Dutch Treat Camping & Recreation in Zeeland welcomes pets at all campsites with full hookups available for RVs. The family-owned campground maintains clean facilities while providing spacious, level sites that can accommodate large rigs pulling trailers. Oak Grove Resort & Campground near Holland also allows pets throughout its camping areas, offering both RV sites and cabins where dogs can stay with their owners. Both locations feature grassy areas where pets can be exercised on leash. The bathrooms and shower facilities remain exceptionally clean, which pet owners appreciate when returning from outdoor activities with their animals. Many sites feature picnic tables and fire rings where campers can relax with their pets nearby.
The nearby Lake Macatawa Campground at Holland State Park provides pet-friendly sites with easy access to walking paths. Dogs must remain on leashes no longer than six feet throughout the campground and park areas. A short 10-minute bike ride along Lake Macatawa's shoreline leads to Holland State Park's beach areas, though pets are restricted from certain portions of the beach. Chapel in the Pines Campground offers a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere with a pond where pets can cool off on hot summer days. Most campgrounds in the area require proof of current vaccinations, and owners should bring supplies for cleaning up after their pets. The Zeeland area experiences warm summers and cold winters, making late spring through early fall the ideal time for camping with pets.
"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. "
"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."
$48 - $52 / night
"This is a great campground in Zeeland near Holland, Mi. This is a family oriented campground with lots of family activities planned throughout the summer."
"Campsites are easy to get into with plenty of room to get situated. Close to town and fairly short drive to Lake Michigan."
"The location was so nice for beach going. We had a short bike ride to Lake Michigan. There are places to eat along the way and a well sweet little general store."
"Family of 5 (3 kids under 6) looking for a reasonably close place to Lake Michigan. Oak Grove was the perfect stay for us!"
"Pets are welcome here with two fenced dog runs and trails to keep the owners exercised. I love this place and have made it a regular stop."
"Lots of the activities within the park, they have a small petting zoo, sky pad, playground. Several cottages in the park as well. Well be back."
$38 - $42 / night
"Unfortunately, a red flag was flying on our visit, so we only waded at the water's edge- but - still cool to lay out on the sugar-like sand and walk its 3 mile length!"
"Site 31 and any along that path back up to a little creek and trail which was just perfect for the kids to play in."
"We were right on the canal side and only 300ft away from Lake Michigan. Grand Haven State Parks has upgraded facilities so bathrooms and showering is actually pleasant."
"We are here for Lake Michigan. The sunrises and sunsets, the water, the beach and the waves. Nothing like waking up and walking to the beach, easy back and forth for lunch/dinner and snacks."
"Very typical of Michigan state parks. Tight sites with a nice fire ring. Great location with a walking path to Lake Michigan. Close to downtown Holland. Nice bathrooms and clean showers."
"This campground is close to Lake Michigan and lake Mac . Also convent access to town by car. Not my favorite sites(where are stayed) on the west end are small."
$45 - $85 / night
"Lots of greenery to walk my dog. As a bonus, they have river cruises that leave directly from the office."
"Year round parks are so hard to find in Michigan. This one is awesome. Great spots in the trees and also back in spots right on the river."
"They also have a pool, jump pad, playground, climbing wall, mini golf and petting zoo. We stayed on their Halloween weekend and it was packed full of activities for the kids."
"The roads around the campground are paved and great for bike riding, skateboarding, scooters, or just taking a walk. They deliver firewood to your site, which is a plus."
"We love this as an easy getaway close to home. I wouldn’t call it a beautiful campground... but it is clean, and has a ton to do for kids!"
"Great trees surrounding the property. Tons of kids - great activities for them! Campground is clean, and staff friendly."
TravelerDefinitely the best camp ground in West Michigan! Clean sites, friendly staff, and many amenities. Camp store, laundry, showers and bathrooms, huge pool, hot tub, pickle ball courts, kids play ground, bikes, scooters, and kayaks for rent (with a kayak launch) and boat slips on the water. They have access to a dog park as well. Home away from home!
LegendHolland 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.
ScoutClean and nice little park with a cool "trading post" with nice merchandise, snacks and food. They have a dog park and trails on the property with a longer bike trail that runs alongside the campground. They had a band one night and an ice cream truck come through the next. Would recommend!
GuideI grew up coming here and they had expanded a lot on it in the last few years. You will never be bored and it is a true resort feeling, you will forget your camping! They have themed weekends filled with activities for both adults and children and have a pool, pizza and ice cream, jumping pillow, clubhouse, fishing, playground, dog park, and so much more!
ScoutThe staff is very friendly and helpful. There are activities for young and old and everyone in between. The showers are clean and spacious. They have campsites to meet everyone's desires. Pets are welcome here with two fenced dog runs and trails to keep the owners exercised. I love this place and have made it a regular stop.
GuideGreat family campground - Paired with the area offers many options!
With mostly modern sites situated in hardwoods, pines, or a mixture, we stayed in the hardwoods area; however, my kids would have enjoyed the pines better for it appeared to have hammock hanging at almost every site. Well-maintained and clean restrooms had soda vending machines.
Children's play area with equipment and activity field, where several kites were hoisted high into the air, were great. Gillette Visitor Center in the State Park area about 1/4 mile away offers Explorer and interpretive programs Tuesday through Saturday, with topics ranging from nature history/preservation to information on wildlife. We enjoyed the spider and bear presentations most, but maybe that is because I have all boys! The campground beach, only a 5 - 10 minute walk from any site, was awesome! While there wasn't a lifeguard, I appreciated the "flag system" advising how safe the water is each day. Unfortunately, a red flag was flying on our visit, so we only waded at the water's edge- but - still cool to lay out on the sugar-like sand and walk its 3 mile length! I do regret not making it back to the beach for sunset as our camping neighbors RAVED about it the following morning!
My favorite part of this campground was the trails. In addition to several trails within the campground (the one along the creek was especially loved!), many more can be accessed in the state park, which contains over ten miles of trails in its 1,200 acres. Trails to dunes, beach, and other parks as well as dune preserve: all well-marked and vary in difficulty, weaving through pine and hardwood forests nestled among dunes. Plus, the adjoining North Ottawa Dune Preserve offers an additional ten miles of trails! OMG - what a phenomenal place for a walk in the woods or trail running! One of our walks was up a 5-story staircase near the nature center, leading to an observation platform with expansive views of majestic dunes and Lake Michigan. I was impressed that a portion was barrier-free.
Some family ventured into nearby towns of Muskegon, Spring Lake, and Grand Haven to experience what they had to offer: shops, museums, World War II boats, piers to walk, and several craft breweries - all 15 minutes away! Our dogs enjoyed the visit to the unleashed dog park at Coast Guard Park that is a ten-minute drive or a five-mile walk through the trails.
Logistics to note: Campground sells ice - $2/7# bag and wood/$5.50 a bundle. We quickly realized that residences outside the park sold it at $5 for larger bundles. Area grocery stores include a Meijer superstore and Leppinks grocery. We preferred Leppinks for the quick trip and Meijer for items beyond groceries, such as that forgotten bathing suit or a propane tank for the grill. While we don't have a big rig, I did notice the backup of campers at the two campground dump stations Sunday before 1pm checkout. Being a state park, Hoffmaster requires vehicles have a recreation passport to enter ($11/year -residents and $32/year -non-residents or a daily rate of $9). No alcoholic beverages between April 15 and Labor Day.
I talked to a ranger about coming back later this year, and he told me it is best to book months ahead for weekends because they fill up at the beginning of summer; however, cancellations are not uncommon, so watch the DNR site for openings. Weekdays usually have availability, especially the first half of the summer. He added that a great time to visit would be the weekend before Halloween as they encourage people to decorate their sites, wear costumes, and participate in trick or treating on Saturday night.
ScoutThis is always my go to campground! All natural camping with plenty of nice people! One word of advise is to bring your own tp though lol they seem to always run out on Sunday mornings lol but are back up and running by mid afternoon. No showers and just outhouses but that's REAL camping right!!!? No power motor lake but there is another lake close by that is. We take the canoe with a trolling motor and hit that as well. Pet friendly. They have horse campsites and trails. Walking trails around the lake that offer nature at it's purest! I have been coming to this lake to camp for over 40 years and I hope I have 40 more years left!!!
LegendThis is a great campground in Zeeland near Holland, Mi. This is a family oriented campground with lots of family activities planned throughout the summer. My pics were taken in late December but the campground is beautiful in the summer.
TravelerThis campground is great, it's only 25 minutes from Grand Haven beach. The sites are well treed and flat! Lots of the activities within the park, they have a small petting zoo, sky pad, playground. Several cottages in the park as well. Well be back.
Camping options near Zeeland, Michigan are situated within the West Michigan region, which features rolling terrain averaging 800-900 feet above sea level with sandy soil perfect for drainage. The area experiences humid continental climate with warm summers reaching 80°F and cool nights in the 60s from June through August. Camping spots fill quickly during peak season, particularly on summer weekends and holiday periods when temperatures are most comfortable for outdoor recreation.
Fishing opportunities: Tri-Ponds Family Camp Resort offers multiple fishing ponds stocked with bass. "My son has caught one every time we've been here. Catch and release only," notes Clint, who visited the campground for a family weekend. The bass fishing tournaments can add friendly competition with prizes for winners.
Biking paths: Lake Macatawa Campground connects to bike routes along Lake Macatawa's shoreline. "Close to downtown Holland. Nice bathrooms and clean showers," remarks Lindsey R., who appreciated the convenient location. Campground guests can easily access the paved trails leading to downtown Holland, providing scenic lake views.
Riverfront activities: At Steamboat Park Campground, campers enjoy riverside relaxation and water views. "This campground is secluded yet only a few miles from shopping and all Grand Rapids has to offer," writes Kristi L., who stayed while visiting the Tulip Festival. The riverside location features riverboat cruises that dock directly at the campground office.
Clean facilities: Oak Grove Resort & Campground maintains exceptionally high cleanliness standards. "The showers and bathrooms are beautiful and very clean. They have a beautiful swimming pool," shares Melissa S., who visited with her husband. The campground's meticulous attention to facilities stands out among reviewers.
Family activities: At TriPonds Family Camp Resort, entertainment options include "a pool, jump pad, playground, climbing wall, mini golf and petting zoo," according to Clint. The campground organizes seasonal events, with one visitor noting, "We stayed on their Halloween weekend and it was packed full of activities for the kids."
Beach access: The proximity to Lake Michigan beaches from Hoffmaster State Park Campground attracts water enthusiasts. "The beach is nearby and the sunsets are stunning. You can bike to Muskegon and enjoy museums, breweries, restaurants, farmers market, cheese shop, etc.," explains Melissa B., who camped solo. The park's trail system connects campsites to dune overlooks and beach access points.
Booking windows: For popular campgrounds like Grand Haven State Park Campground, planning ahead is essential. "This campground is EXTREMELY hard to get into on the weekends. If you are planning a trip to Grand Haven State Park, be sure to log onto the State Reservation site six months to the date that you want to camp," advises Stephanie C.
Site variations: Beach Campground at Holland State Park has a unique layout. "This campground is entirely on asphalt. You're not allowed to put anything on the sand- including tents!" explains Cynthia K., adding that "The interior sites up to the shower house have full hook up. All others are electric only."
Alcohol policies: Several state parks prohibit alcohol. "Big thing to remember for Michigan state parks is no alcohol even in the campground," notes Ray R. about Hoffmaster State Park. This rule applies to many state-run facilities in the region, requiring visitors to plan accordingly.
Kid-friendly amenities: Woodchip Campground caters specifically to families with children. "We love this as an easy getaway close to home... it is clean, and has a ton to do for kids! There are campsites in a circle around the playground, so you can sit at your site and watch the kids play," recommends Andrea B.
Seasonal activities: Family campgrounds often schedule special events throughout the camping season. "Kids loved going on wagon ride to find the pumpkins and then decorating them. They really enjoyed the glow wagon ride," shares Cassondra P. about Woodchip Campground's fall activities.
Pet exercise areas: For pet-friendly camping near Zeeland, Michigan, Allendale-West Grand Rapids KOA offers dedicated pet areas. "Pets are welcome here with two fenced dog runs and trails to keep the owners exercised," reports Greg B., highlighting the thoughtful accommodations for four-legged family members.
Site selection: At Dutch Treat Camping & Recreation, RV sites provide full hookups with easy access. "Sites are level with full hookups 50 amp. Owners are very accommodating to your needs," shares James P., who appreciated the convenient highway access and level parking.
Weather preparation: Michigan weather can change quickly, especially near the lakeshore. "We visited beginning aug and it was mid 70s and nights get super cold," warns Faye M. about her stay at Beach Campground. Packing layers and additional blankets ensures comfort during cool lakeside nights.
Utility considerations: Different campgrounds offer varying hookup options. "The lots are pretty flat and easy to park. Real easy to get to places to see," mentions Leslie about Dutch Treat Camping & Recreation, where full hookups are standard at most sites. Checking specific site utilities before booking helps avoid surprises upon arrival.
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