up just letting whatever sounded fun happen, which ended with us dunking feet in the waters at Oval Beach. *Important tip! If you do this, do NOT head back up the same dune you come down to return to town. It's a steep, hot, sandy dune that will zap all your energy. Instead, take the "John Woolam Trail" as you come out of Oval Beach for a nice, flatter, solid, wooded experience.

This RV park is nothing short of amazing. Prime location with beaches few minutes away. Walked to…read morethe dunes both nights to watch the sunset. Campground is clean and quiet. Owners are super kind, both welcoming us with a big smile, Doug waving to us every morning across the pond. Felt right at home. Hope to stay again and again!

The camp is very clean and nicely low key. This is a new world for me, and everyone in the campsite…read morehas offered to help me. The owner and his wife are so welcoming and he really helped me set up fully for my very first night at my campsite! Water, sewer, and electric. Thank you for a fabulous first step.