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Potato Creek Campground

365 sites · RVs, Tents In Potato Creek State Park

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The Riding Stable and Resort

6 sites · Tents15 acres · Lakeville, IN

When we bought this property 5 years ago, it was a little run down. Many years ago, it housed sheep and cows. We revamped our little 15-acre farm and continue to improve its looks. Now it is our home and houses my riding stable. Many people have commented on how nice it is. I thought this would be a great opportunity to share its beauty and the animals with others.Learn more about this land:We have 6 spots to pitch a tent, but we're pretty flexible so if you see another area, please ask!. Site 10 is most secluded. The others are around our grassy barnyard area where you're able toenjoy all of our different animals!. All sites are 2-5 mins from the main house. You will be staying at our horse farm. We have many chickens, 2 bunnies, potbelly pigs, feeder pigs (depending on the time of year), and our 3 house dogs. We offer overnight equine amenities as well. You can enjoy a small fire (weather dependent) or listen to the crickets and frogs under the starry night. Actually, you can do it all. We offer rides on the horses as well, (extra charges). You can even book a trip to the state park to ride the horse trails, which is only 15 minutes away. There is a great fishing lake 1 mile from the farm, so bring your poles & kayaks. There is a Dollar General, 2 gas stations, and a liquor store in our tiny little town if you forget anything.

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The Haven with 4 Camp sites

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Niles, MI

The Haven camp site and wedding venue began in 2022, with a slow start; but as we jumped into the 2023 season, we made quite a bit of changes and ended the year with great success by: meeting new people and having many people come back for their second and third times! We strive to share the property that God has graciously blessed us with. The Haven is 3 acres of beautiful land on the St Joseph River. Our property setting is a hidden gem that opens to the most beautiful natural setting. The land offers a gorgeous view of the river and numerous shady sites nestled underneath a giant array of oak beach and walnut trees. Here at The Haven, the property has ample space for parking, room for various size camping tents and small pop-up tents small RV's, A dock for fishing, and access for kayaking. Fire pits and grill area for cooking and a complimentary bucket with some goodies to start you off. This setting is perfect for camping in a private nestled nook on the river. We have more than one area on the property to choose from. You can choose any site you would like: From the River’s edge, Beach Area (site 1) Small RV and tent site, or on the River under The Canopy of trees (site2) small RV and tent site. You also can stay at the Cozy corner (Site 3) by the woods and river in our new addition: Trailer that sleeps up to 4 people with all the amenities and can accommodate campers with tents as well, Or The Cove by the woods, small camper, and tent (site 4). Come Stargaze or hangout at the “spot” (dock) comfortably and lounge with views on the water or sit by the campfire at “The Pit.” Every site is first come first serve. Book earlier to get your desired spot! Bring your toys and play in the great outdoors! We have corn hole toss, horseshoe toss, throw the football or play some volleyball or Tether ball and soon Frisbee Golf! Or rent some Kayaks and really enjoy the river! Don’t miss out book now! -If smoking or drugs are discovered on the property the whole group will be asked to leave with NO REFUND. NO EXCEPTIONS. Alcohol will be at the owner’s discretion upon arrival. Please dump all trash in waste baskets provided. Please clean up after pets and please be responsible and respectful of others. The Haven

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Blooming Bus Farms

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents15 acres · Niles, MI

Blooming Bus farms is a working urban flower, vegetable and fiber farm practicing sustainable, organic, natural farming practices. Spread out over 15 acres, upon completion, you’ll find 4 yurt sites and 3 byo tent sites. Working hard contributing to our compost are our alpaca and free range chickens. While this is a working farm, we try to not run any equipment before 10:00am! Inquire about reserving the entire property to host your group getaway!

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Escapebase-Notre Dame Area Glamping

1 site · Tent3 acres · Niles, MI

Experience the great outdoors like never before with our luxury RV or camping spot experience in the heart of the countryside. It is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of nature without sacrificing comfort and convenience. The site is situated in a peaceful and secluded location, surrounded by stunning views of the countryside in Southwest Michigan less than 20 minutes to University of Notre Dame and 45 min to Lake Michigan. Electric hook up and water available. Note: If you would like to reserve a time to use the hot tub, let me know so I can I make sure it is ready.

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J & M Acres

1 site · Tent16 acres · Knox, IN

Hello Campers, Here at J + M Acres we pride ourselves on providing a wonderful camping experience. When you book with us you get over 10 acres of 100% private camping land because we only allow one group per booking. Unlike other sites, we are more than willing to help get you and your gear out to and back from the campsite as well. We have two large open areas for camping and activities and just over a mile of walking trails. The main camping area has 16’x32’ deck with plenty of folding tables and two wrought iron tables w/ 8 chairs. The other large area has an 8’x10’ deck with love swing and a reclined swing thing. Lol We have a large fire pit and to make your life easier, firewood is available for purchase on site. There’s also a very nice outhouse with a cold water shower on the outside. The main trail and outhouse trails are both lit at night. We also have a charcoal grill, tripod grill for over the fire pit, bags boards, beersby, volleyball nets, bocce ball, and frisbee golf baskets that are all available for use upon request for no extra charge. Enter code T2PXYVEW for 15% off during the month of October!

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Country life bliss

3 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Bremen, IN

Typical country Homestead . Very quiet and peaceful with awesome sunsets ! Pets are welcome make yourself at home. Great family time away from the city!

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Riverside retreat I

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Niles, MI

Nestled in the majestic woods on the St Joseph River. Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Retreat in peace and privacy glamping riverside. Feel free to bring: kayaks life jackets bikes fishing gear groceries ice for cooler mosquito spray sleeping bags whatever makes your outdoor experience enjoyable, comfortable and memorable Riverside retreat amenities await: •2 twin cots (or remove for more or united sleeping) bed and bedding •Extra pillows and blankets •Wagon for personal belongings to site •Composite toilet •Outdoor shower and clean water •Trash can at site •Marshmallow roasting sticks •Fire wood •Cooler •Plates napkins utensils cups •Beautiful views of preserved nature on the St Joseph River PRIVATE YOGA SESSION RIVERSIDE OR IN HOME WITH CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTOR: $100 session fee extra applies. Please request and schedule your yoga session at the time of your airbnb booking or as soon as possible to ensure availability. LAUNDRY SERVICE WASH DRY FOLD $20 extra fee applies NO SMOKING ANYTHING IN TENT Please discard of any smoking materials off property thank you.

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Shamrock Hills

6 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Lakeville, IN

If you are looking for a family entertainment destination, or lots of activities, this property is not it... If you are looking for a safe place to hang out and have a campfire b4 the Notre Dame game tomorrow, and a 15 minunte Uber ride to the stadium, this property might be the perfect fit for you.

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Atomic camp ground

4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Berrien Springs, MI

Learn more about this land:Quaint 5 acres of rolling hills surrounded by wooded lot. Potable water with power hook up soon. Close to lake Michigan. Close to Notre Dame. Great for relaxing or just a place to stay for the night.

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GROOTs OFF GRID

7 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Baroda, MI

GROOTs OFF GRID lets you have freedom to do as you wish have fun doing just that! – Unlike the State Parks many surrounding campsites. You can have privacy, you are not stacked next to your neighbors! You have your space! This Offers the responsible camper here to keep your fire burning and maned all evening long if you chose. Play your music! Drink quality Michigan craft booze and beer out of glass bottles! Laugh out loud at night after 8 pm without bothering anyone! Smoke Quality Michigan Cannabis! Come and go as you please, Park your cars by your campsite! Enjoy your pets! Just do all of these wonderful things responsibly! So Groot won’t kick you OFF the GRID!GROOTs OFF GRID, you will find a wonderful private nature experience. With areas and private nooks that created many unique coves. Creating their own presence of solitude and privacy each of the individual campsite areas unique amongst themselves! This is a slice of wonderment that you can take in your memories and enjoy in all the off seasons the fun you had here! Come back and try a different spot next year! GROOTs OFF GRID has got the A1 Prime location! With all our local activities at the right season. 10 mins from: BEACH- WINERIES- CRAFT BREWERIES. FINE FOOD, LOCAL MARKETS, ANTIQUE SHOPS, ART STUDIOS and GALLERIES. THE WARREN DUNES, & WARREN WOODS NATURE TRAILS. PLENTY OF WOODS, CANOE / KYAK, BIKE, HIKE, FISHING and CANNABIS SHOPS. GREAT STAR LIGHT NIGHTS, AND ALL NIGHT CASINOS ALL NEAR BY! The Wine hay wagon tour bus stops for pick up @ the entrance each Saturday @ request!GROOTs OFF GRID Featured Amenities for its campers! A new rented PORTA JOHN with A WEEKLY CLEANING SERVICE! WELL WATER ON TAP! BRAND NEW! CLEAN PICNIC TABLES @ each site! LARGE CAMP FIRE RINGS @ each site! FIREWOOD TO PURCHASE for your convenience. OR you are welcome to PICK UP FREE FALLEN DEAD STICKS IN THE WOODS! & then of course… best part of all…TO STAY AT A TRULY UNIQUE AREA, EQUIVOCAL TO ALL OTHERS!@ GROOTs OFF GRID you will be staying at an active nursery in the off season that specializes in over 300 different antique fruit trees and Wholesale large ornamental trees and shrubs that envelops the entire 40 acre property! We started planting Windbreaks, then a huge array of Nursery Stock since 1956! GROOTs OFF GRID is an oasis of cooling shade and green abundant tree and plant life! That is totally surrounded by nothing but a long creek, wine grapes, beans and corn the average rotating crops that hold the oppressive heat of the days sun. However! The moment that your crew pulls onto the GRID property you will experience a 20 degree drop in temperature! With the overhead lush green canopy of established trees and the stress of your journey getting here will drop 45 more degrees!GROOTs OFF GRID is surrounded by an open plane farming land, of wine grapes and rotating corn and bean crops all around the property. Which in turn caused the attention and inhabitation of all the surrounding indigenous wonderful species of animals and birds, like Turkeys, hawks, owls, sparrows, storks, blue heron, geese and ducks. Beavers, woodchucks and lots of aquatic life! Too many to list!GROOTs OFF GRID sports a diversity of plants that has always been of interest to our customers. However as time moves forward the landscape gradually has changed. When an old world Dutch Nurseryman, plants a living block of wonderful arborvitae, junipers or honey suckles and everything in between, we sell what we can and leave the rest of the plants to get larger and more valuable in time. Which in turn creates a beautiful arboretum with a countless collection of varieties of mature plant life never to be recreated in on one property in a life time! GROOTs OFF GRID is a bird watchers delight! No end here of Hawks, Vultures & other birds of prey and flocks of sparrows, Blue Jays, finches, Oreos, more than can be mentioned! & home to Great horned Owls, Hooting in the evenings. Wake up to the soothing coo of the mourning doves that all the creatures enjoy this oasis of shade and natural cover and protection to thrive & make their nests and raise offspring. GROOTs OFF GRID sports the Natural Organic progression of trees and shrub growth that has created a cornucopia of attraction of life to a vast array of wild life that outdoes any nature center you may have attended before, because of GROOTs OFF GRID location and long periods of isolation due to a seasonal business and a lot of land. GROOTs OFF GRID Organic nursery has 3 ponds and natural flowing water ways that were laid out and dug by a Dutchman who understood that rain water will flow downhill to end up into The Fowler Creek at the back of the property were you can see large Salmon, Carps, Turtles, Blue Gills Bull Frogs & much more aquatic life! GROOTs OFF GRID Activities available here on the property! 3 Hiking & Biking paths A. B. and C. Trails. All grass mowed and all trails marked with directional signs leading to different directions on the property. BIKE PATHS leading to safe back roads leading to breweries and wineries, local lakes and parks. & Lake Michigan Wine Trail. Large trees to climb! Bird watching, Turtle racing, reptiles and interesting Butterflies and insects! There is lots of open space to play corn hole, badminton, frisbee. Toss the football around or play a baseball game! Better yet, you can set yourself up in the sun and get a great tan! Or slip into a nice slow swinging hammock with a good book under a cool shade tree and make that your plan! Either way its Ok if you like your stay, book another day!GROOTs OFF GRID is a new Campground. That is slowly growing larger. Operations were put in place in 1998 to start to make this large area to become available and open for the public to come and enjoy. Only on a limited level of occupation at each season is allowed here, to insure the animal presence is not overly disturbed. By too many visitors at a time. This is to preserve a true experience for the campers to understand actual living in the wild of Michigan’s original forests with its natural animal inhabitants! A unique experience many kids in time, will never see again.WHAT ENTERTAINMENT IS AVAILABLE AROUND GROOTS OF GRID?· LAKE MICHIGAN! Swim & Sun! Several beaches with local access!· Weko Beach about 8 miles away Bridgeman Mi.· Warren Dunes state Bridgeman Mi.· Cherry Beach Harbert Mi.· Lakeside Beach. Lakeside Mi.· Union Pier Beach Union Pier Mi.· New Buffalo Beach. New Buffalo Mi.· Or Silver Beach In St. Joseph Mi.· Lions Beach St. Joseph Mi.· · HIKEING AND BIKEING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!· Lake Michigan Wine Trail· WARREN WOODS 3 OAKS MI.· WARRN DUNES STATE PARK.· New Buffalo Board Walk· St. Joseph Lake Blvd. Beach Run.· Three Oaks (Home of Prancer) Apple cider century Bike ride.· · FISHING! & EXPLOREING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!· 3 PONDS ON THE PROPERTY WITH NATIVE FISH & Aquatic life!· LOCAL FISHING & BOATING & SWIMMING LAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!· SINGER LAKE 5MIN. HESS LAKE 10MIN. BOYLE LAKE 15MIN. DAYTON LAKE. 20 MIN - ST. JOE RIVER 20 MIN. TO LAKE GALIEN RIVER. 20 MIN. TO LAKE.· BEAR CAVE HIKE FISH & HARIOT TUBMAN UNDER GROUND RAILROAD SAFE HIDEING PLACE. CAVE TOUR! BUCHAN, MI.· HOUSE OF DAVID.· BIT OF SWISS – DECADENT PASTRIES!

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Twilight Barndominium

1 site · RV1 acre · Edwardsburg, MI

Whether you are on the road and need overnight parking close to US Route 12 and Indiana Toll Road or are looking for access to the lake and pickleball courts in the Barndominum for a relaxing or active getaway, Twilight can accommodate it all! We have one RV parking spot available with a full hookup and additional parking for one other RV or smaller vehicles. If coming with an additional RV please add it as an extra when booking. Please note that our property is still under development so there might be some construction noise during the day on week days. We will have a 3 bedroom apartment available for rent come end of 2023, that can also be rented just as a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom. So please keep us in mind for future bookings or if you have family and friends wanting to come visit while you are staying at our RV site!

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The Duck Inn

8 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Bridgman, MI

My 4 and a half acres has a natural pond on it. I raise ducks and the 8 different breeds are free range and swim all day in the pond. I am three mile from Lake Michigan and my town has a public access beach. I am surrounded by wineries, breweries and antique stores. I am in the country but only a few miles off the express way. Berrien County's adorable small towns are known for their special events all year round.

The best camping near Potato Creek State Park guide

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As far as we know, Potato Creek State Park doesn't have a bunch of potatoes growing everywhere, but that doesn't mean you couldn't BYO. Wind through wildflower trails and rolling fields on your first hike here, then explore the long list of activities catered to every nature lover's whim that expansive area offers. Soak up the beachy sun during summertime and tube down a hill in the winter; cast a line at the fishing pier, or walk your horse through one of the scenic bridle trails. A robust rental station offers everything from kayaks to bikes, and you'll be able to get a healthy workout in the rec station. Did we mention they have wildlife watching areas and interpretive nature programs? This is a prime spot to get close to nature. We have a feeling eating french fries won't be frowned upon here, though. 'Cause, yum.

Notable campgrounds

Electric Campground: With 287 sites, this campground offers modern conveniences for a comfortable stay in the great outdoors.
Horsemen's Electric Campground: Equestrian campers will find 70 sites tailored to their needs, complete with electric hookups.
Youth Tent Areas: Ideal for group camping, these areas provide a rustic experience for younger campers and organizations.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early, especially for peak seasons, to ensure your spot at this popular destination.
Consider weekday camping for greater availability and a quieter experience.
Check for cancellations regularly as plans change and spots may open up.
Explore nearby camping options to have a backup plan in case the park is fully booked.

When to go

The best time to visit Potato Creek State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it's also the busiest season. Winters are quiet and serene, ideal for those seeking solitude amid the frost-kissed landscape.

Know before you go

Check for blue-green algae advisories and shower after swimming to ensure your safety.
Noncommercial vehicles with Indiana plates pay $7 for admission, while out-of-state plates are $9.
The park is open daily from 7am to 11pm, giving you ample time to explore.
Electric trolling motors are the only motors allowed on the lake, preserving its peaceful ambiance.