Janessa L.

Lincoln Park, MI

Joined April 2020

Weekend Getaway

A friend and I stayed two nights in a tent. The campground is on the smaller side. You mostly see campers and RVs, many who stay seasonally. It felt like a community where everyone knows each other well. The couple on the neighboring campsite were incredibly friendly, offering help with fire starters and a hammer to pound down the stakes on our tent.

Our site had a fire pit, picnic table and electric hookup we used to charge cell phones. There wasn’t much shade but there are other shady sites in the campground.

While the river site was scenic, mosquitoes were of course having a feast! There was a play area for the kids, volleyball net and horseshoe pit. The camp store had the basics with hard pack ice cream for sale. There’s also a game room off the camp store with pool, ping pong and laundry room for longer visits.

You’re able to rent a tube, kayak or canoe to cruise down the Muskegon River. They were kind enough to shuttle us to the drop off point a couple of miles away.

There is a restroom/shower building that’s kept quite clean. The ladies room had three separate showers and I never had to wait for a turn during my stay.

It’s definitely a family campground so if you’re looking for a quiet camping trip, this place is perfect. It’s a bit far from the Detroit area for a weekend but I’d definitely return for a longer stay.

Not bad, just not for me.

I visited this campground with extended family - and there was a lot of us.  This campground is very clean, well-manicured and is vast.  I didn't have time to explore everything.  There is a TON of things to do: swimming, zip-lining, mini-golf, fishing, paddle boats, basketball - I'm sure I'm missing something.  It's impossible to be bored.

That being said, it was not my favorite camping experience.  It was extremely crowded and people were very rowdy late into the night and obviously intoxicated.  There was a karaoke machine set up which is a fun group activity but it also took away from the nature experience.  I like to be still and listen to the sounds of nature, which was impossible.  

Even going for a walk, cars were driving by on the paved roads of the park, people were everywhere.  This is a campground that takes away all the things I love about camping: to unplug, seclusion, enjoying the beauty of nature without distractions.  I wouldn't recommend this campground if you enjoy a more rustic experience while camping.

Introduction to Camping

I organized a camping trip for my best friend's birthday - who's never been camping before.  I couldn't have asked for a better campground or area to introduce her to the hobby.  We chose a shady, rustic site that was decent in size - fire ring and picnic table provided.  The private beach was our favorite feature of the campground.  The sand was white and soft with a volleyball net; it was never too crowded.  There is a ton of things to do in the area: hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, horseback riding and a Dark Sky Preserve.

The bathroom facilities were large and obviously cleaned regularly.  There are shower rooms for added privacy (I'd suggest water shoes or flip flops for the shower rooms.)

It's very family friendly and people were respectful when darkness fell in regards to volume.  The only setback for me was that it was very crowded, but not more so than the average loop campground sites.  It's just personal preference to do dispersed camping.  Perfect for families or someone who's never been camping before to see what it's all about!