Cliffside Park Campground

My husband and I spent 4 days here, midweek. Mostly RV’s, but we used a tent. The sites were clean, grass was trimmed, plenty of trees for shade. The bathhouse, there are 2, was spotless. Showers with hot water. And surprisingly, the toilet paper was not the typical one ply. It was soft and thick. The campground does not have a store, but sells fire wood. There is a sewage dump for RV’s. Racine is a short drive away for any last minute needs. The campground was quiet. Short 1 mile hike to Lake Michigan. We will visit again.

We stayed the last week they were open in the month of October. The colors were BEAUTIFUL! The campground is well laid out and has enough space so you don’t feel on top of your neighbors. There are lots of trees but we had space for our Starlink to avoid obstruction. We took our dogs on all the trails (oops) but saw other people doing the same. Short drive to local attractions and all the normal things you need. Showers were push button and sprayed a pressurized mist. It wasn’t the best.

If you just got an RV and want to go to a safe, family friendly, clean and with all the amenities, this is your place.

We were also pleasantly surprise when found out about the close by trail - short trail beginner friendly ravine geography. Very beautiful view of the lake from the top of the cliff.

Month Stayed: September Site: gravel and level Spacing: very close to others Cleanliness: very clean Surrounding: trees throughout, playgrounds, nice bathrooms Noise: some noise due to closeness Access: easy to find Safety: felt very safe although some rough areas of town to the south Bathrooms: very clean Favorite thing: cleanliness

Great campground, very well-maintained, nice sites, great location. One of our favorites of a month long trip staying at 15 sites!

Gorgeous park in a somewhat remote, i.e., quiet area. The sites are large, level and well-dispersed; there’s plenty of shade; the electrical connections are well-placed. Unfortunately, the water connection in our site (61) was a bit of a stretch. Contact via phone was a bit challenging; it took awhile to get through then I had to leave a message. However, the agent who returned my call was exceptionally nice and helpful. Also unfortunate is the lack of oversight in the park. According to the website, each RV site can also accommodate a vehicle and one tent. During our stay, a huge party camped in their travel trailer with 4 more vehicles and at least 4 tents. Fortunately, they kept to themselves and were fairly quiet. Finally, there is just one dump station for the entire park. The wait to use it was over an hour so we found a pay-per use dump station along our route.

This is a nice campground. Very clean and the sites are well maintained with water and electric at each. The campground is not far from stores in case you need to pick anything up or forgot something. Cell signal is great (Verizon). We really enjoyed our stay for the weekend and will be back.

All sites are spacious with their own power and water. Sites 1-41 are available for first come if not previously reserved. The fee is $30/night plus $12 if you choose to reserve a site. I didn't do much exploring because I was caught by a pretty big storm (I was tent camping). It's nice that all sites are grass, although there are many sites with little shade. Be warned, the mosquitoes can be voracious.

Level sites with electric and water at each site. Well taken care of grounds. Nice bathrooms with clean showers.

Great campground large sites waking trails to look out over lake. Water and electric on each site. Verizon and Sprint good coverage. 25$/nt.

The campsite was clean and well maintained. The campsite is mainly for RVs but it didn't feel like I am camping in a parking lot. The sites are not secluded but far enough from each other. The bathhouse was clean and well maintained as well. I really enjoyed the free hot(real hot, not lukewarm hot) shower in the morning.

There were many families with kids. There are small playgrounds and the campsite is open enough that kids can freely run around. 

You can go for a short walk to the cliff side. If you have waterproof shoes, take them with you. When we were going there, it was really wet that our shoes got totally wet.

FYI, Half of the fire pit didn't have the grill top.

The park is clean, lots of shade, host on site and very well maintained. The almost 100 sites are all gravel with electric and water for a great price. Reservations can be made thru Real Racine but half of the sites are available for walkins. There is a shooting range close and RR to the west and Mitchell Airport to the north but they aren't bad.

Went on our maiden voyage with a new trailer and loved this place. Flat sites, some shade in the center sections. Outer sites backed to woods for most sites. The campground takes reservations 7 days out or drive up. We saw a lot of bigger rigs but so much space between sites it didn't feel like we were crowded. Even the Saturday night it was full still felt quiet and peaceful. Bathrooms were clean. About a mile hike to Lake Michigan but easy flat route-goes along community park thru a small neighborhood. Amazing view! Racine is only a 15 min drive away. No camp store or office. Camp Hosts helpful. Stores nearby. Great place to go for space, flat sites and trees.

Well run county facility. Electric hookups, but no sewer hookup--dumpsite station available.

Well run facility in lovely setting. Electric hookups, but no sewer hookup--dumpsite available.

I came in about 5 it 6 pm. Slef regrisation was simple and easy. Many spots to choose from since it’s the shoulder season. It was just myself, and I tented. Keep in mind that walk-ups are on the right side (sites 1-41), if you don’t reserve a spot. Also, drive around and check to make sure the spot you want isn’t reserved.

Each spot had a table, hookups and a fire pit.

Bathrooms were super clean and showers are free. Very impressed and satisfied.

Campground Review:

We stopped at Cliffside Park for a short visit to break up a long drive and were pleased with what we found with this county campground. The campground is located about 8 miles from I-41/94 so while it is a little distance from the interstate, the drive was worth it because the park was very quiet and made for a nice restful evening. I read where the attendance for this park was up over 40% for the 2017 summer and every weekend was fully booked so it is very popular. We camped here in early September during the week so it was not crowded and we didn’t have a problem getting a walk-up site. When we pulled in we noticed a sign saying “no dogs allowed” but learned that did not apply to the campground. However, dogs must remain in the campground and are not permitted to be walked in other places in the park which is a bummer.

The campground is a mix of those you can reserve or as walk-up sites. The price when we stayed there was $28/night, but if you make an online reservation, a $12 processing fee is assessed. All sites are the same having 50/30/20 amp electric, water, gravel pads, a grassy patio, picnic table, and a fire pit but no sewer.  Campsites can fit up to a 45’ RV, and while tents are allowed, there is not a separate tent section. Each site has water but in order to reach some of the spigots you would need more than a 50’ water hose so choose your site with that in mind. 

The park was really well-maintained with a camp host on site. The grass was mowed, there was no trash, and the restrooms were super clean and heated (as some mornings during our visit were in the 40’s).  There are some old trees that provide some shade but for the most part all sites are open and sunny. 

Pros:

·        Very quiet when we were there during the week

·        Good price for a long, level site with water and electric

·        Clean (and warm) restrooms and the grounds were very well kept

·        Lots of room between sites

·        Seven miles to downtown Racine

·        Easy campground to get in and out of

Cons:

·        Dogs are only allowed in the campground and not permitted to walk around other parts of the park

·        Roads were narrow and a little hard to navigate with a big RV.

·        $12 processing fee if you want to reserve a site

Product Review:

As a Ranger for the Dyrt, I occasionally get to review outdoor gear and clothing. On this visit to Cliffside Park, I received a Showers Pass Women’s Portland Jacket. The weather was on a roller coaster fluctuating between the high 30’s and 70’s so this jacket was worn quite a bit. My first impression was how much I liked the overall look and pattern of this jacket. It appeared really cute on their website and I was glad it looked just as nice out of the box. Before ordering I called Showers Pass because I was unsure of the size and noticed that “clearance” items (which this was on sale from $200 to $120) could not be returned and I was afraid that I would be stuck with a jacket I couldn’t wear because of an incorrect size. I called Showers Pass and the helpful person informed me they could exchange for another size (if it was in stock) or receive a credit. She then offered to help me with sizing. I told her my height and weight and she mentioned the model on the website was about my size but that the jackets tended to run small. That was really helpful advice and I was amazed at how willing to help she was. Click here for my video review.

I really like this jacket and think the overall style is great. Some of the features I particularly like are:

1.      It has lots of pockets. There are two deep pockets for your hands, an inside breast pocket and an outside breast pocket. There are also three pockets inside the jacket and a zippered breast pocket.

2.      There is reflective striping on front and back so you will be seen at night but it blends in well with the fabric pattern and style so it doesn’t stand out and ruin the look of the jacket.

3.      On the back is a drop down portion that is there to protect your backside from water if cycling or you can snap it up under the jacket if you don’t need it. I always wear mine snapped up and it doesn’t feel cumbersome or look weird.

4.      There are zippers on the cuffs and waist for comfort. The cuff zippers were very nice when it was cold and I had gloves on.

5.      Zippered vents are located under the armpit which is nice if you get warm and want ventilation.

6.      It is waterproof and machine washable. While this jacket does not come with a hood it is still nice to have it waterproof in case of light rain or drizzle. 

There are just two things about the jacket that I would change:

1.      The sleeves are a bit too long for me and because of the zippers it would not be easy to alter. 

2.      The forearm portion of the jacket is tighter than what I am used to. This seems like it will be a problem if I try and wear a heavy sweatshirt or sweater under the jacket. 

Overall, I really like the jacket and it’s the style I was looking for in a new jacket that I can wear on outdoor adventures as well as when I am out on the town. I get the feeling that it will hold up well and is high quality.

The campsites here aren't very private. Mostly set up for RV's. Half the sites are reservable. This is a great campground for families. It has a playground as well as a baseball field. There are unmarked trails through the woods which can get a little dicey (we never made it to the lake). Good for a night or two if you're on the road and need a place to camp for the night.