Camping options near White Pigeon, Michigan span 10 miles across southwestern Michigan and extend into northern Indiana. The area lies at approximately 850 feet elevation with a humid continental climate featuring warm summers and cold winters. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from April through October, with peak season falling between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Cade Lake County Park & Campground offers a lake perfect for fishing, with easy shoreline access. "This place is a nice cozy campground with a large frisbee golf course, a fishing and kayak lake, and a nice store. For the price, it's a must camp!" notes a visitor to Cade Lake County Park & Campground.
Hiking trails: Access miles of trails directly from your campsite at Pokagon State Park. "There are trail, beaches, boats, horses... so many things to do," shares one camper at Pokagon State Park Campground. The park connects to a nearby nature preserve, expanding hiking options.
Explore Amish Country: Visit the famous Shipshewana markets and interact with the local Amish community. "You can listen to the clopping of horse hooves as the Amish buggies go by," reports a guest at Shipshewana North Park Campground. The area provides a unique cultural experience beyond typical camping activities.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Visitors consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms and common areas. "Jerry and his KOA team keep the campground immaculately cleaned at all times! Very efficient in picking up trash each morning, and bathrooms are spotless!" notes a camper at Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer generous spacing between sites. "Clean and large campsites, with full hook up for campers and RVs. Cade Lake can be seen from most campsites which adds to the scenery," reports a visitor to Cade Lake County Park & Campground.
Family activities: Numerous recreation options keep all ages entertained. "Tons of stuff to do for campers of all ages. Roller skating, mini bowling, laser tag, and an arcade at the fun center. There was a corn hole tournament, a golf cart parade, a wagon ride, and a live band," shares a guest at Ebys Pines.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate April through October. "Stayed sept 2022, $30 tent site (no electric). Its $40 with electric. Arrived after office hours, campground gated, but host was super friendly and helpful! The grounds are immaculate. Bet it's very popular in summer," writes a visitor to Cade Lake County Park & Campground.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "We were looking for a campsite particularly in Elkhart as we were visiting family and stumbled upon this one. It is family run and they are all wonderful!" explains a visitor to Elkhart Campground.
Site variations: Campsite quality and size vary significantly, even within the same campground. "Sites are shorter and sometimes uneven," notes a camper at Pokagon State Park. Another visitor to Ebys Pines warns, "RV Sites are stacked on each other. We chose 306 and it was ok by the pond. No misquitos. Our friends had 310 and there was barely room to put their awning out."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Many campgrounds feature swimming facilities. "Family spent 4 nights here and the staff was extremely accommodating. This is a campground that is mostly seasonal campers. It had playgrounds and basketball court and a small 'game' room... It sits on Bair Lake and was great for swimming," explains a visitor to Shady Point Campground.
Playground access: Look for campgrounds with play areas. "There's 500+ sites, but all nicely separated and shaded. There's an inn, restaurant, cabins, boat rentals, horseback riding, bike trails, beach, toboggan run, etc. Tons of picnic areas and pavilions; would be a great spot for a family reunion," shares a camper at Pokagon State Park.
Glamping alternatives: For families new to camping, consider glamping options near White Pigeon. "This is a nice campground for visiting Shipshewana, the restrooms and showers are just inside a 'sitting room' and they're clean and modern," notes a visitor to Shipshewana North Park Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose sites carefully based on size needs and preferences. "The sites in the CG are for the most part very close together. We were here overnight to take our rig into Goshen for warranty work," advises an RVer at Shipshewana Campground South Park.
Utility placement: Note the location of hookups when selecting sites. "We proceeded to pull through site 37 with FHUs. The utilities were in the center, which made it nice to dump our two black tanks," reports a camper at Shipshewana Campground South Park.
Deluxe site options: Consider upgraded sites for more space and amenities. "We've stayed on the deluxe patio sites a couple of times when they were available. They have patio table & chairs on extra wide concrete pad, gas grill, fire pit & seating area in back," mentions a visitor to Elkhart RV Resort by Rjourney.
