5300 North Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo
Michigan, 49004
(269) 381-7570
www.kalcounty.com/parks/markinglen/index.html
Markin Glen County Park is a campground or RV park located in Kalamazoo.
Markin Glen County Park was originally the estate of Morris Markin, the founder of Checker Motors corporation of Kalamazoo. The Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County was responsible for leading the fund raising drive that allowed the west side of Markin Glen to open as a County Park in 1994 after the County acquired the property from the City of Kalamazoo. Markin Glen features unique and beautiful natural features. From the top of one of the highest points in Kalamazoo, hikers can experience a scenic view of downtown. The park is also home to a wide variety of spring flowers and has a mature beech maple forest. The state-of-the-art campground was opened in 2004 and offers 38 sites conveniently located just north of downtown Kalamazoo.
Places to eat within 10km of Markin Glen County Park include Spice & Rice, Fresh Mex Portage, Zooroona, Benny Dicarta’s, and Bell’s Eccentric Cafe located at 355 East Kalamazoo Avenue.
Places to stay within 20km of Markin Glen County Park include Country Inn & Suites, South Shore Resort, Hide Away Hills Family Campground, Montage B & B Inn approximately 18.8 km away, and Parkside Park.