Camping in River Country

Camping is a very affordable family getaway and River Country (St Joseph County, Southwest Michigan) has many campgrounds for your vacation retreat.

Amigo Park (Sturgis MI) - Camping is a family event at Amigo Park. Bring your RV or tent to enjoy this wonderful campground. For your comfort and enjoyment take advantage of the modern bathhouse, electrical hookups, swimming, boat rentals and playground area. Sunday worship service is a special time for visitors. Amigo Park is a ministry of Amigo Centre. Reservations are preferred. 27091 Amigo Park Dr, Sturgis 269-651-2734

Cade Lake Campground (Sturgis MI) - Located on the shore of Cade Lake covering 52 acres. Open for day use or overnight camping with 62 campsites, 44 modern. Boat rentals, playground, fishing, picnic shelter and tables, hiking trails, volleyball, restrooms. Take US-12 two miles east of Sturgis, then south 1/10 mile on Plumb School Road. 269-467-5519

Cranberry Lake Campground (Marcellus MI) - Nestled in the rolling hills with a magnificent lake view from almost every site. Great fishing, store, onsite manager, game room, boat launch, dump station, play area, sandy swimming beach, horseshoes, laundry, shower house and flush toilets. The 2009 DNR SW Michigan Fish Contest winning Large Mouth Bass (6 lbs 6 oz) was caught at Cranberry Lake. 10301 Bent Street, Marcellus 269-646-3336 http://www.campcranberrylake.com/

Hidden Pond Campground (Nottawa MI) - Over 100 sites in clean, peaceful campground with 2,000 feet of river frontage. We offer swimming, fishing, paddle boating and canoeing on a spring fed pond. Also a playground, basketball court, horseshoes, volleyball, store, laundry, showers and dump station. 60735 Nottawa Rd, Nottawa 269-467-8684

Leidy Lake Campground (Colon MI) - Relax from the crowd, but close to home. Offers RV and primitive camp sites. Water and electrical hook up available as well as cabins, beach and open campfire pits. Enjoy hiking trails, fishing, picnic areas or take advantage of the canoe and kayak launch. Just 10 minutes from Colon, the Magic capital of the World. 29464 Colon Rd, Colon 269-432-3311 http://www.leidylakecampground.com/