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Mar 31, 2016

Opinions on great Michigan Campgrounds For Young Children

I just purchased a brand new Bullet travel trailer for the family. I thought THAT was the hard part. I'm realizing now that what's even more challenging is planning the many trips we have in store for our young family. For this first season, we'd like to limit travel to the lower peninsula of Michigan as we live in the Detroit area. Northern Ohio has potential though.

So here's the big question for active Michigan members? What campgrounds, state or private, are youth friendly in terms of organized activities, sight seeing, nature walks, beach/pool accessibility, and full of exciting adventures for over-active 6 and under children? We've booked several short trips already, including Ludington SP, Monroe KOA, Port Huron KOA, and South Higgins Lake SP.

Again, campgrounds that cater to 1st graders, kindergartners, and preschoolers are top priority. Clean and safe for obvious reasons. We'd like full hooks ups if possible but could easily do electric only as long as we had a close water source.

Any opinions of where large YOUNG families are venturing out to would be greatly appreciated.

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  • you can go to the state park websites and see what activities they have to offer.
  • I talked a friend and his wife into camping a weekend at a rustic Michigan State Park near their home. They have two very young boys, and those boys were thoroughly entertained.

    This was mid-August. There was a warm inland lake to swim in, two small playgrounds and the easy hiking trails to explore. The campground was full of other young families as well, unlike the state parks with hookups which I've observed are usually older families and seniors.

    One of the boys favorite things to help out with was trying to run the pitcher pump for water. It was a bit heavy but they worked together and got it done.

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