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Established Camping

Pioneer Park Campground

Campers are Saying

Pioneer Park Campground, near Muskegon, Michigan, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a mix of amenities. The campground offers spacious sites with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for gathering around the fire after a day of adventure.

With access to drinking water, electric hookups, and clean shower facilities, visitors appreciate the convenience of these amenities. One camper noted, “The campground was mostly empty and very easy going,” highlighting the relaxed atmosphere, especially during quieter times.

Situated right by Lake Michigan, you can easily take a stroll to the beach or explore nearby trails. While some campers have mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, the natural beauty and proximity to the water make it a worthwhile spot for families and friends alike. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Pioneer Park Campground has what you need for a memorable camping experience.

General Overview

County

Our most popular park, Pioneer Park resides on 145 acres and offers camping, swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, tennis, softball, basketball and volleyball. Located on Lake Michigan, the park boasts over 2,000 feet of beach frontage. Close to park is Michigan’s Adventure amusement park, Silversides WWII submarine, museums, theaters, summer festivals, and much more.

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Location

Pioneer Park Campground is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Directions

Pioneer Park is located on Lake Michigan on Scenic Drive, north of Muskegon. Take US 31 to the Fremont/Big Rapids (M120) Exit, go south west on M120 to Giles Road, turn right (west) on Giles and follow approximately 6 miles to the end of the road. Turn right (north) on Scenic Drive, the park entrance is one quarter of a mile on the left.

Address

1563 N. Scenic Drive
Muskegon, MI 49445

Coordinates

43.28244322542174 N
86.36529526792008 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2024

Disappointed

I wanted to give this place a 5 star rating but unfortunately I’ve had a bad experience at this one. my first time camping with a group of friends at this campground we reserved 3 spots all close together to accommodate such a huge group having camped there for a little over 24hours was told by the park ranger to move my tent over to my side of the plot since my tent was crossing my groups plot boarder by a little bit in the middle of rain with 2 kids(under 5)in the tent to keep dry from the rain. park ranger couldn’t be lenient enough to wait for the rain to subside.knowing the park ranger usually make frequent rounds around the park they could have told me sooner if it was problem but they waited until it started to rain to tell me to move.

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2024

Campers beware

I had a deeply disappointing experience at this campground. Despite driving six hours to get there and booking three sites, which were more than enough space for sharing, my friend and his family were forced to move their tent because it was slightly over the boundary—just a foot inside our site. This happened in the middle of the rain, with kids inside the tent, and despite our explanations, a ranger and three staff members insisted they move. Meanwhile, a nearby camper was allowed to stay despite having two tents and one camper on one site, which is against the rules. This discrepancy made us feel racially targeted and left a sour taste in our mouths. To top it off, the bathroom facilities were dirty, which only added to the negative experience. The lack of empathy and fairness was truly disheartening.

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2024

Get a new park ranger

Terrible staff and communication.! Worse part is a power hungry ranger telling us to move our tent 2 inches away from our PAID campsite. What was worse is he told us when it was pouring outside while his kids was inside. Will not come to this campsite because of the ranger! Edit: we later found out that there was another campsite down the road that had 2 tents and 1 camper on 1 plot and they said nothing

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2024

NOT BIG FAMILY FRIENDLY

We stayed for 2 nights drove 4 hours just to go here with our friends and family. We respectfully rented 3 sites for a group or 11 so we have enough spaces for our tents and be together. On the 2nd day it was pouring rain the ranger told us we are too close to each others campsite. Although we are together and paid we still had to move our tents just an inch away from each other in the rain he couldn’t even wait for us to wait for the rain to stop but no we had to move the whole set up in the rain. Worse experience at a campsite. I understand rules and policy but we were harming no one. DONT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE A BIG GROUP. Definitely not family friendly. It completely ruins the experience for people when big groups come.

Reviewed Jul. 3, 2022

Beautiful!!

Water and electric, large wooded sites, right on Lake Michigan. Clean bathrooms.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Pioneer Park Campground by Stacia L., July 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Pioneer Park Campground by Stacia L., July 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Pioneer Park Campground by Stacia L., July 3, 2022
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Reviewed May. 31, 2022

Mid Week Stay

We stayed after the Memorial Day weekend crowds had cleared out. The campground was mostly empty and very easy going. Facilities and campground were clean. The beach was very accessible. WiFi was sufficient, ATT cell signal was poor.

We had plenty of space to ourselves but the sites are close together so coming during a busy time would not have been my preferred option. Dogs are not allowed on the park beach but we walked north past the park boundaries and had no problems with having the pup on the beach. We even found other furry friends.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Pioneer Park Campground by Anka K., May 31, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 11, 2022

Beautiful Camp ground

Campsites were great size. Campground was quiet. Bathrooms were great. Many trails to explore (within driving distance of campground). Not a fan of Muskegon area, but it's outside the city and you'd never even know you're around Muskegon. Not very good phone service at all though... We didn't care... But many might

SitePION 173 & 175
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2021

Clean

Great location, pretty standard park with standard amenities. Right on lake Michigan and very close to Michigan Adventure.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2020

Great place!

We absolutely loved our stay here! Lots of trees, walking paths, Lake Michigan beach steps away. Big sites and well maintained!

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2020

County Park

Large family campground with flush toilets, showers and hot water. Right on Lake Michigan with great views of the lake and beach. A bit on the noisy side due to lots of families and kids playing. Not much privacy or space between campsites. We stayed at site 157 which backed up to woods and trails and was a little more spacious than some other sites.

  • Review photo of Pioneer Park Campground by Lauren , September 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Pioneer Park Campground by Lauren , September 12, 2020
  • Review photo of Pioneer Park Campground by Lauren , September 12, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2020

Awesome little campground

Nice reasonably sized lots. Clean and well maintained. Great park for kids with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Group site is closed due recent floods. All in all great park.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Pioneer Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Pioneer Park Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Pioneer Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pioneer Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Pioneer Park Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pioneer Park Campground does have wifi.