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Aloha State Park

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Aloha State Park

Aloha State Park is set along the northeast shore of Mullett Lake near the Straits of Mackinac in the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It's home to a modern campground, a boating access site, a designated swim beach and a protected boat basin where campers can leave their boats during their stay.

The lake is Michigan's fourth-largest inland lake and the central point for the Inland Waterway, a chain of rivers and lakes that offers 38 miles of boating and paddling.

The 70-mile North Eastern State Trail, which runs from Alpena to Mackinaw City, borders the park and intersects with the North Central and North Western state trails.


The park is located near Cheboygan and is close to the Straits of Mackinaw, Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, Fort Michilimackinac and Old Mill Creek Historical Park.

Amenities & activities

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Biking

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Bike rental

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Fish cleaning station

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Hiking

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Metal detecting

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Modern restrooms

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Paddling

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Picnic shelter

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Playground

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Sanitation station

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Snowmobiling

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Swimming

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Water access

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Charcoal grills and picnic tables are available near the entrance of the park.

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Biking

Bikes are allowed on the North Eastern State Trail on the east side of park, which has a crushed limestone surface.

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Bike rental

Bike and bike trailer rentals are available at the park’s contact station. For more info, call 231-625-2522. 

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Boat launch

A boating access site, located in the campground and open to the public, provides access to Mullett Lake from the park’s boat basin. The lake is Michigan’s fourth-largest inland lake and the central point for the Inland Waterway, a chain of rivers and lakes that offers 38 miles of boating and paddling.

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Fishing

Fishing is a popular activity on Mullett Lake.

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Fish cleaning station

There is a fish-cleaning station located in the park’s boating access site parking lot, near the east end of the boat basin.

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Hiking

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Metal detecting

Metal detecting is allowed in certain park areas. Please consult the park map for designated locations and review applicable regulations. Only registered campers can metal detect in campgrounds.

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Modern restrooms

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Paddling

There are paddling opportunities on Mullett Lake and along the Inland Waterway.

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Picnic shelter

There is a picnic shelter located in the day-use area that includes picnic tables, charcoal grills, electrical service (reservations only) and modern toilets. Shelter reservations can be made 12 months in advance at MiDNRReservations.com.

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Playground

There are swings and a volleyball court near the entrance of the park. 

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Sanitation station

The park’s sanitation station is located at the entrance of the campground. There is potable water available and two lanes.

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Snowmobiling

The North Eastern State Trail, located in the east side of the park, is open to snowmobiling Dec. 1-March 31. 

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Swimming

A buoyed swim area is in the park’s day-use area and campground.

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Water access

Enjoy 200 feet of sandy shoreline along Mullett Lake.

Stay overnight

  • For reservations call 800-447-2757 or reserve online

    The campground, set along beautiful Mullett Lake, features spacious and sunny sites. The campground is divided into three sections and multiple loops. All campsites in the south section are full-hookup sites with water and sewer connections. There is no bathroom building in the south campground.

    The campground is popular with boaters because it surrounds the park's boating access site and a protected boat basin. Registered campers can leave their boats in the protected boat basin for the duration of their stay.

    Number of sites:

    283

    Tags: ADA-only sites available, Boat launch, Concession or store, Electrical service, Full-hookup sites, Modern campground, Playground, Sanitation station, Some sites with 50-amp service, State park campground, Swimming, Toilet and shower building, Water access

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Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

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Thanks to the Friends of Aloha State Park for supporting the park!

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Rules, rates, dates

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