Ionia State Recreation Area, Protected recreation area in Michigan, US
The 4,500-acre Ionia State Recreation Area features open fields, hardwood forests, pine plantations, rolling hills, and four miles of Grand River floodplain.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources established this protected area to maintain the natural resources and provide outdoor recreational opportunities for local communities.
The recreation area serves as an educational center where visitors learn about environmental conservation through organized programs and hands-on experiences in nature.
Visitors need to obtain a Recreation Passport for vehicle entry, which grants access to designated hiking trails, campgrounds, and fishing spots throughout the area.
The Audubon Society has documented 199 bird species within the recreation area, making it a prime location for bird observation and wildlife photography.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.94610,-85.13420
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:30
North Country Trail
16.6 km
Whites Bridge
15.5 km
Fallasburg Bridge
16.2 km
John C. Blanchard House
7.4 km
Sessions Schoolhouse
995 m
Hall-Fowler Memorial Library
7.2 km
Ionia Downtown Commercial Historic District
6.8 km
William H. VanderHeyden House
5.9 km
Fallasburg Historic District
15.9 km
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
18.5 km
Ionia County Courthouse
7.1 km
Graham House
17 km
Lovell-Webber House
7 km
Ionia Historic District
7.3 km
Muir Church of Christ
16.8 km
Ionia Theatre
6.9 km
Fred W Green Historical Marker
7.2 km
Ionia County Courthouse Historical Marker
7.1 km
Saranac Public Library
6.7 km
Saranac Historical Marker
5.9 km
Ionia Community Library
7.2 km
Frederick Hall House Historical Marker
7.1 km
Robert W Graham Home Historical Marker
16.9 km
Ionia Church of Christ Historical Marker
7.1 km
Saint John's Episcopal Church and Parish House Historical Marker
7.1 km
Lowell Showboat
16.7 km
John C Blanchard Historical Marker
7.6 km
Strand Theatre
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