Name: Eden Springs Park and Campground
Item: Eden Springs Park and Campground
Rating: 3
Author: bart_savino

Eden Springs Park and Campground in Benton Harbor Michigan offers full and partial hookup RV and tent camping in a shaded setting. The park has a mix of seasonal and short term sites. Located within a park that maintains a working small train for rides around a track. Gravel roads with sites on mowed grass the park is accessible for most sized RVs.

Situated on the site of the House of David guests can experience a unique piece of American history. the home of a religious cult and commune the House of David was famous for its small amusement park, 1900’s ride on steam trains and world famous travelling baseball team. Currently being restored by volunteers camping guests can ride the trains, hand paddle a 1950’s era toy hand train, or enjoy watching a ball game by the classically styled House of David team (now playing at the location of their original field).

A true “Field of Dreams” Eden Springs Park and Campground is reasonably priced and close to one of the prettier beaches on Lake Michigan at St Joseph. Benton Harbor is an economically depressed area and the neighborhoods around the park are a bit sketchy but inside the park there are no issues.

Eden Springs Park and Campground is working to improve their facilities and provide RV sites that are long enough for the biggest rigs with the only issue being the lack of easy access due to the old design of perpendicular sites to roads.

Pets - Allows pets to stay. Special rules will likely apply so check with park regarding the pet rules. If you like camping with pets this campground or RV park is an option.

Electric - Offers electric service to the sites. This electric service may be 20 amp, 30 amp, or 50 amp and may or may not be available at all campsites. Our information, reviews and photos suggest that if you have an electric powered device this destination has electric service available.

Water - Water hookups or water fill locations. Water is available here for your drinking pleasure.

Tents - Provides camping options for tent campers. If you will be sleeping in a tent this location likely has a site to accommodate you.

Full-hookups - Offers full hookup amenities at the site. Full hookups including water, electric and sewer service at particular campsites.

Sewer - Provides sewer connections at some or all of the campsites. Sewer hookups allow you to drain your gray and black water tanks. If you need a campsite with sewer hookups this campground or RV park offers them.

Pull-thru - Provides pull thru style RV campsites. Pull thrus allow RV owners to more easily park without backing up. Pull thru sites are available at this location.

Internet - Internet service available. This may be in the form of wifi or wired connections and may or may not be a good connection.

Back-in - Back-in sites available. Have no fear you can back it in here.

Dogs - Allows pets including dogs. Our information, reviews or photos suggest that dogs are allowed at this park. Be mindful of rules and call ahead for any breed or quantity restrictions.

Bathrooms - Bathrooms available. If you are looking for a campground or RV park with bathrooms including toilets or restrooms reviews and our data show that this location has you covered.

Dirt - Dirt camping pads. The information, reviews and photos we have reviewed suggest that the campsites are dirt, gravel, rock or some form of material that is not grass or concrete. Dirt sites are not a bad thing just a factual thing. Bring some mats for the dirt.

Video - Video available for viewing. Videos provide a more intimate look at a location to discover if the campground or RV park is right for your next camping trip.

Trees - Trees are situated close to or around the campsites. These trees may be close enough to require care when maneuvering into and out of the camping spot.

Family Friendly - Family friendly. This can include scheduled activities, playgrounds, game rooms or simply a family friendly camping environment. If you are looking for a family friendly RV park or campground this one may fit the bill.

Shade - Provides campsites with shade coverings. Shade can be provided in a number of ways but primarily is caused by a forested setting or trees placed in a manner to block some direct sunlight.

Pull-In - Pull-in style RV sites. These sites generally are best suited to RV coaches with a windshields. Pull-in can include pull thru sites or sites designed specifically to pull nose in and back out to leave.

Walking Trail - Access to a walking trail or walking area. If you want to stretch the legs this location has opportunities to do so.

Big Rig - For big rig or larger RVs. If you have a bus conversion, long trailer or fifth wheel and are looking for a RV park or campground with sites that will fit your rig this may be a suitable location.

Trails - Onsite or immediate access to recreational trails. The trail may be a multi-use paved path or dirt hiking trail but should be suitable to recreational movement. If you want trails this place has them.

Showers - Provides shower facilities onsite. If you need to take a shower and didn't bring your own along, or don;t like yours, this RV park or campground has shower facilities

Dump Station - On-site dump station for draining sewage tanks. Our information, reviews or photos suggest that this spot has a dump station available. Fees may be charged for dump station use; contact the location office or manager for information and rules about the dump station.

Tourist - Provides facilities for tourists. Generally these campgrounds are located near points of interest or are designed to accommodate novice campers and RV travelers. If you are a tourist this location may be right for you.

Wi-fi - Provides Wi-fi service. The strength and availability of wifi will likely vary but this park does provide some level of wifi internet service.

Group - Providing group camping areas. Group campsites and group camping allow for larger gatherings to take place within the campground or RV park.

Grass - Grass campsites or grass surrounding the sites. The quality and density of the grass may vary by season and location but this campground or RV park does have grass.

Partial Hookup - Providing sites with partial hookup amenities. Partial hookups may include electric only, electric and water or in some cases electric sewer or water sewer.

Interstate - Convenient to an interstate. This RV park or campground is near an interstate.

Historic - On or close to a point of historical interest. If you enjoy learning about or exploring historic locales consider this campground or RV park for your next camping trip.

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Eden Springs Campground & RV Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan, run by camp manager Cindy, may well be one of our favorite small town parks! We are spending the month of August 2018 here and have found the venue quiet, well maintained, friendly and inexpensive ($375 for a month). I do not expect the prices to stay this low now that it has been “discovered”. They are working on adding an updated restroom, dog park and other facilities. The sites are large, level and spaced far apart from each other. We pulled in with a 42’ rig, pulling a 28’ hybrid trailer (total 70’) and easily pulled into our site without having to unhook. We had enough space to park a jeep in front of and and in back of the attached rig. The sites are designed so that no camper or RV faces a sewer connection. All of the hook ups are centrally located between two sites, with each rig having their driver side towards the hookups and their awning/entry sides facing the opposing side. Each site has a gravel space between them that could be traveled through, though campers all set up picnic tables, chairs and campfires there so practically there is no egress, thus privacy. This camp has the best WiFi of any camp we have ever stayed at. Some spots offer OTA TV and satellite reception. Ours did not as we chose to have a full tree canopy. Most of the sites offer Full Hookups with 30/50 amp service. The camp manager, Cindy, provides fire rings and picnic tables as requested, so, if you need either, just let her know when you call. The tables were clean and in good shape. The fire rings can be placed anywhere you want. As an aside, when a camper leaves, Cindy and her crew comes and removes the rings, cleaning up the residue so there is no mess left! The campground grass is cut routinely and “weed-whacked” as needed. Cindy has been one of the nicest hosts we have met on our travels. She is always pleasant, available as needed for emergencies and even delivered our mail one afternoon. She is a font of knowledge about the area and willing to share. Probably in keeping with her personality, the majority of the visitors here have been friendly, chatty and willing to help each other. The RV resort is about 10 minutes from St. Joseph, MI and multiple rural wineries in the area (a favorite pastime for my wife Audrey). St. Joseph’s is a small town located on Lake Michigan with excellent food, event venues and a lovely white sand beach. Be sure to stop at the Chocolate store in town & Silver Lake Pizza for a desert/dinner well worth the time. The town of Benton Harbor itself once was booming city/community, which has come into hard times, but we did not have any problems traveling around that area. This area also has a non-defunct amusement park attached to the campground which is being slowly renovated by a group of volunteers. They have restored several of the buildings, a fountain and a miniature train which takes visitors on a 1/4 mile ride on Saturday/Sunday. Additionally, the camp is home to it’s own 1800’s era baseball team which plays home and away games in the old bare handed style! Behind the camp is a now mostly abandoned religious enclave called the House of David which was started in the late 1800’s/ early 1900’s (Google it!). Some interesting architecture and several restored mansions for the 5 remaining members of the group. I recommend this park for someone wanting a quiet, clean stay.
5 years ago
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In a word… amazing. The history of this location alone is worth a stay. We were lucky enough to be here during a summer weekend so we could ride the classic steam train AND watch the House of David baseball team play on the original location of their field. If you are unfamiliar with the lore of House of David it is well worth an exploration in the local library; my brief description would do it no justice.

We had a large pull thru site that had recently been cleaned up. Park management was friendly and visible. This area of Michigan is interesting in that you stay in Benton Harbor which is a black neighborhood replete with corrupt politicians and then cross the river to St Joe which is a white neighborhood with a booming vibrant downtown. If there is any better place to see the racial divide in action I am unsure how it could be more demonstrative.

Nightly rate was very reasonable. We had a picnic table, brand new, and fire ring. It was shared with our neighbors which was a real treat. The first evening we helped a brand new RVing couple from Chicago with their dealer plate truck and trailer :). they were complete newbies so it was fun teaching them the basics.

This park absolutely has to be on your must visit locations if you want to get a feel for old school midwest towns.
6 years ago

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