Daisy Park Campground
Our campground is now closed for the 2023 season. Reservations for 2024 are open now. Please call 269-792-2081 to start your reservation or email us. Please DO NOT send credit card information through email.
Located only 30 minutes south of Grand Rapids, and 30 minutes north of Kalamazoo,
SON-Life Camp & Retreat Center's campground ministry exists to provide church groups and families with the opportunity to:
Rest from a busy lifestyle
Relax in the beauty of God's nature
Reflect upon Jesus Christ and His Word
Renew relationships with family and friends
20 grassy, tent/rv sites with water and electric on every site, along with a campfire pit and picnic table.
Modern bathhouse and shower rooms, coin operated laundry room, fish house (for cleaning your catch-of-the-day) and a Snack Shack were we sell pre-packaged candy, ice cream, SON-Life Camp apparel, and a few store items in case you forgot something.
We do NOT have any seasonal sites. Our license permits a maximum 14 day stay.
Our campground license allows for 1 household or up to 4 unrelated people to stay on one site. Each site is allowed up to 2 sleeping units (camper and tent or 2 tents). This does not include a dining canopy.
We do not have cabins available for rent for individual campground guests. If your group is interested in cabins please contact us about hosting a retreat or find out more information by visiting our retreat page.
2024 Campground Rates
Daisy Park Campground will open in Mid-May for the 2024 summer season. We do NOT have any seasonal lots.
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 2:00 p.m.
Weekday Rates
Sunday through Thursday nights
$35 per site which includes one household or up to four unrelated people.
Weekend and Holiday Rates
Friday & Saturday nights
Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
$40 per site which includes one household or up to four unrelated people.
Additional Fees
$5 for each additional person per night who is not a part of your household or for more than four unrelated people. Household is defined as immediate family living under one roof or parent(s) and their minor children
$10 Early Arrival Fee - arrive any time after 11 a.m the day of your arrival and only available if site is not occupied by another guest. Please contact the office to confirm site availability.
$10 Late Departure Fee - departing by 6 p.m. the day of scheduled departure and only available if site does not have another guest scheduled for arrival that same day. Please contact the office or campground hosts to confirm site availability.
A $125 fine will be issued to any person(s) responsible for the flipping of the swim rafts.
On-Site Amenities
Waterfront / Beach
The waterfront area is located a short walk from the campground facilities and is shared with retreat groups. The beach and waterfront equipment — rowboats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and paddle boards — are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. This area is available for:
Swimming - roped off shallow and deep swim sections. (Personal flotation/life vests available free of charge)
Boating (NOT in swimming area; life vests MUST be worn)
Fishing (NOT in swimming or boating area)
Beach Games
Blobbing - This activity must be staffed by trained SON-Life Camp staff and therefore MUST be scheduled 3 weeks in advance, requires 12 person minimum and is $7/per person to participate.
Playground & Sandbox
Horseshoes
Tetherball
1/2 Court Basketball
Group campfire ring and screened-in pavilion
The group campfire area and pavilion can be reserved free of charge for church/family group use. Please call the office to coordinate times and make reservation.
On-Site Activities for additional fee $5/per person and MUST be scheduled AT LEAST 2 weeks in advance (12 person minimum):
Blobbing: $7/per person
Archery: $5/per person
Mountainboarding: $5/per person
Team-Building Initiative: $5/per person
Tomahawks: $5/per person
Use of the playing fields, gaga, or any activities located in the Retreat Center area must be coordinated with the office or Campground Hosts (on site 1). These activities are not available when Retreat center area is in use by summer camp programs or other groups.
Guidelines
A full set of guidelines will be sent to you with your registration confirmation or you will find them in the welcome packet at your camp site. Here are a few that address common questions.
Quiet Hours: 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Pets: Please keep all family-friendly pets on a leash less than 6' long at all times and clean up after them. Pets are NOT allowed in any camp building (including the Bath House). Pets are NOT allowed on the beach area - on the sand, swim areas or boating area.
Prohibited Substances: Illegal substances and intoxicants, including alcoholic beverages and marijuana, are prohibited on camp property. No smoking is allowed in any building. No guns or target shooting is permitted.
Boats: Our boats are available for free on a first-come-first-served basis. You may carry in your own boat. ONLY electric trolling motors are allowed. All boaters must wear a life jacket.
Church Groups: Reservations may be made up to one year in advance. All sites must have a deposit by Jan 1.
Individual Reservations may be made as early as November 1 when held with a 50% deposit minimum.
Cancellations with 10 days or more notice will be given a full refund minus a $20 administration fee. No refund will be given with less than 10 days notice.
Waterfront: The waterfront is open until dusk. There is no lifeguard on duty. A $125.00 fee will be issued to any person(s) responsible for the flipping of any swim rafts.