Van Buren Youth Group Camp

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

2 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

2 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Not Allowed

Opens Michigan DNR site

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

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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(269) 637-2788

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.

Spring (Mar-May)

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

Best

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 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)

Campsite details

Total Campsites2 campsites

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Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

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Accomodation available

GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

Amenities available

Potable water

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Cell phone service

Vault toilets

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).

Hiking

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

Swimming

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

Biking

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed
Each site provides a fire pit; campers must follow park fire regulations (specific park fire rules not provided here).

Hazards

General hazardsRocky 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.