Holland-Lake Macatawa Campground

Star4.61
700 reviews
2175 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, MI

Quick Facts

Price

$33 - $37/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

211 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Holland-Lake Macatawa Campground
$33.00 - $37.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Nightly fee: $33 (20/30 amp), $37 (50 amp).
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
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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(800) 447-2757

What Campers Say

4.61

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"Reviews are mixed: many campers praise the location, beach access, sunsets, and clean modern restrooms (especially in the Pines Loop), while a substantial number of reviewers criticize crowded, closely spaced sites, variable site sizes/leveling, limited privacy, and strict check-in enforcement."

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Fees & Passes at Holland-Lake Macatawa Campground

$33 - $37/night

Campsite fees

Prices verified December 13, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official Michigan DNR website.

Best Time to Camp at Holland-Lake Macatawa Campground

Summer brings this campground to life with warm days perfect for beach time and evening campfires, making it the most popular season to visit. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, you can enhance your stay with interpretive programs that help you connect more deeply with the area's natural and cultural stories.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

    About Holland-Lake Macatawa Campground

    Nestled along the shores of Lake Macatawa, this welcoming campground invites you to choose your perfect spot—whether you prefer the dappled shade of wooded sites or the warmth of sunny, open spaces. With modern electrical hookups at every site, family-friendly amenities including playgrounds in each loop, and a sandy beach just across from the entrance, you'll find everything needed for a memorable lakeside getaway.
    A developed campground serving tent and RV campers with electrical service and modern bathhouse facilities; site size and character vary by loop.
    Weather and SeasonsSummer brings this campground to life with warm days perfect for beach time and evening campfires, making it the most popular season to visit. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, you can enhance your stay with interpretive programs that help you connect more deeply with the area's natural and cultural stories.
    Natural Features and SceneryYour basecamp sits in a prime location where Lake Macatawa meets the channel leading to mighty Lake Michigan. The Pines Loop offers respite under towering mature trees, while grassy sites throughout provide room to spread out and relax. Beyond your campsite, paved trails beckon you toward the iconic sugar-sand beaches and windswept dunes of Lake Michigan's shore—a landscape that has drawn visitors for generations. The connection between inland lake and Great Lake creates a unique setting where calm waters and dramatic shorelines exist side by side.
    Geological RegionLake Macatawa unit of Holland State Park; near Lake Macatawa and the Lake Michigan shoreline/dune region
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    Campsite details

    Total Campsites211 campsites

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    Reserving a campsite

    Check-in
    Around 3:00 PM (reported by visitors).
    Tents
    Tents are allowed
    RV vehicles
    RV vehicles are allowed
    Primitive
    Primitive are not allowed
    Reservable
    Reservations are allowed
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    Amenities available

    Showers
    Potable water
    Fire rings
    Dump station
    Flush toilets
    Electricity hookups

    Activities you can enjoy

    Typical lakefront recreation plus trails and family-friendly campground play features. Nearby Lake Michigan beaches and local paved trails increase recreation options.
    Hiking
    Paved non-motorized trails and nature/dune trails start from or near the Lake Macatawa unit, offering short walks and access toward the Lake Michigan beach and surrounding dunes.
    Fishing
    Boat access and paddling/fishing opportunities on Lake Macatawa; nearby boat launches and water access are noted.
    Swimming
    A small beach on Lake Macatawa is located across from the campground entrance; easy access to Holland State Park’s Lake Michigan beaches and swim areas nearby.
    Biking
    Boating
    Wildlife viewing
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are not allowed
    • Quiet hours are 10:00 PM quiet hours reported by visitors.

    Hazards

    General hazardsCampground can be very crowded in summer with close sites and heavy bike/foot traffic on trails to Lake Michigan; some road noise and site-leveling difficulties have been reported.

    Weather at Holland-Lake Macatawa Campground

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    Humidity: 79%
    Wind: 20 mph
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    Good to know

    Common complaintsCampground can feel very crowded and cramped (especially in the older loop), noise from nearby traffic, variability in site size and level (some sites not level for larger rigs), limited or no individual water hookups (campers report a single water fill point), and strict/rigid check-in policies with long lines.

    Campground Map

    2175 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland, MI

    Reviews from booking and map sources

    4.6
    700 reviews
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    Holland-Lake Macatawa Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviews are mixed: many campers praise the location, beach access, sunsets, and clean modern restrooms (especially in the Pines Loop), while a substantial number of reviewers criticize crowded, closely spaced sites, variable site sizes/leveling, limited privacy, and strict check-in enforcement.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 700 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Excellent proximity to Lake Michigan beaches and scenic sunsets; newer bathhouse facilities in the Pines Loop are frequently described as very clean with good showers; family-friendly atmosphere and...
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    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Reserve early and aim for the Pines Loop (sites 1–116) for larger, shadier, and more private sites near newer restrooms; bring leveling gear; be prepared to fill water at central spigots and/or use...
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    Camper Quotes

    "Best beach in North America!"; "Clean restrooms and showers!"; "Feels like a large parking lot...very densely populated campground"; "Pines Loop felt more wooded and comfortable (site #110 called...
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