Stayed one winter weekend with a group from Chicago. Nice easy drive from Chicago. Came to do cc…read moreskiing on beautiful wooded trails, but enjoyed seeing bald eagles and lounging in wood-fired sauna on their picturesque lake.

This is a nature lover's paradise for kids and counselors alike…read more This center is a big part of my family. My brother went since he was 8 years old until he was a teenager. He then was a counselor in his early to late 20s. My brother and my SIL are an integral part of this community. My niece and nephew have been and still go most summers for 1-2 week stays every year and many other events throughout the year too. The counselors here are amazing, friendly, such great support systems for the kids, emotionally, psychologically. They push the kids to participate in social activities as groups and be their own ambassador and fully partake among nature. The center fosters community, communication, openness, cooperative learning and lifelong experiences. It's a great platform and place for kids to become more independent and to help them build lasting relationships too. The counselors are there to help guide the kids and be there if needed.

We really like this campground. The DNR Reservation site has this posted under Yankee Springs as…read morethe main park and then Deep Lake is one of the campgrounds within the park. It's so awesome to be close to the water but not in an area of it where people drive jet skis like jerk-faces all the live long day. It's actually peaceful here. We went Labor Day weekend and it was pretty chill. You fall asleep to the sounds of birds and nature. If you are tent camping, I highly suggest avoiding D1 to D43. Not because the sites suck, but because the bathroom to people ratio is not as nice as D44 to D78. If you book D71, there are steps at the back of your campsite to one of the main trails and an almost direct path to the water as well. We booked it last year and the only down fall is that we had a few people get lost and end up right in our campsite for a few moments. Also, Tractor supply and Walmart are 10 minutes away. We grab firewood (and some groceries) from there when all the local firewood vendors are sold out. Also the DNR folks come around every day and check on the sites and bathroom which is much appreciated.

Great hiking Summer AND Winter! Short (2 mile or way longer trails available). I have t camped here…read moreyet, but site appear spacious and trees throughout.

Super fun, quiet, off the beaten path park. The trails were all dirt, but mostly smooth. There are…read more1 or 2 good spots to sit and hangout, but no grills. There is a bathroom. There's a small floating dock that can maybe fit 2-3 fisherman at most. Mostly come for the views and to take in the scenery. The lake is serene and tranquil. Great for photography

Relatively new nature park for Kalamazoo County. This heavily wooded park with a central lake &…read moreperimeter hiking trails is reborn from a former 100 year old Boy Scout Campground Campus. Only a handful of physical elements remain from the scouting days. Park entrance fee is minimal & single day passes are available. No overnight camping allowed. Primary appeal will be hiking, birdwatching & fishing. The trails are pretty well marked and grooming will only get better over time.

I wanted to rent a jet ski for a couple days while at a cottage near Allegan. Ride the Wave was…read moreexactly what I was looking for. I did a 2 day rental and the ski was delivered right to my lake. At pick up the owner was accommodating to my plans and worked around my schedule. The ski was in excellent condition and ran perfect. We had a great time! If you want a one day or multi day rental of a jet ski in west Michigan, I can highly recommend Ride the Wave Jet Ski Rentals.

Never responded. Was trying to rent a jet ski late in the summer. Not sure if they are still in…read morebusiness

My Son and I came here over Memorial Day w.e with about six other families which equated to about…read more25 total in our group. This place is awesome and the *only* reason it's not getting a 5 spot is bc some of the Camp Leader "oversight" is a bit much but I guess better safe than sorry, etc. But every kid had at least one parent with them so things like the 2-hour long "swim test" could have been avoided by just having a parent sign a waiver...esp when they had at least 3 lifeguards watching a relatively small area of kids. Whatever, small detail but something to consider. The other reason is for the food which was essentially passable but you have to factor in the cost. Each family paid about $70 TOTAL for EVERYTHING for our two night three day stay! Food, lodging and all the included programs, i'm saying 3 days/2 nights stay all included for $70!! (i still can't get over that) Apart from those two minor critiques, the place is an absolute gem in a beautiful setting. Sat outside the town of Middleville (aka "Middle-of-Nowhere's-ville) that is situated in between Grand Rapids (to the North) and Kalamazoo (to the South). As alluded to this place is strictly business. But also FUN. And the counselors do make it fun. The kids were over the top excited and had almost no downtime (unless tey chose to). Highlights - per the 10 y.o when asked: 1. Nightly Camp Fire Stories 2. Horse trail ride (his first, barely did it but was so happy when task was accomplished 3. Zip Line 4. Kayaking 5. Swimming (just add water and there's a 0% chance you're child won't be content 6. Tie Dye 7. Daily Meal Time 8. Archery 9 Indoor Climbing Wall 10. Outside Climbing Wall For me, it was all around fantastic and I got the chance to ride some single track at nearby Yankee Springs which is an awesome Mountain Bike trail about ten minutes South. [X] Without a doubt we'll be back

We've had our kids go to camp Manitou-lin for the last three years. The first year was just day…read morecamp and then the over-night camp the last two years. The kids really enjoy it and we feel comfortable that our children are having a safe and fun experience. The camp is well organized with a myriad of fun activities planned. Both of my kids really love the food, although it sounds pretty standard by their description. The kayaking/canoeing, archery and outdoor skills activities are things they particularly liked. The staff are very friendly and competent and keep the kids entertained and engaged while instilling good values. If I had any complaint, it would be the staff-to-child ratio and apparent lack of a reasonable bedtime for the kids under 10 years old. There are 10-12 kids in each cabin and both my kids complained that they never got to sleep before 11:00 or 11:30 pm. If this is a concern, then a day camp might be a better choice. Despite this, both our kids have asked to go to camp for a second week each summer.

Been wanting to visit Al Sabo for awhile now and so glad that I did. Such a beautiful place with…read morenice paths for walking, running or biking. The wooded area with the tall pines have been planted in rows - so cool! Loved seeing people enjoying the woods in their hammocks. Parking lot is small and congested.

What a place to unwind and relax amongst the uninterrupted landscape. Walking through the woods and…read moretaking in thr sights and sounds of nature's creatures and thrblight breeze makes for an hour or two of serenity that is important to recharge with. Go to clear your head, get a little exercise, or both! There are literally miles of trails where you can take in all nature has to offer. I can't imagine how you could be in a bad mood as you're out exploring this little gem.

I think everything they offer at this place is just amazing, good for kids, teens, and adults. But…read moremy god if you cannot find staff who aren't some of the rudest people i've met in my life, then don't hire at all. The adult staff at other areas of the park are amazing, not all are bad apples, but please fix the behavior of the younger staff at the main pool. I was here with my family and when we arrived to the pool, i mean everyone is super excited to go swimming, and then this staff, little big bigger of a girl, is just on our asses about EVERYTHING. Cant do this, cannot bring that, literally nothing. I understand rules and regulations, but you don't have to be condescending about it like you're in some power hungry struggle. She even came at my daughter when she had a sealed container of food that when she walked into the park, the two boy staffs didn't say anything, but of course when my girl sits down trying to just enjoy the day, mind you not even touching the container its under the chair, this lady is walking around, stops at us, literally SCANS everything we have with her eyes, kicks my kid out because she had a container of food she wasn't even touching. Like I said, i understand rules but you don't have to be an ASS when conveying those rules. As an owner of a business, do some more team training for these younger workers because that was ridiculous. I could write a whole segment about the girls working the concessions but i honestly just do not have the energy too, moral of story, fix this behavior.

As much as I understand that there need to be rules... when you pay as much as one pays to be in…read morethis facility, there's a line! I get to the pool today with my water bottle and my towel bag.. "oh excuse me.. we have regulations (NEW from last time we were here) and you have to have clear water bottles and bags.. snacks you know..". I was PISSED!!!! So now I can't have my Stanley nor my bag.... There's a line to be drawn when it comes to things. It's not like we're at a concert where someone could be harboring a gun... this is the splash pad... I'd like to have a little more freedom for the price we pay for the yuppiness. And ya know... maybe CHEAPER golf carts.. you KNOW you need one to do anything in this place. $70 a DAY!! $15 for than last time also. ALLLLLLL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS

This place is great!! I was a first time camper about 30 mins away and booked this place for a…read morenight time ride with all the horses wearing different LED lights!! What fun!! Our guide was a cool dude from England, and everyone just loved to hear him talk. We got to take pictures with the horses after and I would go back every day if I could. Do it for yourself . The horses are very well behaved and appropriate for even beginners (in my opinion).

Great communication, staff, pricing, and amazing overall experience! We had the best Glow Ride!…read moreThey definitely go the extra mile to ensure a wonderful time. Highly recommend!