PERE MARQUETTE CAMPGROUND
11713 W 40TH ST
BRANCH, MI 49402
231-898-3511
About the campground
We are located 3 miles South of Branch, 12 miles West of Baldwin, and just 1.5 miles from the river. You will find us situated on 40 acres of land totally surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest.
We have water and electric sites along with a dump station. There are hot showers and flush toilets also. We can accommodate any size group, we also have sites with pavilions for larger groups.
Open May 1st thru Oct. 31st for your convenience...
Whether you like to canoe, kayak, raft, fish, mushroom hunt or just sit around the campfire and relax we are the campground for you. We are not located next to any highways but still very easy to access with whatever you choose to camp in, tent or RV.
What we offer
Rafting Canoeing Kayaking
Busing with Baldwin Canoe Rental
from the campground and back
If you have your own watercraft we can help you spot your vehicle and also will pick up your floats permits for you if you let us know ahead of time that you will be needing them
Camp Store
Carries all the basics for your stay in the campground and day on the river.
Pick up a a t-shirt to remember your stay here.
The Campground Offers
Pavilions for larger groups
Great place for a family reunion
Pavilions available on Sunday's for...
church picnic, graduation party,
family reunions or...
just a day together with the family.
Rustic Cabins
Each cabin will hold up to 4 people.
Please call for prices on the cabins.
No electric or water in the cabins. 2 full size beds in each.
You need to bring your own bedding with you.
Fire pit and picnic table are available at each site.
ORV Trails
If you are interested in the ORV trails, there is a staging area just 12 miles from the campground.
So bring your riding gear with you a stay a couple of extra days to ride the trails.
We have large spacious sites that can accommodate any size group, camper, motor home or tent
Electric and water is offered at some of the sites
hot showers are available (coin operated)
catered meals are available on the river for larger groups or
have a meal waiting at your site when you return from the river
hiking and biking trails and a golf course are near by
Directions
From Baldwin: Take M37 North to US10 West toward Ludington, go down about 9.5 miles to S. Tyndall Rd. Turn South or left on Tyndall Rd., go down about .5 mile and turn East or left on Stevenson Rd. Follow this road around the curve over the tracks and over the river, to 1 miles past the river on top of the hill take a right on 40th St. come down .5 miles to the campground.
From Ludington: US10 East toward Baldwin through Scottville, Custer, Walhalla and then you get to Branch. Look for S. Tyndall Rd. on the Right or South side of the road. Turn South or right on Tyndall Rd., go down about .5 mile and turn East or left on Stevenson Rd. Follow this road around the curve over the tracks and over the river, to 1 miles past the river on top of the hill take a right on 40th St. come down .5 miles to the campground.
INTERESTED IN RENTING THE WHOLE CAMPGROUND???
Have a big wedding coming up, festival of any kind, or a group of any kind...
horse camping groups, receptions, family reunions.
Call us for a price on renting the whole campground.
(Prices vary depending on the date that you would like.)
Rates
Group Rates are $10/person/night & $4/night for electric per camping trailer
A group is more than 3 adults staying in the same site.
Call for family rates
About the River
The Pere Marquette River is considered to be Michigan's clearest and cleanest free flowing river. Offering you plenty of opportunities to enjoy wildlife and beautiful scenic views around every curve.
The current is steady, moderately fast but not considered to difficult for the beginner to intermediate paddlers.
PRIVATE WATERCRAFT PERMITS MAY BE RESERVED FOR THE
PERE MARQUETTE RIVER BY CALLING 1-231-745-4631.
WE WILL PICK UP PERMITS FOR YOU, IF YOU LET US KNOW AHEAD OF TIME.
(We need at least 5 days notice.)
Campground Rules
1. You MUST register at the office before setting up camp. There is a visitor fee of $3 per day. All visitors must check in at the office, they will be given a visitor pass for that day only.
2. Be respectful of others!! Lewd or rude behavior will not be tolerated. Your good time should not infringe on other campers good time.
3. Please keep radios at a level that does not bother others. We do ask that all radios be turned off at 12:00 am, and no loud music at any time.
4. Quiet time begins at 12:00 am. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED !!!!!!!
5. ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS...this will lead to immediate dismissal !!!
6. Do not cut any tree, alive or dead. We would appreciate no wood being brought into the campground, and if you live in a county that has Emerald Ash Borer, you are prohibited from carrying wood out of your county. Please help stop the spread of exotic pest by not moving firewood. ( We sell fire wood at the camp store )
7. Pets are allowed with a fee at $2 per animal per day. Please do not leave you pet at your site unattended. Your pet must be leashed at all times!! You must clean up after your pet.
8. Please place all trash in designated dumpsters. Trash bags are available at the office. Do not dispose garbage of any kind in the woods. Not only is this littering but it invites unwanted critters into the campground.
9. Campfires in fire pits only. Please don't move the fire pits.
10. Failure to comply with these rules may result in you being asked to leave. There will be no refund if you are asked to leave.
11. Reservations must be canceled (15) days prior to date set, and only up to 20% of the reservation will be refunded. If 15 days notice is not given, there will be no refund. No refund will be issued due to undesirable weather.
12. Check out time is 11:00 AM If the site is not clear by this time you will be charged for an extra day.
We hope that you will let us be a part of your next vacation!!!
Call or e-mail today to reserve
231-898-3511
We are looking for couples to host the campground this coming 2009 season.