What is MARVAC Michigan RV and Campgrounds (michiganrvandcampgrounds.org)?

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michiganrvandcampgrounds.org is the website of MARVAC, a Michigan-focused organization whose members include campgrounds, RV dealers, RV manufacturers and RV service providers. The site works as a directory and publication hub: you can browse members by category or by region of Michigan, and you can request or read online a printed guide described as the official publication for "Recreation Vehicles Michigan RV & Campgrounds," complete with six fold-out maps. Use it when you want to find Michigan camping and RV businesses, not when you want to book a specific campsite directly — the site points you to member businesses rather than acting as a booking engine.

Who runs the site and who is listed

MARVAC describes its membership as covering four groups:

  • Michigan campgrounds
  • Michigan RV dealers
  • Michigan RV manufacturers
  • Michigan RV services (parts, repairs, accessories and similar suppliers)

The member listings on the site reflect this mix. Examples visible in the directory include Base Camp Van Company (services, Southwest Michigan Region), Camper Trailer Parts & Repair (hitches, parts and accessories, major appliances, roof-mount air conditioning, South Central Region), DeHondt Storage (Southeast Region), Hitch House USA, and non-regional suppliers such as Campspot, Business Finance Depot and Greenman's Printing & Imaging. Dealer entries include Price Right Auto & RV locations in DeWitt and Sterling Heights.

How the directory is organized

The site offers two main ways to narrow a search, and they can be combined in practice.

Browse method What it gives you Best for
By category Michigan Campgrounds, Member Dealers, Member Manufacturers, Member Services/Supplier Choosing the type of business first
By region Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, South Central, Upper Peninsula, plus Out of State Planning around a travel route or trip area

Member entries also carry tags describing what they do — for example "Sells & Installs Hitches," "Sells Parts & Accessories," "Services Major Appliances" or "Services Roof-Mount Air Conditioning." These tags are the fastest way to check whether a business handles your specific need before you contact it.

What you can get from the publication

The site promotes a printed guide described as focused exclusively on camping and RVing in Michigan, with six fold-out maps, and notes that it includes a complete listing of Michigan state parks. Two access routes are offered: requesting a copy, or viewing the online version. The state park listing is useful for trip planning even if you never contact a member business.

Practical notes before you rely on it

  • It is a directory, not a booking platform. Listings tell you who exists and what they offer; availability, rates and reservations are handled by each business.
  • Region labels matter. A business tagged "Southwest Michigan Region" is a different starting point than one tagged "Out of State," so filter by region before assuming a short drive.
  • Verify current details with the business. The site shows membership categories and service tags, but hours, inventory and seasonal status are best confirmed directly.
  • Dealer names can look like pricing pages. Entries such as "Price Right Auto & RV" are dealer names, not indications of advertised prices on the site.

If your goal is to find a campground in a specific part of Michigan, start with the regional browse; if you need a repair, hitch installation or parts, start with the services category and check the service tags.