Van Riper State Park

Champion, Michigan · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

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Weekend availability

Live from Michigan State Parks · checked Sep 16, 2:26 PM PT

Sold out 2 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Sold out
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Where Van Riper State Park is

Champion, MI 49814

46.5337, -87.9995

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Getting a campsite at Van Riper State Park

How do I get a campsite at Van Riper State Park when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Van Riper State Park on Michigan State Parks around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

When do campsites usually open up at Van Riper State Park?

Whenever someone cancels. Most reservation systems refund less the closer you get to arrival, so cancellations cluster in the days before a stay — but the openings themselves are unpredictable, which is exactly why watching for them beats refreshing the page.

Where do I book a campsite at Van Riper State Park?

Reservations for Van Riper State Park are made on Michigan State Parks, the official booking system for Michigan State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.

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