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Van Buren State Park
Michigan State Park
Write a Review 23960 Ruggles Rd. South Haven, MI 49090 269-637-2788 Reservations: 800-447-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 42.3336, -86.3048
Overview of Van Buren State Park
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Last Price Paid: $50
Reported by Shanna on 9/5/2021
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by RVwithRandC on 7/6/2021
Number of Sites 220
Pad Type grass
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April - November
Elevation 623 ft / 189 m
Max Stay 15
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Van Buren State Park 14 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great Campground with Beach and Biking Trail Access”
Reviewed 7/22/2018
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 211 |
Overall Rating
First, we went to Holland and were put off by the lack of space at the Macatawa and Beach Campgrounds there. The Beach Campground was so packed that we would not have been able to put our awning out. So, we backtracked to Van Buren State Park and we’re so happy that we did! The Campground was spacious as compared to the ones in H... more
First, we went to Holland and were put off by the lack of space at the Macatawa and Beach Campgrounds there. The Beach Campground was so packed that we would not have been able to put our awning out.
So, we backtracked to Van Buren State Park and we’re so happy that we did!
The Campground was spacious as compared to the ones in Holland. The showers were busy, but lean. There were well-equipped playgrounds for the kids as well as activities scheduled on certain mornings and evenings. There was a nice path to the beach as well as a nice bike path to South Haven.
South Haven was a charming town with a beautiful lighthouse and wharf as well as a nice sand beach and beautiful old houses. There was also great shopping and restaurants.
When we left, the camp hosts were directing traffic at the dump station. They were super organized and ran it like a track meet. We were out of there in no time!
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TheTravelingTaubs would stay here again
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“Average park with a nice hike to the Lake”
Reviewed 7/16/2017
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I recall that the campground itself was nothing to write home about, but the trails leading out to the Lake was cool. Nothing wrong with the campground really, just 'average' in my opinion.. The town of Van Buren was cool.
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Van-Tramp would stay here again
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“Love the camp grounds and the town.”
Reviewed 4/2/2017
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 195 |
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This is a very nice state park. I would camp here again. The showers are hot and very clean. Spacious sites. Quiet place to camp.
Airstream/Camping through my Eyes would stay here again
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“Beautiful campground on Lake Michigan shoreline”
Reviewed 7/12/2016
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VanBuren State park is beautiful! Lake Michigan beach access within easy walk from campground on maintained trail; sites are quite large, campground is well-maintained and clean. Playgrounds for the kids, fire rings and picnic tables at all sites, many of which have mature trees for shade. Dogs are allowed, leashed, in campground and o... more
VanBuren State park is beautiful! Lake Michigan beach access within easy walk from campground on maintained trail; sites are quite large, campground is well-maintained and clean. Playgrounds for the kids, fire rings and picnic tables at all sites, many of which have mature trees for shade. Dogs are allowed, leashed, in campground and on trails, but not on beach. We have stayed here in late fall (beautiful autumn colors due to the forested areas of the park) but not during the height of summer season so cannot comment on noise factors during busy times.
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Liga would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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