Ludington State Park

5300 acres situated between

Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake

Scenic Sand Dunes

Seven miles of Lake Michigan

shoreline

Big Sable River

Five miles of Hamlin Lake

shoreline

Over 25 miles of trails

Points of Interest

Lake Michigan Beach

• Beautiful sand beach

with space to spread out

• Location of the historic

Lake Michigan Beach

House

• A camp store and

restaurant are located in

the beach house

Big Sable Point Lighthouse

Big Sable Point Lighthouse

• Located 1.8 miles north of

the park entrance

• No vehicle access allowed

along lighthouse road

• Hiking and biking allowed

• This hike can be a hot one,

so bring snacks and water

• Tower open 10 am - 5 pm

• Bus Days provide assisted

access three times per

year

• Lighthouse keepers

program is available

• Visit www.splka.org for

details

Hamlin Dam

• Regulates the water level in

Hamlin Lake

• Site of former logging

village of Hamlin and CCC

camp

• Excellent fishing location,

especially during fall

salmon run

Hamlin Lake Beach

• Warms up earlier in the year

than Lake Michigan

• Picnic area and playground

nearby

• Boat rentals available

through concessionaire

• Picnic shelter reservable at

www.michigan.gov/dnr

Dedicated Natural Area

• 2800 acres

protecting the

park’s coastal

dune ecosystem

and interdunal

wetlands

Accommodations and

Amenities

Pines Campground

• 99 campsites

• Located near Lake

Michigan

• Two modern restrooms

• Generally shady, with

some sunny sites

• 20/30 amp service

available on all sites

• 50 amp service on select

sites

• Connected to Bike Path,

Logging Trail and

Lighthouse Road

Cedar Campground

• 106 campsites in main

campground

• Located between Pines

and Beechwood

• One modern restroom

• 20/30 amp service on

modern sites

• Generally open and

sunny sites, with some

shade

• 8 campsites in tent loop

without electricity

• Connected to Bike Path

and Coast Guard Trail

Beechwood Campground

• 147 Campsites

• Adjacent to Hamlin and

Lost Lakes and near

Hamlin Dam

• Three modern restrooms

• Generally shady, with

some sun

• 20/30 amp service

available on all sites

• 50 amp service located

on select sites in front

loop

• Connected to Bike Path,

Coast Guard Trail, Island

Trail and Lost Lake Trail

Jack Pine Walk-in Sites

• 10 walk-in campsites

• Located one mile north

of Pines Campground

• Located in dunes and

jack pine barren; near

Lake Michigan

• Vault toilets and hand

pump provided

• All supplies must be

carried in; no vehicles

allowed

• Beautiful opportunity to

enjoy the quiet of the

dunes

Mini-Cabins

• Available year ‘round

• One each in Pines, Cedar

and Beechwood

campgrounds

• Two sets of bunk beds;

sleeps four

• Electricity, heat,

microwave and

refrigerator provided

• Restroom facilities nearby

• Contact (800) 44 – Parks

or www.michigan.gov/dnr

for reservations

Camp Stores

• Canoe and kayak

rentals

• Ice cream and

beverages

• Snacks and meals

• Souvenirs

• Camping supplies

• Tubes and rafts

• Swimming gear

• Clothing

Activities

Biking

• Over two miles of paved

bike paths connect

campgrounds with other

points of interest.

• Paths form a loop

around north and south

side of Big Sable River.

• Bicycles are allowed on

the unpaved access road

to the Big Sable Point

Lighthouse.

• From the Pines

campground to the

Lighthouse and back is

approximately 3 miles.

Boating and Canoeing

• Unimproved access points

along Hamlin Lake and the

Big Sable River provide

canoeing and kayaking

opportunities. Check out

the marked canoe trail; it

is one of a kind!

• With a paved, two lane

boat launch on Hamlin

Lake, it is easy to access

the excellent fishing and

water skiing of this

5,000 acre body of

water.

Fishing

• Whether fishing for

perch near the dam,

bluegills on Hamlin Lake

or salmon at the mouth

of the river, there are

plenty of opportunities

to reel one in!

• Special fishing

regulations apply along

the Big Sable River, so

check the MDNR fishing

regulations before

wetting a line.

Hiking

• 25 miles of hiking and

walking trails and miles of

Lake Michigan shoreline

allow you to explore the

dune, wetland and forest

environment.

Interpretive Programs

• Join the park interpreter

for daily summer

programs and learn

about the park’s history,

ecosystems and

recreational

opportunities.

Kayaking and Tubing

• Kayaking opportunities

include the Big Sable

River and Lost Lake.

• Tubing is an extremely

popular way to spend a

warm afternoon.

• Kayaks and canoes can

be rented from the park

concession at Hamlin

Lake.

• Tubes can be purchased

from the park store.

Recreation 101

• Fly a kite! Learn to fish!

Paddle a kayak for the

first time!

• If you want to learn about

a new outdoor activity,

Recreation 101 is your

chance.

• With Recreation 101

programs, you bring the

passion to learn

something new, we’ll

provide the gear, guide

and good times!

Special Programs

• Special programs are held each week

at the park’s amphitheater.

Musicians, animal rehabilitators and

historians show their skills and share

their knowledge.

• Visit www.michigan.gov/dnr

or pick up a copy of the

park newspaper for program

dates and times.

Winter Sports

• Just because it’s cold,

doesn’t mean that you

can’t enjoy the park.

Dress properly and stop

out for weekly snowshoe

hikes and groomed cross

country ski trails.

Thank You!

Questions?

Contact us at

(231) 843-2423

Reservations can be made by calling

800-44-PARKS or by visiting

www.michigan.gov/dnr