Pines Campground — Ludington State Park

Beach was big and beautiful but you had to drive to get to it unless you love walking with a bunch of beach stuff in a bathing suit. Hamlin lake is close by and is a good spot for fishing.

Great campground with beach access. It’s great to be in the forest, then take a quick walk over to the beach.

Campground was busy, but very quiet. Neighbors were friendly.

I was fortunately on the outer side of the loop at a site that didn't immediately abut a sister site, but as a whole the sites were shoulder-to-shoulder with no privacy. Even with a small car, there wasn't a ton of space to pitch a tent at the site, which was very shallow and up against a hill, leaving no option but to pitch it within about 6 feet of the road. Campers at neighboring sites were surprisingly quiet, given the sheer number of RVs and kids on bicycles. Easy access to hiking trails, including a short ~0.5 mile hike to Lake Michigan.

We initially tried to book at this campground and we denied do to being fully booked. When we arrived to book a site, there were soo many sites open that were not available for one reason or another, but no one was camping on them. We stayed on site 58 and glad we did. This part of the park has the trail to the Sable Lighthouse off it, but it also has RVs that you can rent for your stay, that look overused and clutter was everywhere around them. The trail out to the lighthouse was very beautiful and accessible, along with the personal watercraft ramp on Lake Hamlin by the beach. I was very impressed with the ADA accessible ramp and how easy it was to use. There are a ton of activities you can do at this park, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, boating on both lakes, fishing, swimming, riding bikes and a lovely walking path for birding.

A beautiful Park with lots of biodiversity. Miles of hiking trails that take you through dense forests into sand dunes and then the beach and lake shore. The sites offer 30 and 50 amp electric, but no water or sewer. Lots of water stations throughout the campground. Spots are a little tight, but nice. Indore modern bathrooms and private showers that are clean. Biggest downfall was lack of cell service. Verizon and AT&T were slim to none in the campground. Had to drive into town for work.

Gorgeous location. The company store was fantastic. Great hiking trail and scenery. 30 and 50 amp service available but no water hookup☹️

Ludington is peaceful & beautiful. My boyfriend and I stayed at the pines campground at site 36. Only complaint I have is that the camp sites basically sit on top of eachother. Zero privacy. Pros: lots of hiking trials, swimming, kayaking, biking.

1 of my favorites. Beach is shrinking tho with high water levels

I’ve been visiting Ludington State Park since I was a young kid. It’s always been one of my family’s favorite places to visit and camp. A couple years ago I had the pleasure of bringing my daughters to visit this special place. They absolutely loved it and it was even better than I remembered as a kid. We were lucky to score a spot in the Pines Campground up against the dunes. We could walk right from our campsite up the sandy hills to see Lake Michigan in the distance. We went paddle boarding and biking, hiking and swimming. There is just so much to do there. My only complaint is that the camp sites are pretty packed in and there is not much privacy at all. But Ludington has so much to offer, we can let that part go. Definitely a must see in Michigan!

Winter camped in Pines Mini Cabin. Bunk beds with one a double- sleeps 5 total. Heat, electricity, mini fridge, microwave, table and 4 chairs. Well built and very clean. Outside fire pit and BBQ grill for summer. Awesome trails for hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Lots of phenomenal snow this year!

Miles of hiking trails, amazing views. For the water sports enthusiast there is a lot to do Hamlin lake is 9 miles long, upper Hamlin is pretty undeveloped with some really cool little bays to explore, lower Hamlin has fantastic walleye pike and bass fishing.

Relaxation at its finest! We came here to enjoy some peace and quiet! It was by far the best place to get the job done! This place is amazing!

Cedars campground at Ludington State Park is nice campground with an amazing beach and river area. The sites are well spaced but the campground overall is not well wooded, especially the sites in the middle of the loop. Trails are great for walking/bike riding and the beach makes this campground worth it. Campfire rings are very well made which is a plus.