Best Equestrian Camping near Vicksburg, MI

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Vicksburg

120 Reviews of 6 Vicksburg Campgrounds

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  Skip C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 29, 2024

  Ely Lake Campground

  Hidden gem

  Been coming here since I was little, took a 25 year hiatus from camping. Went back there recently and loved it just like when I was a kid!

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  Rachel P.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 5, 2024

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Well Wooded but Buggy

  We just camped at the park this weekend, which was the opening weekend after the rebuild of the bath houses and some other improvements. First, we loved how wooded and beautiful the campground was. The spots were nice and secluded, and the whole place was very beautiful. There were a few things that we didn't enjoy. First, it was EXTREMELY buggy. If you weren't covered in Deep Woods bug spray the whole time, you were getting bit. Second, I don't feel that there were enough showers. There were 5 showers in each bathhouse, making 10 showers total for the entire campground. I found myself waiting in a line every time I wanted a shower. Lastly, I wish there was a walking trail that was more accessible from the campground itself.

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  SEO K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 4, 2024

  Ely Lake Campground

  Good Place If you play Super 9 game

  The place is very good. But the entertainment is fulfil when you play your favourite game. My favourite is Super 9 Game which I played in this game. The game is very unique and full of enjoy. Download it enjoy yourself. The game will refresh you. So, Try it now.

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  Hunter M.

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2024

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Super fun

  They have good hiking trails, nice refreshing waters, good food options at certain places

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  Joann S.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 29, 2024

  Eaton County Fairgrounds

  Wonderful quiet sites.

  My husband and I had a wonderful experience the website was well informed; pull in and pick your own site and the site manager will come by and collect your money for night stayed. In fact, we enjoyed it so much we called to ask for another night, without hesitation, and any disruption to our camping they came by later that evening, and collected for an additional night ( just as the website advised), Charlotte is a wonderful town with wonderful events. This fairground camp area very clean and well organized. Well done Eaton county, see you in May 2024. 💯

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  Joel K.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 15, 2024

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Really nice state park campground and rec area!

  This was our second trip to this property (1st was Sept 2021), and it was really nice.  We went Aug 25 - 27th (Friday - Sunday).  The property has something like 219 campsites, and that weekend every single one of them was full.  Noisy during the day with a few large groups and a LOT of kids, but they were quiet at night and it was not a problem.  Some of the campsites are very close together and it's hard to determine that from the map or choosing ahead of time.  The showers and bathrooms are fine, and I think they're being upgraded this season so I expect them to be quite nice for 2024 and beyond.  We took full advantage of the mountain bike trails which are very easily accessed from the campground.  We also took a trip into Battle Creek for a quick stop by CVS, so it's close and convenient for lost or forgotten items.   No problems with bugs or mosquitos, other than the normal for being a forested property. 

  On Saturday morning the camp host had coffee and donuts for a $1 donation.  And firewood was easily accessible on site. 

  Would not hesitate to stay here again.

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  Dan W.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 17, 2023

  Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday

  Had everything

  Sites weren’t too tight. Campstore had everything incredible ice cream and pizza that could be delivered to your site. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Perfect for kids activities. Close to adulting fun, food, and shops in South Haven.

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  D B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 22, 2023

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Shady campground

  Huge beautiful campground. Lots of privacy. Needs extra access to the Kalamazoo River for kayakers. Make a campground near the beach. Gas is too expensive to be driving two and a quarter miles one way to the beach. The dump station needed a serious update.

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  Zac

  Scout

  

  Aug. 22, 2023

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Another amazing experience!!

  Another great camping experience, site 210 has an amazing trail that leads directly to the showers at one end and at the other path went directly to running water, plus only a couple of yards from a great walking trail.

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  James C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 10, 2023

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Nice place to camp

  Nice sites, very well organized for privacy. Trees and shrubs dividing sites. The lake is a couple miles away from campground, only 20 miles per hour if I recall. No alcohol permitted

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  Cynthia K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 21, 2023

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Old campground

     This state park was established in 1925, so almost 100 years old. The campground must be the original layout. There's a maze like quality to it. The roads are narrow & you may be driving off the road for a big rig. 

     Some sites are level, some aren't. Some can accommodate larger rigs, most can't. Check the site descriptions carefully & to be doubly sure, call the office & ask.

     There's water stations that look very old. They have wooden, shingled roofs. There's 2 dump stations located in loops 3 & 4. IN THE CAMPGROUND! NEXT TO CAMPSITES!!!!

   There's 5 loops to the main campground.

   100 loop is small & closer to the lake than the other loops. It's the loop we chose this time.

      The sites are on the small side. There's 3 campsites that are close to the lake. 115, which is a larger site. 117 & 119 which have clear views of the lake. 117 is more a tent or popup site & is small. 119 is the best of the bunch. A large pad & a large site. There's no privacy bushes. These sites have a view of the lake with trees & brush & are on a ridge overlooking the lake. They aren't ON the lake. 

  On either side of 117 & 119 are 2 trails that lead to the lake. There's benches & a dock to tie up your boat. 

     The rest of the sites are a mixed bag. Some are level, some have an incline. If you have a big rig, be aware that the road to the 100 campsites branches into one way. Leading into the campsites, the road is narrow & has a ravine on one side!

      200 Loop is non electric

      300 Loop is the biggest loop & seems like the best bet for larger rigs. As stated above, some sites are better than others. There's a uniformity here that's missing from the other loops.

    Stay away from sites 393& 395!!! These sites are literally right on top of the dump station! As always watch for pit toilets near the sites. 

     400 loop is a smaller loop next to the 200 loop. There's only one shower house for both loops. Avoid site 444 & probably site 454. These sites are VERY close to the dump station. 

    500 loop is also smaller& has some nice sites tucked by themselves in the trees. There seems to be more privacy brush on this loop with SOME sites.

     512 is close to the shower house. 511 & 513 were somewhat secluded.

      If you have a boat you want to tie up at the dock, go for the 100 loop. If you can't get it, be aware there's no parking near the trails to the lake. You can park by the bathhouse & walk. 

     The shower & restrooms are atrocious!!! Worst looking buildings since Spring Mill SP! Dirty & need an entire overhaul. In fact, raze the buildings & build new ones! They're "cleaned" once a day. Suuuuuure they are. There was actual poop on the door of one of the women's toilet stalls the whole time I was there. Mold & spiders& dirt in the corners. Looks like the last upgrade was in the 50s.

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  James C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2023

  Ely Lake Campground

  Hidden gem

  Been coming here since 1969 when I was 4 yrs. old. Nothing changed, just good ole wilderness camping! Try to up there a couple times a year. Love it.

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  Cory W.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2023

  Ely Lake Campground

  Off the grid camping

  Drive to a place where you are truly, disconnected from society. No cell phone service, no internet, no electricity, and no showers. But who needs any of that when you're camping.

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  Zac

  Scout

  

  Jun. 15, 2023

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  One of the best places to camp in the area!!

  With plenty of space between each campsite, easy-to-locate bathrooms/water, and firewood available to purchase at the front office plus over 25 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails, plus more than one body of water to fish/swim in. It really is an ideal place to camp!!

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  Northstorm T.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 10, 2022

  Eaton County Fairgrounds

  Only $20 nightly, full hookup, nice wooded sites

  This is a fairgrounds RV and tent park. Very peaceful when there are no ongoing events. Large bath house with Showers. No office in park, so find a space and park. The manager will stop by to collect your $20. Confidently located a mile outside of Charlotte, with all the conviences of restraunts, walmart, Meijer etc.

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  Katie M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 11, 2022

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Quiet and laid back.

  Lovely little quiet campground and spacious park with plenty to do for 1-2 days. Staff is non-intrusive, and the site has plenty of room to camp about and roam. Find your own little quiet corner and unplug for a few days. It's better than Ohio's only National Park!

  Note: the DNR trail maps are inaccurate but well worth your time, so research your trials well or you'll get a bit lost. Trail signs are also very confusing. Bring plenty of water as posted 'mile' hikes quickly turn in 5 mile hikes. I recommend walking the 'Wetlands' trail around dusk.

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  Jason D.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 20, 2022

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Love this park

  We camp here several times a year. Love the staff, lakes, and trails!!!

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  Jess B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 13, 2022

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Had a great day for six nights

  Great campgrounds very friendly staff bathrooms are extremely clean great time nice beach

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  James C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 10, 2022

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Great campground !

  Great place to camp, our first trip there was the weekend after the 4th of July. Wish we would have came here yrs ago! Great sites, all divided by trees for some privacy. Will go back

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  Sheri S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 3, 2022

  Covert/South Haven KOA Holiday

  Koa

  This is a great campground for kids. It has a splash pad a jump park and the pool. Sites are a little small, you are very close to your neighbors.

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  Kevin N.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 13, 2022

  Eaton County Fairgrounds

  Not good

  Absolutely no place to pay for camping permit was yelled at by a handicapped guy over there who told me I had to pay them $20 for camping and there’s no place to give them this money, they just want to harass people and provide them with no outlet to actually show up in camp. twenty dollars way too expensive for the way that you treat people there

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  Jason H.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 24, 2022

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Convenient but Cramped

  I can see why this place is so popular with the camper crowd. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it's just cramped, a bit noisy, and there's alot of traffic. Alot.

  I was only taking my son for a night to try his hand at tenting and some hiking. The hiking was nice but not as challenging as some of the other places I've been.

  I prefer rustic, somewhat challenging, and a semblance of solitude. You won't get any of that here. But if you're a family, especially with younger kids or older folks, who want a safe place to get outdoors, this is the place. The restrooms, showers, playground, and easy groomed trails will be great for you.

  If you're like me, you'll likely be looking north.

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  Whitley K.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 29, 2022

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Visit in Winter for Tobagganing

  Equestrian trails and campgrounds are popular here. Horse rides sold on site. There is a nice hotel that sometimes hosts events actually located in the park. Come tobagginging and ice fishing in the winter and then pamper yourself in the hotel, or visit in the summer and have a beach day or easy hike with the family. Great spot for Pokémon Go because of the available cell service.

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  Jason D.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 11, 2021

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Awesome place

  Just bought our first camper this past summer and decided to take it to Ft. Custer to try it out! We absolutely loved this place. There are plenty of hiking trails and the fishing was great. Will definitely be back again!!!

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  Vernice H.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 19, 2021

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Great family trip

  Horseback riding, swimming at the beach, fishing on the dock. Took my children and their friends they looked it

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  Ivana B.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 24, 2021

  Pokagon State Park Campground

  Recommend

  Enormous park, very clean and grassy. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We stayed there for 1 night only. The bathrooms are nice and clean, also has a nice shower.

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  Jerome F.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 2, 2021

  Fort Custer Recreation Area

  Good time

  Boating, trails, camping, beach. Had a great time.