Grand Haven State Park Campground

Not our usual type of camping. But, with that said we really enjoyed our 4 night stay. Lake Michigan is a short stroll and downtown Grand Haven is a short walk. Enjoyed the Spring Lake bike trail loop that gave us a 19 mile ride from the campground. Verizon signal okay to stream. Lucked out and only had one off and on neighbor. Otherwise sites are very close and on a parking lot covered with sand here and there.

This is a parking lot on the beach - sites are extremely tight and small

This is not a normal michigan style camping experience but it’s about the location of where you are.

This is a great location for being right on the beach and being able to walk downtown

This campground is not for everyone

We love sitting on the beach having a fire and waking downtown

Bathrooms were very clean, staff were very friendly

This place is always booked pretty quick so be sure to reserve your place sooner rather than later! Always a great time at GH

Grand Haven is often described as a parking lot: However, we don't spend much time at the camper when we are here. We are here for Lake Michigan. The sunrises and sunsets, the water, the beach and the waves. 

Nothing like waking up and walking to the beach, easy back and forth for lunch/dinner and snacks. The town is super cute and you can't leave without trying a pronto pup! 

Bathrooms are clean and facilities are large. Easy access to town for any needs or a dinner out. 

Its not where I go if I want a quiet camp in the woods, it is a great destination for lake time!

It is basically a parking lot with electricity connection, It is located on the beach near the lighthouse. The location is beautiful but it is extremely crowded. It's pretty hard to park big rigs. They have a playground for children and bathrooms. Water and sewage are located at the entrance where tanks can be filled or emptied. Access is very easy from an asphalt road.

We were traveling back from the UP and always wanted to stay in this campground.

The camp spots are flat, back to a playground (Amazing For kids) 3 min walk to the beach and pier , sand is going to be everywhere , tight spots busy all the time.

Not your private campground the beach is the priority..Would return

This is a cool campground to come hang out at one of the most beautiful beaches in Michigan, and provides the unique experience of actually camping ON the beach, which is something you don’t get to do with 95% of the campgrounds on Michigan’s coast. Right across the Grand River a really nice nature preserve to escape for a hike, but there isn’t much in the way of hiking at this particular state park. The showers and facilities though are of the cleanest and well kept in all of Michigan’s state parks.

I love camping right next to the beach. The have a good amount of showers they are all private. The only downfall for me is the sites are very very close together. Other than that, you are right by all the action. You can sit in the sand and watch boats come through the channel. You can lay out on the beach. Everything is within walking distance.

This was our first trip on this side of the lake and we absolutely loved it! We stayed at the State Park campground. We we're on the pier side and it was amazing watching the water toys and people watch. Very close walk to town and the fountain water light show, nice bike path and clean bathrooms. Also, they are constructing a new bathroom on the pier side. Currently the pier is closed at the first light house due to renovations. Sites are not very large but the trade off is so worth it. Quite time is 11 pm so great for couples to make a late night romantic stroll down the pier or beach.

Right on the beach! No need to pay for parking or lug your things too far. Only downside is small spots and no water hookups.

If you want beach than this is your campground. No dirt as this is a parking lot. Spaces are very small. No fire pit, you need to bring a portable one. Hope you get good neighbors! Still it is fun to be on the beach but all and all not my kind of camping.

Great to be so close to town and the beach. Not much of a “vacation” with such strict drinking rules and tight quarters.

Lakefront access makes this a super cool camping spot for your rig. But the RV area is a concrete parking lot where you’re feet from your neighbors. The whole area is well kept and there’s tons to do on the beach (grills, volleyball, game) etc. Very busy spot during the day in the nice weather months. Fourth of July week was packed.

This is a campground located right on the sandy beach of Lake Michigan. Its perfect for those who want to be right up close to the water. There is paved lots where your rv sits. No trees for shade so be sure to be prepared with ac!

Grand Haven is very busy, so you shouldn't be expecting a quiet retreat when you visit. But the beaches are beautiful and kept clean. It is nice to walk the pier to the lighthouse and there's plenty of shops and restaurants to explore nearby. This area is known for their Coast Guard presence and musical fountain that operates in the summer.

The pier is always fun to go out onto, also great area for walking along the beachhead. The fountain fireworks in July I highly recommend as well. Beaches are usually pretty crowded but still worth it.

Close to Downtown Grand Haven and boardwalk, on sandy beach of Lake Michigan. Ideal for RV camping. $21-37/night. Cottage available too. Book in advance! End of July-early Aug this small town is packed due to Coast Guard Festival.

This was a great overall experience. We were right on the canal side and only 300ft away from Lake Michigan. Grand Haven State Parks has upgraded facilities so bathrooms and showering is actually pleasant. Loce this place and will be going back annually.

Suggest bringing your Coleman grill as campfires are not allowed

Very close together

We visited this campground for two nights in June 2018. Spots are tight but we selected one prior to our arrival that would allow us a little more room. We parked on pavement and had sand right outside the back of our camper. Our kids loved that and we did too. Playgrounds are awesome and have lots of room for many kids. There is a lot of beach area at the water. It does get crowded though. The bath house was nice. We used it for showers. There aren’t full hookups, only electricity. Campground was easy to get to and in walking distance to some souvenir shops and restaurants. It’s a great campground for families with children.

Grand Haven is a tourist destination. Known for its beautiful beaches, great restaurant’s, and small town shops. The State Park is not at all roughing it but makes up for that in views of sunset and beach front camp sites. Bring your own fire pit if you need a fire. Clean bathroom’s. Walking distance to all the downtown action. Prices can be a bit high during peak summer dates.

This is one of the most beautiful State Parks in Michigan-if you haven't been here, please put it on your list!

If you can get site 127, it will be worth it, corner and facing the pier and the lighthouse. It is very busy and mostly full of RV's and trailers. If you are in a tent, just know that you aren't going to have any privacy. Everyone is very friendly and a nice sense of community. The State park sits less than a mile from the main strip of Grand Haven, which is a very cute town with great restaurants, shops and candy stores. It also is a 10 min walk to the town dog beach where dogs can run wild and play in the water. The lake is beautiful with a great walk down the pier to the lighthouse. They have great facilities as well with large individual showers.

Grand Haven State Park is great for families, and those who want a camping experience minus the seclusion of being in the woods. The camping area is a large parking be lot where most camp in trailers and RVs. The beach and pier is within short walking distance and amenities are well kept for. Plenty of great restaurants and breweries in downtown Grand Haven, again, only walking distance away. All in all, Grand Haven State Park is the place to go when your main camping goal is getting rid of those tan lines.