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05-12-2020, 07:06 AM
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Camping on Michigan’s West Coast
Where are good places to camp around South Haven, Saugatuck, Holland and/or Grand Haven? Where in those areas is the best place for dunes?
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05-12-2020, 07:11 AM
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Just Tryin' to Help
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Holland State Park is nice. The facilities are first class. 
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05-12-2020, 07:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cboss
Holland State Park is nice. The facilities are first class. |
How are the beaches in that area? Dunes nearby?
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05-12-2020, 07:58 AM
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Camping on Michigan’s West Coast
If your willing to travel further north there’s Silver Lake State Park in Mears and Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore in Honor. Both have outstanding beaches and dunes and dune rides are offered near by. Silver Lake has a huge off road vehicle section to the park. Besides the State and federal campgrounds there are plenty of private ones nearby.
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,...651---,00.html
https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/campingfees.htm
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05-12-2020, 07:59 AM
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Another place is Warren Dunes. Great beach and dune area. Oval Beach is near Saugatuck. That too is really nice. If you camp in a Michigan State Park, alcohol is not allowed at all. If caught, they will make you dump or confiscate it. Found that out even though I was in my 50's.
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05-12-2020, 08:05 AM
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Camping on Michigan’s West Coast
Quote:
Originally Posted by hack522
Another place is Warren Dunes. Great beach and dune area. Oval Beach is near Saugatuck. That too is really nice. If you camp in a Michigan State Park, alcohol is not allowed at all. If caught, they will make you dump or confiscate it. Found that out even though I was in my 50's.
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This is not entirely correct, it depends on the park and the time of year. See attached.
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,...1330--,00.html
However Warren Dunes is a great park.
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05-12-2020, 01:39 PM
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High water
Be aware that the lake level is extremely high and that a lot of places that had beach are now under water. Muskegon state park is also very nice.
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05-12-2020, 01:55 PM
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Lake Michigan Camping
If you are 55 or order, check out The Bluffs on Manistee Lake in Manistee, MI. 3 years old. Excellent Senior park.
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05-12-2020, 01:58 PM
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South Haven
Sunny Brook RV Resort in South Haven is beautiful. But not sure that it is open to the public right at this time.
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05-12-2020, 02:24 PM
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Hi All,
Just like Grapelape I am looking for a campsite, but near West Bloomfield, Mi. I will be in the area through August and need long term. I had to come to the area for work and because the parks were closed, I did not pull my fifth wheel. I would like to go home and get it around July 1st. Any leads would be appreciated.
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05-12-2020, 02:52 PM
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LAke Michigan
We are from San Antonio TX but hail from the Grand Rapids area. When we head up to Traverse City MI we always stop at Dutch Treat Campground in Zeeland Mich. IT's about 15-20 minutes from Holland State Park. It has swimming pool, laundry facilities and lots of trees. It's also close to Saugatuck which has Mt Baldy which is a stair climb to a beautiful view of Oval Beach Park. They have the Mac Dunes rides but for dunes you need to head north to Sleeping Bear Dunes. It is an awesome place.
https://www.dutchtreatcamping.com/
https://www.sleepingbeardunes.com/
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05-12-2020, 03:43 PM
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Grand Haven SP is right on the beach in Grand Haven.
PJ Hoffmaster SP isn't on the water but is nice. Under normal circumstances it is hard to get a site without reservation...not sure about now.
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05-12-2020, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Funengineer
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If willing to go north a bit, but not as far as Sleeping Bear, you might consider Lundington State Part ... it is very nice!
https://www.michigan.org/property/ludington-state-park
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05-12-2020, 04:38 PM
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I believe all State campgrounds will be closed until June 22. Call our beloved Gov. to verify.
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05-12-2020, 05:53 PM
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Sometime in the future on my end but I would love to RV camp in Western Michigan. I would like to take ferry from Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI. Is this worth the effort for a Class C or should I drive through the Chicago area north. I have been to Manitowoc and areas north to Door County but want to see lake on the windy side. I was in Door county last year and know lake levels are high. Coming from AZ just looking for ideas in this regard. No matter I love the Great Lakes and would love to see from RV park. 
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05-12-2020, 07:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ddozier234
Hi All,
Just like Grapelape I am looking for a campsite, but near West Bloomfield, Mi. I will be in the area through August and need long term. I had to come to the area for work and because the parks were closed, I did not pull my fifth wheel. I would like to go home and get it around July 1st. Any leads would be appreciated.
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Hass Lake , Wixom I think (private), Camp Dearborn near Milford, ask for Marylynn , Proud Lake State Park but limited to 2 weeks.
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05-12-2020, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ferrisjc
Sometime in the future on my end but I would love to RV camp in Western Michigan. I would like to take ferry from Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI. Is this worth the effort for a Class C or should I drive through the Chicago area north. I have been to Manitowoc and areas north to Door County but want to see lake on the windy side. I was in Door county last year and know lake levels are high. Coming from AZ just looking for ideas in this regard. No matter I love the Great Lakes and would love to see from RV park. |
The drive around Chicago is not that bad. Don’t know what they charge for the ferry but I remember as a teenager that it was a cool trip across the lake.
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05-12-2020, 08:10 PM
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The ferry is far beyond my pain threshold, cost wise.
Also, if you're trying to get into Ludington SP, it's very nearly impossible. That said, it's a great park (that's why it fills so fast).
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05-13-2020, 02:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hack522
Another place is Warren Dunes. Great beach and dune area. Oval Beach is near Saugatuck. That too is really nice. If you camp in a Michigan State Park, alcohol is not allowed at all. If caught, they will make you dump or confiscate it. Found that out even though I was in my 50's.
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I did not know this. Wonder if weed is ok...lol..it is legal now in mi
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05-13-2020, 07:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aeblank
The ferry is far beyond my pain threshold, cost wise.
Also, if you're trying to get into Ludington SP, it's very nearly impossible. That said, it's a great park (that's why it fills so fast).
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Check Ludington SP website. I believe I read that they are renovating one or two loops this year and that one area is closed due to flooding from Lake Michigan’s high water level.
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