Local Area Recreation Near Ludington East / Pere Marquette River KOA Holiday

Welcome to the gateway to Manistee National Forest!
Nearly 1.2 Million acres of public protected land.
Outdoor enthusiast will enjoy a plethora of year round activities including but not limited to the following:
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Hiking (North County Trail and Bowmans Lake Trail)
- Bike Riding
- ORV Trails (Off Roading)
- Boating and Canoeing
- Sand Dunes
- Close to Lake Michigan at Ludington

Close Towns:
Baldwin, MI - Home to the Blessing of the Bikes that happens in early May and Trout-o-Rama in July
Ludington, MI - Many local events and activities great summer town full of life and good vibes.

Pere Marquette Trail

Pere Marquette Trail

The Pere Marquette State Trail, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, begins in Clare and courses for 53 miles west through beautiful woodlands and fields to Baldwin. If you want to go east from Clare, you can hop on the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail via a 1.5-mile on-road connection to travel 30 miles to Midland.

Parking is available at the Baldwin trailhead on the trail's west end. In Reed City and Evart, parking and bathrooms are available at the restored railroad depots. In Farwell, parking is available in the City Park off Main Street.

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