City, County & Regional Parks · Michigan
Buttersville Campground
City, County & Regional Parks · Michigan, United States
- Cost
- Electric sites: $40/night. Non-electric sites: $35/night.
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 614 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Lake
- Lake Michigan
- Nearest town
- Ludington
- Address
- 1699 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., Ludington, MI 49431
- Phone
- 231-843-2114
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Pere Marquette Charter Township campground with Lake Michigan beach frontage. Electric and non-electric sites. Day park/picnic facilities, dog-friendly (leashed), playground. Season May 15-October 15; minimum 3-night stay, maximum 30 nights; strict no-refunds policy. Reservations at campspot.com, bookable 4 months ahead.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 20° | -1° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 20° | 5° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 29° | 12° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 37° | 25° | 60° | 5 of 11 |
| May | 58° | 47° | 33° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 57° | 47° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 65° | 56° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 65° | 58° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 61° | 50° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 49° | 37° | 69° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 36° | 20° | 59° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 29° | 7° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness - Nurnberg Trailhead · 9.9 mi as the crow flies
Nordhouse Dunes M9-7 2.1 mi Hike, Nordhouse Dunes M9-4 1.7 mi Hike, Nordhouse Dunes Beach M9-1 1.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area · 9.9 mi as the crow flies
Nordhouse Dunes M9-7 2.1 mi Hike, Nordhouse Dunes M9-4 1.7 mi Hike, Nordhouse Dunes Beach M9-1 1.5 mi Hike · Drive there
All 269 trails in Huron-Manistee National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Riverside Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 7 mi
- Ludington – Beechwood · Michigan State Parks · 7 mi
- Ludington – Pines · Michigan State Parks · 8 mi
- Ludington – Cedar · Michigan State Parks · 8 mi
- Ludington – Jackpine Hike-In Sites · Michigan State Parks · 8 mi
All public campgrounds in Michigan · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-29. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.