Michigan State Parks

Explore state parks across Michigan

Agate Falls Scenic Site

Bruce Crossing, Michigan

A scenic Upper Peninsula waterfall site with dramatic river views and picnic-friendly overlooks.

SightseeingPhotographyPicnicking

Algonac State Park

Clay Township, Michigan

A scenic riverfront state park on the St. Clair River with boating, camping, and birdwatching.

FishingBoatingBirdwatching

Aloha State Park

Cheboygan, Michigan

A peaceful Mullett Lake park with a sandy beach, boating access, and northern Michigan scenery.

SwimmingBoatingFishing

Bald Mountain Recreation Area

Lake Orion, Michigan

A scenic 4,600-acre recreation area with hills, lakes, and year-round outdoor activities.

HikingMountain BikingFishing

Baraga State Park

Baraga, Michigan

A waterfront Upper Peninsula park on Keweenaw Bay with camping, boating, fishing, and scenic lake views.

CampingFishingBoating

Bass River Recreation Area

Allendale, Michigan

A riverfront recreation area in Ottawa County offering boating, fishing, picnicking, and wooded outdoor recreation.

BoatingFishingPicnicking

Bay City State Park

Bay City, Michigan

A popular Saginaw Bay park with beaches, wetlands, camping, and excellent birding.

SwimmingBirdwatchingCamping

Belle Isle Park

Detroit, Michigan

A historic island park in Detroit with waterfront scenery, gardens, beaches, and iconic attractions.

WalkingBikingFishing

Bewabic State Park

Crystal Falls, Michigan

A peaceful Upper Peninsula park on Fortune Lake with a sandy beach, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.

SwimmingFishingCamping

Bond Falls Scenic Site

Paulding, Michigan

A popular Upper Peninsula waterfall site with boardwalk overlooks and picnic areas.

SightseeingPhotographyPicnicking

Brighton Recreation Area

Brighton, Michigan

A scenic southeast Michigan recreation area with lakes, hills, and four-season outdoor activities.

HikingSwimmingFishing

Brimley State Park

Brimley, Michigan

A Lake Superior shoreline park with a sandy beach, camping, and easy access to eastern Upper Peninsula attractions.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Burt Lake State Park

Alanson, Michigan

A lakeside state park on Burt Lake with swimming, camping, boating, and family-friendly recreation.

SwimmingBoatingFishing

Cambridge Junction Historic State Park

Cambridge Township, Michigan

A small historic park preserving a former railroad junction and rural settlement site in southern Michigan.

SightseeingPicnickingPhotography

Cheboygan State Park

Cheboygan, Michigan

A peaceful Lake Huron state park with shoreline, camping, and excellent fishing near Cheboygan.

CampingFishingSwimming

Coldwater Lake State Park

Coldwater, Michigan

A peaceful lakefront state park in southern Michigan with swimming, fishing, paddling, and picnic areas.

SwimmingFishingBoating

Colonial Michilimackinac Historic State Park

Mackinaw City, Michigan

An immersive historic site at the Straits of Mackinac featuring reconstructed colonial-era buildings and archaeology.

Historic ToursMuseum ViewingPhotography

Craig Lake State Park

Champion, Michigan

A remote Upper Peninsula wilderness park with lakes, backcountry camping, and rugged hiking.

HikingFishingKayaking

DNR Pocket Park

Lansing, Michigan

A compact downtown Lansing park with seating, shade, and a peaceful break from the city.

RelaxingPicnickingWalking

Dodge #4 State Park

Iron River, Michigan

A quiet Upper Peninsula lakeside park offering fishing, paddling, picnicking, and scenic relaxation.

FishingPicnickingPaddling

Duck Lake State Park

Muskegon, Michigan

A peaceful Lake Michigan park with a sandy beach, dunes, and family-friendly day-use recreation.

SwimmingPicnickingFishing

Father Marquette National Memorial

St. Ignace, Michigan

A scenic historic memorial overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, dedicated to explorer and missionary Father Jacques Marquette.

SightseeingPhotographyHistory Tours

Fayette Historic State Park

Garden, Michigan

A preserved 19th-century iron-smelting town on a scenic Lake Michigan harbor.

Historic Site ToursCampingPhotography

Fisherman's Island State Park

Charlevoix, Michigan

A quiet Lake Michigan park with beaches, dunes, and wooded shoreline recreation.

SwimmingFishingPicnicking

Fort Custer Recreation Area

Augusta, Michigan

A scenic southwest Michigan recreation area with lakes, trails, camping, and year-round outdoor activities.

HikingFishingCamping

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park

Copper Harbor, Michigan

A historic Lake Superior park featuring a restored 19th-century fort, camping, and scenic shoreline.

Historic ToursCampingFishing

Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park

Comstock Park, Michigan

A multi-use rail-trail state park offering miles of scenic biking, walking, and skiing through west and central Michigan.

BikingWalkingRunning

Grand Haven State Park

Grand Haven, Michigan

A scenic Lake Michigan beach park with swimming, fishing, and lighthouse views.

SwimmingBeachcombingFishing

Grand Mere State Park

Stevensville, Michigan

A quiet Lake Michigan park known for dunes, bluffs, and secluded beaches.

HikingBirdwatchingBeachcombing

Harrisville State Park

Harrisville, Michigan

A Lake Huron state park with a sandy beach, campground, and classic northern Michigan shoreline views.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Hartwick Pines State Park

Grayling, Michigan

A northern Michigan park known for its old-growth pine forest, logging history, and year-round outdoor recreation.

HikingCampingCross-Country Skiing

Hayes State Park

Onsted, Michigan

A lakeside state park on Wamplers Lake known for swimming, boating, fishing, and camping.

SwimmingBoatingFishing

Highland Recreation Area

Highland Charter Township, Michigan

A scenic Oakland County park with lakes, forests, and popular multi-use trails.

HikingMountain BikingFishing

Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park

Mackinaw City, Michigan

A historic mill and interpretive park near Mackinaw City featuring a working waterwheel, scenic trails, and hands-on demonstrations.

Historic ToursWildlife ViewingPicnicking

Hoeft State Park

Rogers City, Michigan

A quiet Lake Huron state park with a sandy beach, forested campground, and classic northern Michigan scenery.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Hoffmaster State Park

Muskegon, Michigan

A scenic Lake Michigan park with dunes, beach access, and wooded trails.

HikingSwimmingPicnicking

Holland State Park

Holland, Michigan

A beloved Lake Michigan beach park with views of Big Red Lighthouse and easy access to swimming, boating, and picnicking.

SwimmingBeachcombingBoating

Holly Oaks ORV Park

Holly, Michigan

A reclaimed mine turned off-road playground with challenging terrain for ORVs.

Off-Road Vehicle RidingATV RidingDirt Biking

Holly Recreation Area

Holly, Michigan

A sprawling state recreation area with lakes, forests, camping, and four-season outdoor activities.

HikingSwimmingFishing

Indian Lake State Park

Manistique, Michigan

A lakeside Upper Peninsula state park known for swimming, boating, fishing, and family camping.

SwimmingBoatingFishing

Interlochen State Park

Interlochen, Michigan

A small but popular northern Michigan park with two lakes, sandy beaches, and classic family camping.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Ionia State Recreation Area

Ionia, Michigan

A scenic West Michigan recreation area known for camping, lake access, trails, and year-round outdoor activities.

CampingFishingSwimming

Island Lake Recreation Area

Brighton, Michigan

A popular southeast Michigan recreation area with lakes, river access, beaches, and extensive trails.

HikingSwimmingFishing

Kal-Haven Trail State Park

South Haven, Michigan

A 33.5-mile rail-trail state park connecting South Haven and Kalamazoo.

BikingHikingRunning

Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park

Traverse City, Michigan

A compact bayfront state park in Traverse City with beach access, camping, and city convenience.

SwimmingCampingPicnicking

Lake Gogebic State Park

Marenisco, Michigan

A lakeside Upper Peninsula park offering boating, fishing, camping, and a sandy beach on Lake Gogebic.

FishingBoatingCamping

Lake Hudson Recreation Area

Clayton, Michigan

A peaceful southeastern Michigan recreation area known for boating, fishing, camping, and birdwatching around Lake Hudson.

FishingBoatingCamping

Lakeport State Park

Lakeport, Michigan

A Lake Huron beach park with camping, swimming, and scenic shoreline access.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park

Munising, Michigan

A scenic Upper Peninsula park centered on a dramatic limestone waterfall and forested gorge.

HikingPhotographyWildlife Viewing

Leelanau State Park

Northport, Michigan

A scenic peninsula park known for shoreline views, camping, and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse.

CampingHikingBirdwatching

Lime Island State Recreation Area

Drummond Island, Michigan

A remote island park on the St. Marys River featuring historic ruins, boating access, fishing, and peaceful waterfront scenery.

BoatingFishingWildlife Viewing

Ludington State Park

Ludington, Michigan

A Lake Michigan park famous for dunes, beaches, inland lakes, and Big Sable Point Lighthouse.

HikingSwimmingFishing

Mackinac Island and Fort Mackinac Historic Park

Mackinac Island, Michigan

A car-free island destination featuring historic Fort Mackinac, scenic shoreline views, and a classic Great Lakes resort atmosphere.

Historic ToursSightseeingPhotography

Maybury State Park

Northville, Michigan

A scenic metro Detroit state park known for its wooded trails, open meadows, and year-round outdoor recreation.

HikingMountain BikingHorseback Riding

McLain State Park

Hancock, Michigan

A Lake Superior shoreline park with beaches, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Mears State Park

Pentwater, Michigan

A Lake Michigan beach park with dunes, sunsets, and a lively small-town setting.

SwimmingBeachcombingPicnicking

Menominee River State Recreation Area

Menominee, Michigan

A scenic river recreation area on the Menominee River offering fishing, paddling, wildlife viewing, and rustic outdoor access.

FishingPaddlingWildlife Viewing

Meridian-Baseline State Park

Lansing, Michigan

A small historic park at Michigan's principal meridian and baseline intersection.

SightseeingPicnickingPhotography

Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area

Lapeer County, Michigan

A wooded Oakland County recreation area with camping, fishing, paddling, and a quiet inland lake.

CampingFishingPaddling

Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park

Hamburg Township, Michigan

A scenic multi-use rail trail through lakes, woods, and small towns in south-central Michigan.

BikingWalkingRunning

Mitchell State Park

Cadillac, Michigan

A lakeside park in Cadillac offering camping, boating, swimming, and year-round outdoor recreation.

CampingSwimmingFishing

Muskallonge Lake State Park

Naubinway, Michigan

A secluded Lake Superior park with a sandy beach, inland lake, and rustic camping.

SwimmingFishingCamping

Muskegon State Park

Muskegon, Michigan

A Lake Michigan park known for beaches, dunes, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Negwegon State Park

Alcona County, Michigan

A secluded Lake Huron park with primitive camping, beaches, and excellent wildlife viewing.

HikingCampingBirdwatching

Newaygo State Park

Newaygo, Michigan

A peaceful Muskegon River park offering camping, fishing, paddling, and wooded recreation.

CampingFishingBoating

North Higgins Lake State Park

Roscommon, Michigan

A popular northern Michigan park with a sandy beach, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation on Higgins Lake.

SwimmingCampingBoating

Onaway State Park

Onaway, Michigan

A peaceful lakeside park on Black Lake with camping, swimming, and picnic areas.

SwimmingFishingCamping

Orchard Beach State Park

Manistee, Michigan

A Lake Michigan bluff-top park with beach access, scenic views, and a relaxed day-use atmosphere.

SwimmingPicnickingBeachcombing

Ortonville Recreation Area

Ortonville, Michigan

A scenic southeastern Michigan park with lakes, forests, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.

HikingFishingSwimming

Otsego Lake State Park

Gaylord, Michigan

A lakeside state park in Gaylord known for swimming, boating, camping, and classic northern Michigan recreation.

SwimmingFishingBoating

Outdoor Adventure Center

Detroit, Michigan

A hands-on outdoor recreation museum in Detroit focused on Michigan’s Great Lakes and natural heritage.

Interactive ExhibitsFamily VisitsEducational Tours

Palms Book State Park

Manistique, Michigan

Home to Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring.

SightseeingPhotographyWildlife Viewing

Petoskey State Park

Petoskey, Michigan

A Lake Michigan park famous for its beach, dunes, and Petoskey stones.

SwimmingBeachcombingCamping

Pinckney Recreation Area

Pinckney, Michigan

A scenic south-central Michigan park with lakes, hills, camping, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation.

HikingFishingCamping

Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

Waterford Township, Michigan

A 3,745-acre recreation area with a large lake, beaches, trails, and year-round outdoor activities.

SwimmingBoatingFishing

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Ontonagon, Michigan

A vast wilderness park on Lake Superior known for old-growth forests, waterfalls, and sweeping overlooks.

HikingCampingFishing

Port Crescent State Park

Port Austin, Michigan

A Lake Huron park with sandy beaches, dunes, camping, and peaceful shoreline scenery.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Proud Lake Recreation Area

Commerce Township, Michigan

A large Oakland County park known for boating, fishing, paddling, and scenic river and lake recreation.

BoatingFishingPaddling

Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center

Roscommon, Michigan

A lakeside conference and retreat center on Higgins Lake with lodging, meeting spaces, and outdoor recreation.

BoatingSwimmingBirdwatching

Rifle River Recreation Area

Lupton, Michigan

A peaceful northern Michigan recreation area with lakes, river access, camping, and year-round outdoor activities.

FishingCanoeingCamping

Rockport Recreation Area

Alpena, Michigan

A scenic Lake Huron park with rocky shoreline, quarry history, and excellent swimming and boating.

SwimmingFishingBoating

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park

Greenleaf Township, Michigan

A unique historic park featuring Michigan's largest collection of Native American petroglyphs.

SightseeingPhotographyBirdwatching

Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Saugatuck, Michigan

A scenic Lake Michigan park known for dunes, forested trails, and a quiet natural beach.

HikingBeachcombingBirdwatching

Seven Lakes State Park

Holly, Michigan

A lake-filled Oakland County park known for swimming, boating, camping, and scenic natural beauty.

SwimmingBoatingFishing

Sleeper State Park

Caseville, Michigan

A Lake Huron state park with a sandy beach, campground, and scenic shoreline recreation.

SwimmingCampingFishing

Sleepy Hollow State Park

Laingsburg, Michigan

A scenic central Michigan park with Lake Ovid, camping, boating, fishing, and wooded recreation.

CampingFishingBoating

South Higgins Lake State Park

Roscommon, Michigan

A scenic state park on Higgins Lake with sandy beaches, camping, and four-season recreation.

SwimmingCampingBoating

Sterling State Park

Monroe, Michigan

A Lake Erie park with beaches, marshes, fishing, boating, and excellent birdwatching.

SwimmingFishingBoating

Straits State Park

St. Ignace, Michigan

A bluff-top park with sweeping views of the Mackinac Bridge and Straits of Mackinac.

SightseeingCampingPicnicking

Sturgeon Point State Park

Harrisville, Michigan

A scenic Lake Huron park known for its historic lighthouse, beach, and peaceful shoreline setting.

SwimmingPicnickingPhotography

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Paradise, Michigan

A vast Upper Peninsula park famous for its powerful waterfalls, forested trails, and remote natural beauty.

Waterfall ViewingHikingFishing

Tawas Point State Park

East Tawas, Michigan

A Lake Huron park famous for its lighthouse, beaches, and world-class bird migration viewing.

SwimmingBirdwatchingCamping

Thompson's Harbor State Park

Lachine, Michigan

A secluded Lake Huron park featuring limestone shoreline, alvar landscapes, and excellent birdwatching.

HikingBirdwatchingPhotography

Tippy Dam Recreation Area

Wellston, Michigan

A peaceful Manistee River recreation area popular for fishing, picnicking, and river access.

FishingBoatingPicnicking

Van Buren State Park

South Haven, Michigan

A Lake Michigan beach park with dunes, camping, and scenic sunsets near South Haven.

SwimmingCampingPicnicking

Van Buren Trail State Park

Southwest Michigan

A scenic rail-trail park in southwest Michigan for biking, walking, and winter recreation.

BikingWalkingRunning

Van Riper State Park

Champion, Michigan

A lakeside Upper Peninsula park with a sandy beach, camping, and four-season outdoor recreation.

SwimmingCampingFishing

W.F. Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park

Hart, Michigan

A 22-mile paved rail-trail connecting Hart and Montague through scenic western Michigan countryside.

BikingWalkingRunning

Wagner Falls Scenic Site

Munising, Michigan

A compact Upper Peninsula scenic site with an easy boardwalk to a beautiful waterfall.

Waterfall ViewingPhotographyNature Observation

Warren Dunes State Park

Three Oaks, Michigan

A Lake Michigan park known for massive sand dunes, a wide beach, and scenic shoreline recreation.

SwimmingDune ClimbingPicnicking

Warren Woods State Park

Three Oaks, Michigan

A small but nationally significant old-growth forest preserve known for its serene beech-maple woods.

HikingBirdwatchingPhotography

Waterloo Recreation Area

Chelsea, Michigan

A vast southeast Michigan recreation area known for lakes, forests, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation.

HikingCampingFishing

Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve

Jackson County, Michigan

A peaceful lake-and-wetland preserve offering birdwatching, fishing, and nature exploration.

BirdwatchingFishingPaddling

Wetzel State Recreation Area

Iron County, Michigan

A remote Upper Peninsula recreation area offering hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and peaceful forest scenery.

FishingHuntingSnowmobiling

Wilderness State Park

Carp Lake, Michigan

A remote Lake Michigan park with beaches, dunes, camping, and excellent stargazing.

CampingHikingSwimming

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

Detroit, Michigan

A compact Detroit riverfront park with a harbor, paved paths, fishing access, and skyline views.

WalkingFishingBirdwatching

Yankee Springs Recreation Area

Wayland, Michigan

A scenic, four-season recreation area with lakes, forests, camping, and abundant outdoor activities.

HikingSwimmingFishing

Young State Park

Charlevoix, Michigan

A popular Lake Charlevoix park with a sandy beach, boating access, and classic northern Michigan scenery.

SwimmingFishingBoating