Warren Dunes State Park is home to Mount Randall Campground, one of two campgrounds managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources within the park's boundaries. The campground divides into distinct sections: a rustic loop with vault toilets and no hookups, and two larger loops with full electric, water, and sewer hookups accommodating RVs up to 64 feet. Sites in the hookup loops vary considerably. The left loop tends to offer more tree cover and pull-in privacy, while the right loop sits more open to the road with fewer trees for shade or hammock use. Sandy soil throughout means leveling an RV can take some effort, and reviewers consistently mention that a lack of gravel leads to tracked-in dirt in the bathhouses after rain.
The campground sits close to Interstate 94, and that proximity catches some visitors off guard. The wooded drive in suggests more insulation than the site actually provides. "A good place to crash, but not as quiet as we hoped," notes Amy G.. Highway noise carries at night, particularly when wind shifts. Once it gets dark and campfire activity winds down, the noise tends to level off, but light sleepers should plan accordingly.
The draw is the park itself. Lake Michigan sits a short drive or a cross-dune hike away, with a large beach, food trucks, kayak rentals, and a designated dog beach. Climbing the main dune from the campground is steep and worth doing early in the day before heat builds. Trails run through both forested and dune terrain, though fallen trees occasionally block routes after storms. Bathrooms and showers get consistent marks for cleanliness, and the private shower stalls with warm water are a practical plus. A camp store stocks wood, snacks, and sundries, though prices run high.
Rates range from $45 to $80 per night depending on site type, and reservations are available and recommended for summer weekends when the campground fills. Ticks have been reported in and around the sites, particularly in warmer months, so checking carefully after any time in vegetation is worth the habit. Fall visits tend to draw fewer crowds, and the park stays open year-round for those interested in off-season use. Campers exploring camping near Warren Dunes State Park will also find Hildebrandt Campground just to the north, which offers a different site configuration for those wanting an alternative within the same general area.
Description
In the southwestern-most corner of Michigan, about 100 miles from Grand Rapids, Warren Dunes State Park is home to 3 miles of sandy beaches and windswept dunes on the shore of Lake Michigan. There are 6 miles of short trails for exploring the area, but the main draws to Warren Dunes camping is soaking up rays on the beach and climbing the dunes. The tallest dune, Tower Hill, rises 260 feet above the lakeshore and offers a panoramic view over the surrounding area. Park guides offer a variety of seasonal nature programs that highlight the area’s flora, fauna and natural features. Alcohol is not permitted on the beach at Warren Dunes, and dogs must remain leashed, and are restricted to certain areas only.
The campground at Warren Dunes is located away from the beach, in a wooded area near the highway. On the upside, there’s plenty of shady trees to take cover under on the warmer, sunnier days; on the downside, there’s plenty of highway noise to distract from the peacefulness. The two camp areas—Modern and Semi-Modern—offer a total of 220 tent and RV sites that vary in size and seclusion. The larger Modern area has restrooms with showers, drinking water and playgrounds for the kids; limited hookup sites are available. This area also has three rustic mini-cabins for rent. The Semi-Modern area is more spartan, with just water and vault toilets. A dump station is located between the two areas. Campsite rates range from $25–$45/night; cabins are $52/night.
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMount Randall Campground is located in Michigan near Bridgman
Directions
The park is located on Red Arrow Highway three miles from the city of Bridgman, Michigan. Take I-94 (EAST OR WEST) Exit 16 Turn South two miles on the right hand side.
Address
12032 Red Arrow Highway
Sawyer, MI 49125
Coordinates
41.9163727 N
86.5930592 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 20 min from Michigan City, IN
- 33 min from Niles, MI
- 40 min from South Bend, IN
- 54 min from Elkhart, IN

























































