Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Muskegon State Park Channel Campground in Muskegon
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Location on the map
Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 231-744-3480
Comments (120)
Peaceful, very nice walk along the channel, and of course lake Michigan was beautiful. I was surprised how few people were at the beach.
Typical state park campground. Some of the sites are hard to get into when trying to maneuver around the trees. There was standing stagnant water a few feet behind our site. You can walk to the channel from the campground. There is a nice walkway along the water.
The campgrounds are great. Very clean bathhouse(could be heated)! Good location. But the park messed up our reservation. We booked 3 nights and when we were getting a fire started the lady from the desk came and told us that we only booked 2 nights and we would need to move sites to stay another night. When she was asked by our neighbor campers to call and see if the campers coming would move sites she made it very clear she was upset and refused to call to ask. This was just bad customer service!
First time staying, love the big boats going by,and the beautiful area
Nice campground. Watch the new curb at one location at the bathroom. Tripped and shredded my knee. The other three approaches I saw have no curb. ?? Mark with yellow?
We had a great site with great views and close access to the lake. The bathhouse was a little further than I would like, and without full hook up they are a necessity, so bring a bike.
Very nice campground, well kept. Lots of places for walks or hikes. Fish in the channel if you like too.
Site I had was small, and close to a swamp.Because the DNR didnt maintain the site well, I couldnt read the site number painted on the road. There was a mix up and I had to move the next day to the site across the road . This site was also small with no distinct barrier between it and the site behind it. Site 38 and 39 have to be 2 of the worst sites in the campground.
Staff friendlyThis park needs a serious shower and restroom update.Weve camped here many times and introduced out-of-state people to this campground. Its embarrassing that restrooms are in such poor shape.Needs better cleaning. The same spider has been hanging by the restroom door for five days now, among other things. Insufficient number of toilets/showers. Cost per night has increased, but updates have not.Best wishes for renovations.Thank you for your consideration.
One of our favorite campgrounds. There is so much to do. Hike, go to the beach, or fish. It has it all. The bathrooms were also recently redone.
It is always a pleaser to camp here, you never know what is going to come up the channel. Rest rooms and showers are clean.
Absolutely loved the location. So close to Lake Michigan it was hard to believe. Really great staff. Wonderful that you can buy wood and ice at the main office. My only cons were that the shower was so hot the water was practically boiling... And the camp sites are quite small and close together. If you plan to be at the beach for most of the day its not really a problem. Had fun.
Beautiful beach, trails and sights.
Great campground, nicely sized sites. Word of warning though: after a few weeks of rain some sites have minor flooding as well as a lot of mosquitos, just something to consider. Not much beach left for the channel campground but lake Michigan beach is great
Campsites were great a little crowded. Beach and dunes were beautiful there was so much to do and see. The price was a bit high and we also had an extra fee for having an out of state car. The bathroom and showers were full mosquitos and very dirty. The price was extremely high for one night of primitive camping was at least expecting cleaner facilities.
Camping at Muskegon state park Channel Campground. Our sites 120, 121 a bit muddy due to recent rain. Park otherwise very nice. Situated between Muskegon Lake and the channel to Lake Michigan. Camp host in attendance. Lots of sandy sites with parking pads. Plenty with shade. Nice beach house at Lake Michigan.
Nice secluded sites in the second loop in the channel. They dont pack you in like sardines. The rangers are very helpful and friendly. They are constantly patrolling the grounds. Only gave 4 stars because I didnt check out the bathrooms. This is my new favorite state park.
All around beautiful campground tucked between muskegon lake and lake michigan. Tons of hiking trails. Play grounds for the kids and brand new restrooms and showers.
Recent rainy spring /summer, several lots flooded, this looks like a long time issue. According to other campers the flooding and water has been an issue for years. Choose a site wisely. If you were unaware then you are flooded for days! DNR have little to offer but cant do anything about it. True they dont control the weather but could warn incoming campers of the flooded campsites. They also hold a number of lots for people coming in but will not offer those to those already camping and flooded out.
Online it says checkout is at 11am and check in is at 3. So why arent the campsites cleaned up after the previous camper? We had 2 sites and it was full of dog doo and the firepit was so full of ashes we had to clean it out, the other one is falling apart . Poison ivy all around the sites 64 and 65 also . No waste rinse water at one of the dumping sites not marked either. Swings sets are really squeeky and the outhouses has bad smells and its early in the season :(. On a good review note it was peaceful and not crowded yet.
We love camping in the channel campgrounds, close to muskegon lake for our dog to swim and watching the boat parade down the channel.
Park was older and not kept up as well as others we have visited in Michigan. It was very noisy and cramped. Good location but could use some updates in the restrooms, for $33.00 a night they should be able to get it done. No close shopping.
Best state campground i hv seen
Everything was great nice park clean rest rooms. But I got swimmers itch at the campground beach. Muskegon lake.
Love watching the boats in the channel
Sites are kind of small but they all have cement pads to park on.
Loved this campground. Close to the lake, big lots and fairly clean. Showers need to be updated but one of my my favorite camp type (semi glamping) campgrounds.
Our favorite place to camp and visit the beach. The best beach in the state of Michigan and theres so much to do here. And camping is reasonably priced and they are a great campground for kids and pets.
Some really nice spots but they seem to be booked years ahead ☹🛶🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
It is our go to campground. Meijer is not to far from campground nor is wesco. Also close to home. They where closed last year. Cant wait to see upgrades.
Camping was great beautiful view of Lake Muskegon just could not use the beach on Lake Muskegon due to 50 or more boats beached and or anchor within feet of the shore.
Nice shady pull-thru spot, close to restrooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. Bath/shower rooms in loop one are older and not as clean as Id like.
Great place to do camping. Morning walk would be good around. Bathrooms can be maintained a bit better.
Fabulous time camping, swimming in Lake Mi. & Muskegon Lake. Watched a Cruise Ship, freighters and a barge pass thru the channel. Also the normal parade of fishing, cabin cruisers, sailboats, pontoons, & jet skis sunrise to sunset! Fished, Kayaked, crafted and antqued in nearby Montague/Whitehall. Acquired a new sunkissed look while burying out toes in the warm golden sand. A new sense of vitality has enveloped me, I breathe a little deeper and It is well, it is well, with my soul!
I have camped here since the 70s. Nice place and new bath house.
Lots of activities. Fishing. Biking. Hiking. Swimming. Sightseeing. Beautiful lake Michigan beach. However, needs updated and clean restrooms-showers.
Great park big campsites. Nice facilities.
I have been camping here every summer my whole life. I really wish they would update the bathrooms and the playground (if you can call it that). They have been the same since I was young.
I Love this park!! To sit on the channel and watch all the boats. Going to the beach!! And the best part is its only 10min. from our home!! Heaven in my backyard 💖💕😇
Nuff said
Nice place to go it is so beautiful the view the hike best place to vist and watch the sun set water cold so havent gone swiming yet but i will get to it one day
Horribe bathrooms and showers ended up having to drive home for showers.. And couldnt enjoy a campfire because youd get eaten alive by all the flies andMosquitoes.
All that was expected, quite laid back camping among the dunes on Lake Michigan. Great stay loved it. Great place to refuel your soul.
Nice quiet campground on the channel. It was fun to watch all the boats go by, and go swimming. Be careful of poison ivy in some of the campsites!!
Nice quiet campground.. some sites are a little small. Great Lake Michigan beach about half a mile from the channel campground.
Greatt place to go is the channel park in State Park. Its not far from snug hair for your Fisherman. No problem parking boat on sites.
Park is nice but showers are terrible. Only 3 showers for entire loop only 2 work, we had same problem last year
Really beautiful park, also really cramped spaces. We were there during a busy time and even parking was difficult.
Its a nice place, with nice campsites. But the restrooms and showers were disgusting.
Beautiful lots are big walking on the boardwalk watching freight come and go and the express lots of different birds good hiking trails and beach
Underused state park. Mile of hiking trails and great views. No shopping nearby for groceries and supplies so plan accordingly!
Best state park in Michigan. But, shhhhhhh! Dont tell anyone. Keep it wild, unbusy, open, and beautiful.
Love site..weather was bad..not parks fault.
Nice place, decent sized lots but the restrooms/showers need to be updated also the fishing from the channel is bad
Beautiful park.
Awesome, beautiful
Meh....no real playground....bathrooms and showers were run down...wont be back with all the vast upgraded family campgrounds around.
Beautiful scenery, close to activities such as Michigans Adventure, the channel, the beach, and Sand dunes
Just visiting a friend...spacious sites, wooded, beach and channel close by..did not use facilities
4 21 2020
Weve always liked this park, but it is foe new bath houses.
Great place to camp with your grandchildren
Nice park, bathrooms were not very clean
Spacious camping sites with lots of touristy things to visit.
I love this place but they are having water heater issues.
Spacious camp sites, great trails and beauty scenery.
Excellent staff! So friendly and informative!
Amazing campground and amazing fishing
Ticks are bad this year..dress appropriately
Great place to camp
Nice place but the cost for guest cars is to expensive to have visitors
Good place to go camping
Clean ,beautiful lake area , gorgeous trees.
I love it every time i come here. Sooo cool!☺
This is one of our favorite state campgrounds in Michigan.
Other than horrendous restrooms, this place was great!
The place is great! The weather was not
Can’t beat it, very happy with our stay.
It was great! I loved it all.
Beautiful and relaxing with perfect weather
Love campground ng here.
The canal side State Park is awesome!!!
Awesome
Great experience.
Great hiking capabilities!
Small sites, overpriced though...
Great Beach lots of sand
Beautiful, we will be back
And I think what a wonderful world......
Like that is open again
Will miss till next year
Nice, clean, and peaceful
Great location
Great views
Wonderful place to stay
Great place to stay
Its a park what can I say
Loved it
Cool
Awesome
Beautiful and relaxing
Always great
Nice park.
Stunning views
Love it there
Fantastic views
Great park
Right on water
Location Location Location
This is a nice campground, especially if you like watching ships go through the channel. The barges are REALLY LOUD if its foggy though. You can see all across the inlet to the city, and watch all the boaters and fishermen through the day. Theres a little bit of hiking in the dunes nearby with a little beach on lake Muskgeon, and the beautiful Lake Michigan beach is a short drive or bike ride. At time of writing the review, dogs were allowed, so expect some barking. Bathrooms were well kept. I would go back any day.
Total reviews rating 4.5
120 Reviews for Muskegon State Park Channel Campground 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-22The most that you can ask for in a campground. Nice grounds and facilities, beachfront access for kayaking/swimming, close to a large beach and just outside of town.
Review №2
2022-07-02Very nice campground. Shower houses and restrooms very modern and clean. No camp store and no threaded water spickets to fill up, but we just used our portable water jugs. Fun time watching the boats in the channel.
Review №3
2021-05-31Perfect state campground, bathrooms and washing place maintenanced very well. Access to beach with clear amazing sand. A lot of trails directly from campground.
Review №4
2022-06-21Honestly love it! Isnt that great because there is so much sand but theres huge space to swim and theres lake Michigan the public one over close and the waves pelt you but its fine.
Review №5
2018-06-26Nice campground with plenty of hiking trails, nice sandy beach off Lake Michigan, and a long walkway spanning the whole length of Muskegon channel. The channel is maintained to allow freighters, the 760ft Kaye E Barker is pictured, to come into Muskegon lake. The campground is nice, watch out for the cottonwood season. Lots of sand all over.
Review №6
2018-07-07Best campground we have ever been to. Easy access to Lake Michigans beaches and downtown Muskegon but feels quiet and secluded. We will be back multiple times!
Review №7
2018-07-12One of the best and underrated campgrounds on the East shore of Lake michigan. The beaches are great and less crowded than others in the area and the campground has large free space between sites. Walk along the channel and watch the cross lake fast ferry or view the submarine museum. The piping plovers are on the South beach in nesting season with the known nesting areas marked off.
Review №8
2018-09-26This place is amazing!! Decent size campsites although they are a little close together. Amazing trails and beaches with unbelievable views!
Review №9
2022-07-02Great park and area for the kids to run around and play
Review №10
2018-07-01Beautiful! So many beaches within walking distance to choose from. The lake Michigan campground is all shade and hilly, you can walk right over the big hills from your campsite to the lake Michigan shore. The channel campground is sunny and sandy and flat. Some sites in the first loop of the channel campground are cramped. Lots of boardwalk fishing and boat watching to be had at the channel at the channel campground, still very close to the lake Michigan Beach Shore although not directly connected.