River Ridge Family Campground

The Great Outdoors

Saginaw campers will want to visit the Bay City State Park. This wetland state park overlooks Saginaw Bay and is one of the largest remaining marshy areas along Lake Huron with a variety of habitats, including prairies, forests, and more. The park is ideal for swimming, as there are over 1,000 feet of sandy beaches to enjoy. Tobico Lagoon is a popular destination for anglers, and carp, pike, and bass are common catches. Hikers will love exploring the seven miles of trails that weave through the wetlands, and during your hike, keep an eye out for local birds, with several viewing platforms dotted along the boardwalks.If you travel south towards Lansing, you'll find the beautiful Sleepy Hollow State Park. This park covers over 2,000 acres of woods, rivers, and pastures along the edge of Lake Ovid. There are 11 miles of trails in the park, and pets are welcome so you can bring your pup along so they can stretch their legs. During the winter, these trails are open to winter sports, such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Lake Ovid is also a popular location for watersports, such as kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. Fishing is another favorite pastime, with bluegill, muskie, and bass lurking in the lake.You may want to explore some of the areas north of Saginaw Bay during your campervan rental vacation in central Michigan. This park is located an hour's drive north of Saginaw and features over 35 acres of verdant woods along the shore of the 175-acre Budd Lake. Watersports are a favorite at this state park, and visitors are able to rent kayaks and canoes from on-site vendors. There's also an abundance of fish at the lake, which is ideal for anglers, and catches include panfish, muskie, and bass. If you're feeling lucky, you try your hand at metal detecting; the park map shows areas dedicated to this pastime.

Exploring the City

There are several cities worth visiting while camping at River Ridge Family Campground. The Tri-City area offers a few great attractions, including The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History. This beautiful Renaissance-style museum is over 100 years old and contains thousands of artifacts relating to the history of Saginaw County. There's a wide array of exhibits, too, ranging from a sporting hall of fame to an exhibit on local native people with original clothing, arrowheads, and more.If you'd rather experience one of Michigan's biggest cities, consider making a trip to Lansing, Michigan's capital. While here, you can visit the Michigan State Capitol. This capitol building features many classic design traits, including Greek Renaissance-style pillars, and a domed roof. Visitors can book a guided tour of certain parts of the building, and see some of the ornate design features, including lavish hand-painted art on the ceilings.An excellent family-friendly attraction in Lansing is the Potter Park Zoo. This mid-sized zoo contains over 150 different species of animals, including some endangered species, such as Amur tigers, black rhinos, and red pandas. The zoo is heavily focused on conservation and runs classes where you can talk to zookeepers and find out more about endangered species.