RV parks near Bellevue, Michigan sit within the gently rolling terrain of Eaton County, where the elevation averages between 850-900 feet above sea level. The area experiences distinct seasonal changes with warm summers averaging 80°F and cold winters dropping to 15°F. Most campgrounds in this region operate on gravel or grass surfaces with varying amounts of tree cover, creating patchy shade conditions at many sites.
What to do
Lake activities: fishing and paddling: At Camp Michawana in nearby Hastings, campers can enjoy water recreation without bringing their own equipment. "They have a lake/beach for swimming, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes to use at the lake. They also have a massive slip 'n slide, zip lining, and a rock climbing wall," notes reviewer Bailey C.
Children's outdoor play: Woodchip Campground offers numerous activities for kids. "There is a pool, bounce pillow and basketball court," writes Stu E. The campground arranges seasonal events too, with one camper noting, "Kids loved going on wagon ride to find the pumpkins and then decorating them. They really enjoyed the glow wagon ride."
Farm visits and markets: Several campgrounds near Bellevue provide agricultural experiences. At Moscow Maples RV Park, one camper shared, "There was a farm with goats next door and I loved watching the animals." Near Hidden Ridge RV Resort, a reviewer mentioned access to "nearby blueberry farm and farmer markets."
What campers like
Large site sizes: Crooked Lake Campground receives praise for spacious sites. "Our campsite was huge and mostly private," reports Angie H. Similarly, at Hideaway RV Park, Curt notes, "Very spacious sites, all of which are full hookups for a very reasonable price."
Pool facilities: Swimming pools rank high among camper preferences. At Hidden Ridge RV Resort, visitors appreciate the aquatic options. One camper explains, "There is a pool, hot tub, bounce pillow, splash pad. Children's activities are planned throughout the week and adult activities, as well."
Natural shade: Many campers value tree coverage for summer comfort. At Michawana Campground, Kris D. appreciates the natural canopy: "We put our tent up on the hill tucked back up in the woods. Shade from the start!" While at Woodchip, one reviewer notes, "Great trees surrounding the property. A lot of shade."
What you should know
Varying amenities between parks: Amenities differ significantly between RV parks in Bellevue, Michigan and surrounding areas. At Hideaway RV Park, "all sites are full hookups for a very reasonable price," according to Curt, while at Crooked Lake, sites offer only "electric and water hookups but no sewer connections."
Distance to services: Some campgrounds are relatively isolated. Beth H. notes about Hidden Ridge RV Resort: "There isn't much close to the campground at all. Like the closest gas station is 15 miles. Not really any fast food restaurants either."
Bathroom conditions vary: Facility maintenance differs between parks. At Michawana, Rich mentions, "the bathrooms and showers are HORRID. At least the men's bathrooms are, smells so strongly of urine and they do not clean it regularly." Conversely, at Camp Michawana, another camper notes, "The bath houses are huge and well taken care of."
