Covert / South Haven KOA
- 39397 M-140 Highway
- Covert, MI 49043
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From I-196 use Exit 18, then south on M-140 Hwy 6.2 miles. From I-94 use Exit 41, then north on M-140 Hwy 7 miles.
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Reserve800-562-9304
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Info269-764-0818
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2011 President's Award
KOA President's Award
Awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service.

2011 KOA Founder's Award
KOA Founder's Award
KOA's highest service award, presented to KOA owners that achieve world class service scores from their camping guests.
Warm beaches and beautiful sunsets await you at this KOA.
Warm beaches and beautiful sunsets await you at this KOA, located minutes from several of Lake Michigan's finest beaches, historic lighthouses and marinas. You can enjoy shopping, antiquing, golfing, wineries, u-pick farms, casinos and festivals. End your evening with live entertainment at the downtown theater or embark on an intimate sunset cruise on Lake Michigan aboard a tall ship. If action is what you crave, book a fishing trip, spend the evening at the speedway or bike the Kal-Haven Trail. Then relax at the campground in its quiet country setting with abundant wildlife and woods. Enjoy fun bikes, a jumping pillow, theme weekends, movie nights, pancake breakfasts, a coffee bar & snack shop with pizza delivered fresh and hot to your site and hand-dipped Shermans ice cream, hayrides, crafts, nature trails and KOA's own u-pick blueberry patch.
Please Note: In an effort to protect our trees from the Emerald Ash Borer, we will no longer permit any of our guests to bring their own firewood of any kind. The state of Michigan recommends no moving of firewood in the State and no outside wood brought into any campgrounds.
Meet Your Hosts
One of the first things you will notice about the DeRosa family is the value they place on quality family time. When deciding what their next venture in life would be, Libby and Tom DeRosa, along with their triplets, Katie, Tommy and Micaela and their youngest son Joshua wanted it to involve the whole family.
"We knew we wanted a family business where everyone including the kids could participate and use their own personal gifts and talents," said Libby. "KOA was a perfect fit because of our love for camping and the opportunity to spend family time together."
Their philosophy on family is what makes the campground so inviting. "We have always felt that spending time together as a family is important," said Libby. "We want our campers to enjoy a stress free, family fun atmosphere to create those lasting memories."
One activity that families can enjoy on the campground is picking blueberries that are ready to be picked from July to early September. "We have over 4 acres of u-pick blueberries on the campground," said Tom. "South Haven area is famous for its quality of blueberries and has come to be known as the Blueberry Capitol."
Before entering the camping industry, Tom was a project manager and engineer for 12 years and Libby was a very busy stay at home mom and physical therapist.
In their spare time, Libby loves to garden, while Tom enjoys hunting. Tom is in the state record book for his 6 point deer that is showcased in the campground lodge, along with his elk and his brother's state record 33 point non-typical deer.
Campground Amenities
- Candy Bar Bingo
- Dog Park
- Pancake Breakfast (most weekends during peak season)
- Snack Shop - Hot Pizza delivered to your site; Hand dipped Shermans Ice Cream
- Coffee Bar (available with charge)
- Jumping Pillow
- Planned Activities Available
- Tie Dye
- Crafts
- Movie Nights
- Saturday Night Hayrides (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
- Volleyball, Basketball & Carpetball, Horseshoes, Ladderball
Local Attractions
Michigan Maritime Museum
http://www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org/ The Michigan Maritime Museum includes permanent and changing exhibits on Michigan maritime history, a center for the teaching of boat building and related maritime skills. Sail Lake Michigan on the "Friends Good Will" a replica of an authentic tall ship.
Cranes Pie Pantry & Restaurant
Come for old fashion goodness and family tradition. Cranes is renowned for their wonderful food and homemade fresh pies made with only the freshest ingredients.
Vineyards Gourmet
Vineyards Gourmet is a family owned candy shop. Enjoy a variety of homemade fudge, candies, and chocolates, chocolate covered fruits and nuts. http://www.vineyardsgourmet.com/
Golfing
Southwest Michigan is home to a multitude of beautiful and challenging golf courses all within an easy drive from the KOA. Checkout these great golf courses:
With all that Harbor Shores has to offer, it’s easy to see why it was chosen to host the 2012 & 2014 Senior PGA Championships. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course challenges golfers over remarkably diverse terrain that runs along the Paw Paw River and Ox Creek, through a hardwood forest, and around the dunes––making it ideal for one of the game’s premier events. With the golf world watching, the Senior PGA Championship will put the legends of the game at your door and establish Harbor Shores as a premier destination. http://harborshoreslife.com/
Paw Paw Lake Golf Club, established in 1918, is a scenic, par 70, eighteen hole public golf course. http://www.pawpawlakegolfcourse.com/
Always rated at the top of the southwest Michigan public golf courses, Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club has consistently received the
star rating from Golf Digest's - Best Places to Play. http://www.lakemichiganhills.com/
Beeches Golf Club in South Haven, Michigan promises an affordable round of golf for players of any skill level, augmented by superior course conditioning and guest services. http://www.beechesgolfclub.com/
HawksHead provides an exclusive setting to enjoy world-class golf. Renowned golf architect Arthur Hills fashioned this 7,003 yard par-72 golf course through the sand dunes and woodlands of southwestern Michigan. http://www.hawksheadlinks.com/
Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm
Tremendous Fruit Farms offers already picked & u-pick apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines, pears, plums, apples, blackberries, and red and black raspberries in season. Their country market boasts a variety of fruitful products including their own cherry topping, ciders, cherry juice, and apple butters. They are home to the world famous International Cherry Pit-Spitting Championship which happens every year on the first Saturday of July. http://www.treemendus-fruit.com/
Krenek RV Super Center
Want to buy an RV, or maybe just rent one. Then check out Krenek RV Super Center. Krenek's is one of the largest RV dealers in Southwest Michigan. They also offer parts and repair service.
Chocolate Garden
Featured on The Food Network and in Elle Magazine, you can't go wrong visiting the Chocolate Garden where you will find exquisitly handmade truffles. Their handmade look belies a rich taste and sensuous texture that is unmatched.
Jollay Orchards
Go to Jollay Orchards for a unique family experience. They blend a working orchard with family fun activities. They offer a farm market, bakery and upick orchards.
Wineries
Southwest Michigan has one of the fastest growing wine industries around. There are several locally owned wineries available. See them at www.fennvalley.com or www.karmavista.com or www.contessawinecellars.com .
Rices Locksmith Service
Mobile Locksmith Service http://www.riceslocksmithservice.com/
Blue Star RV Supply
RV Parts & Mobile Service - Huge selection of parts & supplies. http://bluestarsupply.com/os_store/index.php?cPath=78
Bob's Meat & Processing
Home-made Hot Dogs, Sausages, Smoked Fish, Bacon & Fresh Cut Steaks. http://bobsmeat.com/
Campground News
Brand New this year - Jumping Pillow
Just added this year a giant Jumping Pillow and a K-9 Park
Upcoming Events
Tulip Time Festival, Holland May 5-12
Welcome to the Tulip Time Festival! Since 1929, the small city of Holland, Michigan has blossomed with literally hundreds of thousands of tulips — and an equal number of tulip-lovers who attend our annual Tulip Time Festival.
2012 Festival Highlights
We are pleased to announce the return of The Oak Ridge Boys to the concert series. The Festival also welcomes Doug Gabriel, Branson’s Male Vocalist of the Year, a return engagement of New Odyssey, the “three guys with thirty instruments” and Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City. http://www.tuliptime.com/
May 11th - 13th Come Camp & Care Weekend
Come Camp & Care Weekend. Pay for Friday night and get Saturday night Free. Use Hot Deal code *P.
2012 Senior PGA Golf Tournament - Harbor Shores May 21-27
2012 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will be played at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Guarantee your place in history when the legends of the game and the newest members of senior professional golf compete in the most prestigious Major Championship in senior golf.
Reigning Champion Tom Watson, Fred Couples, Corey Pavin, Paul Azinger, Jay Haas, Tom Lehman, Bernhard Langer, and Mark O'Meara are among the 156 players eligible to compete at Harbor Shores, May 22-27, 2012. To purchase tickets, click on the following link. https://ems.pgalinks.com/ticketing/index.cfm?sale_id=137
May 25th - 28th
Memorial Day Weekend - Lots of fun planned! Pancake breakfasts, movie night, crafts, bingo, hayride and opening weekend for the pool.
June 1-3 Treasure Hunters Weekend
Have you ever wanted to hunt for treasure? Join us this weekend to search the campground for a hidden treasure. All who join us will find a prize.
June 15th - 17th Father's Day Weekend
Father's Day Weekend - Harbor Fest downtown South Haven with live music on the river & Dragon boat races. Make sure to bring your fishing pole so that you and dad can join in our fishing tournament.
June 22nd - 24th Carnival Weekend
This will be a great weekend of fun! We will have face painting, a magic show, dunk tank and a bounce house.
June 29 - July 8
Fourth of July Weekend/ Blueberry Season begins at the campground - Fireworks over the lake/ South Haven Craft Fair. Patriotic Parade (dress up your bike, wagon, stroller and join us), crafts, movies, games and more. You will have lots of fun here @ the South Haven KOA.
Fear Factor July13-15
Join us for our 3rd annual Fear Factor Weekend. Be ready to have fun, and grossed out!!
July 14-15 Krasl Art Fair
What started out, as a “clothesline” art fair in 1962 with 50 local artists, has grown to an art fair with a national reputation. There will be 216 jury-selected artists showing their work this year in the perfect mix of fine art and fine craft. Sunshine Artist Magazine consistently ranks the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in the top 200 fine art and design shows nationally. This year we were ranked #24 out of the top 100. http://www.krasl.org/art_fair.php
Pirate Weekend @ the campground. Gather your matey's and your ship and join us for a swashbuckling good time!
August 17-19
Wet-n-Wild Weekend at the campground with all kinds of water games!
Christmas in July - July 20-22
Join Santa for a totally funny reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas", a hayride with Santa, decorate your site and a Christmas craft. Just don't bring any snow with you!
July 27-29 Kamp KOA's got Talent
If you think you have a talent to share or even if your pet has a talent to share come join us for our Talent Contest.
August 9th - 12th Blueberry Festival
Blueberry Festival in South Haven featuring live music on the river/ activities in town/ campground annual blueberry bake off contest!
August 24-26
Beach Party - sand castle contest
August 31 - Sept. 3
Labor Day Weekend/Lots of fun planned!
September 7-9
Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival. Enjoy wine tasting, a craft fair, the annual grape stomp and more. http://www.wineandharvestfestival.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=169
Michigan flywheelers antique engine and tractor show! If you love engines and tractors, then this is the coolest show around. http://www.michiganflywheelers.org/
Grandparents weekend at the campground
Sept. 14-16 Murder Mystery Dinner
Do you love suspense and drama, this is the weekend for you. Sign up early, everyone has a part to play. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck.
Sept 28th - 30th & Oct. 5th - 7th Halloween Fun
We will have trick-or-treating, a haunted forest, games, hayride, site decorating, and pumpkin decorating, donuts and cider.
Oct. 14th - 16th Chili Cookoff
Come camp on our final weekend! Enjoy fall colors, our annual chili cookoff and 50% off on your stay. Reference Hot Deal code LS.
Wild West Weekend Aug 3-5
Come on over for a root'in toot'in time!


