Camping Near Grand Rapids, Michigan
A clean, friendly campground just minutes from Grand Rapids where families come to camp, play, relax, and make memories together.
Minutes from Grand Rapids
Close to attractions, events, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Open Year-Round
Enjoy every season with 70 winter sites and heated water risers.
Family-Owned & Family-Focused
A welcoming campground where families can relax, reconnect, and have fun.
Clean, Friendly & Welcoming
Modern amenities, friendly staff, and a campground guests enjoy returning to.
Woodchip Campground
Woodchip Campground is a family-owned, family-friendly campground in Byron Center, just minutes from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a family vacation, a longer stay, or a winter camping trip, Woodchip gives you a comfortable place to settle in while staying close to everything West Michigan has to offer.
Campers can choose from RV and tent camping, along with seasonal and extended-stay options. Around the campground, families can enjoy the heated pool, playground, bouncing pillow, planned activities, themed weekends, campfires, and plenty of opportunities to simply slow down and spend time together.
Woodchip is also open year-round, with 70 winter camping sites equipped with heated water risers. And when you’re ready to explore beyond the campground, downtown Grand Rapids, attractions, events, shopping, dining, and entertainment are all within easy reach.
At Woodchip, the campground is part of the vacation — not just the place you sleep.
Ways to Stay at Woodchip
RV Sites
Enjoy RV camping with convenient site options for your Grand Rapids-area stay.
Tent Camping
Enjoy a classic camping experience with room to relax and spend time outdoors.
Extended Stays
Stay longer while enjoying your seasonal camping home base in the Grand Rapids area.
Winter Camping
Woodchip is open year-round with 70 winter sites equipped with heated water risers.
Make Memories at Woodchip
At Woodchip, camping is about more than your campsite. Kids can play, families can join in campground activities, and everyone has room to slow down and enjoy being together.
ArtPrize 2026
September 18 – October 3
Coming to Grand Rapids for ArtPrize? Stay at Woodchip, explore the art and events downtown, then return to the campground for a relaxing fall getaway.
Close to the Fun.
Woodchip Campground gives you the campground experience you came for while keeping Grand Rapids attractions, events, entertainment, dining, and shopping within easy reach.
Heading to a concert, convention, family attraction, or seasonal event? Woodchip makes a comfortable home base for exploring the area and returning to camp at the end of the day.
What Campers Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woodchip Campground located?
Woodchip Campground is located at 7501 Burlingame Ave. SW in Byron Center, Michigan, just minutes from Grand Rapids.
What types of camping does Woodchip Campground offer?
Woodchip welcomes RV and tent campers and also offers seasonal and extended-stay camping. The campground remains open year-round with winter camping available.
Is Woodchip Campground open year-round?
Yes. Woodchip is open year-round and has 70 winter camping sites equipped with heated water risers.
What family activities and amenities are available?
Woodchip offers family-friendly amenities including a heated swimming pool, playground, bouncing pillow, planned activities, seasonal events, and themed weekends.
Are pets allowed at Woodchip Campground?
Yes. Woodchip is pet-friendly. Guests should review the campground policies before arrival for current pet and campground guidelines.
Is Woodchip Campground close to Grand Rapids?
Yes. Woodchip is in Byron Center, approximately 10 miles from downtown Grand Rapids, making it convenient for attractions, events, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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