Ludington State Park closed due to flooding
Sat, Jun 14, 2008
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Heavy rain and flooding in the west central part of Michigan overnight has caused the Department of Natural Resources to temporarily close Ludington State Park.
Campers who have reservations at Ludington State Park this evening or over the weekend are being contacted by DNR Central Reservation System staff. Campers who have been impacted by the recent storms will receive full refunds and will not be charged the cancellation fee.
According to local weather reports, this area of the northern Lower Peninsula received one foot of rain, and Ludington and Mitchell State Parks are flooded. Ludington is without power and some of the roads leading into the park are flooded and impassable. Park staff at Ludington encouraged campers to vacate their park and most did of their own accord.
Mitchell State Park was 75 percent flooded, and originally closed, but Department of Natural Resources parks and recreation officials have determined that improving conditions at the park will allow it to reopen its campground for camping this weekend.
All other Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas are open.