Campsites near Richmond, Michigan offer a mix of county and state park facilities with variable cell reception. The terrain around Richmond consists primarily of flat to gently rolling woodland interspersed with waterways, including the St. Clair River and Lake Huron. Many camping areas remain open from spring through fall, with a few state parks operating year-round for winter camping enthusiasts.
What to do
Freighter watching: At Algonac State Park Campground, visitors can observe massive ships passing along the St. Clair River. "If you can get a River View site its is awesome. Freighters come by at all times of the day. Most sites are sunny," reports Kelly B.
Rock collecting: The shorelines at Lake Huron camping areas contain various stones including Petoskey stones. "This beach is mostly rocks and I have to say that I have found the most Petoskey stones (State of Michigan Stone) and pudding stones (a conglomerate of rocks with jasper sticking onto the rock)," notes Stephanie C. from Lakeport State Park.
Shooting sports: Some campgrounds near Richmond offer specialized ranges. "Bike trail runs through the park. Gun range and archery range on site. A couple short hiking trails," mentions Kelly B. about Algonac State Park.
What campers like
Waterfront views: The St. Clair River provides scenic vistas at Port Huron Township RV Park. "I visit this park multiple times a year. Most of their campers are Canadian, so the campground celebrates major US & Canadian holidays," shares Terri W.
Wooded seclusion: Some campsites near Richmond offer more privacy than others. "The sites are much larger in the north side and closer to the areas where rocks can be found!" notes a visitor to Lakeport State Park.
Trail systems: Oakland County Addison Oaks features extensive trail networks. "Addison Oaks is a campground that features hiking and mountain biking trails, campground, cabins, disc golf course, and a lake for boating. The trails are well maintained and heavily trafficked," reports Kate K.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Some campgrounds offer more room between sites than others. At Lakeport State Park Campground, "There are two sections to this campground. The northern section seems to be the louder section and the southern section seems to be the more laid back quiet section."
Dump station configurations: Be prepared for unique dump station setups. "The dump station is at the north campground and to get to it, you have to enter the north campground and drive all the way through it, come back out, and then go to the dump station! It is the weirdest set up ever," notes a Lakeport visitor.
Holiday activity levels: Some campgrounds become particularly busy during holidays. "If you want a peaceful camp trip, this is the place (if it's not during a holiday). It is right off of a major interstate, so you'll hear occasional noise. But overall, I love this place. If you want to party, you'll love their holiday party weekends," explains Terri W.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: KOA Campground Emmett offers numerous family amenities. "We go here twice a year with friends and kids. It's probably one of my favorite places. The drive is short and there are plenty of amenities to keep the kiddos busy all day," notes Christopher R.
Beach considerations: Some beaches require preparation. "The beach was rocky so don't forget to pack some water shoes but the rocky beach comes with finding cool rocks to either paint or just collect! (We left with a whole cooler filled)," shares cole G. from Lakeport.
Halloween camping: Several campgrounds host special Halloween weekends. "Halloween weekends are a blast. Expect a ton of kids," advises Kelly B. about Algonac State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites carefully at Ruby Campground. "Small campground but just awsome staff is so friendly! We love it there!" reports Jennifer F.
Road conditions: Be aware of road quality at some campgrounds. "Next, we were super excited to bring our brand new trailer to camp here but could not believe the disrepair of the campground roads. Sooo many ruts that I was deeply concerned for the undercarriage of both my truck and camper," warns Rodger M. about Algonac State Park.
Connectivity concerns: Cell service varies widely between campgrounds. "The only downside was the abysmal Verizon signal. I'm talking 3 mbps bad," notes David B. about Thousand Trails St. Clair.
