LAKE GOGEBIC STATE PARKIntroduction Lake Gogebic State Park covers 360 acres and nearly a mile of lake frontage on the west shore of the largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula.
The Legend of Kitch-iti-kipi: Kitch-iti-kipi was supposedly a young chieftain whose girlfriend got the best of him. He told her he loved her far above the other dark-haired maidens dancing near his birch bark wigwam. "Prove it, " she insisted.
baldmountainBald Mountain Recreation Area consists of 4, 637 rolling acres. The picturesque park area has some of the steepest hills and most rugged terrain in southeastern Michigan.
12 sites for tent and small trailer use located on the main branch of the Au Sable River. Universally accessible picnic tables. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.
18 sites for tent and small trailer use located on the main branch of Au Sable River. Universally accessible picnic tables. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
30 sites for tent and small trailer use located on the shore of Shupac Lake. Good boating and fishing. All facilities universally acceptable. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.
BRIGHTON RECREATION AREAIntroduction Brighton Recreation Area provides 4, 947 acres of recreation for park visitors to use. The area has a combination of high, irregular ranges of hills, interspersed with a number of attractive lakes.
CHEBOYGAN STATE PARKCheboygan State Park is open all year for a variety of activities. A system of well-marked trails through the park provides access to scenic Lake Huron vistas, glimpses of rare wildflowers and the lake shore species.
DODGE #4 STATE PARKIntroduction A white sandy beach and a one-mile shoreline on Cass Lake makes Dodge #4 State Park an excellent location for summer and winter water activities.
32 sites for tent and small trailer use. Located on the Manistee River offering excellent canoeing opportunity and good trout fishing. Off-Road Vehicle Trail nearby. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.
Introduction Grand Mere State Park is characterized by magnificent sand dunes, deep blowouts and one mile of Lake Michigan shorelineIntroduction Grand Mere State Park is characterized by magnificent sand dunes, deep blowouts and one mile of Lake Michigan
HIGHLAND RECREATION AREAHighland Recreation Area offers 5, 900 acres of forest, marshes and lakes in the rolling hills of Southern Michigan.
HOLLY RECREATION AREAHolly Recreation Area, located within the northern portion of Oakland County between Pontiac and Flint, is less than an hour's drive from the Detroit metropolitan area.
METAMORA-HADLEYMetamora-Hadley Recreation Area is located in Lapeer County, eight miles south of the city of Lapeer. The park consists of 723 acres with 80-acre Lake Minnewanna in the center.
N HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARKIntroduction Located on the north shore of Higgins Lake, the park has 210 modern campsites.
PONTIAC LAKEPontiac Recreation Area, with over 3, 800 acres of rolling woodland terrain, is open year round for a variety of activities.
An endless variety of topography and ecosystems form the area called Seven Lakes. Its land was a combination of farmland, rolling hills and forests. About 230 acres of water with several miles of shoreline await the park user.
STERLING STATE PARKThe only state park on Lake Erie, Wm. C. Sterling State Park's 1, 000 acres offers great recreational opportunities within an hour of Detroit.
YOUNG STATE PARKYoung State Park is located at the east end of beautiful Lake Charlevoix. The park spans over 560 acres in Charlevoix County and is a mix of gently rolling terrain, lowlands and cedar swamp.
WILDERNESS STATE PARKWilderness State Park offers visitors a variety of year-round recreational activities within its 8, 000 acres.
YANKEE SPRINGS RECREATION AREAYankee Springs Recreation Area was once the hunting grounds of the Algonquin Indians and the famous Chieftain, Chief Noonday.
LUDINGTON STATE PARKLudington State Parkis comprised of nearly 5, 300 acres of scenic sand dunes, shoreline vista, ponds, marshlands, and forests.
A 144-site campground is situated in a shady, wooded site. Most of the sites have buffer strips between them to allow for privacy and every site has electricity, a fire ring and a picnic table.
BRIMLEY STATE PARKIntroduction Brimley State Park provides recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay.
CRAIG LAKE STATE PARKIntroduction Craig Lake State Park is the most remote state park in the system. It spans more than 6, 900 acres in Baraga County. Craig Lake is a wilderness area and access into the park is somewhat of an adventure.
FAYETTE HISTORIC STATE PARKIntroduction Fayette Historic State Park houses a Historic Townsite, a representation of a once bustling industrial community, interpreted by the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries.
FORT WILKINS STATE PARKFort Wilkins State Park, in the northern Keweenaw Penninsula, offers camping and day use facilities and features a restored army military outpost and lighthouse museum. Fort Wilkins became a State Park in 1923.
INDIAN LAKE STATE PARKIndian Lake State Park is located on Indian Lake, the fourth largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula with an area of 8, 400 acres. It is six miles long and three miles wide. The lake was once called M'O'Nistique Lake.
13 sites for tent or small trailer use, 5 of which are designated for canoe-access only. Located on the main branch of the Au Sable River. Universally accessible picnic tables. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.
MUSKALLONGE LAKE STATE PARKMuskallonge Lake State Park is located 28 miles northwest of Newberry in Luce County.
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State ParkPorcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is 15 miles west of Ontonagon in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The park's 60, 000 acres are one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest.
TAHQUAMENON FALLSTahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 40, 000 acres stretching over 13 miles. Most of this is undeveloped woodland without roads, buildings or power lines.
Van Riper State Park is located 17 miles west of Ishpeming on US-41. This 1, 200 acre park contains one-half mile of frontage on the east end of Lake Michigamme with a fine sand beach.
ALOHA STATE PARKIntroduction Aloha State Park offers modern camping on beautiful Mullett Lake. Whether fishing, boating, swimming or picnicking, Aloha is close to many of Michigan's most famous travel attractions at the Straits of Mackinaw.
BALD MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREABass River Recreation Area, a 1, 100-acre site in central Ottawa County, consists of open meadows, open brush land, mature hardwoods, small ponds and a 300-acre lake.
Temporarily Closed for Improvements - May 4; Re-Opening 2004 Camping Season42 sites for tent and small trailer use. Small boat ramp give access for boating and fishing. Universally accessible facilities available on site.
9 pull-through sites designed for horse campers; all campers are also welcomed! Located on the north spur of the Michigan Shore-to-Shore Riding/Hiking Trail. Universally accessible facilities available on site.
BURT LAKE STATE PARKBurt Lake State Park is open from April to November (depending on the snowfall). It is located on the southeast corner of Burt Lake with 2, 000 feet of sandy shoreline.
CLEAR LAKE STATE PARKIntroduction Located in elk country, Clear Lake State Park is a quiet, secluded retreat offering a sandy beach and a shallow swimming area that is ideal for children.
DUCK LAKE STATE PARKIntroduction Duck Lake State Park is a 728 acre day use park, located in Muskegon County. Featuring a towering sand dune, the park stretches from the northern shore of Duck Lake to Lake Michigan.
FORT CUSTER RECREATION AREAFort Custer Recreation Area comprises 2, 988 acres located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. The terrain is typical of southern Michigan farm country, with second growth forests and remnant areas of prairie.
HAYES STATE PARKW.J. Hayes State Park, in the heart of the Irish Hills, is bordered by a group of inland lakes frequented by anglers and boaters.
INTERLOCHEN STATE PARKInterlochen State Park is situated between two well known fishing and swimming lakes; Green Lake and Duck Lake. The campground is closed for winter. Information about winter camping opportunities is available on the DNR web site.
IONIA STATE RECREATION AREARolling hills, babbling brooks, open meadows, forested ridges, a lake nestled in the hills and a river winding its way through woods and fields -- that's Ionia State Recreation Area.
LAKE HUDSON RECREATION AREALake Hudson Recreation Area has 2, 746 acres of recreational opportunities around Lake Hudson. The park, which lies in southeast Michigan, offers premier muskie fishing and game hunting.
WM MITCHELL STATE PARKWilliam Mitchell State Park is a popular camping, fishing and boating destination.
MUSKEGON STATE PARKMuskegon State Park is located four miles west of North Muskegon on the shore of Lake Michigan. There are over two miles of shoreline on Lake Michigan and over a mile on Muskegon Lake.
Newaygo State Park is a 99 site rustic campground, which sits atop 20 foot embankments, overlooking the Hardy Dam Pond, a six-mile flooding of the Muskegon RiverNewaygo State Park is a 99-site rustic campground, which sits atop 20-foot embankments overloo
ONAWAY STATE PARKOnaway State Park is located on the southeast shore of beautiful Black Lake in Presque Isle County.
Ortonville Recreation Area is located in north Oakland and southern Lapeer counties.
OTSEGO LAKE STATE PARKOtsego Lake State Park is a charming and popular family park easily accessible to I-75 and Gaylord, "The Alpine Village." The park is shaded with large oak, maple and pine.
PROUD LAKE RECREATION AREAProud Lake Recreation Area, with more than 4, 700 acres, is located on the scenic Huron River in Oakland County and offers diverse and plentiful recreational opportunities.
PINCKNEY RECREATION AREAPinckney Recreation Area provides over 11, 000 acres with a wide variety of activities for the park visitor in its three major use areas: Silver Lake Day Use area, Bruin Lake Modern Campground and the Halfmoon Day Use facility.
Temporarily closed until further notice18 sites for tent and small trailer use along the East Branch Tittabawassee River. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
RIFLE RIVERRifle River Recreation Area is a wilderness located within the AuSable State Forest and provides a variety of recreational opportunities. This area was formerly a private hunting and fishing retreat owned by the late H.M.
SILVER LAKE STATE PARKSilver Lake State Park is a 3000-acre park in Oceana County bordered by Lake Michigan. This area includes both dune country and acres of mature forest.
SLEEPY HOLLOW STATE PARKSleepy Hollow State Park, located in Clinton County, contains more than 2, 600 acres and is situated on Price Road off from US-27 near St. Johns, Ovid and Laingsburg.
SOUTH HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARKSouth Higgins State Park is a 1, 000-acre park split in half by County Road 100. To the north is Higgins Lake and to the south is Marl Lake and 700 acres forested in maple, oak and pine.
Waterloo Recreation Area is the largest park in the Lower Peninsula.
Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, everchanging weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park.
?There! On the riverbank, sir! The great copper boulder before our very eyes? the tales we have heard all these years bore the truth!? The first Michigan state geologist and renowned surveyor, Douglass Houghton, let the moment wash over him.
Wild Beauty on the Lake Superior Shore . . . Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of the Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore this 73, 000+ acre park.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompasses a 60 km (35 mi.) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands.
Seney National Wildlife Refuge protects 95, 212 acres of diverse wetland and upland habitats that support a wide variety of wildlife.
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is located in central lower Michigan, approximately 25 miles south of Saginaw Bay. It was established in 1953 to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl.
The Refuge consists of two islands, Grassy and Mammajuda, and adjacent shallow water areas. It is located in the Detroit River off shore from Wyandotte, Michigan, from where it takes its name.
On December 21, 2001, President Bush signed legislation establishing the first International Wildlife Refuge in North America.
Lake Huron's unpredictable weather-its murky fog banks and sudden gales-coupled with rocky shoals helped Thunder Bay earn the unfortunate name of "Shipwreck Alley.
Located in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan, lies the Huron-Manistee National Forests. The forests contain approximately 964, 413 acres, including 5, 786 acres of wetlands.
The almost one million acres of the Ottawa National Forest are located in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It extends from the south shore of Lake Superior down to Wisconsin and the Nicolet National Forest.
Located between three of the Great Lakes, within the central and eastern portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, lies the Hiawatha National Forest.