Kal-Haven Outpost sits directly along the Kal-Haven Trail, four miles from South Haven, providing convenient trail access for cyclists and hikers. This private campground organizes its sites into distinct sections: RV sites arranged in two circles around the central bathhouse, cabins in their own area, and tent camping positioned separately to the south. The layout gives each camping type its own space while maintaining easy access to facilities.
The campground's dirt roads and sites create dust during dry periods and can become muddy when wet, as several campers note. RV sites accommodate rigs up to 50 feet with full hookups, and all RV spots are pull-through sites facing outward toward the wooded perimeter. Tent campers can choose between open sites with grass or wooded locations with varying shade levels. Upperhunt8@gmail.com describes the tent sites as "the largest campsite I've ever camped on for tents."
The bathhouse receives consistent praise from reviewers for cleanliness and hot water. Walking trails connect different areas of the campground and link to the Kal-Haven Trail. An on-site store provides basics, firewood delivery, and morning coffee. The campground also features goats near the entrance and maintains a dog park area. Campers heading to Lake Michigan beaches will find campsites near South Haven for exploring the area's coastal attractions.
Description
Located just a few miles east of downtown South Haven, and Lake Michigan. Our 50-acre country retreat has something for everyone! With about 30 acres of cleared land and 20 acres of woods all adjoining the famous Kal-Haven Trail which links South Haven and Kalamazoo. We offer wooded primitive tent sites, pull-through RV sites with full hook-ups and a dump station located at the exit, beautiful locally-built cabins for up to 8, and a few different vacation rentals with all the comforts of home! Our clean and handicapped-accessible bath facilities boast independent showers with changing rooms, large format tiles on the floor, and locally produced oak and hickory on the walls. We also have a store that offers our guests and trail riders cold drinks, snacks, Palazzolo's frozen treats, firewood, ice, and much more.
Map & DirectionsKal-Haven Outpost is located in Michigan near South Haven
Address
00500 County Road 687
South Haven, MI 49090
Coordinates
42.41659999999999 N
86.18783200000001 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/27/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 46 min from Kalamazoo, MI
- 49 min from Niles, MI
- 50 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 1 hr 6 min from Battle Creek, MI
