School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground near Remus, Michigan features a sandy beach on a small inland lake with camping options available from May 1 to October 1. Situated in Mecosta County, the area offers multiple lakes, rivers, and wooded camping areas across an elevation range of 900-1,100 feet. Most campgrounds in the region maintain seasonal operations, though some provide year-round accessibility.
What to do
Swimming and water activities: School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground offers a clean shallow beach perfect for families with young children. As one camper noted, "Very nice camp with an awesome lake and great swimming area! Kids love this park! Sometimes it gets busy. The shop has snacks and ice cream."
Disc golf and hiking: Newaygo State Park Campground has a well-maintained disc golf course popular with visitors. A camper shared, "There's good hiking, an awesome disc golf course, and the lake right there with boat launches for fishing. If you're not into fishing or disc golf, you might be happier elsewhere."
Biking on paved trails: Several campgrounds feature paved roads perfect for biking. At Wilson State Park Campground, trails connect to nearby amenities. One visitor mentioned, "The campground is beautiful and very clean with a great swim area, cute playground, and newer shower houses."
Kayaking and canoeing: The Muskegon River provides excellent paddling opportunities with calm waters and scenic views. Access points are available at multiple parks, with equipment rentals at some locations. A visitor at Brower Park Campground noted, "You will need to pay either a $7 daily or $30 annual fee for your boat but kayaks and canoes are free."
What campers like
Full hookup options: Many glamping sites near Remus offer modern amenities. As one camper at CranHill noted, "Kids loved the pony rides and we enjoyed trail rides. Boat rentals are available. Sites are mostly dirt with pine needles but some are grassy."
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention well-maintained bathrooms and showers as a highlight. At Sandy Beach County Park, a visitor shared, "Bathrooms are kept up well, individual shower rooms are nice. They do have a washer and dry for longer stays but only one unit."
Spacious sites: Several campgrounds offer larger sites for comfortable glamping experiences. A Newaygo State Park visitor commented, "Spacious sites, friendly staff" while another noted the park has "trees surrounding the campsite was nice for 100% humidity weekend; pit toilets were cleaned regularly throughout the day."
Weekend activities: Organized events keep campers entertained, especially families. At Snow Lake Kampground, a visitor explained, "Every weekend they have a theme. We stayed when they had the country western weekend. They had all kinds of stuff going on for kids. Pony rides, wagon rides, petting zoo, games and activities."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance bookings, especially during peak summer months (June-August). Sites at School Section Lake Veteran's Park Campground fill quickly. A visitor cautioned, "You almost need 2 lots if you have a trailer that's larger than 25 ft. Especially if you have slide outs."
Pet policies vary: Not all campgrounds welcome pets. School Section Lake has strict rules as one camper noted, "No pets allowed, not even a cat that stays inside in your camper!"
Site conditions: Many campgrounds have dirt or pine needle sites rather than gravel pads. A camper at CranHill mentioned, "Sites are mostly dirt with pine needles but some are grassy." Another at School Section Lake shared, "I wish we had gravel verses dirt though, during the rain it gets a bit muddy."
Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds operate from April/May through October. Sandy Beach County Park is open "May 15 to September 15" while School Section Lake operates "May 1 to October 1."
Tips for camping with families
Beach activities: The shallow swimming areas are ideal for younger children. A visitor at School Section Lake noted, "Small lake with clean shallow beach, wooded sites, clean (but slightly dated) facilities led to fun times with grandkids."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playgrounds for children. At Wilson State Park Campground, a visitor reported, "The campground is beautiful and very clean with a great swim area, cute playground, and newer shower houses."
Bug protection: Insects can be prevalent, particularly in wooded areas. A camper advised, "Make sure you bring insect repellent!" after staying at School Section Lake.
Craft opportunities: Some campgrounds offer organized activities for children. At Brower Park, families appreciate "an art barn with activities for kids to create each day."
Tips from RVers
Site size considerations: Many campgrounds have limited space for larger RVs. A visitor at School Section Lake warned, "You almost need 2 lots if you have a trailer that's larger than 25 ft. Especially if you have slide outs."
Hookup availability: Full-service sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups are limited at some parks. At Oxbow Park Big Prairie Township, campers can find 30-amp service with water and sewer connections.
Road noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise. A Wilson State Park visitor noted, "Unfortunately, it's bordered on 2 sides by 2 major roads, Old 27 and Townline Lake Rd, and Harrison is loaded with people who think 'no exhaust' equals 'cool car'."
Leveling requirements: Terrain varies significantly between sites. A Wilson State Park camper advised, "Many sites are rather large, like 97, but severely sloped, also like 97... Others are flat, small, and your camper is right near the road."
