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Ludington State Park
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| Ludington State Park is comprised of nearly 5,300 acres of scenic sand dunes, shoreline vista, ponds, marshlands and forests. It is situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan with several miles of shoreline and beaches on both bodies of water. The three campgrounds at Ludington State Park -- Pines, Cedar and Beechwood -- have a combined total of 345 modern campsites. All of the campsites have electricity and there are modern shower and bathroom facilities in each campground. |
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We never miss a year.
Beautiful, family friendly and fun!
(name not given)
28-May-2008
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A FAMILY vacation spot
An awesome place to come and stay with the whole family. We come every year with a huge family and recomend it to anyone who loves the outdoors!
Written by Justin
2-Aug-2008
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Great beach, camping close quarters.
We had a great time at the beach and the lake was beautiful. Great bike trails, but more for older children and adults. However, the campsites are very close and curfew is not well enforced. But sites and showers are clean. Overall, we had a great time, but will probably look for more comfortable and quiet camping along Lake Michigan.
Written by Brian
4-Aug-2008
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Best State Park in Michigan
By far the best state park in the state. Very large, can spend hours walking or riding bikes on paved trails within park. An hour walk will get you to Big Sable Lighthouse. The beach is very large and nice. Nice, old beachhouse. Has a river from the back of the park to Lake Michigan that you can float down on tubes. The town of Ludington and nearby Pentwater are neat. Lake Michigan sunsets are the best!!!
Written by 30 year camper
17-Feb-2009
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The Best of the Best
There are so many things to do that you could go every year and find new things. The lighthouses, the excellent beach, great hiking and the park store. Short drive to Pentwater and Manistee....Gorgeous! Many memories to be made.
Written by charmomster
13-Mar-2009
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Best place ever!
I have been going to Ludington State Park for over 20 years and it never gets old! The place is beautiful from the lighthouses to the Lake. It is fun for all ages. The beach is great. The trails are fun and offer a different experience each day. I love this place! Looking forward to bringing the kids every year!
Written by Jen
1-Apr-2009
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| Trails: |
| An outstanding feature of the park is its trail system. There are eight separately marked foot trails that wind for 18 miles throughout woods and over the dunes. There are three rustic trail shelters located along the trails.
Trails in the park:
Ludington-Hiking Trails - 18 (Miles), Hiking
Ludington-Bicycle Trail - 0 (Miles), Biking, Mountain Biking
Ludington-Mountain Bike Trail - 0 (Miles), Hiking, Mountain Biking
Ludington-Cross Country Ski Trails - 16 (Miles), Cross Country Ski
Ludington-Canoe Trail - 0 (Miles), Canoeing |
| Picnicking: |
| The day use area has two sandy beaches, one located on Lake Michigan and the other on Hamlin Lake. Both areas have concessions that are open during the summer months. A picnic area with waist-high grills and tables is located at Hamlin Lake beach and along the Sable River. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Anglers will find an abundance of northern pike, largemouth and small-mouth bass, walleye, tiger musky and panfish. Lake Michigan offers boaters and anglers recreation opportunities as well. In the spring and fall, there is the challenge of salmon, lake trout, steelhead, and brown trout that swim along the shoreline of Lake Michigan and in the Big Sable River below the Hamlin Dam.
Approximately two-thirds of Ludington State Park's 5,300 acres is open to hunting. The best opportunities are for deer, squirrel and waterfowl hunting. The park also allows trapping in the open zones during specified seasons. The terrain ranges from dune and jackpine swails, brushy marsh and wetlands, to mature beech, oak and white pine forests. |
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| Nature Programs: |
| Visitor Center - Exhibits, interactive displays, multi-image slide shows and other nature programs to orient visitors to Michigan's unique cultural and natural features.
The Great Lakes Visitor Center, an outdoor interpretive facility, is a very popular attraction at Ludington. It offers interesting displays, slide presentations, videos and live programs that provide visitors of all ages with a better understanding of the local wildlife, geology, and history unique to the Great Lakes. |
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| Lighthouse:
The Big Sable Lighthouse is open for tours and maintained by the non-profit Friends of the Big Sable Lighthouse Keepers Association.
Metal Detecting Areas:
Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statues. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation.
Wireless Internet Access:
MiWiFi provides wireless Internet access near the main office headquarters building. The access point is located near the concessions area and radiates about 150 feet from this location in all directions.
The area surrounding Ludington State Park has many attractions. White Pine Village is a local historical village located just south of Ludington. The Ludington Car Ferry runs between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wisconsin during the summer. |
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| Directions: |
| 8 miles N. of Ludington on Lakeshore Dr. and M-116 Hwy. |
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