Gleasons Landing
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 6
- sites
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Gleasons Landing open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Huron-Manistee National Forest.
USE CAUTION - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Agency alert covering Huron-Manistee National Forest · USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest
Winter Storm Impacts Huron Zone of the Forests - Know Before You Go.
Agency alert covering Huron-Manistee National Forest · USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest
'Do Not Eat' Advisory for Deer
Agency alert covering Huron-Manistee National Forest · USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest
'Do Not Eat' Advisory for Fish
Agency alert covering Huron-Manistee National Forest · USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 6 sites for tent and group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 739 ft
- Near BaldwinBaldwin Ranger District · Huron-Manistee National Forest
Gleasons Landing is a very popular campground on the banks of the Pere Marquette River. With a selection of shaded and secluded spots, the campground is perfect for peaceful nature immersion. The Pere Marquette River was designated a National Scenic River in 1978, the first in Michigan, and it regularly attracts many canoeing, kayaking and fishing enthusiasts. The 66-mile stretch of river begins east of Baldwin and empties into Lake Michigan at Ludington.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Gleasons Landing
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
31° / 14°
13 wet
Feb
33° / 14°
10 wet
Mar
43° / 21°
9 wet
Apr
56° / 31°
9 wet
May
68° / 42°
10 wet
Jun
78° / 52°
9 wet
Jul
82° / 56°
8 wet
Aug
80° / 55°
8 wet
Sep
73° / 48°
8 wet
Oct
60° / 37°
10 wet
Nov
46° / 28°
10 wet
Dec
35° / 21°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hesperia 4 Wnw, MI, 21.5 mi away at 780 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Gleasons Landing
6 sites for tent and group camping