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Black River Trails Campground, near South Haven, Michigan, is a cozy spot that offers a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. With sites that come equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, it’s perfect for gathering around the fire after a day of exploring.

The campground is known for its friendly staff who are eager to help you make the most of your stay. Visitors have mentioned the clean bathrooms and showers, which are essential after a day spent enjoying the nearby Black River. As one camper noted, “Bathrooms and showers were some of the cleanest I’ve seen while camping.”

If you’re looking to venture out, you’re just a short drive from South Haven Beach, where you can soak up the sun or take a dip in Lake Michigan. The area also offers opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, making it easy to enjoy the beautiful waterways nearby.

While some campers have pointed out that the shower situation could use some improvement, the overall vibe of the campground is welcoming and community-oriented. Whether you’re tent camping or staying in an RV, Black River Trails is a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer retreat.

Description

Under new ownership as of Dec 2024!

Black River Trails Campground on the South Branch of the Black River in South Haven, MI. Hiking, fishing, and kayaking on-site, with beautiful beaches and tons of great activities just minutes away!

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Location

Black River Trails Campground is located in Michigan

Coordinates

42.38983089 N
86.21632028 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Fires

For Vehicles

Water Hookups

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+16168343086

Drive Time

41 min from Kalamazoo
47 min from Niles
52 min from Grand Rapids
54 min from South Bend

Melissa K.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2022

Save your money and go elsewhere

There are zero stars for this business. We spent a lot of money here to rent three cabins, bought wood and ice and paid to take showers. The showers were dirty all three days we were there. There are only two unisex showers. We had to ask for them to be cleaned twice. Showers tokens are$1 for three min. with no refunds if you don’t use all the tokens during your stay. That is rip off#1. One shower was scorching hot or ice cold with no in between and very dirty- hair everywhere, even stuck to the wall in a clump. One day there were used condom wrappers in the shower. Another day, at 9:00am we had to wait for an hour to use the shower while someone was having sex in it. My daughter was on the other side taking a shower. The tops are connected so think of how award and gross that was happing right next to your kid showering. People were even knocking on the door, and they didn’t care. The owner and the grandson who run it were even standing in front of the shower house talking to the other people waiting in line, while this was happening. I said something to the owners to clean it and all I got was"oh I see how that can be frustrating". They refused to refund our unused shower tokens because we didn’t want to continue a shower next to that. Scam#2 the wood is so dry it will burn in a min., so you have to go buy more. Scam#3 they only sell small bags of ice, so you have to keep going back to get more. Save you money and get ice and wood somewhere else. Save your money and go elsewhere unless you don’t care that people are having sex next to your kid in the dirty showers. When we asked for a refund on the tokens before leaving, he smirked and said he can’t control other people. I understand that but you were right outside the shower while that was happing beside my daughter, and you refused to refund tokens. I didn’t ask for a refund on the stay but due to the entire experience, I am now. When the owners did reach back out to me, I got excuses, no solutions, no refund on anything. Terrible business practices. They honestly don't care about the customer. Their response to a different customers complaint and review we read online was"you can choose somewhere else to stay". I mean wow, what a way to run a business where your customers are the ones feeding you and paying your bills!

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Month of VisitJuly

Kendall A.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2022

Quiet campground, friendly & helpful staff

Campground was quiet with few guests. The RV sites are situated closest to the road. On the expensive end, paying for showers was annoying considering the nightly fee. Bathrooms and showers were rustic, needed more cleaning. Overall a good stay.

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Month of VisitJuly

Caitlynn H.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 31, 2022

Fun Community Style Lots

Stayed for two nights over Memorial Day weekend and loved being right on the Black River! Bathrooms and showers were some of the cleanest I’ve seen while camping. Loved having lots of neighbors but appreciated the quiet when everyone left before our second night. Great hosts and management!

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Month of VisitMay

bill R.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 15, 2021

Great place

This a great well run campground. Very clean. The people are great. I did a review in august before I got my pro membership about this site when I hammock camped. Loved the place. Branden,Nina and Chris were great to work with. The were discussing that they were going to be open weekends in September. I told them I would return then. September 24th my wife and came back and tent camped. We had a gorgeous fall weeken. As usual the place was in wonderful shape. It was great to see new friends Branden,Chrisand Nina via FaceTime and meet MaryJo..This place is close to the lake,town. Plenty to do in the area. If you’re close to south haven. This is the place to camp. We will be coming back next year..

Month of VisitSeptember

bill R.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Great

This is a great place. Well taken care of. Fantastic people. Thanks Branden Nina Chris. This is a gem. They usually close Labor Day but will be open in September for the first time. I like cool weather camping. Will be booking another trip soon. Love this place. Thanks to all of you.

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Month of VisitAugust

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Phil M.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

Very nice, modern campground with new owners!

This was a great little campground near South Haven, MI. We stayed in a small "RV Site" spot on the campground and that gave us our own electrical/water hookup. Each site comes with a picnic table, fire pit, and ample enough space. We weren't "on top" of the people next to us.

We wanted to camp, and be close to the local beaches and this was a perfect location to camp at night then drive to South Haven Beach (maybe 10 min drive if that). They offered showers, bathrooms and even had kayak/canoe trips if we had stayed there during the day.

The owners checked up on us and told us all about the local brewery and winery spots and offered us tons of info on the area. They're new owners, very friendly and eager to turn this into a successful campground! I'd highly recommend giving this place a try.

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Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Black River Trails Campground?

Camping at Black River Trails Campground can cost between $37.00 and $80.00 depending on the site.

Does Black River Trails Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Black River Trails Campground has water hookups.

What is the elevation of Black River Trails Campground?

Black River Trails Campground is located at 595 feet.

Are fires allowed at Black River Trails Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Black River Trails Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Black River Trails Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Black River Trails Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Black River Trails Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

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