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Kampvilla RV Park

Bear Lake, Michigan

On 40 wooded acres in the northwestern corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, just five miles from 25 continuous miles of Lake Michigan sandy shoreline, Kampvilla RV Park provides a well-appointed campground in the natural setting of Manistee County—a landscape of hardwood forest, small inland lakes, and the dramatic dune country that characterizes Michigan's western coast. The combination of a well-stocked fishing pond, a heated pool, a robust activity lineup, and the proximity to Lake Michigan's beaches creates a campground experience that serves both families who want structured activities and outdoor enthusiasts who want a quiet base for exploring the surrounding Manistee National Forest and shoreline. Forty scenic wooded acres provide the breathing room that separates Kampvilla from the crowded resorts farther north. Full-hookup pull-through sites with 30/50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer serve the RV camping community alongside rustic sites large enough for tents and smaller trailers in the shaded grassy terrain. A heated swimming pool and covered poolside pavilion anchor the warm-weather recreation, and the catch-and-release fishing pond provides immediate angling access without requiring a drive to one of the surrounding lakes. Basketball, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, ping pong, foosball, and horseshoes round out the structured recreational menu, and a well-stocked general store handles supplies, ice, firewood, propane, and Kampvilla apparel for guests who arrive underprepared. A large playground and planned weekend events give families with children the structured programming that makes multi-day stays genuinely enjoyable. Lake Michigan's shoreline, five miles west, stretches 25 uninterrupted miles of sandy beach through the Ludington State Park system and the surrounding Manistee County dune country—one of the most expansive and beautiful freshwater beach environments in the world. Manistee, the county seat 12 miles north, anchors a charming Victorian downtown district on the Manistee Lake and River system, with charter fishing for salmon and lake trout, river tubing, and a vibrant local arts community that has established Manistee as one of northwest Michigan's most livable small cities. The Manistee National Forest, which surrounds the campground's county on three sides, provides hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and ORV trails through northern Michigan's mixed hardwood and pine terrain. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about 45 miles north, represents one of the National Park System's most dramatic landscapes—a 35-mile stretch of Lake Michigan shore dominated by towering dunes, ancient forests, offshore Manitou Islands, and the Sleeping Bear legend of Ojibwe tradition. The Platte and Betsie Rivers, both within day-trip range of the campground, offer nationally recognized canoe and kayak trips through northern Michigan river country that draw paddlers from across the Midwest. A fish-cleaning station on the property ensures that the morning's lake trout catch arrives at the campfire properly prepared. The campground operates seasonally and aligns its peak activity with the summer Lake Michigan beach season—the highest-demand period when the surrounding dune country and shoreline parks fill from late June through Labor Day. Fall brings the spectacular foliage season for which northern Michigan is celebrated, and the Manistee County hardwoods turn in full color from mid-September through mid-October in one of the Midwest's finest autumn displays. Reserve early for summer weekends in July and August, and give the fall shoulder season serious consideration for a northwest Michigan camping experience with fewer crowds and the dramatic seasonal color that rewards guests who return after the beach season ends.

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Amenities & Activities

  • Basketball
  • Bathrooms
  • Boating
  • Clubhouse
  • Corn Hole
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Forest
  • Full Hookup
  • General Store
  • Horseshoes
  • Lake
  • Laundry
  • Mountain
  • Pavilion

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Location

16632 Pleasanton Highway

Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Need to know

Local Attractions - Huron-Manistee National Forests - Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve - Crystal Mountain - Elberta Dunes South Natural Area - Betsie River Pathway - Esch Beach - Beulah Public Beach - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Point Betsie Lighthouse - Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve - Interlochen State Park - Harrietta DNR Fish Hatchery - Arcadia Bluffs - Bear Lake Highlands - Chesnut Hills - Crystal Mountain - Pinecroft & Champion Hill

Rules

Registration and Arrival Check-In Procedure - Check-in is 2:00 PM. - Check-out is 12:00 PM. - Late check-out may be available depending on space availability and must be arranged ahead of time at a cost of $10.00 and expires at 4:00 PM. - Guests who remain after 4:00 PM will be charged an additional night stay. - Early check-in may be available depending on space availability and must be arranged ahead of time at a cost of $10.00. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Occupancy Guidelines The base rate includes 4 people (2 adults, 2 children). - Additional occupants and day visitors will be an additional $3.00 per person, per night, or per day. - Maximum of 6 guests per site at any time. - Children under the age of 2 are not subject to additional fees or are included in the maximum guest per site. - Sites with an RV can consist of 1 RV and 1 Tent (subject to a $35 tent fee, please inquire) OR 2 - 3 tents to accommodate no more than 6 people. - Under most circumstances only one camping unit per site and two parking spaces per site. Children Policy - Parents are responsible for their children at all times on all campground property. - Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. - Children aged 2 and under stay free. Pets Policy - Controlled pets are welcome. - Pets must NEVER be left unattended, must be leashed, quiet, and cleaned up after at all times. - Pets are not allowed in campground buildings or pool areas. - All pet licenses must be current and presented to management upon request. Speed Limit - The speed limit is 9½ MPH. - Speeders will be warned only once, and then kindly asked to leave. - Please watch for children at all times. - No ATVs are allowed in the park. - All vehicles must be operated by licensed drivers only. - Please avoid unnecessary vehicle traffic. Visitor Policy - All visitors of campers must register at the office and pay $3 to visit at sites or $5 for a pool wristband. - Visitors must leave the park by 10:00 PM. Quiet Hours - Quiet time is 10:00 PM. - At all times, radios, TVs, pets, etc. are to be at a volume that will not disturb others. - Generators are allowed between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM only. Cigarettes Policy - Please be courteous by not extinguishing cigarettes on the ground, or walking/riding through other’s campsites. Fire Policy - Fires are allowed in fire pits only. Nature Policy - Cutting off trees is prohibited and clotheslines cannot be attached to trees. Air Conditioners - Window air conditioners and outside refrigerators are prohibited. Fish Cleaning Station - Fish cleaning station must be cleaned and remains must be wrapped in paper and placed into the freezer - not the dumpster. Vandalism - Vandalism or destruction of any property will not be tolerated. - Management reserves the right to evict anyone for behavior detrimental to the campground or guest’s property or failure to observe rules. Flags Policy - Flags: Nations, states, provinces, sports teams, military, and college flags are permitted. - No other flags are permitted Including political parties, confederate flags, or flags containing profanity. Swimming Pool Rules - The outdoor Pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM, weather permitting. - Swimming is at your own risk. - There is never a lifeguard on duty. - No diving, running, flips, or horseplay allowed. - All children 14 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. - All children who use the pool must be potty trained or wear an approved swim diaper. - No food or glass containers inside the pool fence. - Suitable swimming attire is required. Street clothes are not allowed. - State law requires everyone to shower before entering the pool. - Please rinse your feet before entering the pool. - There is a $5.00 charge per day for use by non-registered campers. Firewood Policy - Self-service ice and firewood are available for sale. - The money boxes are located at the firewood station. - $6.00 per bundle of wood • $7.00 per 22 lb bag of ice • $3.00 per 7 lb bag of ice. - Camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds due to inclement weather. Disclaimer - Camping Rules - subject to revision by management at any time. - In case of emergency, call 911. - We appreciate your cooperation. - Discounts will be applied at the time of check-in

Cancellation Policy

Campground Cancellation Policy: If the guest cancels at least 10 days before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience fees and a $35 park cancellation fee). If the guest cancels within 10 days before check-in, there will be no refund.