Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the link above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more. Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below:
Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more.
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more.
Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.
Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below.
We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below:
Recreational Safety and Hunter Education
Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below.
DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat. Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.
All DNR-related boards, committees, and advisory groups
Find seasonal, part-time and full-time job openings with the DNR
Search is currently unavailable. Please try again later.
The web Browser you are currently using is unsupported, and some features of this site may not work as intended. Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer.
Updated July 24, 2025
| State park | Type of concession | Current contract expiration: |
| Algonac State Park | Food | Seeking Proposals |
| Bald Mountain Recreation Area | Farming | 2031 |
| Bald Mountain Recreation Area | Water park, food and watercraft rentals | 2025 |
| Bay City State Park | Splash Pad (Managed by park staff) | No bid |
| Belle Isle Park | Athletic Complex | 2029 |
| Belle Isle Park | Boat House | 2045 |
| Belle Isle Park | Giant Slide (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Belle Isle Park | Golf Driving Range | 2028 |
| Belle Isle Park | Jet Ski Rentals | 2027 |
| Belle Isle Park | Mobile Food Truck Fleet | 2031 |
| Belle Isle Park | Porta Potty / Handwash | 2028 |
| Belle Isle Park | Watercraft Rentals | 2028 |
| Belle Isle Park | Bicycle Rentals | 2028 |
| Bewabic State Park | Watercraft Rental (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Brighton Recreation Area | Horse Stable | 2027 |
| Brighton Recreation Area | Self-service Watercraft Rental Kiosk (pilot) | 2026 |
| Burt Lake State Park | Beach Store, Ice, Firewood | Seeking Proposals |
| Cheboygan State Park | Firewood, Ice, and Watercraft Rentals (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Clear Lake State Park | Watercraft Rental (Managed by Park Staff) | 2027 |
| Copper Harbor | Lighthouse Tours and Lighthouse Store | 2030 |
| Dodge #4 State Park | Mobile Food | Seeking Proposals |
| Dodge #4 State Park | Watercraft Rentals | Seeking Proposals |
| Duck Lake State Park | Watercraft Rentals (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| East Tawas State Harbor | Mobile Food | 2030 |
| Fayette Historic State Park | Kayak Rental (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Fayette Historic State Park | Souvenir Store (Managed by Mi History Center) | No Bid |
| Fort Custer Recreation Area | Beach Store | 2027 |
| Fort Wilkins State Park | Campground Store and Watercraft Rentals | 2030 |
| Grand Haven State Park | Mobile Food | 2030 |
| Grand Haven State Park | Mobile Food | 2028 |
| Grand Haven State Park | Mobile Food | 2028 |
| Grand Haven State Park | Beach Store, Firewood | 2028 |
| Grayhaven Marina | Marina | 2025 |
| Hartwick Pines State Park | Book Store (Managed by Friend's Group) | No Bid |
| Hayes State Park | Beach Store | 2027 |
| Hayes State Park | Self-service Watercraft Rental Kiosk (pilot) | 2026 |
| Hoeft State Park | Park Store (Managed by Friend's Group) | No Bid |
| Hoffmaster | Firewood | 2031 |
| Hoffmaster | Vending Machines | Seeking Proposals |
| Holland State Park | Beach Store | 2027 |
| Holland State Park | Kayak Rental at Lake Macatawa | 2025 |
| Holly Recreation Area | Water Park, Beach Store, Food, Atm, Lockers, Watercraft Rental | 2025 |
| Interlochen State Park | Beach Store, Firewood, Watercraft Rental | 2028 |
| Ionia Recreation Area | Store, Watercraft Rental | 2031 |
| Island Lake Recreation Area | Self-service Watercraft Rental Kiosk (Pilot) | 2026 |
| Island Lake Recreation Area | Vending Machines | Seeking Proposals |
| Lakeport State Park | Beach Store, Camp, Firewood | 2030 |
| Leelanau State Park | Beach Store (Managed by Lessee) | No Bid |
| Ludington State Park | Camp Store, Beach house, Watercraft Rental | 2027 |
| Maybury State Park | Horse Stable | 2030 |
| Maybury State Park | Farming Education managed by the Northville Community Foundation | No Bid |
| McLain State Park | Beach Store | 2027 |
| Mears State Park | Beach Store, Firewood | 2031 |
| Menominee River State Recreation Area | White Water Rafting (3 Providers) | No Bid |
| Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area | Beach and Campground Stores, Watercraft Rental | 2025 |
| Mitchell State Park | Gift Shop and Watercraft Rentals (Managed by Friend's Group) | No Bid |
| Muskegon State Park | Winter Sports Complex (Managed by Sports Council) | No Bid |
| Muskegon State Park | Vending Machines | 2029 |
| Newaygo State Park | Watercraft Rentals (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| North Higgins Lake State Park | Watercraft Rental (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Onaway State Park | Watercraft Rentals (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Ortonville Recreation Area | Farming | 2028 |
| Ortonville Recreation Area | Horse Riding (Operating Agreement) | No Bid |
| Otsego Lake State Park | Beach Store, Firewood, Watercraft Rental | 2026 |
| Palms Book State Park | Souvenir Store | 2028 |
| Petoskey State Park | Park Store, Watercraft and Bike Rentals | 2026 |
| Pinckney Recreation Area | Farming | 2027 |
| Pinckney Recreation Area | Horse Riding (Operating Agreement) | No Bid |
| Pinckney Recreation Area | Beach Store | 2026 |
| Pinckney Recreation Area | Watercraft Rental | 2026 |
| Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park | Winter Sports Complex, Outpost Store, Visitor Center Store, Watercraft and Bike Rentals | 2028 |
| Port Crescent State Park | Lodging | 2039 |
| Proud Lake Recreation Area | Canoe Rentals | 2028 |
| Proud Lake Recreation Area | Farming | 2031 |
| Proud Lake Recreation Area | Firewood and Ice (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Rifle River Recreation Area | Bicycle and Watercraft Rental | 2025 |
| Rockport State Recreation Area | Fossil Education and Exploration | No Bid |
| Seven Lakes State Park | Beach Store | 2031 |
| Seven Lakes State Park | Firewood, Ice (Managed by park staff) | No Bid |
| Silver Lake State Park | Dune Ride Tours | 2030 |
| Silver Lake State Park | ATV, ORV, Buggy Rentals | 2030 |
| Silver Lake State Park | Moble Food | 2025 |
| Sleepy Hollow State Park | Horse Riding (Operating Agreement) | No Bid |
| Sleepy Hollow State Park | Firewood, Ice (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Sleepy Hollow State Park | Vending Machines | 2029 |
| South Higgins Lake State Park | Beach Store, Boats, Firewood | 2029 |
| Sterling State Park | Farming | 2025 |
| Sterling State Park | Mobile Beach Store | 2025 |
| Sterling State Park | Lodging | 2039 |
| Straits State Harbor | Parking Lot in Mackinaw City | 2026 |
| Tahquamenon Falls State Park | Shuttle Service | 2031 |
| Tahquamenon Falls State Park | Gift Shop, Food, and Boat Rentals | 2029 |
| Tawas Point State Park | Mobile Food | Seeking Proposals |
| Tawas Point State Park | Lighthouse and Store | No Bid |
| Traverse City State Park | Bicycle and Watercraft Rental | 2027 |
| Van Buren State Park | Vending Machines | 2025 |
| Van Riper State Park | Beach Concession, Watercraft Rentals | 2030 |
| Warren Dunes State Park | Campground Store | 2025 |
| Warren Dunes State Park | Gift Shop | 2025 |
| Warren Dunes State Park | Mobile Food (6) | Seeking Proposals |
| Warren Dunes State Park | Watercraft Rentals | 2028 |
| Waterloo Recreation Area | Cedar Lake Outdoor Center | No Bid |
| Waterloo Recreation Area | Farming | 2031 |
| Waterloo Recreation Area | Horse Stable | Seeking Proposals |
| Waterloo Recreation Area | Gift Shop (Managed by Friend's Group) | No Bid |
| Waterloo Recreation Area, Portage Lake | Beach and Campground Store, Watercraft Rental | 2031 |
| William C. Sterling State Park | Lodging | 2039 |
| William G. Milliken State Park | Bike Share Stations | No Bid |
| Wilson State Park | Canoe and Kayak Rentals (Managed by Park Staff) | No Bid |
| Yankee Springs Recreation Area | Long Lake & Chief Noon Day Outdoor Centers | 2039 |
| Yankee Springs Recreation Area | Beach Store, Waterslide, Firewood, Ice | 2025 |
| Young State Park | Camp Store, Souvenir, Firewood | 2028 |
