Fisherman's Island State Park is located along the coast of Lake Michigan, just 4 miles from downtown Charlevoix. The park boasts more than 6 miles of unspoiled Lake Michigan shoreline, and the south end is designated as primitive. The island for which the park was named is located off the shore of the day-use area. During times of lower water levels, the island becomes a peninsula.
The 2,678-acre park consists of rolling dunes covered with maple, birch and aspen broken up by bogs of cedar and black spruce, a rustic campground, a 2.5-mile hiking trail and a day-use area. The park is popular with hunters and rock hounds in the fall season.
Hunting is allowed in the state park; however, you should call this park directly to inquire about any special rules, concerns or considerations.
There’s a popular paddling route that hugs the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Sections of the shoreline are pet friendly. Pets must always be on a 6-foot leash and under an owner’s immediate control. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles.
The picnic area is in the day-use area and includes picnic tables and charcoal grills that are available first come, first serve.
The park roads are open to snowmobiling; however, snowmobiles are prohibited on park trails.
The park is home to 6 miles of unspoiled Lake Michigan shoreline, including a half-mile of sandy beach. The remaining forest shoreline is rocky and popular with Petoskey stone hunters.
Fisherman's Island State Park rustic campground offers solitude and a camping experience unlike a typical modern campground. There are 80 campsites ideal for tents and compact campers. Most sites are located within three loops, and 15 sites are nestled in the dune area along Lake Michigan. Vault toilets and hand-pumped water are available in each loop. There are no modern restrooms, showers or electricity available.
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