Grand Haven, MI in early September
We are thinking of doing a long weekend trip (3 nights)in September with our DD, DS and his GF, all mid 20's. We have never been to MI and thought Grand Haven sounded interesting. Considering PJ Hoff...
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2X on Van Buren State Park near South Haven. The campground is sheltered from windy conditions with the beach a couple of hundred yards from the campground. There are plenty of trees as well as open sites. It has a great beach and plenty of dunes to roam around on. South Haven is a nice town and if you want to go a bit further north check out Saugatuck. There are wineries in the area too.
A note regarding reservations at Van Buren SP, the last weekend in September is booked full. That's the weekend of the campground's Harvest Fest celebration. Trick or treating, pumpkin carving, etc. Had to make reservations 4-6 months out.
Depending upon which weekend you're planning to travel you might wait up to a week out to make a reservation and keep an eye on the weather forecasts for the areas you want to camp. Outside of the Harvest Festivals (many Michigan state parks schedule these events in the early fall) you shouldn't have any problem getting a campsite.
A note regarding reservations at Van Buren SP, the last weekend in September is booked full. That's the weekend of the campground's Harvest Fest celebration. Trick or treating, pumpkin carving, etc. Had to make reservations 4-6 months out.
Depending upon which weekend you're planning to travel you might wait up to a week out to make a reservation and keep an eye on the weather forecasts for the areas you want to camp. Outside of the Harvest Festivals (many Michigan state parks schedule these events in the early fall) you shouldn't have any problem getting a campsite.
