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.
Nearby restaurants include Nagle's Top Dog & Malt Shoppe approximately 4.5 km away, Brann's Steakhouse & Grille approximately 8.4 km away, Sweetwaters Donut Mill located at 3333 Stadium Drive, The Blue Dolphin, and Shakespeare's Pub.
Nearby accommodations include Busy Bea Flea Mall, Allegan County Fairgrounds approximately 19.1 km away, Allegan Lakefront Cottage, Crooked Lake Cottage approximately 12.3 km away, and Pioneer Point Campground.