Van Riper State Park Campground
Brittny B.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

A Fun Family Friendly Campground near Canyon Falls

This is a well run,clean campground in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It was easy to access and right off the main road, no four wheel drive necessary.

The campsites are large and there are a few sites near the lake (We recommend 113).There is a great playground, the summer of 2018 it hosted an inflatable water park which was a riot!

The water system is getting redone which will remove the orange color in the showers (which would otherwise be very nice). The water was not drinkable due to high arsenic but a large container of potable water was available. That is the only thing keeping this campground from being a 5.

The lake was a great temperature and very swimmable. Quiet hours are all the time so it was very peaceful and enjoyable. Ask the rangers for a listing of moose sightings outside of the campground.

Would definitely recommend for visitors in the U.P.

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  • Review photo of Van Riper State Park Campground by Brittny B., August 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Van Riper State Park Campground by Brittny B., August 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Van Riper State Park Campground by Brittny B., August 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Van Riper State Park Campground by Brittny B., August 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Van Riper State Park Campground by Brittny B., August 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Van Riper State Park Campground by Brittny B., August 31, 2018
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