Ludington State Park

Seems like it's referred to as the 'golden child' of state parks, and rightly so.  It is so big and offers so much to do.  I almost didn't blog this, as I only stayed 1 night and didn't feel like I could adequately cover it.  

😊 = Good
😐 = Okay
😞 = Lousy

Beach/Swimming  😊 = Good

The beach is downright amazing, with miles and miles of sandy beach.  They also have a super cool looking beach house with concessions, bathrooms, and even an interpretive center.  Even better is to park along the stretch when you enter the park, then you have a private beach for yourself.  

(if you zoom in you will see the beach house)

Campsites  😐 = Okay

There are 3 campgrounds in the park, some have fantastic sites and some don't. With about 350 sites, you have a wide variety to choose from. 

Bathrooms 

I'm going to refrain from rating this, since there are 6 bath houses in the park, and I don't think that rating just one is fair.  The one I did use was fine.  

Playground  😊 = Good

This playground is in Cedar Campground

This one is being built in Beechwood Campground

Dog Beach 😞 = Lousy

Animals are not allowed on the beaches in Ludington State Park.

Worst thing about this park:

Trying to get a campsite.  With almost 900,000 visitors annually (most are just daytime users), it's tough to even get a reservation.    

Best thing about this park:

There is so much to do here, with a nice variety.  

What else is there to do:

Hike the Skyline Trail, or any of the other 18 miles of hiking trails

Tube or canoe down the Big Sable River

Bike out to the lighthouse

Great camp store in Cedar Campground

Fish in Hamlin Lake 

The Hamlin Dam

And then there is also the cool town of Ludington to explore.  

Want more information?

http://www.visitludington.com/

Want to camp here?

https://www.midnrreservations.com/