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State parks, trails and waterways
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.
DNR Parks and Recreation Division Strategic Plan
The DNR Parks and Recreation Division's strategic plan guides the division, over a five-year period, in carrying out its mission to acquire, protect and preserve the natural and cultural features of Michigan’s unique resources, and to provide access to land- and water-based recreation and educational opportunities.
Parks and Recreation Division Strategic Plan 2023-2027 »
Send questions to DNR-PRD-Planning@Michigan.gov.
Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
Michigan’s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is a five year strategic plan that shapes investment by the State of Michigan and local communities in priority outdoor recreation infrastructure and programming. View the 2018-2022 SCORP plan.
New SCORP for 2023-2027
Appendices for 2023-2027 SCORP
- Appendix A: Public Recreation Land Maps
- Appendix B: 2021 Outdoor Recreation Survey Report and Data
- Appendix C: Net Economic Value White Paper
- Appendix D: Cost of Health Savings White Paper
- Appendix E: Public Lands Manager Survey - Complete
- Appendix F: Diversity and Inclusion Focus Groups Report
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Belle Isle
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Cannonsburg
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Deadman's Hill
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Duck Lake SP
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Hart-Montague Trail
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Ludington SP
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Petoskey SP
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Rose Lake
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Tahquamenon Falls
- Appendix G: Emerging Digital Data Sources Pilot Studies - Waterloo
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