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    Campgrounds near Bellevue, Michigan provide a mix of established facilities and rustic options throughout the region. Fort Custer Recreation Area in Augusta and Travel Trailer Club of the Midwest are among the prominent developed campgrounds in the area, offering both tent and RV camping experiences. Most facilities operate seasonally from spring through fall, with only select locations like Camp Turkeyville RV Resort remaining open year-round. The campground landscape includes several lake-adjacent properties with boat access, including Camp Thornapple on Thornapple Lake and Rockeys Campground which sits on a chain of five connected lakes, providing water recreation opportunities alongside camping.

    Permits and reservation requirements vary significantly across the region's campgrounds. Many locations like Fort Custer require advance bookings, particularly during summer weekends and holidays. Several campgrounds feature a mix of electrical hookups, with 30-amp and 50-amp service available at locations like Travel Trailer Club of the Midwest and Camp Turkeyville RV Resort. Water hookups are common but not universal, with some more rustic sites offering communal water sources instead. Camping seasons typically run from May through October, though specific opening and closing dates differ by property. A frequent visitor to Travel Trailer Club of the Midwest noted, "Great place to recharge. Close to small towns that have car shows, parades, yard sales, and roadside vegetable stands. Rustic but full of nature."

    Camper experiences highlight the diverse amenities and settings available near Bellevue. Family-friendly environments receive consistently positive mentions in reviews, particularly at Camp Turkeyville RV Resort where visitors appreciate the spacious sites with concrete patios and daily trash pickup. Several campgrounds maintain seasonal resident populations, with Camp Thornapple described by one reviewer as having "mostly seasonal campers" that make up approximately "80% of the people on the campground." While most locations offer standard amenities like fire rings and picnic tables, bathroom and shower facilities vary considerably between properties. The Eaton County Fairgrounds provides a more affordable option at $20 nightly for full hookups in a wooded setting, though it lacks formal check-in procedures. Travelers note varying levels of tree cover and site spacing, with some campgrounds described as open fields with limited shade and others offering more secluded, wooded environments.

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      1. Fort Custer Recreation Area

      4.4(45)18mi from Bellevue229 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Fort Custer is a hidden gem in Michigan. Nobody thinks to go camping near Battle Creek, but they really should reconsider!"

      "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"

      from $21 - $108 / night

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      2. Camp Turkeyville RV Resort

      4.6(5)7mi from BellevueRVs
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      3. Travel Trailer Club of The Midwest

      4.7(3)2mi from BellevueRVs, Tents

      "This is a secluded campground near Bellevue. Not a lot of trees or space between campsites. There is electric and water hookup available."

      "Close to small towns that have cars shows, parades, yardsales, and roadside vegetable stands. Rustic but full of nature. Monthly events at the park. Fun for all. Come visit us"

      from $12 - $30 / night

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      4. Deep Lake Rustic Campground — Yankee Springs Recreation Area

      4.1(25)25mi from Bellevue78 sitesRVs, Tents

      "First time in central Michigan and it was absolutely beautiful. The campground has a great location and lots of mountain bike and hiking trails."

      "This is a campground in Yankee Spring Recreational Area in Mid-Michigan. This is a nice rustic campground near the NCT(North Country Trail)."

      from $20 / night

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      5. Eaton County Fairgrounds

      3.3(4)12mi from BellevueRVs, Tents

      "Confidently located a mile outside of Charlotte, with all the conviences of restraunts, walmart, Meijer etc."

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      6. Barry's Resort & Mobile Home Park

      1.7(7)15mi from BellevueRVs, Tents

      from $1600 / night

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      7. Michawana Campground

      4.7(6)20mi from BellevueRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We put our tent up on the hill tucked back up in the woods. Shade from the start!"

      "The lake nearby is clean and they have a swimming spot for kids and adults. Boats and kayaks are free to use if the lifeguard is on duty. There is also fishing rods to use for free."

      from $32 - $80 / night

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      8. Camp Thornapple

      3.0(3)15mi from BellevueRVs, Tents

      "It has mostly seasonal campers and is right on the lake with boat docks."

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      9. Rivergate Family Campground

      3.3(3)15mi from BellevueRVs, Tents

      from $30 - $40 / night

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      10. Rockeys Campground

      5.0(1)14mi from BellevueRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Rockey’s is on a chain of 5 lakes and has some of the best fishing! Rob and Vicki do so much for the kid campers too! We go every year for Memorial Day and they remember us every time."

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    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 6, 2026

      Lake Interstate State Game Area- Dispersed Camping

      Lake Interstate

      Wasn’t really anywhere to park when it’s been raining all day so I parked on the side where the trail is but left enough room for whoever wants to go to the lake. My son was tired and cranky so I had to just park and set up the camper for my kids. Just a parking lot with a trial that leads to the lake. You can park anywhere there’s no sign saying you can’t park next to the trail so just thought I’d add that lol but it’s beautiful at night besides the traffic from the highway

    • Rj C.
      Jun. 30, 2026

      Sharp Park Campground

      Use to be a good place

      I been to this campground several times over the past 8 years and my experience was never a bad one but I do hear about others bad experiences

    • Curtis G.
      Jun. 27, 2026

      Rivergate Family Campground

      Amazing

      The owner asked if I would like a water front spot cause I needed to be moved for an upcoming event. I’m so happy I took the spot. And all the seasonal campers were great people. Not many amenities but who needs em. This place is quiet and relaxing.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 22, 2026

      Markin Glen County Park

      Well Maintained

      We stayed here on our way to/from Michigan Upper Peninsula. Great stopover spot. Small campground with 38 sites, all with full hookups. The bathhouse is clean and handicap accessible.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 17, 2026

      Fort Custer Recreation Area

      Family campground

      Large campground, many nice paved sites, about half 50 amp, no rustic sites. Most all sites are pretty secluded with growth between them. Bring your mosquito spray!

    • Kristyna K.
      Jun. 14, 2026

      Creation View Campgrounds

      A wonderfully peaceful campground with exceptional hospitality

      A wonderfully peaceful campground with exceptional hospitality. The staff are genuinely friendly and attentive, the camp store and laundry are fairly priced, and the heated pool is consistently clean and inviting. The clubhouse adds even more charm, offering fun indoor activities like pool, table tennis, and board games — perfect for rainy days or relaxed evenings. While some sites may pick up a bit of nearby traffic, the soothing nighttime chorus of bullfrogs creates a calming natural backdrop that makes for a great night’s rest.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 14, 2026

      Markin Glen County Park

      Nice Park

      Nice county park with paved roads, campsites, and walking paths. Very dog friendly. Plenty of trees for natural setting and sound buffering. Quiet and peaceful overnight stay.

    • Gary G.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 28, 2026

      Outdoor Adventures Kalamazoo Resort

      Membership? No thanks

      Roads are seem to be dirt/gravel here (but most is really just crumbling asphalt), so even though most vehicles respect the 5mph speed limit (which is nice), you can still expect some dust everywhere. Oh, and some golf carts often seem to think 5mph doesn't apply to them.

      Kalamazoo Speedway is only 2.5 miles away, so if there's racing at night, you're going to hear it. It's not terrible, but...

      Many golf carts here, some with thumping music or ooh-gah horns going by in the evening. While before official "quiet time", it's still really annoying at 9 or 10pm. Be nice if they adopted a "your noise/music should stay on your site" idea like other places. ESPECIALLY the loud, music-blasting golf carts.

      Calling this a "resort" is kind of a stretch. The "lakes" (more like ponds) are in need of weed control. Sites along the main lake are often muddy, sinking campers into it. There's one playground there. A small beach, pool (was freezing on the Mem Day weekend), a mini-golf that needs some TLC and a somewhat pricey camp store. Not much different than your average, most basic KOA, except KOA doesn't require a $17K lifetime membership.

      They say there's trails you can walk, but I didn't see a single sign or map indicating where these were. Pointless without that.

      Stayed Memorial Day weekend. Roads could really, really use a grading or repaving. Lots of bumps, holes and dips. Makes it somewhat dangerous for evening bike rides. The idiots staying in site 158 with their kids singing (bad) karaoke was super annoying. Staffsecurity should have told them to turn it down no matter the time. (two nights, from about 8:30pm until 10:45pm.). I thought they had a rule about this? Their security car went by at least twice during this unwanted show, so why didn't they say something? I tried to call about it, but got no answer.

      The mini golf is a nice touch... it'd just be nice to see it maintained a lot better. It's pretty rough.

      This is a membership-only place. We had a promotional stay, but I have to say, I really didn't see enough value to want to buy in. Even if it was just a regular campground, we weren't all that impressed enough that we'd make a special trip just to stay here. I'd rate it as "ok", but there was no real "wow factor" here for us.

      I have to say the woman they assigned to us for the tour and sales meeting was very nice, pleasant, and no annoying hard sell. But then they send in the closer, and there's where the flurries of offers and discounts start, but once you get the discounts, you lose other options that you'd probably want. Is Outdoor Adventures worth it? Not to us, sorry to say. We like to camp all over, not just at a handful of specific campgrounds under the Outdoor Adventures umbrella.

      To Outdoor Adventures... you should really arrange it so campers can try out two or three of your campgrounds FIRST before trying to sell them. No way we'd join after only seeing/staying in one. Especially just Kalamazoo.

      BTW, their rental cabins (especially the largest ones) were really nice. I'll give them that.

      That's my honest review of the place as we found it.

    Guide to Bellevue

    Campgrounds near Bellevue, Michigan are situated in the gently rolling terrain of south-central Michigan, with elevations averaging between 850-950 feet above sea level. The camping season typically runs from late April through October when average temperatures range from 45°F-85°F, with occasional frost possible in May and September. Most campgrounds in this area feature a mix of open field sites and wooded areas with maple, oak, and pine trees providing varied shade options.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Five interconnected lakes provide excellent fishing at Rockeys Campground. "Rockey's is on a chain of 5 lakes and has some of the best fishing," notes camper Keely B. The campground store sells fishing supplies, "even worms."

    Hiking trails: Fort Custer Recreation Area offers extensive trail networks with varying difficulty levels. "We hiked on a multi-use trail that the ranger suggested. The blue trail goes around a couple lakes and was wonderful," shares Art S., though he cautions about navigation: "We did miss a sign or two and ended up turning our 4 mile trip into a 6.5 mile one."

    Mountain biking: Dedicated bike trails at Fort Custer Recreation Area accommodate riders of all skill levels. Joel K. reports, "We camped and rode (again) at Fort Custer. We've been here 2x before (once in a cabin and once in tents) and this has now officially become a favorite."

    What campers like

    Secluded campsites: Many campers appreciate the privacy offered at certain sites. Hannah ⚡ reports about Fort Custer: "We just stayed at 51 and it is extremely secluded! We had an amazing time tent camping it was so quiet!"

    Boat access: Several campgrounds feature lake access with docks. Trevor C. noted at Camp Thornapple: "The beach was a nice area and had good docks for boating if you bring your boat. We were there for 3 days total and did a lot of boating, swimming and fishing."

    Family activities: Camp Michawana offers numerous recreational options. Bailey C. explains: "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."

    What you should know

    Site selection considerations: Tree coverage varies significantly between campgrounds and individual sites. Janet N. observed at Fort Custer Recreation Area: "Michigan State park with large sites and lots of privacy. $25 per night with electric. I loved the lack of lights in the park at night making for a beautiful night sky."

    Hookup limitations: Many campgrounds offer electric but limited water or sewer connections. VB S. notes about Fort Custer: "Sites have electrical service only. Must use the dump station."

    Reservation policies: Some campgrounds near Bellevue fill quickly during peak times. Bob B. warns about Fort Custer: "If you're in the area, this is highly recommended," but suggests booking early as "most sites were full."

    Tips for camping with families

    Water recreation access: Michawana Campground provides free water equipment with supervision. Rich reports, "Boats and kayaks are free to use if the lifeguard is on duty. There are also fishing rods to use for free."

    Playground facilities: Welcome Woods Family Campground offers play areas for children. Stacia L. notes the campground has "Playgrounds, Lake, dump station, well stocked store, some shaded sites, clean bathrooms by the store, pit toilets throughout the campground."

    Spacious sites: Camp Turkeyville RV Resort provides well-maintained sites. David D. appreciates: "Spacious sites. Concrete patio at each site. Daily trash pickup at campsite. Very quiet and family friendly."

    Tips from RVers

    Budget camping option: Eaton County Fairgrounds offers affordable full hookups. Northstorm T. reports: "Only $20 nightly, full hookup, nice wooded sites. This is a fairgrounds RV and tent park. Very peaceful when there are no ongoing events. Large bath house with Showers."

    Payment procedures: Some campgrounds have informal payment systems. Joann S. shares about Eaton County Fairgrounds: "Pull in and pick your own site and the site manager will come by and collect your money for night stayed. In fact, we enjoyed it so much we called to ask for another night."

    Road conditions: Interior campground roads can present challenges for larger rigs. Trevor C. mentioned at Camp Thornapple: "Roads on property are very narrow and was hard to maneuvered the camper on the turns to get to our spot we had reserved."

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What amenities and facilities are available at Bellevue campground?

    Bellevue campground offers basic amenities including electric and water hookups at the campsites. The sites are generally open with limited tree cover and modest spacing between neighbors. Similar to Sleepy Hollow State Park Campground, you can expect standard facilities like restrooms and possibly a water source. The area may also provide access to hiking trails and fishing opportunities, though specific recreational features vary. For more extensive facilities, Ionia State Recreation Area nearby offers additional amenities like beaches and multiple outdoor activities.

    Where is Bellevue campground located and how can I access it?

    Bellevue campground is a secluded camping area located in central Michigan. Based on similar campgrounds in the region, like Travel Trailer Club of The Midwest, it's likely accessible by driving and offers a quiet retreat. The area is within reasonable distance of Lansing and other shopping centers, making it convenient for supplies. While somewhat isolated, the campground is part of Michigan's network of outdoor recreation areas and can be accessed via local roads.

    Do I need reservations for Bellevue campground and what are the fees?

    While specific information for Bellevue campground is limited, most Michigan campgrounds in the area operate with a reservation system. Like Green Lake Rustic Campground, making reservations through the Michigan DNR website is recommended, especially during peak seasons when campgrounds can fill up quickly. Fees typically range from $15-30 per night depending on amenities and hookups. For more economical options, Pleasant Lake offers reasonable rates with basic amenities. Consider booking at least a month in advance to secure your spot.

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