Best Glamping near Kalamazoo, MI

Recent Glamping Reviews in Kalamazoo

314 Reviews of 37 Kalamazoo Campgrounds

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 4, 2024

  Shipshewana Campground South Park

  Okay Stay

  We took I-80 all the way to near Shipshewana where the roads took us about 7 miles into the campground (CG). Check-in was quick and easy because we had paid ahead online. We proceeded to pull through site 37 with FHUs. The utilities were in the center, which made it nice to dump our two black tanks in order to go to the Brinkley Service Center the next morning. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi. It was nice that the utilities were on the center of the pad. We got 4 bars on Verizon. If we wanted to put out satellite, we could have as there are not many trees in the central area to block the signal. We tried to sign into the free Wifi with no luck. The website wanted us to sign up for paid internet, which we did not do. The sites in the CG are for the most part very close together. We were here overnight to take our rig into Goshen for warranty work. Coming from the West, stay on I-80 to IN-13(exit 107) as it makes for an easier route than on the local roads versus following your GPS or Waze which may have you exit off in Elkhart. Check out the great selections at Yoder's Meat& Cheese just down the road. This CG was okay for an overnighter or short stay.

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  Skip C.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Shamrock Park

  The river

  Not much to do in surrounding area, but a local get away for us

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  Nick M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 15, 2024

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Barton Lake

  Great Family Campground

  We brought down 2 30’ campers and we had 4 adults 3 children and two dogs and stay right next to the craft barn. It is a really nice camp ground with lots and lots for the kids to do. My son had a blast and said this was the best campground he has ever been to. My only complaint is that it is quite costly to stay.

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  Wendy F.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 6, 2024

  Eden Springs Park Campground

  Shady level sites, plenty of space

  Great place for a few days, nice location and close to everything you'll need. Sites were shady, grass and gravel, level and plenty of space in between you and your neighbors. Lots to check out, historical area with lots to learn and see. Train rides on the weekends. Dog stations everywhere, super clean and well kept bathrooms and grounds. Great stay

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  Rachel P.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 5, 2024

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Well Wooded but Buggy

  We just camped at the park this weekend, which was the opening weekend after the rebuild of the bath houses and some other improvements. First, we loved how wooded and beautiful the campground was. The spots were nice and secluded, and the whole place was very beautiful. There were a few things that we didn't enjoy. First, it was EXTREMELY buggy. If you weren't covered in Deep Woods bug spray the whole time, you were getting bit. Second, I don't feel that there were enough showers. There were 5 showers in each bathhouse, making 10 showers total for the entire campground. I found myself waiting in a line every time I wanted a shower. Lastly, I wish there was a walking trail that was more accessible from the campground itself.

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  John B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2024

  Covert Park Beach & Campground

  Great experience

  The camp is under new management and they are friendly and welcoming. I had no issues during my 1 night stay. The camp store is well stocked, and has firewood at a good price.

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  camille W.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 11, 2024

  Covert Park Beach & Campground

  Really nice

  Saw that prior new mgmt wasn’t great but I had never been here before and read reviews—-there is now new New mgmt in 2024 and I thought they were great hosts! I will be back for some beach yoga.

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  ABBI S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 17, 2024

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Barton Lake

  Primitive camping right by a busy highway

  This was my husbands, and my 2 small babies first camping trip. We chose Jellystone in Fremont Indiana because it was only an hour from our home and has so many fun family activities. We wanted to do something close by in case things went awry, I am Glad we did that. We got to the site and we had booked primitive camping. From the map online you could not tell it was directly next to an extremely busy highway. So instead of the sound of nature we heard blaring 16 wheelers for hours on end. Our campsite was not labeled with our site number so we had to guess what site we had booked. The camp sites were on a slight hill and my youngest isn’t even 2 and is accident prone. This was dangerous given the fact that the picnic table was sloped right by the fire ring for a dangerous combination. Our chairs were unsteady and sitting around the fire in general was dangerous. We couldn’t relax at all and had to continuously be cautious of my 1.5 year old falling into the fire! It is currently June and the temps are high which we expected but the heat combined with the highway traffic at night led to no sleep for our children or us. Not to mention at 10:30 construction vehicles pulled up right next to the campsite and began their work. By 11:15 we had had enough. We decided to go home. It was the worst 7 hour experience of our vacation history. We called the next day and relayed our experience to the registration cabin and paid to have a cabin. The point of this thread is, I personally Feel like I paid to be homeless next to a highway for the week. I am Angry, camping should not be next to a busy highway. The entrance needs to be relocated to where the primitive camping is and the camping needs to be in a more secluded area. People are paying for this experience and it was the most chaotic/ anxious trip I have ever been on. We have not experiencedthe fun activities yet because we have had such a horrible time at the actual campsite we drove home and are coming back the next day so we could actually get some sleep. When we paid for a cabin and relaid our experience the woman working registration did not even apologize for our bad experience. We were not met with any form of compassion or understanding for the chaos we paid for. If you are going to keep booking primitive camping next to a busy highway, inform your guests! Be aware of construction schedules! Know what is happening in your area for the sake of your guests and their quality experience! Do not let your park become a thing of the past because you are neglecting to remember our experiences keep us coming back!

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  Hunter M.

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2024

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Super fun

  They have good hiking trails, nice refreshing waters, good food options at certain places

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  Tammy S.

  Scout

  

  May. 13, 2024

  Tyler Creek

  Campground

  Campground and pool is nice. Owners are unapologetically rude to guests when there is any issues. Had a minor parking issue with a neighbor when I moved my vehicle onto their parking spot on sunday for 20 minutes because they weren't there all wkend and I was spraying weed killer. The neighbor showed up and complained at the club house. The owner came to my lot and started yelling at me about how i have no right to do that. I apologized while he was yelling at me and he slammed his buggie door and drove off. As soon as I moved my vehicles I went to that neighbor.to apologized and she said no big deal. I gave the owners a bad review on line and now I am being kicked out. How is that right?! I follow the rules and keep my lot clean. I don't deserve to be yelled at and treated in such a rude manner. IF you decide to camp there don't speak to the owners unless you have to... this has happened to other guests too. Many have moved to other places because of the way they talk to people.

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  Tammy S.

  Scout

  

  May. 13, 2024

  Tyler Creek

  Tyler creek campground

  Owner is rude and unapologetic for being so.

  Poisonous plants and creatures are usually pretty to look at. So is tyler creek until you speak to the owners for any reason and then they are rude and venomous. If I were you I would spend my hard earned money somewhere else.

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  Adam W.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 21, 2024

  Kal-Haven Outpost

  Awesome

  Heather and her husband are truly amazing people. There campground is great for small or large groups. I stayed at 34 which is a tent sight and it was perfect. The restrooms and showers were Immaculate. I would recommend Kal-Haven for your next campsite in New Haven MI!

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  Greg D.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 11, 2024

  KOA Campground Middlebury

  Shipshewana visit

  Small campground good for a visit to Shipshewana or stopover on a long trip. Staff are very nice and helpful, facilities are decent. There is occasional traffic noise due to being close to the road, but not so bad as to keep you from getting sleep. It’s nice to hear the clopping of the horse drawn carriages of the Amish every so often.

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  Art Farm .

  Scout

  

  Mar. 15, 2024

  Art Farm Fennville

  Beautiful. Best Cuppa Artisan Roasted Coffee

  There's end of the road privacy and room to roam with a fire pit and firewood. Pop-up Farm Stand usually has seasonal offerings and smore kits.

  Beans are fair trade and roasted on site

  Fireflies and Starry Evenings.

  Starlink Wi-Fi is available.

  Bike Shed for tools

  interurban allows car free adventure

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  Joel K.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 15, 2024

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Really nice state park campground and rec area!

  This was our second trip to this property (1st was Sept 2021), and it was really nice.  We went Aug 25 - 27th (Friday - Sunday).  The property has something like 219 campsites, and that weekend every single one of them was full.  Noisy during the day with a few large groups and a LOT of kids, but they were quiet at night and it was not a problem.  Some of the campsites are very close together and it's hard to determine that from the map or choosing ahead of time.  The showers and bathrooms are fine, and I think they're being upgraded this season so I expect them to be quite nice for 2024 and beyond.  We took full advantage of the mountain bike trails which are very easily accessed from the campground.  We also took a trip into Battle Creek for a quick stop by CVS, so it's close and convenient for lost or forgotten items.   No problems with bugs or mosquitos, other than the normal for being a forested property. 

  On Saturday morning the camp host had coffee and donuts for a $1 donation.  And firewood was easily accessible on site. 

  Would not hesitate to stay here again.

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  Dan W.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 17, 2023

  Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday

  Had everything

  Sites weren’t too tight. Campstore had everything incredible ice cream and pizza that could be delivered to your site. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Perfect for kids activities. Close to adulting fun, food, and shops in South Haven.

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  Rob F.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 10, 2023

  Shipshewana Trading Place RV Park

  Great quiet campground

  Really, no thrills, quiet campground. Great place to stay for all your Shipshewana needs.

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  Stacia L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2023

  Michawana Campground

  Lovely large sites on a lake

  Beautiful

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  Cecelia G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 28, 2023

  Shamrock Park

  Clean and nice

  Stayed here for a single night, but we wished we had stayed longer. The sites were spacious and loved the river that was always in view. Bathrooms were clean which is a huge plus. The one downfall was the geese droppings that were all over the river bank.

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  D B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 22, 2023

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Shady campground

  Huge beautiful campground. Lots of privacy. Needs extra access to the Kalamazoo River for kayakers. Make a campground near the beach. Gas is too expensive to be driving two and a quarter miles one way to the beach. The dump station needed a serious update.

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  Zac

  Scout

  

  Aug. 22, 2023

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Another amazing experience!!

  Another great camping experience, site 210 has an amazing trail that leads directly to the showers at one end and at the other path went directly to running water, plus only a couple of yards from a great walking trail.

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  Stephanie H.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 14, 2023

  KOA Campground Middlebury

  Good enough for quick stop

  Good enough for a quick trip but overall the campground was a little dumpy. You have to use a passcode to enter the bathrooms. Pool was very small. Easy access to highway.

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  Kris D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2023

  Michawana Campground

  Meteor Shower Weekend

  Absolutely perfect weekend to stay at the park. As always, everyone was very pleasant. Very quiet and beautiful night!

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  James C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 10, 2023

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Nice place to camp

  Nice sites, very well organized for privacy. Trees and shrubs dividing sites. The lake is a couple miles away from campground, only 20 miles per hour if I recall. No alcohol permitted

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  Joseph B.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 29, 2023

  Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Holiday

  Nice campground

  Had a nice site and there is plenty to do here. The owners have done a great job fixing this place up. 

  Bathrooms were clean and the showers were nice.

  There was some trash at the site, not bad, but I expect a clean site for this price.

  Store was nice, clean, stocked and had Pizza, Pretzels and ice cream.

  Swimming pool was active, but I did not use it.

  I did not like the $5 per visitor charge. My family lives in this town and came to visit throughout my stay.

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  Tom M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 27, 2023

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Barton Lake

  Great water park

  Nice staff, really great water park, camp store / snack bar is wonderful

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  Cynthia K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 21, 2023

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Old campground

     This state park was established in 1925, so almost 100 years old. The campground must be the original layout. There's a maze like quality to it. The roads are narrow & you may be driving off the road for a big rig. 

     Some sites are level, some aren't. Some can accommodate larger rigs, most can't. Check the site descriptions carefully & to be doubly sure, call the office & ask.

     There's water stations that look very old. They have wooden, shingled roofs. There's 2 dump stations located in loops 3 & 4. IN THE CAMPGROUND! NEXT TO CAMPSITES!!!!

   There's 5 loops to the main campground.

   100 loop is small & closer to the lake than the other loops. It's the loop we chose this time.

      The sites are on the small side. There's 3 campsites that are close to the lake. 115, which is a larger site. 117 & 119 which have clear views of the lake. 117 is more a tent or popup site & is small. 119 is the best of the bunch. A large pad & a large site. There's no privacy bushes. These sites have a view of the lake with trees & brush & are on a ridge overlooking the lake. They aren't ON the lake. 

  On either side of 117 & 119 are 2 trails that lead to the lake. There's benches & a dock to tie up your boat. 

     The rest of the sites are a mixed bag. Some are level, some have an incline. If you have a big rig, be aware that the road to the 100 campsites branches into one way. Leading into the campsites, the road is narrow & has a ravine on one side!

      200 Loop is non electric

      300 Loop is the biggest loop & seems like the best bet for larger rigs. As stated above, some sites are better than others. There's a uniformity here that's missing from the other loops.

    Stay away from sites 393& 395!!! These sites are literally right on top of the dump station! As always watch for pit toilets near the sites. 

     400 loop is a smaller loop next to the 200 loop. There's only one shower house for both loops. Avoid site 444 & probably site 454. These sites are VERY close to the dump station. 

    500 loop is also smaller& has some nice sites tucked by themselves in the trees. There seems to be more privacy brush on this loop with SOME sites.

     512 is close to the shower house. 511 & 513 were somewhat secluded.

      If you have a boat you want to tie up at the dock, go for the 100 loop. If you can't get it, be aware there's no parking near the trails to the lake. You can park by the bathhouse & walk. 

     The shower & restrooms are atrocious!!! Worst looking buildings since Spring Mill SP! Dirty & need an entire overhaul. In fact, raze the buildings & build new ones! They're "cleaned" once a day. Suuuuuure they are. There was actual poop on the door of one of the women's toilet stalls the whole time I was there. Mold & spiders& dirt in the corners. Looks like the last upgrade was in the 50s.