RV campgrounds near Temperance, Michigan sit within Monroe County, a flat terrain area with elevations ranging from 571-594 feet. This southeastern Michigan region experiences warm summers with average highs near 82°F and cold winters averaging 27°F. Most camping options are located 15-20 miles from Temperance proper, with highest availability from April through October.
What to do
Lake swimming and fishing: Sterling State Park Campground offers direct Lake Erie access with sandy beaches. "The park also has several public access areas and beaches. Hiking and biking trails are also present," notes one camper. Water activities vary seasonally with one visitor mentioning, "Not a lot of shade on the sites!"
Go-kart racing and games: Families can enjoy entertainment at Harbortown RV Resort which features recreational amenities beyond camping. "This campground has everything! Go carts, playground, disc golf, pool, ext... Just a one night stay to visit A friend. If you have kids it is perfect!" writes Noel L. Another camper adds, "Right next to camping is go karts, putt putt and arcade. We had a blast!"
Hiking and biking trails: Multiple trail options exist along Lake Erie. "There's a bike path that will take you all the way to the Historic Rasin River Battlefield and then to downtown Monroe," shares one visitor about Sterling State Park. At Camp Lord Willing, trails offer easy walking routes for day hikes around the property.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained grounds in the area. At Cedarlane RV Resort, visitors note superior cleanliness: "The pools and bathrooms were clean. The water pressure in the shower house was lacking but I've realized that seems to be at every campground we've stayed at." Another reviewer states Cedarlane is "beautiful and friendly" with well-kept common areas.
RV-specific amenities: Full hookup options dominate the area's campgrounds. "There are full hookups as well as power only sites," notes one Sterling State Park camper. The concrete infrastructure at several parks receives positive mentions with one visitor reporting Harbortown has "all concrete roads and pads."
Family-friendly activities: Pools and playgrounds feature prominently across multiple locations. At Camp Lord Willing, one camper describes it as a "peaceful friendly environment with seasonal and experienced campers." Cedarlane RV Resort gets high marks for family options with a reviewer noting they have "a little bit of everything" including "a splash pad and wading pool for kids."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate April through October with limited winter options. "Sterling is open April 1 to November 6," notes one camper. Blue Heron Ohio Turnpike RV Lot offers year-round overnight parking, with one visitor describing it as "simplicity at its finest. Highway stop is open 24 hrs so you have food and bathrooms all night."
Weather impacts: Rain can affect camping conditions significantly. According to Wayne County Fairgrounds visitors, "When it rains several campsites get very wet!" At Sterling State Park, campers should prepare for "very windy" conditions, as one regular visitor noted they've "never been to this park when it wasn't very windy."
Insect activity: Lake Erie proximity means seasonal insect hatches. "First two nights were perfect but then the may flies hatched (in mid June) and covered everything," reports one Sterling State Park visitor. Mosquitoes are prevalent during summer months, particularly near wooded sites.
Tips for camping with families
Pool options: Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA features a small lake with swimming areas. "Pretty views of the lake from the lake sites. We have camped here for years. Love the trail around the lake," shares a regular visitor. Multiple campgrounds offer swimming pools as alternatives to lake swimming.
Budget activities: Several campgrounds provide free or low-cost recreational options. "We went mothers day weekend and had a great time. Mother's day activities were great and were free!" reports a Harbortown visitor. Community gardens are available at Wayne County Fairgrounds where campers can "pick from vegetables" according to reviewers.
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some locations. At Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA, a visitor warns about "completely flooded" conditions after rainfall. Another visitor to Harbortown notes noise challenges: "Another big issue is how close it is to the expressway which is noisy and there are trains that go by during the night."
Tips from RVers
Big rig accessibility: Wayne County Fairgrounds RV Park accommodates large RVs with specific site layouts. "The roads are wide and a lack of trees makes this campground accessible for any size RV," shares a visitor. At Sterling State Park, "the pull throughs are huge. The park is enormous with lots of fishing activities."
Hookup variations: Electric service varies between parks with some offering 30-amp while others provide 50-amp connections. "You need cash to pay for the electric at a machine and then you get a ticket to display in the dash," explains one visitor about Blue Heron's overnight RV lot.
Site spacing: Proximity between sites differs significantly among area campgrounds. "The sites are not huge and a little close together but very nice and well maintained," mentions a Cedarlane visitor. At Harbortown, one camper observes, "We have a 21' camper and the sites feel small."
