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
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With 103 state parks in Michigan, there is something for everyone. From modern lodging to rustic camping, swimming, fishing, hiking, boating and so much more!
Visit for a day and enjoy fun family programs and events, or stay overnight in our campgrounds to immerse yourself in the outdoors.
Mosquitoes, ticks and other bugs can be more than just an annoyance – they can have future health implications, so it’s important to stay informed and take steps to protect yourself and others.
Find more infoCamping 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!
Required for vehicle entry to state parks, campgrounds, trailheads and boating access sites.
Pets (dogs and cats) are generally welcome at our parks, as long as they follow a few guidelines!
See general park rules, rates and operating dates, reservation rules, camping rules and more.
Find fun and educational exhibits, plus interpreter-led nature programs.
Learn about our cultural resources at a historic state park, museum or historic site.
Fun water courses located in three state parks, with slides, climbing wall and more.
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.
The Building Michigan Together Plan gave $250 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure needs in our park system.
There are many ways you can help make a difference! Donate to parks, trails, waterways and more.
Join us for stewardship workdays, sign up to be a campground or harbor host, and more.
We partner with businesses to raise support through revenue sharing. Purchase These Goods to support your parks!
Learn about our partnership with the Bob Ross foundation that helps to plant new trees in our state parks.
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.
Sign up to receive a monthly newsletter and periodic happenings at state parks, trails and other locations.
