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Ionia Recreation Area

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This is a large area covering over 4,000 acres of rolling hills, meadows and forests.

Both shore and boat fishing is available at Sessions Lake and the nearby rivers. Bluegill, rainbow trout, brown trout, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish and crappie fishing are the available species.

Nine miles of hiking trails meander through the area and five miles of bike trails are also available.

The main campground has 100 sites with electric hook-ups. Rustic and equestrian campgrounds are also available.

Location: 2880 David Hwy, Ionia Michigan 48846 Telephone 616-527-3750

Other Michigan State Parks nearby:
(Ionia) Bertha Brock Park
(Ionia) Ionia Recreation Area
(Laingsburg) Sleepy Hollow State Park

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