Newaygo State Park
"Newaygo is the closest town and the main gateway for supplies, dining, and river outfitters. Visitors from here often use the park for day trips, camping, and Muskegon River access."
Newaygo State Park sits along the Muskegon River in west-central Michigan and offers a relaxed, outdoors-focused experience. Its river access, campground, and proximity to public hunting and recreation lands make it a popular base for fishing, kayaking, and camping.
Ludington State Park
"Newaygo visitors often seek a mix of river recreation and Lake Michigan shoreline experiences. Ludington State Park offers a larger coastal destination for a weekend outing."
Stretching between Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake, Ludington State Park offers a rare mix of beaches, dunes, marshes, forests, and waterways. Its signature attractions include the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, scenic overlooks, and some of the best outdoor recreation on Michigan's west coast.