Gleasons Landing
Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside, fishing
Location: BALDWIN, MI, MI
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$90 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Gleasons Landing is a very popular campground on the banks of the Pere Marquette River, a National Scenic River designated in 1978, perfect for peaceful nature immersion with shaded and secluded spots. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, decent-sized campsites, easy river access, and abundant firewood.
Wildlife alert: North American Porcupine, American Mink, Common Loon, Ruffed Grouse, Scarlet Tanager, White-crowned Sparrow, Eastern Hognose Snake, Blue Racer, and Midland Painted Turtle documented in the area. Mosquitoes reported by campers.
Insider tips for Gleasons Landing: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Some campsites require a walk from the parking area; pack accordingly Group camping area available right on the river
Skip Gleasons Landing if: You need hookups — no electric hookups available; bring self-contained unit or tent camp. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Best time to visit Gleasons Landing: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Bowman Bridge (Branch, MI), Nichols Lake South Campground (Manistee, MI), Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite (Big Rapids, MI), Sand Lake Campground (Irons, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gleasons Landing
Cell signal at Gleasons Landing (BALDWIN, MI): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Some campsites require a walk from the parking area; pack accordingly
Group camping area available right on the river
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Huron-Manistee National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Huron-Manistee National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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