Poncho's Pond RV Park

The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Mason County, you'll be amazed by all the natural beauty that surrounds you. No matter what direction you head, you are bound to stumble upon some epic scenery. Head west, and you’ll see the mystifying waters of Lake Michigan or the amazing Ludington State Park situated on its shores. This tantalizing park covers thousands of acres, with towering sand dunes, evergreen forests, and several other ecosystems, each containing different types of wildlife. The Big Sable River, Hamlin Lake, and Lake Michigan give you ample space to fish, boat, and swim, or you can opt to hike to Big Sable Lighthouse, a charming relic of the past. If that weren’t already enough, you could also make use of the beach cafe and the hiking trail system when you bring your RV rental for a visit.Duck Lake State Park and Muskegon State Park are both located to the south along Lake Michigan, containing even more Michigan magic for you to delight in. Duck Lake State Park has some gigantic sand dunes of its own, offering amazing views at sunset on Lake Michigan. In the summertime, you can swim or boat using the boat launch at the park, and in wintertime, you can continue the fun with cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting. Muskegon State Park by the city of Muskegon has two campgrounds, along with a hiking trail system, two boat launches, two fishing piers, and a luge training track for winter Olympians.Manistee National Forest surrounds the town of Ludington, so it makes sense to spend some time in the sprawling forests of the wilderness area when you rent an RV near Poncho’s Pond RV Park. More than half a million acres comprise this exceptional forest, home to glacial lakes, sand dunes, beaches, and some larger mountains that contain their own ski and snowboard resorts in the winter. Whether you go skiing in December, or swim and hike in July, this amazing forest is great for camping and exploring in the great outdoors.

City Attractions

Ludington is a smaller town than most, but you won’t need to drive all the way to Muskegon to do some sightseeing. This lovely little town has quite a few sites to add to your Ludington camping itinerary. The most obvious places to visit are the abundant historical sites, like the Big Sable Lighthouse and the Historic White Pine Village in town. An hour hike is all it takes to reach the remote lighthouse, but you won’t regret it when you climb the stairs to the top tower and take in the views from above. The White Pine Village has over 30 original buildings which were built centuries ago, in a now mostly abandoned part of town. An old courthouse, a chapel, some homes, and other small structures are found on the National Register of Historic Places.The Port of Ludington Museum celebrates the town’s history as an important lakeshore port on Lake Michigan. The maritime industry served as the backbone for Ludington and many other towns like it, and this incredible resource adequately pays tribute to the industry with lively exhibits, engaging documentaries, and a host of other exciting offerings.If you are in town with your family, head over to the Sandcastles Children’s Museum to keep the youngsters busy for a few hours. Model airplanes, climbing walls, hands-on exhibits, and lots of space to meet other kids and play; this is a great place to spend a rainy day while you're renting an RV near Ludington.