Michigan Attractions
 

Ionia State Recreation Area

 

ionia state recreation areaCombine the 160 acre Sessions Lake with the Grand River, Tibbets Creek with camping and hiking trails and you have all the makings for a great day in the out of doors.  That is just the beginning at the Ionia State Recreation Area.  There are 4,500 acres of lakes, meadow, forested ridges providing a beautiful setting for a Michigan day trip.

Camping - 100 campsites with all of the amenities and a 47 site horse campground.

Picnic - for a day trip there is the Beechwood picnic area near the boat launch on Sessions Lake.

Fishing - Sessions lake is a man-made 140 acre lake with a wide variety of Michigan species.  There is a no-wake speed limit.

Trails - there are 15 miles of equestrian trails as well as, trails suitable for mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiles.

In addition, you can find all kinds of wildflowers and a large bird population.  Pets love this park as much as people do.

The park is just 3 miles west of M-66 south of Ionia, Michigan.  Visit Ionia Michigan