Gleasons Landing
Gleasons Landing is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 43.87111, -85.92028
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 231-745-8760
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Gleasons Landing
Overview 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. Recreation A major draw to the campground is world-class fishing. The free flowing river maintains large populations of resident brown trout, steelhead and salmon. Gleason Landing marks the start of a zone for fly fishing and catch and release only. Reel fishing is available upstream. A boat ramp is located within the campground. Canoeing and kayaking is very popular on the river, and boat rentals are available in Baldwin. A permit is required to float the river from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Trails along the river provide shore access for anglers and short, scenic nature walks for hikers. Facilities The walk-in campsites promise lovely views of the river. Family sites are each equipped with a picnic table, lantern post and campfire ring. Two group sites can accommodate up to 20 people each. Drinking water is provided but no hookups are available. Natural Features The campground sits on a bluff overlooking the picturesque Pere Marquette River. It is surrounded by a mix of white pine and
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Newaygo County Parks · 18 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Wesco · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 318 designated routes (290 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleasons Landing Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pere Marquette Oaks | RV park | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Bowman Bridge Campground | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Bowman Bridge | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bowman Bridge Campground | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Claybanks Campground | Free campsite | 1.9 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.