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Cartier Park Campground
Reservations for the 2026 camping season will be available online February 1. For reservations Click Here.
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At The Site:
Fire Pits
Picnic Tables
Shower
Restrooms
Playground
Full hookup available
Electric | Water | Sewer
At Lincoln Lake:
Fishing for bluegill, pike and pan fish
Small boat launch
At Cartier Park:
Scenic paved path for walking, jogging, biking or rollerblading.
80 acres of mature trees
Plenty of shade
Open May 1 - October 15
OFF SEASON RATES:
Full Hook Up: 30 Amp 30 amp electric with water and sewer
Daily $36.00 per night Monthly $850.00 per month plus $5.00 transaction charge per month
Full Hook Up: 50 amp 50 amp electric with water and sewer
Daily $38.00 per night Monthly $910.00 plus $5.00 transaction charge per month
Electric and Water Only 20, 30,and 50 amp
Daily $34/ night
Electric Only One car and one Tent 20 or 30 amp shared water
Daily $32 / night
Rustic/Non-Hookup No generators, shared water Two week maximum
Daily $30 / night
NIGHTLY RATES JULY & AUGUST
Full Hook Up: 30 Amp 30 amp electric with water and sewer
Daily $38.00 per night
Full Hook Up: 50 amp 50 amp electric with water and sewer
Daily $40.00 per night
Electric and Water Only 20, 30,and 50 amp
Daily $36/ night
Electric Only One car and one Tent 20 or 30 amp shared water
Daily $34 / night
Rustic/Non-Hookup No generators, shared water Two week maximum
Daily $30 / night
SEASONAL RATES
Seasonal 30 AMP FHU $3000.00 + $5.00 per month transaction charge, equaling $3030.00
Seasonal 50 AMP FHU $3150.00 + $5.00 per month transaction charge, equaling $3180.00
RESERVATIONS:
A one night, non-refundable deposit required to hold reservation.
Holiday weekends require full payment at the time of reservation.
REFUNDS:
There are no refunds given for any reason.
General reservations accepted beginning on February 1 for the current camping season.
Reservations recommended, but not required.
2026 Cartier Park Campground Rules
Cartier Park Campground is owned and operated by the City of Ludington. By city ordinance, abuse of these rules may lead to eviction, prosecution, or other recourse as allowed by law. NO REFUNDS on minimum deposits are given for any reason.
- CHECK-IN/OUT – Check-in is after 2:00pm and check-out is 11:00am. Stop into the campground office to properly check-in and receive a car tag. Prior approval from the park manager is required to check-in early, check-out late, or move from one campsite to another. Additional fees may apply for these situations.
- OCCUPANCY – All sites are subject to a maximum of 3 objects per site (campers, tents, cars, boats, etc.). 2 sleeping units and 1 vehicle or 2 vehicles and 1 sleeping unit (some sites may not accommodate certain objects). No more than 6 people (including children) per site. All children must be under the direct supervision of an adult. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- CAMPSITES –The widest part of your trailer must be at least 3 feet from the lot line. Use of 1 electrical outlet, 1 water hook-up, and 1 sewer hook-up is included in full hook-up sites. Use of additional outlets is not permitted. Each site is supplied with a picnic table and a fire ring. All personal items must stay within your lot. No alterations to your campsite will be tolerated without permission from the Cartier Park Campground manager. This includes digging, trenching, cutting, or parking your camper in a non-regular fashion. Campers may be subject to fees if any destruction of property is caused.
- NOISE – Noise levels must be controlled and should not be audible beyond 10 feet of your campsite. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 7:30am.
- VISITORS – Guests are welcome until 10:00pm but must park in our overflow parking if site has 3 objects.
- PARKING – There is overflow parking for extra vehicles such as boats and cars. Visitors may also use this parking. Ask the office for a car tag and the location of the overflow.
- GARBAGE – There are two dumpsters in the park. All campers are responsible for bagging their waste and disposing of it. Campers should remove all materials from their site before departing.
PROHIBITED
- Firearms
- Fireworks
- Fish cleaning
- Generators
- Golf carts or ATVs*
- Outside firewood
- More than 1 outdoor fridge or freezer on site (additional units are subject to a $20 fee)
*Unless owned and operated by the City of Ludington
- DISHWASHING – A dishwashing station is available in the South Bathhouse for all campers. You may also collect water from a shared water source to take to your site.
- PETS – Pets are allowed but must not be left unattended. They must be kept on a leash not extending 6 feet. All pet waste must be cleaned up after. Aggressive animals are not allowed as they could be a danger to others. Pets are not allowed in the bathhouses.
- FIRES & FIREWOOD – Each site has 1 fire ring. Campfires must be contained and must be extinguished prior to leaving the campsite. Firewood is available for purchase in the office. Outside firewood is not allowed.
- ALCOHOL BANS – During Gus Macker weekend (noon June 19th to noon June 21st), Fourth of July (noon July 3rd to noon July 5th), and Labor Day weekend (Sept 4th to Sept 7th), possession or consumption of alcohol is NOT allowed. Violators will be evicted. All intoxication and drunken or disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.
- REFUNDS – Campers are required to pay the full balance of their stay upon reserving. If cancelled 24 hours before your arrival date, a refund may be given for stays longer than 1 night. A minimum of 3 nights is required during holiday weekends and is nonrefundable. Call the office or go online to cancel.
- FEES – A $5 fee is required per reservation and it is always nonrefundable. There is also an optional $5 fee to “lock” in a site. This guarantees a camper’s spot at a specific site. If one does not lock in their site, the type of site (FHU, rustic, etc.) will not change, there is only a chance of site number change within the chosen site type.
- EVICTION & TERMINATION – Anyone whom has been warned or is violating city or park rules may be evicted immediately with NO REFUND. Cartier Park Campground shall have the right to terminate Seasonal Contracts without cause by giving notice in writing to the renter 72 hours prior to such termination: provided, that the renter shall be entitled to a prorate refund of the rest of the seasonal rental fee, if any, paid in advance; and further, that no refund shall be made if termination of this permit is due to the renter violating any of the terms and conditions of this permit or the rules and regulations herein or such other reasonable rules and regulations as Cartier Park Campground may publish, post, and or distribute from time to time.
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS – No campers shall be permitted to operate a business, hobby, or other enterprise intended to draw customers or to offer goods and services from a location within the campground without prior expressed permission from the City of Ludington
Recreational and business opportunities abound whether it is winter, spring, summer, or fall. Winter temperatures range from an average high of 29.0° F and low of 15.6° F, while the summer temperatures range from an average high of 81.4° F and low of 57.4° F. Ludington's comfort index of 50 based on humidity during the summer season is higher than the national average of 44.
Cartier Park Campground - Location, Location, Location
Carferry - 1.3 miles
Lake Michigan Beaches - 1 mile
Downtown Ludington - 1.5 miles
Ludington State Park - 4 miles
Lake Michigan Public Boat Launch - 1.1 miles
Hamlin Lake Boat Launches - 2 miles
Lincoln Lake Small Boat Launch - On-site
In addition to the opportunities available at Cartier Park, you're just minutes from many more activities and points of interest:
Miles of hiking trails in the Ludington State Park
Lake Michigan's sugar sand beaches and dunes
Historic White Pine Village
Canoe the Pere Marquette River
Weekly band concerts in neighboring villages
Local antique and craft shops
Hand pick sweet Michigan fruits & vegetables
Visit the Events Page or www.pureludington.com for a calendar of Ludington area events.