Van Buren State Park Overview

Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Van Buren State Park campground has 220 campsites (66 with electric hookups) for tents, trailers and RVs. The campground is about 400 yards from the lake and large sandy beach.

The park/campground is seasonal and usually open April 1 to December 1. The modern bathhouse facilities are available from April 15 to November 1. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, flush toilets, hot-water showers, trash collection (dumpsters) and an RV dump station. There’s also a playground and friendly camp host that sells firewood.  and RV dump station. Cell service is fair in the area. Each campsite also has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grate. Some sites have shade and others not so much.

Van Buren State Park – Area Recreation & Activities

Van Buren State Park is a great place to talk a stroll on the mile-long beach, sunbath, swim, kayak, canoe, fishing and picnic. You can also hike, bike, enjoy the wildlife and even head on in to South have to do some shopping, get supplies or eat at one of its many restaurants.

Warren Dunes State Park is another nice option and is also located on Lake Michigan about 35 miles to the south.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Group Pavilion
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Beach Combing
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Kite Surfing
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Sailing
• Stargazing
• Swimming