Located just 15 miles southwest of Traverse City, Interlochen State Park is set along Green and Duck lakes. The park is home to camping, paddling, fishing, swimming and much more.
The park was established as Michigan's first state park by the Michigan Legislature in 1917. In 1928, the national music camp, Interlochen Center for the Arts, was established on the property adjoining the northern boundary of the park.
Interlochen Center for the Arts is adjacent to the park and hosts hundreds of concerts and events all year.
Accessible modern restrooms are available in the beach house in the Duck Lake day-use area.
There are plenty of paddling opportunities on Green Lake and Duck Lake. There is an accessible kayak launch located on Duck Lake near the picnic area in the day-use area.
The shelter can be reserved up to a year in advance by calling 1-800-447-2757 or visiting www.midnrreservations.com. There's an accessible path leading to the shelter and accessible pad adjacent to the charcoal grill.
There's a boating access site and accessible kayak launch located near the picnic area in the day-use area. There is also a boating access site on Green Lake.
Simple Adventures – located in the beach house in the day-use area on Duck Lake – sells food, camping supplies, firewood, ice, park souvenir concessions and rents kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
There are free, self-pay EV fast-charging stations in the park.
Bass, pike and bluegill can be found in both lakes during the summer months. Smelt and pike are favorites of anglers who like ice fishing.
Seasonal naturalists offer nature-based programming at the park during the summer and/or fall. Check the park's explorer program calendar for dates, locations and topics.
Simple Adventures – located in the beach house in the day-use area on Duck Lake – rents kayak and stand-up paddleboards Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Fire pits and grills are available.
