Hoffmaster Campground

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694 reviews
Hoffmaster Campground
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Quick Facts

656 ft

Price

$25/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

4 campsites

Season

Typically open from ...

Cell

Unknown

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Hoffmaster Campground
$25.00 - $25.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Nightly fee: $25
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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(800) 447-2757
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What Campers Say

4.60

Top-Rated

Based on 694 reviews

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"Reviewers consistently praise clean, well-maintained facilities, shaded sites among mature pines, excellent hiking and scenic beach/dune access, and family-friendly amenities. Common negatives are seasonal crowding, biting insects, and limited hookups/space at some sites."

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Campground Map

Hoffmaster Campground

Hoffmaster Campground

43.1374, -86.2738

Nearby places
Muskegon
Grand Haven
Norton Shores (distances not specified)
Nearby supplies
Firewood and ice sold at the campground
additional supplies and shopping in the Muskegon area

Best Time to Camp at Hoffmaster Campground

Experience the changing moods of the Great Lakes across three welcoming seasons, from April's wildflower displays—watch for delicate trilliums carpeting the forest floor—through the vibrant colors of October's fall festival. While spring and fall shoulder seasons offer their own special charm, summer brings the warmth (and occasionally some mosquitoes and biting flies, so pack repellent). Note that Lake Michigan's water levels can vary, sometimes creating a cozier beach experience than expected.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Great beach and swimming in summer but reviewers cite heavy seasonal crowding.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.5 / 5
Top 15% in MI

Vibrant fall colors and quieter trails after peak season; scenic dune views remain strong.

Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5
Top 14% in MI

Open early April; spring wildflowers and trilliums noted, good trails and beach access.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
Not recommended

Campground typically closed mid‑Oct through early April; winter camping not supported.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: Typically open from early April through mid-October

About Hoffmaster Campground

Nestled in a serene back-dune forest just steps from Lake Michigan's expansive shoreline, Hoffmaster campground welcomes you to shaded sites beneath towering pines and hardwoods. This popular retreat offers semi-modern facilities with well-maintained restrooms and showers, operating from early April through mid-October—but book early, as sites fill fast!
Semi-modern state park campground in a back-dune forest setting with tent and RV-capable sites and family-oriented amenities.
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Amenities available

Showers
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Electricity hookups
Flush toilets
Dump station
Fire rings

Activities you can enjoy

Back-dune forest campground with extensive trails, a wide Lake Michigan beach (access via dunes), playground and creek features. Popular for hiking, beach use, family activities and wildlife viewing.
HikingNumerous groomed trails and stairways through dunes and forest connect the campground to overlooks, the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center, and the lakeshore; many reviewers praise the hiking options.
SwimmingBeach on Lake Michigan is used for swimming and beach activities; reviewers note access is a 10–15 minute walk through dunes and forest and that occasional E. coli/health advisories can close swimming.
Biking
Wildlife viewing
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsLarge dune and deep sand between the campground and lake can make the walk to the beach strenuous and challenging for small children or people with mobility issues. Reviewers report poison ivy along some forest trails, mosquitoes/biting flies, and occasional E. coli beach advisories on some days.

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Reviews

4.6
694 reviews
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Top-Rated
Hoffmaster Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers consistently praise clean, well-maintained facilities, shaded sites among mature pines, excellent hiking and scenic beach/dune access, and family-friendly amenities. Common negatives are seasonal crowding, biting insects, and limited hookups/space at some sites.
Review Summaries
Based on 694 reviews

What Campers Love

Clean bathhouses and hot showers; many spacious, shaded sites; excellent dune and forest trails and a scenic Lake Michigan beach; family-friendly features (playground, creek, visitor center) and...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reserve well in advance (several reviewers note it fills fast, especially summer). Bring long power cords and leveling gear for some sites; bring cash for on-site firewood sellers. Pick sites...
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Examples from reviewers: "Lots have fire pit and electric 50 amp outlet." "The showers actually have hot water!" "Site 14 is great if your willing to part parallel to the road and you have a long...
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