Anglers and water enthusiasts find easy access to both Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan at Channel Campground, where a walking path connects sites to the channel that flows between these two bodies of water. The campground sits on open terrain within Muskegon State Park, operating from mid-April through late October with electric hookups at all sites.
Sites feature paved parking pads, fire rings, and picnic tables, though spacing between neighbors runs tight. Nick S. notes "the campsites were VERY close together" as the first thing visitors notice upon arrival. The campground lacks water hookups at individual sites, though water stations are distributed throughout the park. Restroom and shower facilities stay well-maintained, with recently updated bathhouses serving campers.
Fishing opportunities abound along the channel, while hiking trails wind through nearby sand dunes leading to Lake Michigan's shoreline. The park provides dump stations, firewood sales, and allows pets throughout the grounds. Site conditions vary significantly—some feature grassy areas while others have longer grass and tree stumps near roadways that can complicate parking larger RVs.
Access requires driving past the main beach area, as GPS systems sometimes provide incorrect routing. Tonya T. emphasizes "you must go past the beach" to reach the campground entrance. The location serves as a convenient base for exploring Lake Michigan Campground at Muskegon State Park Campground and other area attractions.
Reserve specific sites in advance during peak season, particularly if you prefer more space or have a larger rig requiring easier maneuvering around obstacles.
Description
If you're looking for campgrounds in Musekgon MI, South Channel Campground will not disappoint. Muskegon State Park is located four miles west of North Muskegon on the shore of Lake Michigan, and is one of the best Muskegon campgrounds in the area. There are over two miles of shoreline on Lake Michigan and over a mile on Muskegon Lake. The park is located near Duck Lake State Park and P.J. Hoffmaster State Park.
A variety of local attractions make this park even more remarkable, including Michigan Adventure (amusement park), Gillette Nature Center at Hoffmaster State Park, Muskegon County Museum, Muskegon Museum of Art and the U.S.S. Silversides (World War II submarine open for tours).
Fee Info
The Recreation Passport is required for all Michigan state parks, trails, historic sites, boat launches, harbors, and more. Visit Michigan.gov/RecreationPassport for more details and to purchase.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChannel Campground is located in Michigan near North Muskegon
Address
3560 Memorial Drive North
Muskegon, MI 49445
Coordinates
43.23321824 N
86.33221036 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
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
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 15 min from Muskegon, MI
- 48 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 1 hr 33 min from Kalamazoo, MI
- 4 hrs 2 min from Sheboygan, WI
