text: These 26 West Michigan Campgrounds Might be the Best in the State - grkids.com
  By April Hunt / May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 / latest, summer, West Michigan
  West Michigan Campgrounds Are Top-Notch
  When people think of campgrounds in Michigan, they often envision woodsy Great Lakes camping. That's where West Michigan's huge backyard comes in.
  With sandy Lake Michigan beaches, inland lakes and rivers, a National Lakeshore, a National Forest, and tons of state parks, it's no wonder that there are so many West Michigan campgrounds.
  Add in its proximity to Grand Rapids and many booming beach towns, and choosing West Michigan campgrounds is almost a no-brainer.
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  Where are the good places to camp in West Michigan?
  You can camp just about anywhere in West Michigan, but you'll enhance any trip if you pick a campground in or near one of these amazing beauties:
  Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore: With the largest freshwater sand dunes in the world, Sleeping Bear is an amazing vacation experience. It spans miles and miles of beach, dunes, and forest, giving plenty of room for everyone to explore. Expect outrageous panoramic views, emerald inland lakes, hardwood forest hikes, and lots of recreation opportunities.
  Silver Lake Sand Dunes: Sleeping Bear's little sister to the south, Silver Lake adds in modern fun, from dune rides on ORV's to local activity centers like Craig's Cruisers.
  Huron-Manistee National Forest: Huron-Manistee covers a large area of northern West Michigan, including endless lakes and rivers for water recreation, forest galore and nearby historic towns like Manistee for food and shopping. Not to be outdone by the spots listed above, Huron-Manistee is also home to Nordhouse Dunes.
  P.J. Hoffmaster State Park: Featuring dunes as well, Hoffmaster is a trail-hiking, beach goers' dream. Endless sandy beach isn't as crowded as other beaches to the south, and you still get that woodsy experience.
  When can you go camping in West Michigan?
  Michigan camping typically spans Memorial Day – Labor Day.
  While things kick off in May, camping picks up in earnest when summer vacation starts, usually around mid June.
  Traditional weeklong summer camping wraps up by Labor Day, but clever travelers will extend the season well into October for amazing weather and fall colors.
  Usually these camping trips are over long weekends rather than a full week.
  These West Michigan campgrounds come in an array of types. Some have huge family fun on site, others are near huge dune adventures or other outdoor rec.