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Cambridge Junction Visitor Information

Season Dates and Hours | Admission and parking | Location | Amenities | Photography | Accessibility | Pets

Please allow one to two hours to tour the historic buildings at Cambridge Junction Historic State Park -more, if you are taking in a Walker Wheels vintage "base ball" game. The tavern includes an 1840s parlor, bar room, dining room and kitchen; the barn offers surveying and stagecoach exhibits.

Please note that the nearby building known as the Brick Walker Tavern is privately owned and is not part of our state park/historic site complex.

2024 Season Dates and Hours

The grounds of Cambridge Junction Historic State Park are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, May 1 through Oct. 1, except as noted below.

The historic buildings are open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from May 12 to Sept. 29. 

Cambridge Junction Historic State Park is closed on the following dates during the 2024 season:

  • May 27, Memorial Day
  • July 4, Independence Day
  • July 19-21, Faster Horses at MIS
  • Aug. 16-18, MIS race weekend
  • Sept. 4, Labor Day

The farmers market takes place every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that the park is open from May 12 through Sept. 29.

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Admission

There is no fee to enter the historic buildings and parking is free. However, a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to the grounds.

Please note that some special events require a fee or donation.

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Location

Cambridge Junction Historic State Park is 35 miles west of Ann Arbor, at the junction of U.S. 12 and M-50. Please note that the nearby building known as the Brick Walker Tavern is privately owned and is not part of our state park/historic site complex.

13220 M-50
Brooklyn, MI 49230 

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Amenities

While visiting Cambridge Junction Historic State Park, the following amenities are available:

  • Full restrooms in the Hewitt House Visitors Center and vault toilets on the grounds
  • Hiking trails - get tips on how to Recreate Responsibly
  • Picnic areas

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Photography

Personal photography without flash for private use is permitted in the buildings and on the grounds. Photographs may not be published, sold or otherwise distributed for commercial purposes.

Photography for weddings and other special events is allowed on the grounds and in the buildings during regular open hours with advance permission. Please contact us in advance to schedule a time.

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Accessibility

Designated parking is available.

The Hewitt House Visitor Center is an accessible facility. Upon arrival, visitors may request permission from staff to drive to the top of the steep-grade hill where the tavern and barn are located. The tavern and barn offer accessibility on the ground floor only.

An accessible restroom is located inside Hewitt House Visitor Center; an accessible vault toilet is available on the grounds.

Service animals are always welcomed.

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Pets

Pets accompanied by and under the control of their human friends are welcomed on the grounds of this site. Pets may not enter any building. See Department of Natural Resources rules and other information on Pet-Friendly Recreation.

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For more information

Email us at MHCinfo@Michigan.gov or telephone 517-930-3806. We cannot provide information about the nearby building known as the Brick Walker Tavern, as it is privately owned and not part of our state park/historic site complex.

Updated 04/25/2023