Michigan’s Backyard
Parks & Camping
Escape to Michigan’s Backyard to make family memories while sitting around the campfire on a summer evening. The natural wonder of wildlife, birds, fishing and family fun begins at Michigan’s Backyard Campgrounds. Make Lasting Memories.
CAMPING
Calhoun Campground
3908 Roehrs Road, Beaverton, Michigan 48612
989.435.2100
www.calhouncampground.org
The Calhoun Park and Campground is a rustic public camp facility operated by the City of Gladwin. It is located at the west side of the city along the southern end of Ross Lake. There are limited number of modern sites within the 58 campsites. The campground has a restroom facility and a group camping area. An old wooden ramp leads to the lake. The park has two fenced ball diamonds and a soccer field. The athletic fields are used by both campers and local leagues.
Gladwin County Fair Association
401 South State Street, Gladwin, MI 48624
989.426.2311
gladwinfair.com
Gladwin Park & Campground
1000 West Cedar Avenue, Gladwin, MI 48624
989.426.9231
www.gladwin.org/visitors/camping___lodging/city_park___campground/index.php
“Set in the midst of Central Michigan country, which is known for its abundant lakes and rivers, Gladwin is a pleasant little town in which to stop and relax and is made all the more pleasant by this lovely city park along the Cedar River. The recreational facilities here are unusually complete; camping and picnic grounds are supplemented by tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a playground for children; river swimmers enjoy a sandy beach and a riverside path makes for scenic strolling.” Readers Digest On The Road USA
Sugar Springs POA
5477 Worthington Court, Gladwin, MI 48624
989.426.4111
www.sugarsprings.net/camping.html
Sugar Springs offers visitors 35 camping sites in a rustic wooded setting. All sites are equipped with electricity and picnic tables. The focal point of the campground is a chalet which includes a warming room, a fireplace, heated showers, and toilets. The chalet not only makes our visitors stay more enjoyable, but is also used year-round for outings by property owners. There are also Nature Trails adjacent to the Campground for all residents and visitors.
In certain neighborhoods within Sugar Springs, property owners may camp on their property from April 15 – November 30.
River Valley R.V. Park
2165 South Bailey Lake Avenue, Gladwin, Michigan 48624
989.386.7844
rivervalleycampground.com
49 acres in the heart of beautiful Mid-Michigan’s Amish Community.
FAMILY FUN AND RELAXATION IN THE CLARE, GLADWIN, AND HARRISON AREA.
COMMUNITY GARDENS / MARKETS
The Gladwin Soil Conservation District creates a community vegetable garden for residents to use. We have two Farmers Markets in Michigan’s Backyard, one in Beaverton and one in Gladwin. Fresh, locally grown vegetables and other items, including: crafts; hand crafted furniture; and home accessories are available.
Beaverton Farmers Market
Fridays from June thru October, 3 pm to 6 pm
Ross Lake Park, Beaverton, Michigan
Gladwin Farmers Market
Saturdays from May 13 thru October 14, 9 am to 1 pm
North State Street North of Historical Village
MASTER GARDENERS
PARKS & SPLASH PARK
Throughout Michigan’s Backyard you will see lovely pocket parks with landscaping by the Gladwin County Master Gardeners. This brings the nature of Michigan’s Backyard into the cities and beautifies areas throughout Gladwin County.
Playgrounds located in the many city parks in Beaverton and Gladwin where kids will become exhausted from the play time they will enjoy. Communities in Michigan’s Backyard, north, south, east and west have many opportunities for children to play.
Beaverton’s Ross Lake Park has a new Rotary Splash Park available for kids to have some summer fun in the hot sun. They can swim in the lake, and play in the Rotary Splash Park.
Michigan's Backyard
Address
608 W Cedar Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624