A private campground operating from May through October, Rivergate Family Campground sits northwest of Hastings in forested terrain near water features. The facility provides full hookups for RVs including electric, water, and sewer connections, plus a dump station for those needing it.
Campers should expect rough access roads leading to the property. The campground includes a small office cabin at entry and a separate shower facility. Sites offer boat docking opportunities, though one recent visitor noted limited river access from camping areas. Shade coverage varies across the property, with some sites receiving minimal tree cover. For additional camping choices in the region, explore campsites near Hastings. Reservations are accepted and pets are welcome throughout the grounds.
Description
We like it small: With just 36 sites, we may be the smallest campground in the area, and that allows us to focus on you! Just let us know your needs, and we will do our best to make sure you have a great time while you are here!
We like the outdoors: We believe that camping is about connecting with nature and enjoying the outdoors. Bring the gear of your choice and take off on a biking expedition through rural countryside, canoe or kayak miles of beautiful river, or grab the waders and poles and seek out magic holes for gills and perch for a weekend fish fry. Bring the boat and head out after trophy muskies in the annually-stocked Thornapple Lake, or just cruise, float, or even ski if that's your pleasure. Kids love the sandy beach at Historic Charlton Park, and walkers enjoy the wooded trails throughout its 320-acre recreation area. If you want to slow down for the weekend, bring your favorite book and read by the river, or enjoy an evening fire with friends and family
We're really not too far away: Barry County is just an hour - or less - away from Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. A gem of rural recreation with no freeways and a simple, country style, you won't believe you haven't found your way here before. Located between Hastings and Nashville, Rivergate Family Campground offers a convenient place to stay while enjoying sports, festivals, events or family reunions in the area.
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Location
Private CampgroundRivergate Family Campground is located in Michigan
Address
2514 South Charlton Park Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
Coordinates
42.61745227 N
85.21166236 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 28 min from Battle Creek, MI
- 42 min from Lansing, MI
- 46 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 49 min from Kalamazoo, MI







