Camping at Debbie’s and Kevin’s – SW Michigan

Camping Debbie’s and Kevin’s in SW Michigan

Dates: Friday, April 23 to Sunday, April 25.

Average temperature this time of year is a daytime high of Low 60’s and nighttime low of 40’s.

Debbie and I would like to invite you for a camping weekend at our place. We are planning a few hikes. You may hike, paddle, or explore SW Michigan (There are many wineries, breweries, and distilleries in the area.). We are 13 miles from downtown St. Joseph and 13 miles from downtown South Haven. Don’t feel like exploring, then hang out at the campsite for the day. We are 101 miles from Chicago.

We will be camping in the wooded area at the back of the property. It is a really nice area to camp. We have almost 2 miles of hiking trails on the property. Electricity/Showers are not available. We will have a porta-potty.

Saturday morning, I’ll provide a pancake breakfast. Then I will be leading a hike.

We will have a potluck Saturday evening. Bring a dish to pass.

You may bring a tent or RV and a friend.
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Hiking:

Ross Coastal Plain Marsh Preserve (2 Miles Away): 5 Miles for Trails
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/ross-coastal-plain-marsh-preserve/

Sarett Nature Center (9 Miles Away): 6 Miles of Trails
http://sarett.org/

Van Buren State Park (10 Miles Away): A couple short Trails
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=502&type=SPRK
Van Buren Trail State Park (10 Miles Away): 14 Miles (Rails to Trail)
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=354&type=SPTR

Harbor Shore Fitness Trail (13 Miles Away): 12 Miles
https://www.harborshoresresort.com/harbor-shores-unveils-nature-fitness-trails/
**This is right by the Mason Jar. The Mason Jar is a great place to eat breakfast.

Maritime District Harbor walk – South Haven (13 Miles Away): 3.2 Miles
https://www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org/explore/maritime-trails/

Kal-Haven Trail State Park (17 Miles Away): 35 Miles (Rails to Trail)
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=353&type=SPTR

Black River Preserve (18 Miles Away): 4 Miles of Trails
https://swmlc.org/project/black-river-preserve/

Grand Mere State Park (22 Miles Away): 2 Miles of Trails
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=450&type=SPRK

Love Creek Nature Center (26 Miles): 5 Miles of Trails
http://www.berriencounty.org/1299/Love-Creek-County-Park

Warren Dunes State Park (30 Miles Away): 4.5 Miles of Trails
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=504

Fernwood Botanical Garden (33 Miles Away): 2.5 Miles of Trails (Lots of Gardens)
http://www.fernwoodbotanical.org/

Allegan State Game Area (37 Miles): 48 Miles of Trails – 10 Mile Swan Creek Loop – Wakazoo Loop 14 miles
https://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8019692/allegan-state-game-area
https://www.michigantrailmaps.com/member-detail/allegan-state-game-area/

Saugatuck Dunes State Park (40 Miles Away): 10 Miles of Trails
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=491&type=SPRK
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Tourist Information:

St. Joseph (13 Miles):
https://www.stjoetoday.com/

South Haven (13 Miles):
https://www.southhaven.org/

SW Michigan
https://swmichigan.org/

Maker’s Trail of SW Michigan (Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries)
https://swmichigan.org/makerstrail
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Biking:

Van Buren Trail State Park (10 Miles Away): 14 Miles (Rails to Trail)

Kal-Haven Trail State Park (17 Miles Away): 35 Miles (Rails to Trail)

Three Oaks (37 Miles Away): Numerous marked Bike Trails through the countryside. (5 to 60 miles).
https://www.applecidercentury.com/backroad-bikeways

I hope you can make it.
Kevin