Twin Lakes State Park - located in Michigan's Copper Country, about 26 miles from Houghton - is located on the southwest shore of Lake Roland. Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities in the park.
Twin Lakes is one of just a few state parks that allow the operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby ORV trails. The park connects to Bewabic and Baraga state parks and Bond Falls Scenic Site via several motorized routes. Please note: ORV use is for exiting and entering the park only, not for traveling within the park. The park provides direct access to the Bill Nicholls Trail.
ORV route and trail maps are available for purchase at the park (pending availability) or by visiting MI-TRALE.org (online maps of signed ATV, side-by-side and multi-use trails in the Western Upper Peninsula) or the DNR's interactive ORV route and trail map
There is an accessible boating access site on Lake Roland.
The picnic area, in the park's day-use area, includes picnic tables and charcoal grills that are available first come, first served.
Lake Roland and Lake Gerald, the park's twin lakes, are popular with anglers.
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.
Connect with Bewabic and Baraga state parks, as well as Bond Falls Scenic Site, via a network of designated motorized routes. ORV route and trail maps are available for purchase at the park (subject to availability). Alternatively, find maps at MI-TRALE.org or the DNR's interactive ORV route and trail map.
Paddling is popular in Lake Roland.
Pets are not allowed along the shoreline except for the designated pet beach. Pets must always be on a 6-foot leash and under an owner's immediate control. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles.
There are two picnic shelters, including an open-air and enclosed shelter in the day-use area that include picnic tables, charcoal grills, electrical service (reservations only) and vault toilets. Shelter reservations can be made 12 months in advance at MiDNRReservations.com.
There is a swing set and volleyball court.
The park's sanitation station is in the modern campground. There is potable water available and two lanes.
A buoyed swim area is in the park's day-use area.
The park is situated on the west shore of Lake Roland.
The entrance to the modern campground is located at 32650 N. Hwy M-26 in Toivola. Some online resources provide an address on Poyhonen Road. This road is a logging road and it's very difficult to turn around, especially for campers.
The modern campground, which sits along the west of shore of Lake Roland, includes a handful of lakefront sites. The campground is located near the designated swimming beach, a boating access site and a picnic area. There is 20- and 30-AMP service on all sites and 50-AMP service on some sites. There is a sanitation station available too.
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The park's mini cabin is in the modern campground. Each mini cabin sleeps four people between a full- and twin-size bed and a folding cot. The cabins have electricity, an electric heater, a two-burner hot plate and ceiling lights. There is no running water, but visitors can get water at the campground's fill station.
Amenities include a table and two chairs, a mini fridge and a microwave. There is a picnic table, a fire pit and a grill outdoors.
Guests are required to provide their own bedding and cookware.
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While there aren't any upcoming park events listed at this time, you can check out the DNR's calendar of events.
The park also offers weekly nature programs not listed in the online calendar.
