Walnut Grove Campground: A Metropark Experience in Van Buren Twp, MI

4 reviews

Tuliptree Rd, Van Buren Township, MI 48111, USA
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Walnut Grove Campground Introduce

Welcome to Walnut Grove Campground, located within a beautiful metropark setting in Van Buren Township, Michigan. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Walnut Grove Campground offers a natural outdoor experience at Tuliptree Rd, Van Buren Twp, MI 48111.

Here's a breakdown of what you can expect, based on customer reviews:

Beautiful Metropark Setting: The campground is situated within a scenic metropark, offering a pleasant and natural environment.
Spacious Campsites: The campsites are generally described as spacious and open, providing ample room for campers.
Kids' Playground: A significant advantage for families is the presence of a playground located conveniently near the campsites.
Lack of Showers: A notable drawback is the absence of shower facilities, which has been a major concern for many visitors, especially regarding hygiene after hiking and concerns about ticks and Lyme disease.
Campsite Regulation Issues: There have been reports of campsite regulation issues, including overcrowding and noise disturbances. One review mentioned a large group exceeding the permitted capacity and causing disruptions.
Office Staff: The office staff is consistently described as friendly and communicative, providing helpful assistance when contacted. They have also shown willingness to address concerns and offer compensation when necessary.
Variable Camping Experience: Based on the reviews, the camping experience can be variable. While the park itself is appreciated, the quality of the camping stay is described as a "gamble" due to potential regulation issues.

In summary, Walnut Grove Campground offers a beautiful natural setting within a metropark, with spacious campsites and a playground. However, potential visitors should be aware of the lack of showers and the possibility of encountering issues related to campsite regulation. The friendly and communicative office staff is a positive aspect, but the overall camping experience can be inconsistent. Potential campers should weigh these factors before making a reservation.

Location

Michigan Wayne County Tuliptree Road

Customer Reviews

3.0

4 reviews

Carolyn Romano

Oct 16, 2024

This is a beautiful metropark! Pros of campground: beautiful, spacious, kids playground was right next to our spot! Cons: No showers! With concerns of ticks and Lyme disease after hiking, how does a campground not have showers? In the whole reservation process, there was no warning that there were no showers.

Justine White-Hawk

Jun 23, 2024

I was registered for two nights here, tonight would have been our second night. The first night was good. Small campsites, very open, no showers, lots of ants, but honestly fine. Today though, the lot next to us filled up with 5 cars, 1 popup trailer, 4 tents, and 14 people. All of which is against rules and regulations for this location. They were loud and their children cut through other sites frequently. After speaking to the office about what was happening, we were told we may be able to move, but the only sites were still right by this giant group, and that did not remedy the problem. We should not have had to move in the first place. We were also told by the office that the only way to enforce rules and regulations like this would be to call the police. We weren't about to do that over something like this, it seemed over the top. So we packed up and left. I paid for two nights and only got to stay one because I was not paying to stay in a group camping situation. There are sites for that and these are not them. I will not be staying here again. I do want to say that the office staff was friendly and communicative when we spoke to them on the phone. This park overall is great but the camping, in my experience, just isn't regulated well enough to ensure that you get what you pay for. It's a gamble. Update: next day We called the office again and let them know we vacated a day early and why. They comped us a day. I just wanted to reiterate the good experience with office staff. Maybe we'll try again. I gave it an extra star for the staff.

Mark Caruso

Aug 25, 2024

Very nice park large lots, plenty of room for our 37ft rig

Amie Covell

Oct 01, 2024

Nice quiet place to visit