Van Buren State Park is located along Lake Michigan in South Haven. The park has a mile-long stretch of sandy beach and is close to long hiking, biking, horseback riding and cross-country ski trails. The campground has 220 modern campsites with electrical service, 50-amp hookups and restrooms. The stars of Van Buren State Park are its beaches and sand dunes. The shore is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, water sports, building sandcastles, walks, hikes and sunset views. The park is 400 acres, including wooded areas.
The communities around the park are host to several festivals and events throughout the year, such as the National Blueberry Festival, Harbor Festival, Fourth of July Arts Fair and the February Ice Breaker.
Van Buren State Park
23960 Ruggles Road
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-2788
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Waffle Farm Campground is located on centennial farmland in Coldwater, Michigan, near the state border with Indiana. The campground has 376 sites spread over 1 1/4 miles of land along Craig Lake and Morrison Lake. Thirty of the campsites are lakefront sites. Amenities range from primitive spots to campsites with full hook-ups for RV campers. Two fully furnished waterfront cottages are also available for rent.
The camp has modern restrooms, playgrounds for children, a boat launch, swimming beach and club area for group gatherings. The town of Coldwater has shopping and dining opportunities and several events throughout the year, such as an annual car show and swap meet, the Branch County Fair and the Apple Festival.
Waffle Farm Campground
790 N. Union City Road
Coldwater, MI 49036
517-278-4315
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Sterling State Park is located on Michigan's east coast in Monroe. The 1,300-acre park is Michigan's only state park on Lake Erie. The campground has 256 modern campsites with electrical service, 50-amp hook-ups, modern restrooms and a picnic shelter. Park amenities and activities include a boat launch, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking and metal detecting. The Sterling-Marsh Trail winds through the park for 6 miles.
Sterling State Park is close to Detroit, Ann Arbor and Toledo. The cities offer day trip activities such as zoos, museums, galleries, shopping and dining.
Wm. C. Sterling State Park
2800 State Park Road
Monroe, MI 48162
734-289-2715
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