Finally have it narrowed down between two campgrounds. Any opinions on which place we would enjoy more? Trip would be end of July, and would be two families, and 5 total kids. Oldest being 6, and youngest being newborn.Yogi Bear South Haven would be 3 hours less of a drive.. But Petoskey seems like a nice place. Yogi seems to have more for children to do... Its a toss up! Petoskey is actually tad bit cheaper also!Anyone been to either place? Wasn't sure if Petoskey is much of a tourist area, and young children friendly?Thanks in advance!!!

Petoskey and Charlevoix plus Mackinac Island are all fun, but with kids, I'd go for Holland. Been in both places and I'd choose Petoskey for myself, but seldom made it a destination with our grandkids.My 2 cents worth.

Lar's- Thanks for the advice! Anything in particular as a "must see" in south haven for the kids? Or Holland? Staying in Holland isn't an option, we needed a cabin and campsite next to each other, and could only find this in two listen campgrounds

I'm not sure either city has a lot for younger kids but I think in your place I'd go for South Haven. They have a maritime museum which offers rides on an sailing schooner and a nice beach on Lake Michigan. Not too far south there is a Children's Museum in St. Joe which might work, at least for the older kids. To me, South Haven is more laid back small town and Petoskey more upscale and larger.

Ericosmith- Any beaches in Petoskey? Thanks for the info, its appreciated!

Petoskey has the beaches also and the access to Lake Michigan for day trips. For the state park it is different. I had a 34' trailer and had a hard time in most of the sites. Would not take my motorhome there as we would not get into most sites. Yogi will have more for the kids. You could go to Muskegon and tour the submarine also.

Petoskey RV Resort, or Yogi Bear South Haven? Michigan

dalenoel
Explorer II
Feb 24, 2018
Petoskey has the beaches also and the access to Lake Michigan for day trips. For the state park it is different. I had a 34' trailer and had a hard time in most of the sites. Would not take my motorhome there as we would not get into most sites.

Yogi will have more for the kids. You could go to Muskegon and tour the submarine also.
jabres
Explorer II
Feb 24, 2018
Ericosmith- Any beaches in Petoskey? Thanks for the info, its appreciated!
ericosmith
Explorer
Feb 24, 2018
I'm not sure either city has a lot for younger kids but I think in your place I'd go for South Haven. They have a maritime museum which offers rides on an sailing schooner and a nice beach on Lake Michigan. Not too far south there is a Children's Museum in St. Joe which might work, at least for the older kids. To me, South Haven is more laid back small town and Petoskey more upscale and larger.
jabres
Explorer II
Feb 24, 2018
Lar's- Thanks for the advice! Anything in particular as a "must see" in south haven for the kids? Or Holland? Staying in Holland isn't an option, we needed a cabin and campsite next to each other, and could only find this in two listen campgrounds
Lar_s
Explorer
Feb 24, 2018
Petoskey and Charlevoix plus Mackinac Island are all fun, but with kids, I'd go for Holland. Been in both places and I'd choose Petoskey for myself, but seldom made it a destination with our grandkids.

My 2 cents worth.

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