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On the south shore of Lake Michigan, Benton Harbor is the artistic half of its twin, the resort town of St. Joseph. Chicago, IL is two hours' drive away while Detroit, on the other side of the peninsula, is three hours' drive. “Brunson Harbor” (after one of its founders) started as a swampland before the completion of the canal in 1862, which drained the marsh and provided berthing area for boats. The town's name was later changed in honor of a Missouri senator who pushed for Michigan's statehood.

Benton Harbor's ideal location in southwest Michigan means easy access to the region's celebrated wineries. The town itself boasts several, but you would be missing out if you skip the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail, an area planted to 10,000 acres of grapes. This is a good reason to book an RV in Benton Harbor, to drink in not only the region’s famed produce but also its countryside beauty and beachside sunsets.

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A Taste of Lake Michigan’s Shoreline

Sometimes, the great outdoors is right at your doorstep: The Grand Mere State Park is only 20 minutes' drive by travel trailer rental in Benton Harbor. Here, sand dunes appear side by side ancient lakes scooped out by the same glaciers that formed the Great Lakes. The undeveloped woods are a naturalist's delight, and the 250 species of birds that use the park as a migration flyway attract birders in spring and fall. Four miles of hiking trails cut through the park's 985 acres while its mile-long, uncrowded Lake Michigan shoreline is a boon to solitude seekers.

At twice the size of Grand Mere, Warren Dunes State Park promises a bounty of outdoor recreation opportunities on its 260-foot rugged dunes, six miles of hiking trails, and three miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. From atop the massive dunes, gaze out onto the lake or catch the breeze for a hang-gliding adventure. Or plant your feet on a sandboard and kick up dust going down. Bring rafts or tubes to enjoy the lake's warm waters, or stay overnight with your camper rental from Benton Harbor to stargaze from the beach parking lot.

Lake Michigan’s "lake effect" lends wineries in southwest Michigan longer and warmer growing seasons mimicking those of France and Germany. Leaving New Buffalo, the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail takes you north to Holland; the region in between has wine-growing roots reaching to as far back as the 1860s. Some areas of the Great Fruit Belt are located along the trail so expect to sample innovative fruit wines when you arrive at the cellar. Rent an RV in Benton Harbor in the summer and plan your trip around the annual wine festival when vineyards come together and celebrate along the lake's shores.

Where to Park Your RV

There's a campground in town, a lone truck stop, and a KOA campground nearby. Benton Harbor has a fair share of gas stations so you can make a fuel stop in town before leaving in search for campgrounds. The next closest you’ll find are in Berrien Springs, Coloma, and Covert within half an hour’s drive. With the exception of state parks, most of these campgrounds offer full hookup sites, restrooms, and showers. The Van Buren State Park and the Warren Dunes State Park both have electric sites for the camper rental from Benton Harbor, along with restrooms and showers.

Walmart has a store on Mall Drive. Consider spending a night at their parking lot if you're having difficulty finding a camping spot. Ask permission from the store manager, and you just might save yourself an out-of-town trip in search of a campsite.

Top Attractions in the Twin Cities

Admire the "fire arts" on display at Benton Harbor's Water Street Glassworks located in the Arts District. Visitors can watch live glass demonstrations, or overlook the glassblowing and casting studio from a viewing platform. The studio doubles as an art school, so there are courses for children 12 and above who are keen to learn about making stained glass and jewelry.

Also located at the heart of the Arts District, the ARS Gallery is where you'll see works of established and emerging local, regional, and national artists on exhibits several times a year. The works range from portraits and mixed media using glass and found objects to sculptures made of clay and stone. The gallery also offers lifestyle workshops such as the art of entertaining and wine education.

Nearby St. Joseph invites children from 1 to 10 to try its dozens of hands-on exhibits in a kid-oriented museum. There's an imaginary trip to the vet's clinic, a simulated journey on a Great Lakes ship, or a mini-hike up a volcano. There are also themed areas where children aged 3-12 learn to perform lighthouse-keeper duties, navigate lake currents, and climb a wall similar to cave walls under the St. Joseph River watershed.

When you rent a motorhome in Benton Harbor, you’ll also be close to the abundant dining options of St. Joseph that range from Chinese to Mexican to Italian. Good old standbys like burgers and BLT sandwiches as well as classic American comfort food are well-represented, and so are seafood and steaks.

You'll also find plenty of places serving vegan and gluten-free meals if you have dietary needs. Whip up your favorites with ingredients picked up from dozens of grocery and convenience stores and produce markets found throughout town.

Benton Harbor's proximity to the tri-state area (of Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana) also makes it an ideal starting point for adventures beyond the Lake Michigan shoreline. The scenery changes as you leave the Great Lakes region and drive hundreds of miles on the Midwest’s backroads. Find the best RV rental in Benton Harbor today and discover the surprises that await.

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  • Sarett Nature Center Trails, MIBenton Harbor, MI
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  • Van Buren Trail, MIHartford, MI
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