Campfires and cookouts: Six campgrounds accepting reservations in Holland this summer

Cassandra Lybrink, The Holland Sentinel
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Lake Macatawa Campground has wooded and sunny campsites, with the majority of sites located on grass or gravel.
Lake Macatawa Campground has wooded and sunny campsites, with the majority of sites located on grass or gravel.

HOLLAND — Holland is home to a plethora of hotels, but lovers of the great outdoors will be happy to learn the lakeshore also plays host to a series of campgrounds.

Whether you prefer cabins, tents or campers, the greater Holland area has options — and many of them are within walking distance of Holland State Park.

Here are six campgrounds to consider this summer:

Lake Macatawa Campground

Address: 2175 Ottawa Beach Road in Park Township

Sites: 211

Book: 800-447-2757

Holland State Park features two campgrounds: Lake Macatawa and Modern Beach. Lake Macatawa Campground has wooded and sunny campsites, with the majority of sites located on grass or gravel. Twelve sites are ADA-accessible.

Families can enjoy two play structures, a volleyball court and a horseshoe area, plus a small beach on Lake Macatawa across from the campground's entrance. That's not to mention the site's walkable distance to Holland State Park.

At Lake Macatawa Campground, families can enjoy two play structures, a volleyball court and a horseshoe area, plus a small beach on Lake Macatawa across from the campground's entrance.
At Lake Macatawa Campground, families can enjoy two play structures, a volleyball court and a horseshoe area, plus a small beach on Lake Macatawa across from the campground's entrance.

Modern Beach Campground

Address: 2175 Ottawa Beach Road in Park Township

Sites: 98

Book: 800-447-2757

Visitors will register at the same address as Lake Macatawa Campground, but Modern Beach Campground is a very different experience. Modern Beach Campground is located just over the dune from Lake Michigan at Holland State Park. The campground has just under 100 sites, all paved.

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Firepits aren't provided, but campers can bring their own portable firepits. Some amenities are shared with Lake Macatawa Campground, but the major bonus of staying at Modern Beach is the short walk to the waterfront — plus easy access to Holland State Park's Beachplace Cafe.

Oak Grove Resort

Address: 2011 Ottawa Beach Road in Park Township

Book: reservation.campspot.com/oakgroveresort

Oak Grove Resort is a family-owned campground located within walking distance of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The resort offers full hookup for RVs on grass sites with mature trees, plus modern and rustic cabins.

Oak Grove Resort doesn't accept tent campers, but offers a heated pool and hot tub, a dog park, a gift and candy store, free internet, on-site laundry and bike rentals. The resort also promises quiet — no alcohol or drug-use is allowed, and there's a daily fee for pets.

Whether you prefer cabins, tents or campers, the greater Holland area has options — and many of them are within walking distance of Holland State Park.
Whether you prefer cabins, tents or campers, the greater Holland area has options — and many of them are within walking distance of Holland State Park.

Ottawa County Fairgrounds

Address: 1286 Ottawa Beach Road in Park Township

Sites: 180+

Book: campspot.com/book/ottawa-county-fairgrounds

Camping at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds is available May through October. The fairgrounds are located just three miles from Holland State Park, and often host exciting events throughout the season (including the Ottawa County Fair).

Camping is $32 per site per night, according to the fairgrounds' website.

Dutch Treat Camping

Address: 10300 Gordon Street in Zeeland

Sites: 125+

Book: 616-772-4303

More: Dutch Treat Camping celebrates 50 years

Dutch Treat has been a family operation since 1969, and has plenty of amenities to keep the family busy, including a private pool, an activity field, a playground, a recreation room, boat rentals and a fishing pond — plus a camp store for last-minute needs and on-site laundry.

Rates range from $48-$52 per site per night for two adults and two kids. The campground is located just under 10 miles from Holland State Park, and only two miles from downtown Zeeland.

Dutch Treat Camping in Zeeland recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The family-owned campground offers a variety of amenities throughout the warm season.
Dutch Treat Camping in Zeeland recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The family-owned campground offers a variety of amenities throughout the warm season.

Outdoor Adventures of Grand Haven

Address: 10990 W. Olive Road in Grand Haven

Sites: 213

Book: 989-671-1125

Having trouble making reservations in Holland? It's worth exploring Outdoor Adventures of Grand Haven, located less than 25 minutes from Holland State Park and about seven miles from downtown Grand Haven.

Outdoor Adventures offers a clubhouse, game room, putt-putt golf, a go-kart track, an outdoor pool, a wading pool, hiking and biking trails and playgrounds. Visit outdooradventuresinc.com/grand-haven to learn more.

Drew's Campground

Address: 12850 Ransom Street

Book: 616-399-1886

Drew's Campground is a quiet, country-focused getaway tucked into the northside of Holland. The campground has been family-owned since 1981, and is located just under 10 miles from Holland State Park.

Prices are based on age, number of campers and type of lodging. Amenities include fire pit rings and a pool, plus plenty of shady trees. Weekly and monthly rates are available.

— Contact reporter Cassandra Lybrink at cassandra.lybrink@hollandsentinel.com. Follow her on Instagram @BizHolland.

This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Campgrounds accepting reservations near Holland State Park

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