Perched on a bluff above Lake Michigan, Buttersville Park Campground draws a lively crowd on summer weekends, with sites packed close enough that neighbors are hard to ignore. The campground sits within Butterfield County Park on the edge of Ludington, and the bluff location is its most defining feature: more than 70 stairs lead down to the beach, though campers with mobility concerns can reach the same shoreline through the adjacent public park. Site sizes vary noticeably, with larger spots like site 3 providing considerably more room than the average pitch.
Shade is generous across much of the campground, and several reviewers mention deer moving through the woods near the sites. Amenities include electric hookups, drinking water, showers, a dump station, and a playground. The shower house is generally well-maintained, though pit toilets away from the main office have drawn complaints about cleanliness. WiFi is listed but described by at least one camper as spotty.
The campground runs a mix of reservable and first-come, first-served sites. Firewood is available on-site at reasonable prices. Julie S. notes the bluff is "a great place to watch the sunset," which reflects why the site fills quickly in peak season. Campers who prefer more space and seclusion may want to look at Mason County Campground or Poncho's Pond RV Park as alternatives in the area.
Description
Lake Michigan Beach Frontage Day Park/Picnic Facilities Dog-friendly Camping Playground
Reservation Info
Reservations for the 2022 season will be available to book ONLINE ONLY starting February 22nd at 10am eastern. Rates will be $35/night for electric sites and $30/night for non-electric sites. A minimum payment of the first 3 nights plus an $8 reservation fee are due at the time of booking. We have a strict NO REFUNDS POLICY so make sure you have entered all of your information correctly before submitting your payments! (tip when booking make sure to add the number of adults per site and the max is 4 adults per site and also add the type and length of the RV you are staying in unless you are tent camping)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsButtersville Park Campground is located in Michigan near Ludington
Address
991 S. Lakeshore Drive
Ludington, MI 49431
Coordinates
43.93517645 N
86.450198 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/5/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 49 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 19 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 1 hr 42 min from Traverse City, MI
- 2 hrs 57 min from Sheboygan, WI
