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Algonac State Park
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| Address: |
8732 River Road
Marine City, Michigan 48039
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(810) 465-2160
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Take I-94 east to exit 243 and drive 20 miles east to the park.
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The St. Clair River parallels Algonac State Park, providing boat launching, shore fishing and a close view of passing freighters. Algonac State Park contains approximately 1,300 acres and has a half-mile of St. Clair River frontage.
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Bay City State Recreation Area
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| Address: |
3582 State Park Drive
Bay City, Michigan 48706
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(517) 684-3020
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Take I-75 to exit 168 and go east five and a half miles.
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Bay City State Recreation Area overlooks more than 4,000 feet of Saginaw Bay. Open all year-round with modern camping facilities from April 16 to November 1. Watercraft can be beached along the shoreline. Due to low water levels, watercraft can not be launched at this time.
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Brimley State Park
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| Address: |
9200 W 6 Mile Road
Brimley, Michigan 49715
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(906) 248-3422
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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151 acres 1 mile E of Brimley on SR 221
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A boat launch is available for the boating enthusiast, which provides access to Whitefish Bay. St. Marys River and the Waiska River are a short boat ride from the launch. The boat launch facilities are currently under improvement and should be available by the middle of June 2000. Call ahead for updates.
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Burt Lake State Park
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| Address: |
6635 State Park Drive
Indian River, Michigan 49749
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(231) 238-9392
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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405 acres .5 miles SW of Indian River on SR 68
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Boaters on Burt Lake, in the heart of Michigan's Inland Waterway, can travel a 38-mile chain of lakes and rivers from Crooked Lake to Lake Huron.
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Harrisville State Park
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| Address: |
248 State Park Road, PO Box 326
Harrisville, Michigan 48740
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| Phone: |
(517) 724-5126
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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107 acres 1 mile S of Harrisville on US 23
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Operate watercraft 200 feet from shore and avoid swim areas. Car-top launching is available at the park. Trailer launch available at the harbor.
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Highland Recreation Area
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| Address: |
5200 East Highland Road
White Lake, Michigan 48383
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| Phone: |
(248) 889-3750
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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5,524 acres 2 miles E of Highland off SR 59.
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There is boat access to both Pettibone Lake and White Lake.
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Dodge #4 State Park at Pontiac Lakes
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| Address: |
4250 Parkway Drive
Waterford, Michigan 48328
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(248) 666-1020
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Take M-59 west from Pontiac to Cass Lake Road, and go south to Cass-Elizabeth Road, turn west on Cass-Elizabeth Road then south on Parkway Drive into the park.
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Cass Lake is an excellent spot for boats. There are boat launches and a parking lot that can accommodate in excess of 80 vehicles with boat trailers.
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Fayette State Historic Park
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| Address: |
13700 13.25 Lane
Garden, Michigan 49835
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(906) 644-2603
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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711 acres in Fayette off SR 183
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The park also offers a campground and three miles of beautiful shoreline along Big Bay De Noc.
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Interlochen State Park
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| Address: |
M-137
Interlochen, Michigan 49643
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| Phone: |
(231) 276-9511
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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187 acres 1 mile S of Interlochen on SR 137
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Both Duck and Green Lakes are fine for boating and fishing. The park maintains three boat launches, one on each loop of the modern campground and a third at the rustic campground off of Green Lake.
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Muskallonge Lake State Park
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| Address: |
Route 1, Box 245
Newberry, Michigan 49868
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(906) 658-3338
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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217 acres 31 miles W of Whitefish Point on H-58 at Deer Park
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Tucked between the shores of Muskallonge Lake and Lake Superior, this park is best known for its forests, lakes and streams. Visitors are treated to 179 modern campsites, picnicking, hiking, swimming, a boat launch for fishing and boating, and a visitor center with interpretive programs.
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Muskegon State Park
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| Address: |
3560 Memorial Drive
North Muskegon, Michigan 49445
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| Phone: |
(231) 744-3480
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Take US-31 to the M-120 exit in North Muskegon, and follow signs to the park.
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With more than two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and one mile on Muskegon Lake, Muskegon State Park provides the best of both Great Lakes and inland lake opportunities.
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N. Higgins Lake State Park
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| Address: |
11747 N. Higgins Lake Dr.
Roscommon, Michigan 48653
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| Phone: |
(517) 821-6125
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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From U.S. 27, take the Military Road exit and follow signs to the park.
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A cement boat launch is available in the park providing access to the 9,600 acre Higgins Lake. The park is positioned between I-75 and U.S. 27, three miles south of where they converge, making it accessible to northbound travelers.
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Yankee Springs Recreation Area
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| Address: |
2104 Gun Lake Road
Middleville, Michigan 49333
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(616) 795-9081
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Take M-33 nine miles north of Atlanta.
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Located in elk country, Clear Lake State Park is a quiet, secluded retreat offering a sandy beach and a shallow swimming area that is ideal for children.
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Young State Park
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| Address: |
02280 Boyne City Road
Boyne City, Michigan 49712
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(231) 582-7523
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Lake Charlevoix is 17,260 acres and has depths up to 122 feet. It is great for sailing, powerboating, water-skiing, and fishing. The lake offers access to Lake Michigan as well. There is a boat launch within the park for boats under 16 feet in length.
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Tawas Point State Park
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| Address: |
686 Tawas Beach Road
East Tawas, Michigan 48730
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| Phone: |
(517) 362-5041
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Take US-23 north through East Tawas, and go east on Tawas Beach Road two and a half miles.
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Tawas Point State Park is a sandy peninsula separating Tawas Bay from Lake Huron. The park offers a two-mile beach of almost pure white sand as well as boating, fishing and sailing.
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Traverse City State Park
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| Address: |
1132 US-31 N
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
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(231) 922-5270
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Traverse City State Park has a quarter mile of sandy beach along the east arm of the Grand Traverse Bay. The park is a perfect getaway for swimming, sunbathing, boating, fishing and camping. Open year-round with modern camping facilities from April 2 to December 1. When launching from the beach, operators must remain 50 feet away from the designated swimming areas.
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Take US-31 three miles east of downtown Traverse City.
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Waterloo Recreation Area
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| Address: |
16345 McClure Road, Route 1
Chelsea, Michigan 48118
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(734) 475-8307
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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At 20,000 acres, Waterloo is the largest park in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, boasting 11 lakes and 47 miles of trails. Watercraft riding and launch facilities are available at Portage Lake. The lake facilities are currently under construction so call ahead for availability.
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S. Higgins Lake State Park
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| Address: |
106 State Park Drive
Roscommon, Michigan 48653
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(517) 821-6374
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| Fees: |
$4 daily fee per vehicle
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From US-27, take the Higgins Lake Road exit and go east six miles.
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South Higgins Lake State Park provides boat rentals, hiking and cross-country ski trails, a self-guided nature trail and a gradually sloping swimming area.
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Newaygo State Park
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| Address: |
2793 Beech Street
Newaygo, Michigan 49337
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(231) 745-2888
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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257 acres 8 miles W of Morley off US 131 following signs
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Boating and fishing are very popular on Hardy Dam Pond and the park provides a boat launch for access. Powerboating, riding personal watercraft, and waterskiing are all popular watersports that take place daily at the park.
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Ortonville Recreation Area
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| Address: |
5779 Hadley Road, Route 2
Ortonville, Michigan 48462
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(810) 627-3828
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Take M-15 to Ortonville and go east on Oakwood Road one mile. Turn north on Hadley Road.
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A boat launch is located on Big Fish Lake. High-speed boating at Big Fish Lake is allowed only between 11 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. The boat launch capacity is limited to 20 vehicles with trailers.
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Ostego Lake State Park
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| Address: |
7136 Old 27 S.
Gaylord, Michigan 49735
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(517) 732-5485
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Take I-75 to the village of Waters and go west a half-mile to Old 27. Go north on Old 27 five miles.
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In the day use area, there is a concrete pad boat launch and parking for 19 boat trailers.
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Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
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| Address: |
7800 Gale Road
Waterford, Michigan 48327
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(247) 666-1020
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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Boats are available at private liveries along the lake. Boaters enjoy the lake for cruising, water-skiing and tubing.
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Ludington State Park
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| Address: |
PO Box 709
Ludington, Michigan 49431
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(231) 843-8671
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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5,202 acres 8 miles N of Ludington on SR 116. From Ludington, take Lakeshore Drive north eight miles. Lakeshore Drive becomes M-116.
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Ludington State Park features a beach and boat launch on Hamlin Lake. Watercraft operation is prohibited in buoyed swim areas and dam.
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Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
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| Address: |
3871 Hurd Road
Metamora, Michigan 48455
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(810) 797-4439
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$4 daily fee per vehicle
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From M-24 (Lapeer Road), take Pratt Road west two miles to Hurd Road. Go south on Hurd Road less than a mile. Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area is located in Lapeer County and is 8 miles south of the city of Lapeer.
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The park consists of 723 acres with 80-acre Lake Minnewanna in the center. Lake Minnewanna provides recreation for boaters and fishermen. There is a boat launch on the lake.
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inclusion of a riding area is not an endorsement of or recommendation
for a particular riding area and exclusion of a riding area is not a
criticism of that area. The information is provided as a general guide
and is current as of March 2001, but may change. Please contact the
riding area for current information. |
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