RV Rentals at Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show
The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show is the biggest recreational vehicle show in Michigan, so this is the place to come in the Wolverine State to see the latest RV models, features, equipment, and accessories. Held each year in January, the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show is attended by more than a dozen Michigan RV dealers that represent over 100 brands. You can check out motorhomes, travel trailers, fold-downs, and van campers, and there are interesting seminars to attend. The show is held in the DeVos Place convention center, and the displays cover more than 200,000 square feet.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
A huge selection of RVs and RV equipment and accessories are the main attraction at the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show, but there are plenty of other things to see and do. The CranHill Ranch family zone in the South Exhibit Hall offers a range of fun activities that kids will love. The Campfire Grill is a great place to enjoy some delicious food and read RV brochures, and you won’t want to miss the pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. The Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show is also a great place to learn about the latest developments in the RV world. During the 2025 show, seminars cover topics ranging from sizing an RV solar power system to enjoying America’s National Parks. Guest speakers include a couple who called a 15-foot trailer home during 10-year trip around the United States.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
DeVos Place has all the amenities you would expect to find in a top-notch convention center. ATMs can be found in the main lobby and next to the Grand Gallery ticket office, and several bathrooms dot the facility. A private area is reserved for nursing mothers, and the large information booth doubles as a lost-and-found office. Security and medical professionals will be on duty throughout the event.
LOCATION
DeVos Place 303 Monroe Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49503
DeVos Place is located in Grand Rapids close to both Interstate 196 and U.S. Route 131. The closest airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which is also located right off U.S. Route 131.
RVING AT THE EVENT
If you will be driving an RV to the show, you won’t find any dedicated RV facilities. DeVos Place is in a busy urban area, so there isn’t any vacant land nearby to park RVs. That shouldn't be a problem, though, because there are several great RV parks a short drive away.
Steamboat Park is a scenic RV campground just 10 miles from DeVos Place. There are 108 back-in and pull-through RV hook-up sites at Steamboat Park, and some of them are on the banks of the Grand River. You can enjoy bike paths and walking trails and sail or kayak on the river. Daily rates start at $56, and all the RV sites feature:
• Water, sewer, and electric hookups
• Gravel pads
• Concrete patios
• Fire pits
• Picnic tables
Not all RV parks in Michigan are open during the winter months, but Woodchip Campground is. Located in Byron Center on 33 wooded acres, Woodchip Campground has 70 winter sites with heated water risers. These include standard sites with water and 30-amp electric hookups and deluxe sites with water, sewer, and 50-amp electric hookups. The campground has a pool for guests and a dog park for their canine companions. The campground is about 12 miles from DeVos Place, and rates start at $55 per night.
If you want to enjoy peace and quiet when you visit the show, Baldwin Oaks Campground could be the perfect place to park your RV. It will take you about 20 minutes to drive to DeVos Place from Baldwin Oaks campground, but you will be able to take it easy in a secluded woodland setting each night. RV sites feature water and 30- and 50-amp electric hookups, and rates start at $53 per night. The amenities at Baldwin Oaks Campground include:
• Pickle ball, volleyball, and basketball courts
• Playgrounds
• A large heated pool
• A game room
• A convenience store
• Laundry facilities
• Horseshoe pits
• Shuffleboard
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WHERE TO STAY
If you won't be driving an RV to the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show, several hotels are located within walking distance of the venue. The JW Marriott Grand Rapids is right across the street, and its rooms start at about $270 per night. The Amway Grand Plaza and Homewood Suites by Hilton are also nearby, with similar room rates. If you are looking for a more affordable option, rates at The Finnley Hotel, less than half a mile from DeVos Place, start at $103 per night.
HOW TO GET THERE
To reach the venue from Interstate 196, you will take Exit 77C Ottawa Avenue. Stay to the right when you exit the interstate, and make a soft right turn onto the Michigan Street NW ramp. Turn right onto Michigan Street NW, and then turn left onto Monroe Avenue NW.
To reach the venue from U.S. Route 131, take exit 85B Pearl Street. When you get off the highway, you will be about half a mile south of Monroe Avenue NW. Turn left onto Monroe Avenue NW to reach DeVos Place.
PARKING
DeVos Place is one of Michigan’s largest convention centers, so it offers visitors plenty of parking options. A large parking lot sits beneath the venue, and there is a second lot across the street with a skywalk leading to the exhibition halls. Metered parking is plentiful on the streets around DeVos Place. You will need to feed the meter if you park on a weekday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., but meter rules are not enforced on Saturdays or Sundays. If you decide to park in a lot, you can pay with cash, a debit card, or a credit card. Expect to pay up to $15 if you park in a city lot. If you don’t mind making a short trip to reach the show, you can park in a Downtown Area Shuttle lot on Seward Avenue for only $3. You will need to take a trolley to get to DeVos Place, but the ride is free.
TICKETS & PRICING
Tickets for the event could be ordered online at $12 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 14. A multi-day ticket was also available for $18.
WRAP UP
If you live in or near Michigan and love RVs, the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show is an event you won't want to miss. RVs and accessories from more than 100 brands are displayed at the event, and there are also fun and informative RV seminars to attend. If you are thinking about buying an RV and plan to attend the show to weigh your options, why not rent a comfortable motorhome from RVshare to drive to the event? We have a wide selection to choose from, and we will deliver one right to your door. Renting from us will give you a taste of the RV lifestyle, and you could take your RV Holland State Park after the show to enjoy a mini vacation.
To learn more about the show and receive updates, you can connect with the organizers on Facebook and Instagram.
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