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.
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What we offer
Rafting Canoeing Kayaking
Busing with
Baldwin Canoe Rental
from the campground and back
http://www.baldwincanoerental.com
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
Horseshoe Pits
Playground
Volleyball court
Group Camping
Spacious sites
Fire pits at every site
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.
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
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. (Prices vary depending on the date that you would like.)
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Rates
Group Rates are $9/person/night & $4/night for electric per camping trailer
A group is more than 3 adults staying in the same site.
Family Rates are $24/day (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
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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 paddler.
PRIVATE WATERCRAFT PERMITS MAY BE RESERVED FOR THE PERE MARQUETTE RIVER BY CALLING 1-231-745-3100. WE WILL PICK UP PERMITS FOR YOU, IF YOU LET US KNOW AHEAD OF TIME.
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. Wood may be brought into the campground, but if you live in a county that has Emerald Ash Borer, you are prohibited from carrying wood out of your county and we will not allow it to be brought inside the campground. 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 may be looking for two sets of couples to host the campground this coming 2007 season.
THIS CAMPGROUND IS FOR SALE
CALL IF INTERESTED
(SERIOUS CALLERS ONLY)
SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY