About Gleason's Landing Campground and River Access
Gleasons Landing is a very popular campground on the banks of the Pere Marquette River. With a selection of shaded and secluded spots, the campground is perfect for peaceful nature immersion. The Pere Marquette River was designated a National Scenic River in 1978, the first in Michigan, and it regularly attracts many canoeing, kayaking and fishing enthusiasts. The 66-mile stretch of river begins east of Baldwin and empties into Lake Michigan at Ludington. **Natural Features:** The campground sits on a bluff overlooking the picturesque Pere Marquette River. It is surrounded by a mix of white pine and oak trees. The Huron-Manistee National Forests encompass a million acres throughout the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The forests provide recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife and resources for local industry. [**Brochure with…
- Fees: **Camping (per night)** - Single sites: $30.00 **Day Use (per vehicle):** - Per day: $7.00 - Extra vehicle: $10.00
- Season: May 3 – October 10
- Managed by: USFS - Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Where: 4 mi southwest of Baldwin, MI · 43.87112, -85.92029
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 128.1 mi |
| FR 5467 | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Mcct - Big O Spur | Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 13.3 mi |
| FR 6223 | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Nct 76Th St. Trailhead Spur | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Nct Bowman Campground Spur | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.5 mi
Water fill-up: 18.5 mi
Propane: 5.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Gleasons Landing Campground 0 mi
- Pere Marquette Oaks 1.3 mi
- Bowman Bridge Campground and River Access 1.5 mi
- Bowman Lake Area 1.6 mi
- Claybanks Campground 1.9 mi
- Big Star Lake RV Camping Resort 1.9 mi