Paw Paw River Campgrounds

Watervliet, Michigan

About

Paw Paw River Campgrounds is a rustic camping destination located in Watervliet, Michigan, offering a peaceful retreat along the scenic Paw Paw River. The campground provides access to the only private Paw Paw River launch in Watervliet, making it an ideal base for water recreation enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and tubing on the river, with trips ranging from 2 to 6 miles depending on skill level and experience. The campground offers both electric/water sites and primitive camping options, along with amenities including restrooms, showers, a game room, playground equipment, and recreational games. The surrounding area features excellent fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass and pike, and the campground serves as a gateway to the 68-mile Paw Paw River Water Trail that extends through southwest Michigan.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Electric/Water Sites
• Electric/Water Riverfront Sites
• Primitive Sites
• Tent Sites
• RV Sites

Local Attractions

• Paw Paw River
• Paw Paw River Water Trail
• Canoeing and kayaking
• Tubing
• Fishing on the Paw Paw River
• St. Joseph River
• Towns of Paw Paw, Lawrence, Hartford, Watervliet, Coloma, Riverside and Benton Harbor