USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Gleasons Landing
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 6
- Hookups
- 6 no hookups
- Season
- May 2 to October 12
- Group sites
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 810 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- GLEASON LANDING (NFSR 9923) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Nearest town
- BALDWIN
- Address
- GLEASONS LANDING, BROOKS ROAD, BALDWIN, MI, 49411
- Phone
- 231-745-8760
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
6 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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 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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
A trailhead for the North Country National Scenic Trail is a short drive away. The trail extends from New York to North Dakota, spanning 4,600 miles.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 14° | -9° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 14° | -3° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 27° | 7° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 36° | 17° | 80° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 48° | 31° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 56° | 44° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 63° | 54° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 63° | 52° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 57° | 46° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 44° | 31° | 73° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 41° | 31° | 11° | 63° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 24° | 3° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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