Best RV Parks & Resorts near Bridgman, MI

Several RV parks surround Bridgman, Michigan, with varying amenities and site configurations. Thousand Trails Bear Cave in Buchanan offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, while Warren Dunes State Park Campground in Sawyer provides electric-only sites with a sanitary dump station. "Easy registration, friendly staff. Older campground, areas could use upgrades. Most campers seem to be long term," notes one visitor about Bear Cave. Weko Beach Campground features sandy sites that may require leveling, with full hookup options available. Michigan City Campground, though technically in Indiana, provides premium 90-foot pull-through sites with 50-amp service, water and sewer connections just a short drive from Bridgman.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when Lake Michigan beaches draw crowds. Most RV parks in the region operate seasonally from April or May through October, with limited year-round options. Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Holiday maintains 125 sites including big rig spaces with 50-amp service. Cell service varies throughout the area, with Verizon showing consistently better coverage than other carriers. Pull-through sites at Elkhart RV Resort accommodate larger rigs, though one review mentioned tight turns when maneuvering into some spaces. Pet-friendly parks are common, with several offering designated dog areas. Water pressure at local campgrounds generally ranges from adequate to good, with one campground specifically noting 50 psi at the hookups.

Best RV Sites Near Bridgman, Michigan (72)

    1. Lakeside RV Resort

    1 Review
    New Carlisle, IN
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This campground has a private lake which is surrounded by farmland. Lots of primitive sites right next to the lake. Fire rings with no grate."

    2. Thousand Trails Bear Cave

    16 Reviews
    Buchanan, MI
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This is a nice, family friendly campground."

    "Easy registration, friendly staff. Older campground, areas could upgrades. Most campers seem to be long term. Campsite 42 has a great overlook on the river."

    3. Elkhart RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Granger, IN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 800-2069

    $39 - $47 / night

    "We ordered pizza from the store, which was delivered to the site quickly. My grandson said it was very good. There was no gluten free as noted on the website, which we are used to happening."

    "This campground is close to home so we spent a couple days here so the kids could play while I worked. All staff was extremely helpful and friendly from the minute we pulled in."

    4. Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday

    17 Reviews
    Covert, MI
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 764-0818

    "Our site was spacious and we didn’t even have the patio sites. We had a pull through with full hook ups. KOA was nice and clean. Staff was super helpful.

    It had a great pool and splash area."

    "There are a lot of lodging options, tons of kids activities, both free and for a small fee, great pool, cafe and store! Lots of sports equipment to loan as well."

    5. Timber Trails RV Park

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    Dowagiac, MI
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 423-7311

    7. Warren Dunes State Park Campground

    67 Reviews
    Bridgman, MI
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 426-4013

    "Happened upon this Gem when driving the coast of Lake Michigan.  Watched the solar eclipse from the beach.   The DBR had a viewing area setup for adults and kids.  "

    "The walk to the beach access is a beautiful one, and the beach is astounding! Pet friendly!"

    8. Maple Ridge Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Liberty, IN
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (574) 784-8532

    "Spent two nights and found everything very nice. clean facilities, nice sites and full hookup. pool was clean and we'll maintained. a little buggy in the woods, but it was June after all!"

    "Nice pool and playground. Campsites are setup to for two pull through a side by side with shared yard in the middle.

    Will add this to our list to visit again."

    9. Weko Beach Campground

    20 Reviews
    Bridgman, MI
    Website
    +1 (269) 465-3406

    $50 - $30 / night

    10. Frogs 'n Hammocks

    1 Review
    Berrien Center, MI
    13 miles

    $25 / night

    "Frogs N Hammocks is a great spot for those looking to relax in a peaceful setting near a small pond.  Check them out and make sure to leave a review with some pictures on the Dyrt!"

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RV Park Reviews near Bridgman, MI

621 Reviews of 72 Bridgman Campgrounds


  • Chris M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Clean & Spacious

    We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The sight was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. Since the weather was cooler , it was pretty sparse with other campers. We stayed 2 nights over the weekend. You are within walking distance to the beach within the park. The buildings have great architecture. The sight had 50 amp electric hook ups but no water or sewer connections, and we knew that going in. We had a back in sight #69. There was plenty of space on all sides. We have a 37’ motorhome and pulled a Jeep behind it. There was plenty of room to maneuver around. The sight also had a wood picnic table and fire ring for a wood fire pit. We will definitely be back! I wish I had taken more photos from the beach and beach pavilion.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Elkhart County Fairgrounds

    Area Convenient and Clean

    Elkhart County 4-h Fairgrounds: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 4 for access to the area, very clean facilities, and not too many campers thus time of year.
    Price 2024: $35 for water/electric only. Security: No Usage during visit: Very light Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: none Site Spacing: very close Pad surface: our area was grass Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet except for one day of motorcycle raises at the nearby track.
    Outside Road Noise: Not most sites Through Traffic in campground: Some for activities at the fairground Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: some sites Dump Station: yes Potable Water Available: At sites Bathroom: Very nice flush toilets Showers: yes Pull Throughs: Yes Cell Service (AT&T): Varied throughout campground Setting: open grass fields around very well manicured county fairground. Recent Weather: 70s and rain. Insects:None Host: I am not sure.
    Rig Size: Large Sites: full hookups and water/electric only

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 15, 2020

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Nice layout and a ton of nature activities

    The state park is located within the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly National Lakeshore), so don't get confused by this. There also is a national park campground, but it's closed in the winter.)

    This state park has a nice layout because the sites seem to be staggered so that they don't back up to each other. Also, there is a good buffer space behind the sites and decent space between each site. 

    All sites have 20- 30- and 50-amp service available, plus almost all are a combination of a concrete pad and asphalt apron. Note that just because they're paved doesn't mean all of them are level. Each site has a fire pit and it appeared they all have grill grates on them.

    One nice touch is that some sites have wider asphalt aprons so if you have a longer rig, you can put your towing vehicle or your towed vehicle off to the side once your rig is in place. Also, the ADA sites are nicely laid out with larger concrete pads so that even the fire pits are in the concrete section for ease of access. 

    Note that after Nov. 1, the water is shut off and bathrooms are shut down until spring, although there are vault toilets available. 

    You will hear a pretty regular stream of train whistles at this campground, but they aren't so loud as to be disruptive. 

    You can hike to the 1929 Dunes Pavilion and a large beach on Lake Michigan. The best hiking activity, however, and also easily accessible by walking from the campground, is the series of dune trails. The Nature Center, which sits between the campground and the trails, has some good visitor's information about the dunes, the flora and fauna, and the history of the area. 

    Once you finish seeing what you want in the state park, there's still the entire national park to see. Plus, there's a multi-use trail that runs for 9 miles along the state park and into the national park. 

    Cell service for Verizon was two bars but speeds seem to be good. Less signal and speed for Google Fi, but not terrible.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Covert Park Beach & Campground

    Small, lakeside, chill

    This was our first time staying at Covert Park Beach + Campground. We stayed in site 52 with our 21 ft travel trailer. The site is a good size. Tree placement made it a little tricky to back into, but nothing crazy. We stayed Sunday to Saturday, so we got to see it at its bustling weekend peak and the quiet, cozy weekday vibe. Family friendly, dog friendly and kid friendly. Dogs aren't allowed on the beach, but there's a beach a few minutes down the road (Hagar Beach) where you can bring leashed dogs. Sunset views were beautiful. Bathrooms were very clean and showers nice and hot. The two guys who were running the check-in and campground operations were super cool- they were the perfect mix of attentive and laid back. No sewer on campsites but there's a dump station when you enter/exit. Ice and firewood are abundantly available and can be delivered to your site. We loved our stay here. Tree cover is generous, and it really preserves the camping feel. Weekend crowd was fun, friendly and lots of locals. Would definitely stay again!

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2017

    Elkhart County Fairgrounds

    Typical Fairgrounds Camping Experience

    I have camped here a couple of times while visiting northern Indiana to have repairs done on my RV. Overall, I like this campground where for $30/night you can get a 50 amp full hook-up site or $23/night a 30 amp and water site. If you plan on staying longer weekly and monthly rates are really good. The campground sits in the middle of the county fairgrounds so there is usually something going on – either a fair, concert, horse event, or an RV rally. Depending on what time of year you are here and part of the week, the campground could be very crowded or very empty. The nice thing is the people in the office let you pick whatever site you want and don’t assign one to you. There are 275 full hook-up sites with 50 amp full hook-up and 30 amp water & electric only. There are no fires allowed and some sites don’t have picnic tables but you can request one and they will bring it to your site.

    There is very little shade and during my last visit the late September fall temperatures climbed to nearly 90 degrees and was brutal. This campground is better suited for RVs than tents but you are permitted to tent camp. Bathrooms and showers are scattered about and I was amazed at always how clean they (and the grounds as a whole) are. They do offer WiFi which worked pretty well in non-peak hours like early morning but was not reliable and sometimes frustrating. Since many sites have a clear view of the sky, you most likely will get satellite television reception and a dozen or so antenna channels.

    One of the things I like about this park is the vast expanse of grounds to wander about walking my dog. There is a trail system just outside of the park that allows you miles and miles of walking and biking trails. Downtown Goshen is less than two miles away and has some great restaurants (including Venturi Pizza, Maple Indian Cuisine – which has an awesome buffet, and Goshen Brewing Company). The Saturday farmers market is great with lots of produce, breads, meats, cheeses, and crafts.

    The last time I visited coincided with the Mennonite Relief Fund which was a big fund raiser for their charity that packed the grounds with stuff for sale, food, and activities. It was fun to be there during the event but it meant the campground and grounds were packed.

    Now for the bad about this campground. It is located right next to very busy train tracks that operate 24/7 and blow their horns quite often. They were really annoying in the middle of the night. Sites are close together so if it is crowded and you have a neighbor, you will be right on top of them. There is no shade which can be very miserable.

    Pros:

    · Price - $30/night for a 50 amp full hook-up site

    · Nearby downtown stores and restaurants

    · Sites are not assigned so you can pick where you want to camp

    · Grassy patios

    · Large grounds to meander around

    · Nearby biking/walking trail

    Cons:

    · Very noisy from nearby trains operated at all hours

    · Few trees for shade or privacy

    · Some sites are very tight and close to your neighbor

    · Can be very crowded

    · WiFi provided but not reliable

  • M
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Shamrock Park

    Great stay

    Village owned and operated campground, right on the St. Joseph River. Open all year. Many long term campers. $35 gets you a level full hook up site with WiFi. Very clean and well maintained with friendly staff.

  • C
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Michigan City Campground

    Great campground, will return

    This is a beautifully kept campground just outside Michigan City, IN. It is gated so will need to call in once you arrive to enter. We stayed  in the premium sites which were 90ft pull thought with 50A service, water and sewer, and the best wifi I have seen at a campsite. The cement patio was large with a picnic table and an adjacent fire pit. There is swimming pool and a game room, and a small store with the essentials, and propane.

    You are close to Indiana Dunes and the downtown area of Michigan city. Good food, shops are close by. 

    By the way there are a number of cabins/mini homes to rent.

  • E
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Close by taste of nature

    This is actually our second visit here. It’s only 20 minutes from our home, so we expect to come back many times. It’s a unique location about .5 miles from the actual beach and there’s a path/boardwalk that takes you right there. This is one of the few state parks that has a year-round heated bathroom with shower, so even with our popup camper we were able to take advantage of the decent weather for our first trip of the year. Sites are decent sized and have asphalt driveways with concrete pads. Sites are electric only, but there’s several water fills, even in winter. Very popular campground so you do have to book well in advance during regular season. Be aware that because it shares an entrance to the state park beach, entering on a summer Saturday or summer Sunday can take upwards of 45 minutes or more.

  • B
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Eden Springs Park Campground

    Pleasant, friendly, small town camp with large pull through spots

    Eden Springs Campground & RV Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan, run by camp manager Cindy, may well be one of our favorite small town parks! We are spending the month of August 2018 here and have found the venue quiet, well maintained, friendly and inexpensive ($375 for a month). I do not expect the prices to stay this low now that it has been “discovered”. They are working on adding an updated restroom, dog park and other facilities. The sites are large, level and spaced far apart from each other. We pulled in with a 42’ rig, pulling a 28’ hybrid trailer (total 70’) and easily pulled into our site without having to unhook. We had enough space to park a jeep in front of and and in back of the attached rig. The sites are designed so that no camper or RV faces a sewer connection. All of the hook ups are centrally located between two sites, with each rig having their driver side towards the hookups and their awning/entry sides facing the opposing side. Each site has a gravel space between them that could be traveled through, though campers all set up picnic tables, chairs and campfires there so practically there is no egress, thus privacy. This camp has the best WiFi of any camp we have ever stayed at. Some spots offer OTA TV and satellite reception. Ours did not as we chose to have a full tree canopy. Most of the sites offer Full Hookups with 30/50 amp service. The camp manager, Cindy, provides fire rings and picnic tables as requested, so, if you need either, just let her know when you call. The tables were clean and in good shape. The fire rings can be placed anywhere you want. As an aside, when a camper leaves, Cindy and her crew comes and removes the rings, cleaning up the residue so there is no mess left! The campground grass is cut routinely and “weed-whacked” as needed. Cindy has been one of the nicest hosts we have met on our travels. She is always pleasant, available as needed for emergencies and even delivered our mail one afternoon. She is a font of knowledge about the area and willing to share. Probably in keeping with her personality, the majority of the visitors here have been friendly, chatty and willing to help each other. The RV resort is about 10 minutes from St. Joseph, MI and multiple rural wineries in the area (a favorite pastime for my wife Audrey). St. Joseph’s is a small town located on Lake Michigan with excellent food, event venues and a lovely white sand beach. Be sure to stop at the Chocolate store in town & Silver Lake Pizza for a desert/dinner well worth the time. The town of Benton Harbor itself once was booming city/community, which has come into hard times, but we did not have any problems traveling around that area. This area also has a non-defunct amusement park attached to the campground which is being slowly renovated by a group of volunteers. They have restored several of the buildings, a fountain and a miniature train which takes visitors on a 1/4 mile ride on Saturday/Sunday. Additionally, the camp is home to it’s own 1800’s era baseball team which plays home and away games in the old bare handed style! Behind the camp is a now mostly abandoned religious enclave called the House of David which was started in the late 1800’s/ early 1900’s (Google it!). Some interesting architecture and several restored mansions for the 5 remaining members of the group. I recommend this park for someone wanting a quiet, clean stay.


Guide to Bridgman

Camping near Bridgman, Michigan offers proximity to Lake Michigan's eastern shoreline with sandy beaches and dunes rising up to 240 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with cooler evenings around 55-65°F. The camping season generally runs from April through October with most campgrounds closing during winter months due to snow accumulation and freezing temperatures.

What to do

Beach activities at Warren Dunes State Park Campground: Located in Sawyer, this park features massive sand dunes and 3 miles of shoreline. "You can hike or about a 5 to 10 minute drive to the beach. Huge, beautiful dunes on the beach," notes a visitor at Warren Dunes State Park Campground. Another camper adds, "Mt. Randall is the high dune to climb but not for the faint of heart!!! And beware, the sand does get HOT midday."

Fishing opportunities: Thousand Trails Bear Cave in Buchanan sits along the St. Joseph River with fishing access. "Nice river fishing, nice stream scenery, big rec center," says one camper. Another mentions that Thousand Trails Bear Cave "has a boat launch and a few docks that can be used" for those wanting to fish the river.

Blueberry picking: Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday offers a unique agricultural experience. "This KOA has blueberry fields everywhere on the property. For a period of time in summer and early fall, you can pick your own blueberries in the morning to have in your breakfast pancakes!" reports one visitor at Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday.

What campers like

Private lake access: Some RV sites near Bridgman, Michigan feature private water access. Lakeside RV Resort in New Carlisle offers "a private lake which is surrounded by farmland. Lots of primitive sites right next to the lake. Fire rings with no grate," according to a recent visitor.

Clean facilities: Maple Ridge Campground receives high marks for maintenance. "The shower and bathroom was the best I ever saw at a campground," notes one camper. Another adds that Maple Ridge Campground has a "newly remodled bathhouse with laundry and also a heated pool."

Beach proximity: Weko Beach Campground provides direct beach access. "We lucked into a night at this gorgeous campground. Yes, the spots are small and yes there's lots of seasonal campers, but everyone is super friendly and you can't get closer to this gorgeous beach," writes one visitor. Another camper at Weko Beach Campground notes, "You can't get closer to the beach than at these beach access campsites. Nightly sunsets here will knock your sandals off."

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Some campgrounds have connectivity challenges. At Thousand Trails Bear Cave, a camper notes it's "very nice off the grid camping with no cell service but if you want wifi then its 5.95 per day or if your here for a week + then 34.95 for the month up to 4 devices is your best bet."

Alcohol restrictions: Several campgrounds enforce alcohol bans. Warren Dunes State Park prohibits alcohol entirely. A visitor warns, "One setback was that you can't bring alcohol into the park. I wasn't planning on getting tanked or anything, but it would've been nice to drink a beer around the fire. And if you think the rangers don't enforce that rule, you're wrong."

Environmental noise: Some campgrounds experience noise despite natural settings. At Warren Dunes, a camper reported, "The proximity to the highway is deceiving. It feels like you are off the beaten path, but looking at a map, you see how close you are to the interstate. That makes for a lot of noise, all night long." Similarly, at Elkhart RV Resort, a visitor noted, "There is an active railroad nearby this campground. 4 Trains woke us up during the night."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds offer organized events for children. "This is an excellent family run campground. The bath house is newly remodeled and very clean, nice in ground pool area & the camp store has plenty of treats for the kids. The owners are very nice & plan activities every weekend for the kids," notes a visitor at Maple Ridge Campground.

Playground access: For families with younger children, Thousand Trails Bear Cave offers outdoor play spaces. A camper mentions the campground has "a playground, pool and little walking trail near the waterfall. Close to nearby Lake Michigan and beaches."

Recreation centers: The Elkhart RV Resort offers indoor entertainment options. "Really enjoyed our visit here. Camp ground is clean, nice little nature trail, and the camp store is cute with a bunch of different classic style sodas. Also have a small off leash dog run, and free pong pong, air hockey, foose ball, and all the classic camping games to check out," reports a recent visitor.

Tips from RVers

Leveling requirements: RV campsites near Bridgman, Michigan often require leveling equipment. At Weko Beach Campground, a visitor notes: "The only challenge is that most of the camp spots are not level so bring your levelers! Other than that there's lots of shade trees."

Hookup limitations: Some campgrounds have limited full-hookup availability. At Thousand Trails Bear Cave, "Most of the full hookups are taken 1st by the annuals. Sucks really but they do have an onsite honeypot which will suck out your tanks for $10 each time around."

Site selection strategy: At the Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday, RVers find a range of site options. "Good spots for RV/pull behind/tents. Clean facilities and only a 20 min drive from South Haven's beautiful beaches!" A different camper warns about soil conditions, noting some campgrounds are "not paved since it is in and amongst the dunes. Therefor, the soil is sandy and often soft. We got our airstream stuck using our 2 wheel drive truck and needed the help of a 4x4 to get us out."

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