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  4. Ionia Recreation Area

Camping at Ionia Recreation Area

State park · Ionia · 185 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Located between Grand Rapids and Lansing, Ionia Recreation Area offers 4,500 acres of diverse landscape, including rolling hills, open meadows, mature forests, and wetlands. The park features a scenic lake, winding river and abundant wildlife habitat.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Fishing
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 185 sites
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We checked every night of your stay on Michigan State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on Going to Camp. Showing 40 of 185 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
B16CC$20
B15CC$20
B14CC$20
B13CC$20
B12CC$20
B11CC$20
B10CC$20
B9CC$20
B8CC$20
B7CC$20
B6CC$20
B5C
No site is open for every night of your stay

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Amenities & location

  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 20
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Fire Ring
  • Fishing Area
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

2880 West David Highway
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Ionia Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Ionia Recreation Area?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Ionia Recreation Area?
Reservable on midnrreservations.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Ionia Recreation Area?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the midnrreservations.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 164 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on midnrreservations.com
Getting there
Listing 2880 West David Highway (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
C
$20
B4CC$20
B3CC$20
B2CC$20
B1CC$20
112CC$20
124CC$20
135CC$20
131CC$20
Aux20XX$20
101CC$20
Aux3XX$20
Aux22XX$20
128CC$20
Aux9XX$20
Aux17XX$20
122CC$20
Aux5XX$20
Aux4XX$20
Aux6XX$20
141CC$20
Aux10XX$20
114CC$20
136CC$20
130CC$20
144CC$20
127CC$20
Aux7XX$20
Aux23XX$20

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights15 sites open for every night

Alice Springs RV Park & Resort - Ionia, MI

3.2 mi from Ionia Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

North country trail, riverside camp

10.1 mi from Ionia Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $41/night
$81 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Kotlarczyk Farms L.L.C.

20 mi from Ionia Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites from $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Private Pub Cruiser Party Bike Grand Rapids area · 2 hr · from $250/person
    • Grand Rapids Wraiths and Witches Ghost Tours Grand Rapids area · 1 hr · from $26/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Grand Rapids, MI by the Seat Cycle Tour Grand Rapids area · 2 hr · from $40/person
Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Keystone Hideout
    2021 Keystone Hideout

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 47 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2021 NuCamp T@G XL Boondock, Go Glamping with Bigfoot.
    2021 NuCamp T@G XL Boondock, Go Glamping with Bigfoot.

    Travel trailer · 13.7 ft · sleeps 2 · 58 mi from campground

    $99/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2019 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy - Mini Max- Maximum Fun - Minimum Hassle
    2019 Xtreme Outdoors Little Guy - Mini Max- Maximum Fun - Minimum Hassle

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 2 · 58 mi from campground

    $119/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Ionia Recreation Area

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Private Pub Cruiser Party Bike
    Private Pub Cruiser Party Bike

    Grand Rapids area · 2 hr · from $250/person

    Grand Rapids Wraiths and Witches Ghost Tours
    Grand Rapids Wraiths and Witches Ghost Tours

    Grand Rapids area · 1 hr · from $26/person

    Grand Rapids, MI by the Seat Cycle Tour
    Grand Rapids, MI by the Seat Cycle Tour

    Grand Rapids area · 2 hr · from $40/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Holland Brew Pub Tour: History and Hops
    Holland Brew Pub Tour: History and Hops

    Grand Rapids area · 3 hr · from $39/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Michigan State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20261%0%88%
    Dec 20261%0%88%
    Jan 20271%0%88%
    Feb 20271%0%88%
    Mar 20271%0%88%
    Apr 20271%0%88%
    May 202787%0%0%
    Compare site types

    185 individual reservable campsites from Michigan State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

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    185 sites · $20, $28–$30/night

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    West Michigan Adventure Park with Ropes Climbing and Zip Lines
    West Michigan Adventure Park with Ropes Climbing and Zip Lines

    Grand Rapids area · 2 hr · from $36/person

    Holland Secrets: Fires, Feuds & Stories
    Holland Secrets: Fires, Feuds & Stories

    Grand Rapids area · 2 hr · from $24/person

    Grand Rapids Scavenger Hunt
    Grand Rapids Scavenger Hunt

    Grand Rapids area · 2 hr · from $29/person

    A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Holland, Michigan
    A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour of Holland, Michigan

    Grand Rapids area · 45 min–1.3 hr · from $6/person

    Walking Food Tour Downtown Grand Rapids
    Walking Food Tour Downtown Grand Rapids

    Grand Rapids area · 3 hr · from $80/person