Calendars: Classes & Workshops; Hunting and Fishing; Public Meetings; Volunteer Opportunities; State park, historic sites and visitor center events.
Find camping and overnight lodging options, reservation info, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE CAMPING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the button 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:
Find ORV license and permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE ORV HOMEPAGE or go directly to you 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. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE RAM HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
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.
law enforcement, legislation, rules and regulations
All DNR-related boards, committees, and advisory groups
Find seasonal, part-time and full-time job openings with the DNR
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As the DNR works to finalize the draft Parks and Recreation Division Strategic Plan for 2023-2027, we're turning to the visitors and residents who love and know the state's parks and recreation system for feedback. The draft plan review and comment opportunity closes Jan. 20.
Recreation Search features information on state parks, trails, campgrounds, accessible recreation, events and more. Use the filters to search for the amenities and activities you are most interested in, such as boat launches, equestrian trails, yurts, swimming beaches, mountain biking and more.
If you love state parks and trails as much as we do, you know there’s a lot of infrastructure work to be done. Thanks to $250 million in federal relief funding from the Building Michigan Together Plan, we're making even more headway! To help you track our progress, we've put together an interactive map identifying proposed project locations, details and status of those projects, plus FAQs and a photo gallery.
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, and most boating access sites and state trailheads.
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Find information on current geocaching tours in Michigan state parks, trails other DNR-managed locations.
No matter how you reach the finish line - walk, run or roll - you pick the pace and the place, anywhere outdoors! You'll earn a Happy Little T-shirt, a commemorative bib number and finisher's medal. The cost is $34 (credit card processing fees may apply) and registration closes March 1. Proceeds support tree planting and forest protection efforts in Michigan state parks.
The event has now been expanded to include Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina and Wisconsin. Just pick the state where you want proceeds to go when registering.
Register for Happy Little 5K »
The original deadline to register was March 1; however, we still have a few spots left. We will keep registration open through March 17 (unless we sell out first).
Find pet friendly lodging, beaches, pet rules and more
Learn where alcohol is prohibited at certain times of the year
Protect our parks from invasive species and disease
A comprehensive list of rules in state parks and recreation areas
Learn about closures or detours at parks, trails or boat launches
Check conditions at Great Lakes beaches, learn about dangerous currents and more
Sign up for text alerts about happenings that could affect your visit, such as closures, weather and more
Show your love of Michigan's great outdoors! Check out these water bottles, tees, gift cards, totes and more. A portion of the proceeds is donated back to the DNR.
Complete the form to make a monetary donation to your favorite place, project or program. Your gift makes a huge difference!
Track chairs help visitors explore areas of the park where traditional wheelchairs might not. Support your favorite park by selecting the park and making a donation.
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 both is the NRC and DNR.
Sign up to receive a monthly newsletter and periodic happenings at state parks, trails and other locations.
