Van Buren Youth Group Camp

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Quick Facts

640 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

2 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

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Quick Facts

640 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

2 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Check Policy

Opens Michigan DNR site

Official Website

Get Directions

Van Buren Youth Group Camp

No fees available

Campsite Fees

Nightly fee: Contact the park (call park office at 269-637-2788) for current rates and to reserve.

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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(269) 637-2788

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Campground Map

Van Buren Youth Group Camp

42.3320, -86.3002

Nearby supplies

Small local store a few miles away

larger retailers in South Haven (Walmart, Meijer)

Best Time to Camp at Van Buren Youth Group Camp

Summer weekends bring the park to life with families and beachgoers enjoying the warm Lake Michigan waters, so expect a lively atmosphere during peak season. The campground follows typical Great Lakes patterns, with July and August drawing the biggest crowds. While the area is generally well-maintained, occasional natural events like insect outbreaks can occur—the park staff works diligently to address these seasonal challenges when they arise.

Best

Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer weekends are lively with warm Lake Michigan swimming and strong beach use.

Fall(Sep-Nov)

3.5 / 5

Shoulder season likely quieter with pleasant dune and beach walks; fewer visitors expected.

Spring(Mar-May)

3.5 / 5

Spring offers quieter park and dune access, but weather variability affects beach use.

Winter(Dec-Feb)

2.0 / 5

Typical Great Lakes winters limit beach activities; no winter camping amenities described.

Planning Tips

About Van Buren Youth Group Camp

Nestled within Van Buren State Park, this dedicated youth camping area offers two connected sites perfect for organized groups seeking a lakeside adventure. With space for up to 50 campers, each site comes equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, vault toilets, and potable water—just contact the park office to reserve your group's spot.

Rustic youth group campground composed of two adjoining rustic sites reserved for youth organizations (youth/adult ratio 4:1). Combined capacity 50 people.

Weather and SeasonsSummer weekends bring the park to life with families and beachgoers enjoying the warm Lake Michigan waters, so expect a lively atmosphere during peak season. The campground follows typical Great Lakes patterns, with July and August drawing the biggest crowds. While the area is generally well-maintained, occasional natural events like insect outbreaks can occur—the park staff works diligently to address these seasonal challenges when they arise.

Natural Features and SceneryImagine your group gathered under a canopy of towering, mature trees, just steps away from the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. The campground's wooded, level terrain provides plenty of natural shade, while short trails wind over coastal dunes leading to pristine beach access. It's the perfect blend of forest and shoreline—a classic Great Lakes setting where campers can explore dune landscapes by day and gather around the campfire as waves lap the nearby shore by evening.

Geological RegionLake Michigan coastal dunes and lakeshore (wooded lakeshore/dune setting)

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Amenities available

Potable water

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

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Activities you can enjoy

Located within Van Buren State Park setting with beach and dune access; activities reflect park features (beach, dunes, short trails, and nearby town).

HikingShort trails and paths lead over and through dunes to the Lake Michigan beach; some paths may be poorly marked or eroded.

SwimmingAccess to a Lake Michigan swimming beach (sandy above the waterline, rocky at the water's edge).

Biking

Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsRocky lake entry at the water's edge (water shoes recommended), potential for heavy beach crowds on summer weekends, occasional invasive insect outbreaks (gypsy moth caterpillars in some years), and campfire smoke from neighboring sites.