Benton Harbor, Michigan Campground | Coloma / St. Joseph KOA

The closest KOA to beautiful Lake Michigan (only 2 miles) located in the unincorporated town of Riverside and in the heart of southwestern Michigan's fruit country this KOA offers unrivaled proximity to area attractions.

FRESH AIR & FUN AWAITS! The closest KOA to beautiful Lake Michigan in southwest Michigan puts you within minutes away from several beaches in the St. Joseph and South Haven area. A wooded setting with mature trees throughout the park provide shade on hot summer days, and our family-friendly atmosphere makes us the place to be!

Paddlers will enjoy being centrally located to public access points along the Paw Paw River Water Trail. Perhaps you will choose to go to Lake Michigan to frolic on white sand beaches, visit beautiful lighthouses, spend time kayaking and paddle boarding or charter a fishing or expedition or sail boat cruise.

We are also in the heart of southwestern Michigan's fruit country, enabling guests to visit several orchards, u-pick farms, fruit markets, and award-winning vineyards. Other points of interest include antique shops and golf courses, as well as a children's museum, splash pad and carousel in St. Joseph. The area hosts many weekend festivals, and you're only about 8 miles from a casino.

Relax at our campground or be as active as you'd like to be at the pool, hot tub, bouncing on the Jumping Pillow, riding the fun bike rentals, playing mini golf, swinging at the playground, watching cable TV, surfing our free Wi-Fi and more. Planned, staff-led activities and ice cream socials held throughout the summer.

Guests will also enjoy our paved roads and General Store and Cafe where they will find unique gifts/souvenirs, toys, groceries, and more. We also proudly serve Hunt Brothers Pizza and wings along with hand-dipped ice cream and other great summer time treats!

Pool & Hot Tub are open: Memorial Day Weekend–Labor Day Weekend.

DIRECTIONS:

From all points south, east or west: Take I-94: Take Exit 34 to I-196, then drive 4 miles north. Use Exit 4 (Coloma/Riverside), and turn left off the exit, heading east 200 yards, you'll see our sign on the left hand side of the road.

From the north: Take I-196 west/south. Use exit 4 (Coloma/Riverside), and turn left off the exit, heading east 200 yards.

GPS Coordinates: N42.186239, W86.373353.
GPS address: 3527 Coloma Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.

In 2020, we will be open April 17 — October 12. RESERVATIONS 800-562-5341 • INFO 269-849-3333

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
80' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (5/22 - 9/7)
Snack Bar ($)
Propane ($)
Mini Golf
Firewood ($)
Bike Rentals ($)

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We felt very welcomed at our stay. Hosts are wonderful. Well kept campground. We stayed during the week which was very quiet. Looks like a great family place too. 9/25/2020

- Tony Germann on Google

Absolutely lovely there. Great amenities. Very nice people at the office. It was a bit tight for our 43' rig with a tow, but doable if you go very slowly and don't cut any corners. 9/17/2020

- Janet Denney on Google

This place is so clean and full of trees that provide awesome shade! Pool and shower bathrooms are spotless! We also had a hike that we found to be relaxing, yet fun for our kids... 9/14/2020

- sandra sanchez on Google

Great time as always! 9/22/2020

We had a great time! My son loved all the activities - barrel rides, tie dying, and scavenger hunt! 9/22/2020

Had a good time. Lots are a little small. Staff was very helpful. 9/22/2020

This was our 2nd stay and we absolutely love it here. The staff are great, the cabin and restrooms are clean and the location is great. We look forward to coming back next year again. 9/22/2020

Staff was friendly. Campground was clean. Very good water. Good cable TV. Staff did not enforce the 11:00 PM quiet hours when the campers in site 89 started a campfire after 11:00 PM and sat outside talking until at least 1:00 AM. 9/22/2020

Loved having hot pizza delivered to our site! Friendly people all around. Pretty wooded campground. Just wish we had a more private spot. 9/22/2020

Owners are great. Always a joy to stay there. 9/21/2020

everything went really well, the only thing I would like to see improved is the strength of the wifi.... 9/21/2020

Our family had another wonderful trip to this campground. Mark and Karla are very welcoming, the park is super clean, and the staff is very friendly. The kids had a great time participating in the weekend events. Happy Campers here! We will be back next year! 9/21/2020

Very clean, owner very nice & helpful lots of activities for your family to enjoy. 9/21/2020

Great campground great owners 9/21/2020

We rented one of the rustic cabins and everything was as expected. Very clean and just like the description. Next time we want to book one of the cool canvas tents though! We loved our stay and every employee we encountered was very pleasant and helpful... 9/21/2020

I was concerned that the masks were optional in the camp store. I am a registered nurse and am quite aware of the risks and danger of not following guidelines. At least the staff should be setting the examples of wearing them while in the store. Very nice camp ground. 9/21/2020

Alway a a very pleasant place to stay. 9/21/2020

Everything was great! Can;t wait to see what they do to the pool area. 9/21/2020

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KOA Holiday Campgrounds

Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio™ and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.

KOA Holidays Feature:

RV Sites with a KOA Patio™
Deluxe Cabins with full baths
Premium Tent Sites
Group meeting facilities

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WHEN: May 14-15, 2021

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 14th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 15th for just $20*.

WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised from May 15 support the KOA Care Camps Trust which distributes more than $1 million dollars annually to support 125+ Care Camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org.

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Halloween Harvest Weekend #1 (Scarecrow Craft)

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Oct 2 - 4, 2020

Fall camping brings more memories as we enjoy cooler temperatures. Due to popular demand, this year we will hold two Halloween Harvest Weekends. During Week #1, guests are...

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Halloween Harvest Weekend #2 (Chili Cook-Off)

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Oct 9 - 12, 2020

Fall camping brings more memories as we enjoy cooler temperatures. Guests are encouraged to prepare their famous chili recipes for this charity event (KOA Care Camps)....

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Looking for a convenient way to get to or from the "Windy City?" AmTrak offers daily service service that comes directly to downtown St. Joseph to/from Chicago. Once you're here, you're just a quick Uber or car ride away from our campground (less than 10 minutes). This is a great option for Chicagoland area residents to arrive here, or for guests to enjoy a day excursion to Chicago and avoid the hassle of driving and parking.

410 1/2 Vine Street

St. Joseph, MI 49085

800-872-7245

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The most popular beach spot to get the sand between your toes, take a dip in Lake Michigan, or enjoy reading a book and taking a nap on the shore while being lulled by the sights, sounds and smells of this freshwater ocean. In fact, in March of 2020, TripAdvisor rated included Silver Beach on their list of the Top 25 Beaches in the United States. Minutes will turn to hours as you become fully immersed in a restful vacation-mode.

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Traveling with your four-legged friend and wanting to go to the beach? Not a problem! Located just three miles from our campground, this pet-friendly park allows "fido" to come with you, and provides a great place to spend an afternoon or take in a Lake Michigan sunset.

The park features paved parking, porta johns, wooden walkway and stairs to the beach, shaded picnic area with metal grills, playground equipment and dog bag dispenser.

Park closes at 11pm.

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Experience award-winning wineries and attractions, all of which are connected and easy to journey between. Find something delicious, fun, or artistic – several of them are within just a few miles of our campground.

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After Rough Start, Coloma/St. Joseph Caps...

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(July 15, 2020) A recent KOA survey found that leisure travelers who have never camped before, are now considering camping as a way to spend more time out doors following...

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(April 22, 2020) As the events of the past couple months have unfolded, our thoughts and prayers have been with those who have been directly impacted by COVID-19. In...

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Camping in the Era of Social Distancing

(Updated September 3, 2020) As we all adapt to the personal and professional disruptions of life over the past couple months, we too have stepped up and made necessary...

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Stay Calm and Camp On! Response to COVID-19

(March 11, 2020) As part of our commitment to exceptional guest service, which includes the health and well-being of our staff, guests and the general public, we are...

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Silver Beach Makes TripAdvisor List of Top 25...

(March 8, 2020) Even the ravages of the recent winter storms and extreme water levels on Lake Michigan can’t keep Silver Beach in St. Joseph from making the Top 25...

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