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State parks, trails and waterways

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State parks, trails and waterways

The DNR Parks and Recreation Division currently manages 103 state parks and recreation areas, totaling more than 300,000 acres across Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. It also oversees the state’s boating program, the state motorized and nonmotorized trails system and 140 state forest campgrounds.

Parks

Get the facts about the state parks system, and learn about park management plans and green initiatives.

Trails

Explore what's in our state-designated trails system, as well as the plans to help manage and expand these trails.

Waterways

What goes into waterways? Learn about state-sponsored boating facilities, including how they're funded and managed.

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