Best RV Parks & Resorts near St. Joseph, MI

Recent RV Reviews near St. Joseph, MI

650 Reviews of 71 St. Joseph Campgrounds

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  Michael

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Bart S.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  R V.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 21, 2019

  Oak Grove Resort & Campground

  Great RV Resort close to Lake Michigan

  Clean family friendly RV Resort. Pool, hot tub, modern restrooms and showers, playground, laundry and bike rentals. I believe all the sites are full hookup, cable t.v. and wi/fi. Less than a mile to Lake Michigan and close to boat launch and Lake Macatawa.

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  Ryan P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 5, 2021

  Sand Creek Campground

  Great Spot for Visiting the Dunes

  I had a peaceful stay in a tent site here. I tried an RV resort park first and my site was right next to train tracks and packed in next to the other sites. This spot was more spacious and fairly quiet with good showers. A great place for a stop when visiting the dunes if the park campgrounds are full.

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  Leslie M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 24, 2021

  Sand Creek Campground

  Ok

  Ok for one night. Seems like there were many long term residents there. Noisy with dogs barking, motorcycles, and swearing.

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  Mary T.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 28, 2019

  Outdoor Adventures Kalamazoo Resort

  A campground in the middle

  This is a  membership campground.  It is a few miles from Kalamazoo MI and it a beautiful area.  Really does need to be updated.  Not all campsites are full hook ups.  If you are looking for a great tent area around the lake this is it.  You can fish, play and just enjoy yourself.  They have areas for the kids to play and for adults to relax.  

  The Facilities need to be updated, no laundry and no internet.  The campsites are a good size but those we found are not very level.  I love the option of walking around the campground as there are up and down and one really big huge hill.  They need to fix there entry parking lot or you will get lost in the huge pot hole.  I would go back as it is a Coast to Coast and it is OK for $10 a night. 

  The area the campsite is located is a great country area and is very wooded.  

  If you have a family and like to fish it is a great place for you.  If you like tent camping go for it.  If you like amenties like laundry and level sites find another one.

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  Dawn T.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 26, 2018

  Thousand Trails Bear Cave

  Secluded

  No internet,pool needs repaired,no cell service.

  If you do not get a full hook up,you have to pay $15 to get pumped out.

  Nice river fishing,nice stream scenery,big rec center

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  Michael L.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 18, 2021

  Thousand Trails Bear Cave

  Nice spot not far from Lake Michigan

  We stayed here through Thousand Trails, so I don't know if it's normal operating procedure, but the sites were first come first serve. We were coming from a few hours away on a Friday afternoon, so we were sent to the left when we arrived. It wasn't clearly marked, so we got a little stuck and scraped up our rig. For better or worse, there was zero light in the area we were in, so it was hard to back into our spot. We ended up in an area where it seemed everyone was seasonal and not actually at the site, so it was very quiet. 

  There were wifi repeaters all over the place (though it wasn't free) and once it was light out, we took a walk around the grounds. It's very pretty and the other side of the campground (to the right when you come in) was much more busy. That's where the playground was. We hit Warren Dunes State Park (20-25 minutes away?) and found a farm to do the pumpkin & corn maze stuff that happens in the rural Midwest in Autumn. The Bear Cave was closed and they weren't doing tours when we went, but we found it and could peak in. Looks like it would be cool to check out. No clue how big it is though.

  I would stay here again, but would also consider alternatives when I go back to the area.

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  Aaron C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 29, 2022

  Thousand Trails Bear Cave

  Good location, mostly long term campers.

  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. Site had some trash that needed picking up. We really liked the site.
  The pool looked nice. Some people were swimming in the river. The river is good for boats and pontoons.
  There is a waterfall, maybe 12'-16' tall. Bear cave (if it was Bear cave) is locked up and not much to see. Overall this is a nice campground and we would return.

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  Heather G.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 26, 2020

  Last Resort Campground

  Nice, clean,good for kids

  Spaces are TIGHT on the full hook up side. We have a 21’ and hardly got in. We were super close to fellow campers.On the other side of the grounds around the pond (electric only) sites were much bigger and secluded. Despite the tight space, the kids loved it here. Lots of activities- pool, playground,pond, camp store with a variety of ice creams (kids love this) they had some chickens & goats the kids loved playing with. Christmas themed activities the weekend we were there. They had laser tag, candy parade, crafts etc... oh and bathrooms very clean!

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  Kim D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Markin Glen County Park

  Modern Campground Close to Downtown

  This is a modern campground with full hook-ups and cement parking areas. It is a newer campground, so there is not an old-growth canopy shading the sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. Some sites are pull-throughs. Tent camping is allowed, but most campers have RVs.

  There is a bath house with good showers.

  The park also has a lake with a beach, although I have never been in it.

  This campground has a great location for people who want to visit Kalamazoo. One downside is that there are train tracks that run near the campground and sometimes the engines idle for extended periods at night.

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  Napunani

  Legend

  

  Dec. 1, 2023

  Beach Campground — Holland State Park

  Beach Campground = Parking Lot

  If you like to camp in a parking lot, like Walmart or Cracker Barrel, you will love this lake side campground- it's a parking lot! 

  PROS 

  Toilet/shower facilities very clean 

  2 bars TMOBILE 

  Walking distance to Lake Michigan 

  Rangers strictly enforced beach closure each evening- lots of sirens. 

  CONS 

  Pricy state park camping at $53/night for full hook up

  $8 Fee to make on-line reservations 

  Since out of state, we had to purchase a $39 Michigan State Park Permit in addition to paying for campsite 

  No senior or veteran discount 

  Campground is one big asphalt parking lot with painted lines to delineate each site. Absolutely no privacy from any other campsite. 

  Camping is slammed together as tow vehicles have to be parked next to camper/RV insufficient space to park in front of camper/RV 

  Must check-in before going to campground even with on-line reservation and payment in full 

  3pm check-in was strictly enforced--there was quite a line of RVs backed up at 230pm. Once registration opened it took us 20 minutes to register. 

  Needed plumbers tape to connect hose to site water faucet 

  Waist high weeds behind campsites 

  No shade and most of time too windy to deploy awning 

  No security gate closure overnight. 

  Anyone can drive through or walk in from the beach. 

  Lots of drive thrus by non campers 

  No campfire rings or lantern poles at campsites 

  Lots of campfire debris dumped behind campsites from those who bring their own fire pit and charcoal grills 

  Site 396 not level 

  No park WIFI

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 1, 2017

  Beach Campground — Holland State Park

  Great Proximity to the Beach

  Holland State Park is popular for its expansive sandy beach along Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa where swimming, sun bathing, fishing, and boating are popular activities. Holland SP has two campgrounds – the Lake Macatawa Unit and the Beach Campground (which is where we stayed and the focus of this review). The Beach Campground is essentially a parking lot as the sites, patios and roads are paved with little grass among them. It is nestled between dunes which adds to the scenic value and blocks the strong winds coming off of Lake Michigan. The Lake Unit campground is much larger (211 campsites) than the Beach Campground and has more of a state park feel with trees, grass, and fire pits. 

  Site description:

  The Beach Campground has 98 RV sites of which 31 are 50 amp full hook-up and two camper cabins.  Some sites towards the northern section of the park have great views of Lake Michigan but be warned that strong winds can come off the lake and really shake your RV.  When we were there in early May the winds were very strong with blowing sand which made us really glad we were not near the water.

  Campsites are plenty wide to fit your RV with slide outs and car next to it without feeling cramped. Utilities are at the very back of the site so you may need an extension for your sewer hose. All sites were level. Every site has a picnic table. There are no fire pits at individual sites but community ones are located near the beach and you are permitted to use your own fire pit if you have one. 

  We were able to get nearly two dozen television stations with our antenna and had no problem locking into a satellite with our roof-mounted dish. Verizon phone and hotspot worked well. 

  So is this park big rig-friendly? In general, yes. Our site was certainly long (and wide) enough to fit our RV and the tow car next to it. However, we did have the back five feet overhanging the sand at the back of the site. This was no problem for us because our stabilizing jacks are in between our back tires. We were also there at a time when the park was fairly empty so backing in and pulling out was no problem. The sites are all set at an angle to the main road which makes backing easier. 

  Campground amenities:

  By far the beach is the biggest draw to the campground. The wide beach lures sunbathers out in warm weather and is popular for a walk at sunset.  There is a playground, picnic area, community fire pits, dump station, boat launch and concession stand. There is one restroom/shower house that was very clean but no laundry facilities.

  What we liked:

  We loved that fact that this campground was so close to water and the nice paved path for walking and hiking trails in the main part of the campground. Within 50 yards from our site we could be walking along Lake Macatawa or along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. The beach is wide and expansive and is the place to be for awesome sunsets. When we were there the beach was not crowded because it was cold and windy but it would be a great place to enjoy a good book under an umbrella. Definitely liked the fact that this was a full hook-up state park with level sites.

  What we didn’t like:

  The park is essentially a parking lot with little grass and trees. What really surprised us was how many cars drove through the campground that were not staying there. There apparently are no restrictions on who drives through the park so many day-use visitors came by just for a look resulting in unnecessary traffic.

  Be advised there is a “no alcohol” policy in the park and campground and you have to sign a piece of paper saying you will abide by that rule. The rule states that “Possessing or consuming alcohol is prohibited in all areas of the park throughout the entire year” even inside your RV. 

  In order to enter the state park you must have a Michigan Recreation Passport which costs $32 for an annual non-resident OR you have to pay $11/day to enter the park even if you are camped there. 

  Pet:

  There are plenty of places to walk dogs here and access points to water if your dog likes to swim. Unfortunately, they are not allowed on the beach but there is a long walking path and within the main part of the park are miles of hiking trails and a nice overlook.  This park does not have an unleashed dog park; however, there is one within five miles at the fairgrounds.

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  Chris M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 25, 2017

  Allegan State Game Area

  Equestrian park mostly

  Lots of camper trailers and horses. People actually had a jack and where doing a wheel bearing on a car... Would be good for horses as it is allowed. Lake is small.

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  Jerry S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 15, 2021

  Thousand Trails Bear Cave

  Nice campground

  Bear Cave is a nice campground. There is actually a cave in the campground that you can take a tour of while you are here. The campground is on the banks of the St. Joseph River in southwest Michigan. There is also a waterfall right next to the cave. There is a boat launch and a few docks that can be used. The sites are a bit on the smaller side. The only sewer hook-ups are all taken by seasonal campers.

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  Cynthia K.

  Legend

  

  May. 23, 2024

  Beach Campground — Holland State Park

  interesting campground

  This is a tough park to get into in the warm months. The back up to get in is crazy. The staff at the booths move things along, but the cars were still backed up a mile.

   There are 2 campgrounds. The Lake Macatawa campground is across the street from a small beach on the Macatawa Lake. This is a wooded campground. The sites are pretty tight as is usual for a Michigan State Park. This is where you check in to camp here & at the beach campground. Don't forget or you'll have to turn around & come back! 

  The best thing about the beach campground is it's closer to Lake Michigan & the campground has beach access. No dogs or bikes on the beach. Sounds good if it was actually enforced. We saw no one getting yelled at, so go ahead & do what you want! 

   The campground is surrounded by sand dunes on both sides.

   This campground is entirely on asphalt. You're not allowed to put anything on the sand- including tents! Crazy.

   There's no fire rings at the beach sites. Bring a portable if you want a fire.

   The interior sites up to the shower house have full hook up. All others are electric only. There's one restroom/shower house for the whole campground. The showers are individual & we had no trouble getting one in the late afternoon. They look recently remodeled & were SUPER clean!

     The best campsite is 348. This site gives you a good view of the beach outside your rig. Other good campsites are 347 & 349, but your door faces away from the beach.

   There are trees by the following campsites: 305/309/319/321/323/331. They won't give you a lot of shade, but they look nice.

   I would recommend getting a site North of the bath house. You have a shorter walk to the beach. There's a double dump station& that's where you also fill up your water tanks. There's also dumpsters there.

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  Tim S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 26, 2020

  Mini Mountain Campground

  Poorly run, poorly maintained

  Place is still attempting improvements. Staff still having turnovers, and St Joseph County Police are periodic responders to problems, since the year round camping invites less than desirable clientele. Amenities (fishing, playground, mini golf) are pitiful. Some lots/campers make the place look like a run down trailer park. Some electric meters not working due to “budget constraints”- which may or may not originate with the main office in Indianapolis.

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  Andrew M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2021

  Thousand Trails Bear Cave

  Nice up and coming campground. New Manager making it a better park

  We enjoyed our stay at Bear Cave RV Campground. This Park offers reservations however sites are assigned first come first serve. We had reservations and there were some concerns when we arrived if they had a site large enough to accommodate our rig. We ended up in the loop along the river which was shaded and level. The Park has a new manager, and you can tell she is putting money into this park to make it a nice campground. There are seasonal campers, but all seemed to welcome us transient campers. We would stay again. Although we did not use the Restrooms and Showers were clean. This Park offers many amenities including a pool, clubhouse, boat dock and launch. Interesting History within this park with the Bear Cave and the Tulip Tree. It is close to the Redbud Moto Cross track, Fernwood Botanical Gardens(which offers hiking), in the heart of West Michigan’s Wine Country, Warren Dunes(Lake Michigan), Silver Beach(St. Joseph) swimming, dining, and shopping.

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  Edward S.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 24, 2021

  Campit Outdoor Resort Saugatuck

  Inclusive space. Fun place!

  Campit is one of the few campgrounds that caters to the entire LGBTQ community and those who support it. The amenities feel grounded not over the top…a nice pool, unique “neighborhoods” to roam and chat up new neighbors and friends, and it boasts a combination of full hookup RV sites, cabins, and tenting areas.

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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 12, 2017

  Markin Glen County Park

  Nice Small County Park

  Campground Review:

  Markin Glen is a county park that has a nice small campground (38 sites) with lots of outdoor activities for families. We were in the area for a week and saw a total transformation of the campground as the weekend came upon us. When we arrived on a Tuesday there were less than ten other RV’s in the campground but it filled for the Columbus Day weekend. The sites are pretty close on the sides and behind your site (if you are on the inner roads that back up against other sites).  There are three roads in the campground and the two roads on the outside have no one behind them which adds privacy. Beware: sites 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, and 27 are the closest to railroad tracks that are about 30 yards away. All sites are 50 amp full hook-up that are paved with paved patios, fire pits, and picnic tables. Utilities are well-placed and no extensions are needed. Campsites are 50 feet long which will fit any size RV (ours was nearly 90’). Tents are allowed on any site with the most desirable ones being on the outer loop that back up against the tree line (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14).  Our antenna picked up 20 television channels and most sites have a clear view to the sky if you want satellite television. 

  Total acreage of the park is less than 200 but feels larger with miles of hiking/biking trails (some of which are paved and others are dirt), group picnic areas, tennis courts, volleyball, swim beach, fishing piers, softball field, and two playgrounds. The campground has direct access to the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail which is a paved trail extending for many miles. There are fishing ponds on the property which, according to staff are stocked, but we didn’t cast a line. The park was very clean and well-kept. Bathrooms with showers were cleaned daily. 

  At $28/night for a full hook-up paved site this is a great park if you want to stay in the Kalamazoo area.  Payment is cash or check only and you can call the park for advanced reservation (which is an extra $5).  The campground is about 10 minutes north of downtown where there are lots of breweries/distillery and restaurants.  The main entrance gate is dummy locked at closing time so you can come and go, if needed.  One bad aspect of this campground is that it is very close to a railroad track which is pretty annoying when the train is sitting there for hours getting loaded. It seemed to happen every day or two which was pretty annoying. The campground is about 10 minutes from downtown.

  Product Review:

  As a Ranger for the Dyrt, I occasionally get to test products and gear.  On this camping trip to Markin Glen County Park Campground I tested the Showers Pass Women’s Syncline Jacket.

  I have been looking for a lightweight rain/wind jacket for some time. Something that keeps me dry in summer rains but not too heavy that you become hot and uncomfortable. I also wanted a jacket that was not too bulky or confining while being active and something that easily fit in my daypack. 

  The jacket held up to its promise being waterproof as I tested this for two days camping in the rain. It was also breathable so I wasn’t sweating under the jacket and uncomfortable and packed up nicely. The size was a true fit for me as I ordered my usual size and it fit just right. There is plenty of room under the arms and across your chest to move freely without feeling restricted. I tested it fly fishing in my kayak, hiking, and biking and it did not restrict my upper body movement at all. In fact, maybe it was the good luck that I needed because the fish were really biting.

  The color is chose is powder blue and looks the same out of the package as it does online. My first choice was the “leaf green” color but it was out of stock. Reflective strips are a great safety feature for biking or walking the dog at night around the campground. I like the two side vents but wish they were larger and under the arms instead of closer to the chest. The zipper has bigger teeth which makes it easy to zip and feels very sturdy. 

  Definitely glad to have this jacket in my outdoor gear arsenal and would highly recommend it to others. It lived up to my expectations and needs and is at a great price point. 

  Pros:

  •            Waterproof, lightweight and breathable

  •            Sturdy zippers that have bigger teeth than other jackets and easy to zip

  •            Reflective strips on the front and back of jacket

  •            Deep, zippered pockets

  •            Velcro cuffs so you can adjust to your liking

  •            Great price for a high quality jacket with lots of features

  •            Fits true to size

  Cons:

  •            Wish it were a little longer to cover more of my waist

  •            Would like Velcro closure to go along with front zipper

  •            Prefer vents to be directly under the arms

  Overall, I would recommend this jacket and feel that it is a good value for $125.

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  Brandon E.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2017

  Maple Ridge Campground

  love this campground

  great owners and almost all full hookup sites. newly remodled bathhouse with laundry and also a heated pool. highly recommend this campground

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  Curtis

  Scout

  

  Jul. 3, 2022

  Fuller's Resort and Campground

  Nice friendly and relaxing

  Friendly staff and owners. The camp store is very cute and geared towards children with small candies and ice cream for them to purchase.

  The tenting and trailer sites are a bit cramped, but there is a selection of either open grassy or wooded areas to choose from. we stay at a full hookup site down by the lake entrance.

  The beach is very nice and it’s a great lake. Water is warm and the lake is big enough to have boats on it. You can rent canoes & paddle boards, and there’s a section of beach that allows dogs to play and swim as well.

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  emily P.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 26, 2023

  Markin Glen County Park

  Hidden Gem in Kalamazoo!

  We stayed here for a couple of weeks while we were moving out of our house and we loved it. Despite having lived near Kalamazoo for seven years, we had never visited this park previously. The site are large level concrete pads with grass dividing the sites. All full hookups. The park has a lovely series of paved walking paths and a lake for swimming, and there is a trail that goes from the park right down into Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo River Trail). Highly recommend this campground.

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  Tammy E.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 19, 2018

  Willow Shores Campers Resort

  Family friendly and fun.

  Family run for 35 years, so they care. Weekend activities, sandy beach area, boat launch, play grounds and basket ball hoop fun for all ages. Full hookups and primitive lots available onsite. Campground is on beautiful all sports Baldwin lake. Come check it out.

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  Dave K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Maple Ridge Campground

  great stopover.

  we visited Maple Ridge in June 2018 on our trip across the USA. 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! we would stay here again.

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  Steve G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 9, 2020

  Fuller's Resort and Campground

  Wonderful Campground

  Fuller’s is fantastic. The perfect mix of primitive and RV camping. Nice store that serves food and drinks. Beautiful beach with crystal clear water. (Clear Lake.... fits). Go during the week if you prefer less crowds. Site 202.

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  Jillian W.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 14, 2021

  Weko Beach Campground

  Competitive pricing and great views

  This place was amazing. Right on the beach and close to town for bars and restaurants. My only complaint is that I wish the full hookup sites had pavement or a concrete pad....or at least a machine to come by and flatten out the sand. There were huge divets in our site, and it was on an incline. Which wouldn't be a big deal except it was INCREDIBLY difficult to back our camper into the spot.