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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 Map: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.
Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Salmon, Steelhead, Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Non-motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait;
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. |
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| Rentals & Guides: | Canoe Rentals -
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| Area Amenities: | Boat ramp,Tent camping,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: | Camping (per night)
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| Permit Info: | Watercraft Permit -
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| Open Season: | May 5 - October 9 |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Busiest Season: | Summer Weekends, Spring and Fall Fishing Seasons |
| Restrictions: | As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
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| Closest Towns: | Baldwin |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Information Center: | Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger Station 231-745-4631 Email sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov |
General Information
Directions:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.87111, -85.92028
43°52'16"N, 85°55'13"W
From Baldwin, take 7th street west 5 blocks to Cherry Street, then south 1.5 blocks to 52nd Street (Carr Road), go west 2 miles to Jenks Road and turn left. Drive 0.4 miles and turn right on Shortcut Road and drive 0.7 miles. Turn right at T junction onto 60th Street and take the first left at S Brooks Road. Follow the road to the campground.
General Notes:
Location - Pere Marquette National Scenic River
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Claybanks
County - Lake
Seasonal and Other Information -
- This site is not gated during the off season.
- This site is partially maintained in winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are plowed.
- No water available.
- Toilet facilities are available.
Activities
Campground Camping
Amenities -
- Trash Can
- Pedestal Grills
- Lantern Posts
| No. of Sites | Single: 4 |
| Reservation Info | Reservation recommended -
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| Sleeping Shelter | No |
Group Camping
Amenities -
- Trash Can
- Pedestal Grills
- Lantern Posts
| No. of Sites | Group: 2 |
| Reservation Info | Reservation recommended -
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| Group Shelter | No |
| Group Cooking Facilities | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Sleeping Shelter | No |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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River and Stream Fishing
Amenities -
- Fishing Line Recycling Box
| Fish Species | Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout |
| Special Designations | National Scenic River |
| Fishing Mode | Fly, Pole |
| Fishing Platform | No |
| Water Temperature | Cool to Cold |
| Fishing Method | Boat, Shore, Wade |
Picnicking
Amenities -
- Trash Can
- Pedestal Grill
| No. of Sites | 1 |
Boating - Non-Motorized
| Type of Craft | Canoes, Kayaks, Drift Boats |
| Size Restrictions | None |
| Class of Rapids | 0 |
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Tent camping: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | |
| Parking: | 28 vehicle capacity - with trailers |
| Toilets: | |
| Boat ramp: | Wood/Gravel |
| Drinking water: | hand-pump |