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State parks, trails and waterways
State parks, trails and waterways
The DNR Parks and Recreation Division manages a vast network of Michigan’s natural resources, including 103 state parks and recreation areas spanning 300,000 acres. The division also oversees 140 state forest campgrounds, the state’s boating program and an extensive system of motorized and nonmotorized trails.
Managing our resources
State parks
Beyond the views. Discover facts, funding model, long-term management planning and more.
State trails
Explore Michigan’s motorized and nonmotorized networks and see how we’re expanding the system.
Waterways
From harbors to boat access sites – learn how we fund and maintain Michigan’s state-sponsored boating facilities.
Guiding resources
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