Best RV Parks & Resorts near Stanwood, MI

Several RV parks near Stanwood, Michigan provide full hookup sites with seasonal operations. River Ridge RV Resort offers electric, water, and sewer hookups with a season running April 15 to October 31. The resort features big rig friendly sites with accessible amenities including showers, toilets, and a sanitary dump station. "It's a great spot with beautiful rv sites. Very well manicured with loads of family fun things to do," noted one camper about River Ridge. Woods and Water RV Resort in White Cloud, approximately 20 miles southwest of Stanwood, similarly accommodates large rigs with full hookup options including 50-amp electrical service. Outdoor Adventures Mount Pleasant Resort, located about 30 miles east, provides concrete pull-through rv pads designed for easier positioning of larger motorhomes.

Most area RV parks require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and fall color season. Parks typically maintain paved interior roads for easier navigation, though some seasonal restrictions apply with most facilities closing between late October and mid-April. Pet policies vary between properties, with most allowing pets but imposing leash requirements and designated areas. A visitor mentioned that River Ridge has staff availability limitations, noting "Friday night 6 pm the office was closed, guard shack was closed." Propane services are limited, with only select campgrounds offering on-site filling or exchange. Dump stations are available at River Ridge, Woods and Water, and Cedar Springs RV Resort, though travelers should verify operational hours before planning service needs.

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458 Reviews of 157 Stanwood Campgrounds


  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 24, 2017

    Riverside Park Campground

    Nice Little Park on a River

    When you first enter the campground you pass by the Pere Marquette River which is a big draw because it is known for great salmon and trout fishing. The park is located in Scottville which is a tiny town but you are only 15 minutes from the Lake Michigan beach town of Ludington. The campground is fairly small (50 sites) but well laid out and will fit any camping unit from tents to large RVs. There are primitive sites and those with electric, water, cable, picnic tables & fire pits. There is a nice, new bathroom that was kept clean. The campground has a very open feel to it with trees on the outskirts. The openness and warm sunshine was appreciated when we were there in late October and experiencing cooler weather. Campsites are on grass and most were in pretty good shape and not too muddy even though we were there at the end of the camping season. 

    For a little park, this place has a lot of amenities including swimming pools, convenience store (with ice cream treats for $1), playground, basketball, volleyball, horseshoe pits, fishing, paddling, disc golf, shuffle board, laundry rooms, and clean restrooms.  The best part for us was the access to the river for kayaking. There are many nearby rental and livery companies for those that do not have their own watercraft. If you are looking for good hiking trails check out Ludington State Park and the Huron-Manistee National Forest – both of which also have camping. Overall, we really liked this little park. There were just a handful of sites occupied during our stay which made it nice and quiet.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2020

    Rvino - Camp Cadillac, LLC

    Not fancy, but nice

    Really nice little campground. Not fancy, but clean and well kept. Pool and petting zoo for the kids. Small store with ice, few necessities and ice cream. Pond in the back on the small river for fishing. Quite a few seasonal campers. Anywhere from rustic to full hook up. Pet friendly. All gravel/dirt/grass sites. Most have trees. Fire pits quite small. Bathrooms very nice and updated.

  • D
    Jul. 23, 2025

    Sand Lake Campground — Manistee National Forest

    Enjoyable Stay

    The campground is rustic with sites 1 - 30 being well spaced with vegetation between most sites and quite spacious.   Sites above 30 are on another loop and are much closer together with less privacy between sites.  There are paved pads for each site although some are sloped.  Also, the orientation of the paving for a lot of site is not correct for a travel trailer, i.e. the door to the trailer is not facing the fire pit and picnic table.  See photo.  

    Site 30 is close to the restroom and showers (although we didn't use them).  Also, the trash gondolas.

    There is little internet access with Verizon service.

    You could buy wood and ice from the campground host.  

    Our neighbor in site 29 had put his generator under the trailer and locked it with a steel cable.   It was visible from the road.   At some point during the day someone cut the cable and stole the generator.

  • a
    Aug. 8, 2023

    Leisuretime Campground

    Terrific view of the lake

    This campground appears to occupied by many of the manager's family and friends.  His campsite has a water view.  Our site was right next to the manager.  Noisiest campsite in the park.  

    The manager was nice and accommodating.  However their site generated a lot of noise well past quiet hours.  Our site was level and had a terrific view of the lake.  After seeing the restrooms and showers we chose to use our trailer only.  Most sites were level and shaded.  Dirt pads.  Water and electric only.  Additional fee for dumping.  Fire wood was reasonably priced.

    We did not have internet nor cell service (Verizon/T-Mobile).  Few amenities

  • Curtis S.
    Aug. 27, 2018

    Herrick Recreation Area

    Rustic but fun

    Rustic feel as all sites are electric but no water hook up. There are spigots in the center as well as a dump station and potable water fill. My family has camped here for years as it is close to home. They sell fire wood and the bath houses are cleaned multiple times as day and the showers are usually pretty warm as well. Great place to camp as a group. A few different play grounds and a full beach across the road.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 29, 2020

    Benton Lake Campground

    Larger sites in the woods along a lake

    In the Huron-Manistee National Forest is this rustic campground. The sites are really big and spread out. They are split between 2 loops. The first loop was almost filled so we checked the second one and found a site away from others. It felt like we were alone until we took a walk around the campground. Picnic table, fire pit and lantern stand are standard. Paved spots for rv’s with plenty of room for tents. Vault toilets are spread throughout. There is even a parking area for visitors. 

    We walked down the short trail to see the lake. The trail goes partially along the lake but it’s not very long. We saw 2 piers- one had a jet ski tied to it. Camp was quiet enough to hear the tree fall just outside our campsite. Would it still make a noise if we weren’t here? 

    This is a peaceful discovery that is perfect for a getaway.

  • Curtis S.
    Jul. 14, 2019

    Cadillac Woods Campground

    Great Old School Camping

    This campground is the perfect spot if you want to still have a camping experience and get away from RV parks. The terrain there makes for a beautiful view. The new owners are great and made our group feel right at home! The pool, putt putt, and walking trails were nice as well! The pull through sites were great for the two 28’ fifth wheels and 30 ft bumper pull in our group. There are a lot of trees but the new owners have worked hard to make sure the sites are cleared enough to park in. Will definitely be back again and will be interested to see what more great things Shane and Cindy have in store for this place.

  • Joshua E.
    Jun. 24, 2021

    Ionia State Recreation Area — Ionia Recreation Area

    Great activities for outdoors lovers

    Ionia has so many great outdoor activities for almost anyone.  There is a disc golf course, mountain bike trail, equestrian trails, hiking trails, a beautiful no wake lake perfect for swimming, kayaking, or fishing.   The beach is fantastic especially for little kids who might not be the best swimmers ready for Lake Michigan or lakes with lots of boats and waves to deal with.  Nice and sandy and a nice store and ice cream shop at the beach. 

    The campground itself is very nice, but you may find the activities are a short drive away from your site to get there.  The sites are all a little bit shallow especially if you have a larger travel trailer you may find it a bit tight.  There is a great variety of shaded and sunny sites.   There is only one bathroom for the campground so it can be a bit busy and it could probably use an update.

  • Jake P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2021

    The Lost Oak's Campground

    Awesome Wooded Campground!

    We stayed here over Labor Day Weekend 2021 and had a great time. The electric sites are all large campsites that are very long with lots of options on how you want to setup. Awesome wood pricing that's delivered directly to the campsite. Lots of walking trails and the campground was dog friendly. Extremely friendly owners who keep the campground and it's facilities very very clean. The outdoor showers were great! Great water pressure and HOT water! There's a little Fresh Produce stand across the street, easy walking distance for some great veggies, eggs, and baked goods. Can't wait to come back and see what the new owners have added after the season!

    Great Cell Coverage on AT&T (80mbps+ down); decent coverage on Sprint/TMobile and Verizon.


Guide to Stanwood

Stanwood, Michigan campgrounds operate primarily between April and October, with the majority closing after Halloween due to Michigan's harsh winter conditions. Most RV parks in the area sit along waterways including the White River, Muskegon River, and various small lakes. Temperatures during camping season typically range from 45-85°F, with summer nights dropping into the 50s even in July.

What to do

Kayaking access: White River RV Park & Campground offers direct river access with designated put-in and take-out areas. "We brought our kayaks and just brought one vehicle up the river to the start point to put in and got out right at the campground," notes one camper at White River RV Park & Campground.

Fishing opportunities: Several area campgrounds provide shoreline fishing access without requiring additional permits. "Lake on premise but is shallow, good for fishing, can swim but it was 94 degrees when we were here so it was warm water," mentions a visitor at Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park.

Walking trails: Many campgrounds maintain nature trails ranging from 0.5 to 2 miles in length. A camper at Harrison RV Family Campground appreciates the "quiet and peaceful setting" that makes for pleasant morning walks.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness receives frequent mention in reviews, with some facilities receiving exceptional ratings. "This campground is the cleanest one I have EVER seen. We went into what appears to be pit toilets, but they were flush toilets with TILE floors!" reports a camper at White River RV Park & Campground.

Swimming options: Campgrounds offer various swimming venues including pools and natural water bodies. "The weekend had a little more of the party people staying up later but it was no problem... Fun campground and my family had a good time relaxing and the kids loved the pool," shares a visitor at Three Seasons Campground.

Campground store access: On-site stores provide convenience items, though inventory varies significantly between properties. "Very nice RV resort. Ice cream and general store with gas right on the docks!" notes a camper about Arron P. at River Ridge.

What you should know

Road noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience highway noise that might disrupt light sleepers. "The highways a little closer then it looks, so you do get a lot of road noise. Especially when trucks hit the chatter bumps on the side," warns a reviewer at Cedar Springs RV Resort.

Staff availability limitations: Several campgrounds have limited office hours, particularly on weekends and during shoulder seasons. "Late summer visit. The campground is very clean and quiet. Also very large, so lots of room to walk or ride bikes," mentions a camper at White River RV Park.

Site privacy variations: Campground layouts range from densely packed to spacious. "Campsites are right on top of each other, so very little privacy. There were people outside our tent all night making noise," cautions one visitor about White River RV Park.

Tips for camping with families

Activity scheduling: Many campgrounds offer weekend-specific programming for children. "Great staff! Sites are spacious. Easy to back into. Very quiet! Wonderful little swim area with water slide. Wonderful trails for hiking. Lots of activities," reports a camper at Woods and Water RV Resort.

Bathroom facilities: Family-friendly campgrounds typically provide modern restrooms with showers. "Restrooms are always immaculately clean. Close to Cedar Springs downtown. Plenty of dining option and great proximity to F. Meijer bike path," notes a visitor to Cedar Springs RV Resort.

Entertainment options: On-site amenities vary significantly between properties. "Weekend activities for the kids, pool, rent kayaks and paddle boats, new beach, game room with new games, karaoke, hayrides, theme parties or weekends," lists a camper at Three Seasons Campground.

Tips from RVers

Casino access: Several campgrounds cater to casino visitors with transportation services. "It's super close to the casino, you get discounts at the water park! 4th of July fireworks the best and so close!" shares a visitor at Outdoor Adventures Mount Pleasant Resort.

Site backing considerations: RV site configurations vary between properties. "This campground is the best one in their fleet. It is super dog friendly as well. This is our 'go to' spot for sure," mentions a camper at Outdoor Adventures Mount Pleasant Resort.

Seasonal booking patterns: Many RV parks near Stanwood, Michigan fill quickly during peak periods. "We have camped here a couple of times now Gloria and Larry are awesome and we will be seasonal again," notes a repeat visitor at Harrison RV Family Campground.

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