Gateway Park Campground near Hillsdale, MI, is situated in a region characterized by flat terrain with a mix of open spaces and wooded areas. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the low 20s in winter to the mid-80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Baw Beese Lake, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating, and the Slayton Arboretum, known for its diverse plant collections.

Our family campground is located on beautiful South Sand Lake in Hillsdale, Michigan. The campground is surrounded by 135 wooded acres at the gateway to the Irish Hills. We are a campground that offers a modern, clean facility for all types of camping. Our campground has many amenities to keep the whole family entertained and relaxed, including WiFi and Cable TV. We’re sure you will make wonderful, lasting memories with your friends and family. Gateway Park Campground is currently a 99 site facility with 4 cabins and one rental trailer. We are a family campground; family owned and operated and we cater to families. The campground is located on South Sand Lake (all sports lake, great for fishing) in Hillsdale and it is believed that we got our name because we are at the Gateway to the Irish Hills here in Michigan. Gateway Park Campground is on South Sand Lake in Hillsdale MIThe campground has had many improvements & renovations over the years and the most recent being in 2013 at which time we upgraded our primitive camping area to 22 full hook up seasonal sites and added two deluxe cabins. We added 24 channels of TV to all the campsite and added Wi-Fi to the park. We went from having all types of camping to becoming mainly a full hook up RV campground. All of our nightly or Transient sites and newest seasonal sites have cement pads and cement patios and most sites offer up to 50amp service (older seasonal sites vary if they have cement slabs or 50 amp). We do a lot of planned activities as do many campgrounds but one thing that makes us unique is we are all inclusive. We do not charge for our activities other than an occasional donation basket to help cover the cost of things like a hog for a hog roast. And we also donate all proceeds for donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital once our costs are covered.

Gateway Park Campground

Join the fun near Hillsdale. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Michigan camping adventure.

Hillsdale

The Best Camping Near Hillsdale, Michigan

The sites are all paved with plenty of space and with grass and shade.The owners are friendly and helpful. Plenty of things to do to keep yourselves and children busy. This is my first time here and this is one campground I will definitely comeback to with my grandchildren.

Clean Large Sites

They have a lot for the kids here: 

Pool 3ft-5ft 
Air pillow 
Large playground ( very clean ) 
Half basketball court 
Sand Volleyball net 
Rec room (small amount of games) 
Crafts on weekends 
Corn hole boards -2 sets by pillow 
Horse shoe pits - 2 sets by pillow 

Store: ice cream- coffee options- candy- fire wood 

Boat and golf cart rental options 

Cement slabs with all the hook ups. 
Some lots have shade, mosts are not 
All spots have picnic tables and fire pits by the road 

Office girls are very friendly and helpful 
Everything was clean and well kept 
Pool area was not the best but in this heat all you need is water :) 


Kid friendly 

Very clean campground with friendly staff. Lake across the road is clean and nicely kept (boats docked, etc) A ride up the road was beautiful.. saw an Emu, goats, llamas, cows.. just beautiful!

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