Ionia State Recreation Area
Michigan State Park
Write a Review 2880 West David Hwy. Saranac, MI 48881 616-527-3750 Reservations: 800-447-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 42.9298, -85.1341
Overview of Ionia State Recreation Area
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Last Price Paid: $24
Reported by Richard n Mary on 10/24/2022
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by uncledon on 8/20/2018
Number of Sites 100
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April - November
Elevation 754 ft / 229 m
Max Stay 15
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Ionia State Recreation Area 6 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 10/24/2022
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Last reported 5/29/2021
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Last reported 5/29/2021
“Spacious campsites in a heavily forested area”
Reviewed 10/24/2022
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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We stayed here in early October, our rate of $24.00 per night reflects the use of our Michigan State Parks Pass. The campsite was paved, level, and spacious, with 30 amp hookup, picnic table, and fire ring. The campsites are well spaced and offer great privacy. Water was located through out the loop, trash receptacles were located a... more
We stayed here in early October, our rate of $24.00 per night reflects the use of our Michigan State Parks Pass. The campsite was paved, level, and spacious, with 30 amp hookup, picnic table, and fire ring. The campsites are well spaced and offer great privacy. Water was located through out the loop, trash receptacles were located at the campground entrance. We purchased ice and firewood at the campground checkin office, the staff was friendly and helpful. The restrooms and showers were outdated and not very clean.
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Richard n Mary would stay here again
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“Nice State Camground”
Reviewed 5/29/2021
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 78 |
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This is an Outdoors person type campground with lots of outdoor things to do. Sessions Lake provides fishing, swimming (beach w/concessions) kayaking, boat ramp, even had a windsurfer out there yesterday with the high winds on Friday. There are many mountain bike trails (minus the mountains) equestrian camp & trails and hiking trails a... more
This is an Outdoors person type campground with lots of outdoor things to do. Sessions Lake provides fishing, swimming (beach w/concessions) kayaking, boat ramp, even had a windsurfer out there yesterday with the high winds on Friday. There are many mountain bike trails (minus the mountains) equestrian camp & trails and hiking trails around the lake. Very nice Dickson golf course. I even believe they have x-country trails and dog trials in the colder months.
If your towable rig is over 25’ in length, select your site carefully. The paved roads are directional and many sites are angled in favor of backing into. But some are straight in which makes for backing sizable rigs into a bit more challenging, but can be done. The road is narrow so if you’re following someone in that has a site before you you’re more than likely going to have to wait until they can position and unhook. All are paved with dirt patio and for the most part fairly level. A few have a grade from front to back so bring blocks. Real good spacing between sites with foliage. Bath House was impeccably clean (was the start of Memorial weekend) and smelled nice. Check-in girl very sweet. Plan to wait if coming in on Friday afternoon/eve to fill with water. Oh, and may need to trim some threatening branches. Doesn't look as if Park Dept does much of that.
Cellular data connection is limited with AT&T and virtually non-existent with T-Mobile. Verizon/Visible seems to be best in talking with those that have that service. Lastly, don’t depend upon good TV reception. Like I said, get outdoors and discover !!
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Mark would stay here again
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“Great Campground, Poor Site”
Reviewed 6/24/2020
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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Campground is great. Sites are private, there are tons of trails, and a really nice lake. My issue is with site 3, it has a 14 degree slope and is 18 inches lower at the rear of the pad.
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AP would stay here again
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“Shaded, level, private sites”
Reviewed 8/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 73 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
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Very nice state park, friendly staff, great sites. Lot’s of trees, paved sites. Clean restrooms.
Mike would stay here again
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“Nice, Mostly quiet campground”
Reviewed 8/20/2018
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This is one of our "go to" campgrounds. The sites are all paved and most are fairly level. Many we can fit our 42 foot fiver into, and many have plenty of width for one or two vehicles. Sessions Lake is all "no wake" and has a boat launch, so good for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Nice beach area with concession building. Bath ... more
This is one of our "go to" campgrounds. The sites are all paved and most are fairly level. Many we can fit our 42 foot fiver into, and many have plenty of width for one or two vehicles. Sessions Lake is all "no wake" and has a boat launch, so good for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Nice beach area with concession building. Bath house is clean with individual shower rooms. There is also a separate equestrian campground with trails. Mountain bike trail and cross country ski trials.
Ionia SRA sits four miles north of I-96 so you don't hear any highway traffic. Peaceful. Ionia is 6 miles east and has a Walmart, Meijer supermarket, and most anything else you might need.
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uncledon would stay here again
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“We love this campground. ”
Reviewed 7/31/2017
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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We have stayed at this campground many times over the years. It has a nice man made lake with miles of hiking trails and bike trails. The sites are private. The restrooms are clean and well kept. It is a quiet place to spend time.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dog run
- dump station
- group sites
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- dog run
- pets
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