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Michigan state parks
Michigan state parks
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Your adventure awaits!
Michigan’s 103 state parks offer something for everyone. Whether you are looking for campgrounds or modern lodging, buoyed swim areas, fishing piers, scenic trails or boating access sites, adventure is always close by. Drop in for a day of family-friendly events and programs, or stay awhile and sleep beneath the stars.
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Camping
Camping opportunities are plentiful in our parks, and each park offers something special. Camp by the water or in the woods, in a tent, RV, yurt, cabin and more!
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Accessible recreation
Many of our campgrounds have accessible features and amenities, such as modern bathroom buildings, accessible playgrounds, fishing piers, beaches and more.
In addition, many of our lodging buildings have accessible features such as wheelchair ramps or other access routes.
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New! Michigan State Parks Card Game
First edition release - 100 copies available! Step into the role of a Michigan state park manager, draw visitor cards, and upgrade your park to win!
Popular places & programs
Improving your parks
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Make a donation
There are many ways you can help make a difference! Donate to parks, trails, waterways and more.
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Volunteer with us
Join us for stewardship workdays, sign up to be a campground or harbor host, and more.
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These Goods are Good for Michigan
We partner with businesses to raise support through revenue sharing. Products include state parks apparel and gear, coffee, adult beverages and more. Purchase These Goods to support your parks!
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Happy Little Trees program
Learn about our partnership with the Bob Ross foundation that helps to plant new trees in our state parks.
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At work for you
Learn how our state parks are managed to best provide outdoor recreation opportunities for you and future generations.
The Michigan State Parks Advisory Committee advises on park-related issues to the Natural Resources Commission and the DNR.
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State parks newsletter signup
Sign up to receive a monthly newsletter and periodic happenings at state parks, trails and other locations.