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St. Ignace - Mackinac County |
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CAMPING: 2 Group Use Sites,
15 Semi-Modern Campsites,
255 Modern Campsites
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Straits State Park has fantastic views of the Mackinac Bridge and the boat traffic going under the bridge on the Straits of Mackinac from the trails, campground or the viewing platform. The park has a picnic area, playground and waterfront area along Lake Huron. |
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» Straits State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Brimley - Chippewa County |
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CAMPING: 237 Modern Campsites
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Brimley State Park provides recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay. One of the oldest state parks in the Upper Peninsula, Brimley features hunting, fishing, boating, camping and hiking. |
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» Brimley State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Paradise - Chippewa County |
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CAMPING: 50 Group Use Area Sites, 1 Lodge, 1 Camper Cabin, 260 Modern Campsites, 36 Semi-Modern / Rustic Campsites
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The centerpiece of Tahquamenon Falls State Park's 50,000 acres is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi has a drop of nearly 50 feet, more than 200 feet across and a water flow of more than 50,000 gallons per second.
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» Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Newberry - Luce County |
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CAMPING: 159 Modern Campsites
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Muskallonge Lake State Park is situated between the shores of Lake Superior and Muskallonge Lake and the area is well known for its forests, lakes and streams. Muskallonge Lake State Park was the former site of, a lumbering town and an Indian encampment. |
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» Muskallonge Lake State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Manistique - Schoolcraft County |
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CAMPING: 145 Modern Campsites, 72 Semi-Modern Campsites |
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Indian 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. According to 1850 surveyor records, Native Americans lived in log cabins near the outlet of the lake. |
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» Indian Lake State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Manistique - Schoolcraft County
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Palms Book has one of Michigan's alluring natural attractions -- Kitch-iti-kipi. Two hundred feet across, and 40-feet deep Kitch-iti-kipi is Michigan's largest freshwater spring. Over 10,000 gallons a minute gush from fissures in the underlying limestone at a constant 45 degree Fahrenheit. |
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» Palms Book State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Garden - Delta County |
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CAMPING: 1 Lodge, 61 Semi-Modern Campsites |
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Fayette Historic State Park houses a Historic Townsite, a representation of a once bustling industrial community. On the second Saturday of August the annual Heritage Day celebrates Fayette as a bustling iron smelting company town. Celebrate with period displays, food, and music.
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» Fayette Historic State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Cedar River - Menominee County |
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CAMPING: 150 Modern Campsites, 5 Rustic Cabins, 1 Stone Lodge
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Wells State Park includes 678 acres, a three-mile sandy beach shoreline for swimming, large picnic area, a modern campground and rustic cabins that are available to rent year round. The park is open year round for winter recreation such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing.
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» J.W. Wells State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Crystal Falls - Iron County |
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CAMPING: 4 Semi-Modern Campsites, 133 Modern Campsites |
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A 137-site campground is situated in a shady, wooded site with buffer strips between most of the sites. Bewabic has picnic areas, a tennis court, a hiking trail, two playgrounds, an excellent beach and a boat launch to Fortune Lake. It is also part of the Iron County Heritage Trail system.
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» Bewabic State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Ontonagon - Ontonagon County |
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CAMPING: 64 Rustic Campsites, 63 Back Country Campsites, 19 Rustic Cabins, 100 Modern Campsites, 3 Yurt Campsites, 1 Lodge
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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (60,000 acres) is one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest. Towering virgin timber, secluded lakes, and miles of wild rivers and streams make a visit to the "Porkies" a trip to remember. Black bears are common in the Porkies. |
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» Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Hancock - Houghton County |
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CAMPING: 98 Modern Campsites, Rustic Cabin |
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McLain State Park offers two miles of sand beach on Lake Superior. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of activities in the park: fishing, windsurfing, berry picking, beachcombing, sight-seeing and hunting. The sunsets at McLain State Park are spectacular and the view of the lighthouse is magnificent. |
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» McLain State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Copper Harbor - Keweenaw County |
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CAMPING: Cabin, 4 Group Use Sites, 159 Modern Campsites |
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Fort Wilkins Historic State Park offers camping and day use facilities and features a restored 1844 military outpost and one of the first lighthouses on Lake Superior. Restoration work and development began in the 1930s. Costumed interpreters demonstrate the history of the Keweenaw Peninsula fort.
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» Fort Wilkins Historic State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Champion - Marquette County |
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CAMPING: Camper Cabin, 147 Modern Campsites, 40 Rustic Campsites, Rustic Cabin
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Van Riper State Park contains one-half mile of frontage on Lake Michigamme with a fine sandy beach. There is also one and one-half miles of frontage on the Peshekee River. A slow drive through the north of the park may reward you with the sight of a majestic moose!
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» Van Riper State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Champion - Baraga County |
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CAMPING: Yurts, 17 Rustic Campsites, Rustic Cabins |
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Craig Lake State Park is the most remote state park in the system. Access into the park can be an adventure. Vehicles with high ground clearance are recommended. The park contains six full lakes and a variety of wildlife such as deer, black bear, beaver, loons and moose.
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» Craig Lake State Park - Michigan DNR |
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Sundell - Alger County
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Laughing Whitefish Falls is one of the Upper Peninsula's many impressive waterfalls. The site features a mile of foot trails, picnic area with water pump and three observation decks overlooking the falls.
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» Laughing Whitefish Falls Scenic Site - Michigan DNR |
