Attending an Event at DeVos Place? Stay at Woodchip Campground
Woodchip Campground in Byron Center gives RV travelers a campground home base outside downtown Grand Rapids while keeping DeVos Place and other Grand Rapids destinations within convenient driving distance.
Attend the event, explore Grand Rapids, and come back to camp when the day is done.
Stay Outside Downtown. Camp at Woodchip.
What Brings You to DeVos Place?
Conventions & Conferences
Association meetings, professional conferences, industry conventions, and educational events bring attendees to DeVos Place from throughout Michigan and beyond.
For RV travelers, camping can turn a business trip into a more comfortable Grand Rapids stay.
Expos & Consumer Shows
DeVos Place hosts a wide variety of public events, including home shows, specialty expos, festivals, and other consumer events.
If you’re attending for the day or making a weekend of it, Woodchip gives you a campground home base for your visit.
Competitions & Special Events
Gaming conventions, sporting competitions, tournaments, festivals, and other special events also fill the DeVos Place calendar.
Camping can be especially convenient when an event brings the whole family to Grand Rapids for several days.
Coming to Grand Rapids for a Winter Event?
Woodchip offers 70 full-hookup winter RV sites with water, sewer, and 20/30/50-amp electric service. Access roads are plowed and maintained, and shorter winter stays are available for $55 per night, based on availability.
That means RV travelers attending a winter event at DeVos Place can still make camping part of their Grand Rapids trip.
Please note: Woodchip’s bathhouses and laundry facilities are closed during the winter season.
Getting to DeVos Place From Your Campsite
Drive Downtown
DeVos Place is located in downtown Grand Rapids along Monroe Avenue, making it easy to combine your event with dining, attractions, and other downtown destinations.
Parking at DeVos Place
Parking is available beneath the convention center, with additional downtown parking structures located within walking distance. Parking facilities are managed by the City of Grand Rapids.
Check Your Event
Hours, admission, registration, entrances, and other details vary by event. Check the official information for your specific DeVos Place event before heading downtown.
Turn Your Event Trip Into a Grand Rapids Getaway
Frequently Asked Questions About Camping Near DeVos Place
Is there RV camping near DeVos Place in Grand Rapids?
Yes. Woodchip Campground in Byron Center offers RV camping outside downtown Grand Rapids for visitors attending conventions, trade shows, expos, competitions, and other events at DeVos Place.
Can I camp near DeVos Place during the winter?
Yes. Woodchip Campground offers year-round RV camping, including 70 full-hookup winter sites with water, sewer, and 20/30/50-amp electric service. Shorter winter stays are available for $55 per night based on availability. Bathhouses and laundry facilities are closed during the winter season.
Where is DeVos Place Convention Center?
DeVos Place is located at 303 Monroe Ave NW in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Where do I park for an event at DeVos Place?
Parking is available beneath DeVos Place, with access from Michigan Street and Lyon Street. Additional parking may be available in nearby downtown parking structures. DeVos Place parking facilities are managed by the City of Grand Rapids.
Does DeVos Place host events throughout the year?
Yes. DeVos Place hosts conventions, conferences, trade shows, public expos, competitions, festivals, consumer shows, and other events throughout the year.
Can I make a DeVos Place event part of a longer Grand Rapids camping trip?
Absolutely. Woodchip Campground provides a campground home base for exploring downtown Grand Rapids, area attractions, dining, shopping, seasonal events, and other West Michigan destinations before or after your event.