After closing for almost a year due to an enhancement project, Ludington State Park, Michigan’s most popular state park, has reopened ahead of schedule, according to a Facebook post from the recreation area campground.
Ludington State Park underwent a $2.6 million improvement project that started late last year. It ended on June 25.
Camp-goers can now enjoy newly repaved roads, upgraded pedestrian walkways and improved parking areas.
“We are so thankful to all of the contractors and our employees for their amazing work throughout the park while we were closed. … We hope you enjoy the enhancements, and the natural amenities that have been waiting for you.” the park said in a post.
Numbers on Ludington State Park
The park had the most nights camped, from Oct. 1, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023 with 47,265 during the fiscal year, according to DNR data.
In prime camping season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Ludington State Park had the highest occupancy rate at 94.38%.
There are more than 300 campsites between the park’s Pines, Cedar and Beechwood campgrounds.
It spans nearly 5,300 acres where campers can visit the park to enjoy the beaches, sand dunes, hiking, Big Sable Point Lighthouse and other outdoor activities.
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Safety tips when visiting parks, monuments and preserves
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Ludington State Park, closed for 10 months, has reopened. See what’s new
Reporting by Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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