Things to Do near Vacation Station

Discover the charm of Ludington, Michigan while staying at Vacation Station RV Resort, the premier camping destination in West Michigan. Located near Ludington State Park, guests can explore stunning natural beauty at nearby attractions such as the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Stearns Park Beach, and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Whether in an RV site, cabin, or cottage, you'll enjoy our convenient amenities including an outdoor pool, hot tub, game room, and more.

Amber Elk Ranch

Amber Elk Ranch owned and operated by Bob Northrup, started as a hobby and passion for elk and has grown into a successful business. Their TB-free accredited herd resides on 130 acres. They raise elk for breeding stock, velvet, quality meats, and community education through public, private, and group tours.

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo

Lewis Adventure is proud to be a fifth-generation farm family operating a real working fruit farm, corn maze, and petting farm in New Era, Michigan. The 700-acre farm is located in the heart of West Michigan, near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan — just north of Muskegon/Whitehall and south of Pentwater.

White Pine Village

Historic White Pine Village offers a living-history point of view, family-friendly, fun-filled tour of a late 19th/ early 20th century pioneer village. This Village boasts about 30 historic buildings, including the original 1849 Mason County Courthouse (on the State Register of Historic Places).

Beaches and Parks

Swim, sunbathe and soak of the summer sun on one of the beautiful beaches that line the Lake Michigan coastline. From building sandcastles to playing beach volleyball to just laying around catching some sun, Ludington’s beaches have something for everyone.

Experience the Silver Lake Sand Dunes like never before on a one-of-a-kind 40 minute dune tour. Due to erosion, there is no beach at Lake Michigan. Instead, they will stop at the tallest dune on the Silver Lake side.

Sandcastles Children's Museum

Sandcastles Children's Museum encourages and inspires children and families to explore their world - offering hands-on discovery while stimulating creativity, curiosity and the love of learning!

Country Dairy

Come see their farm-to-table process during a tour of their working farm located in the heart of beautiful Oceana County, Michigan.

Stony Lake Stables

Enjoy a horseback ride through the beautiful West Michigan countryside as you soak in the scenery and learn riding basics. Beginners are welcome!

Jaycee's Mini Golf

Located at the south end of Stearns Beach is the Jaycee's Mini Golf Course. This fun course for all ages started in 1967 with the sole purpose of raising money for local charities.

S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry Service

The S.S. Badger is the very last coal-powered passenger steamship that is in operation in the United States. It has provided a fun, reliable and affordable shortcut across the beautiful Lake Michigan for over 60 years. it has transported thousands of passengers since its re-birth in 1992. In 2016, the S.S. Badger received the nation’s highest historic honor when the Department of Interior officially designated the Badger as a Historic Landmark.

Port of Ludington Maritime Museum

The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum brings history to life with digital storytelling, authentic images and artifacts, and engaging interactive exhibits that entertain, enlighten, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the region’s maritime history. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this family-friendly, three-story museum overlooks Lake Michigan’s wild shoreline, Ludington’s iconic North Pier Light, and the historic Carferry Badger, extending the maritime experience beyond its doors in this vacation wonderland. The museum is operated by the Mason County Historical Society, which also operates the nearby Historic White Pine Village.

Lavender Labyrinth Michigan

Cherry Point Farm is one of the oldest operating farms in Oceana County, Michigan; just a mile from the Lake Michigan shoreline and minutes from the Silver Lake sand dunes. This area, known as Little Point Sable, is where the sun, sand, and lake come together to create a bountiful farming area, as well as one of nature's greatest playgrounds. Every summer, people come from all over the world to swim, sail, fish, and explore the beautiful white sand beaches and giant dunes...and of course to visit Cherry Point!