Michigan is full of beautiful state parks just waiting to be discovered. Here are some of the best Michigan state parks you MUST visit.
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The best state parks in Michigan for you to explore.
Ludington State Park offers beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan, sand dunes and hiking trails, and a lighthouse you can hike to.
Ludington State Park
Home to Kitch-iti-kipi, the “Big Spring” is a must visit in this Michigan State Park.
Palm Brook Springs State Park
Famous for it's rust colored waterfall - Tahquamenon Falls State Park offers visitors hiking trails, a river for water sports, and camping!
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Holland State Park has beaches along Lake Michigan, a lighthouse, and camping.
Holland State Park
Wilderness State Park has an International Dark Sky Park where you can see the northern lights and bright stars.
Wilderness State Park
Best visited in the fall when the park is lit up with beautiful orange, yellow, and red leaf changes.
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Brimley State Park is centrally located in the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula on Lake Superior. Great spot if you want to visit the Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls, and Whitefish Point.
Brimley State Park
Known for waterfalls and its proximity to Munising, this is a great state park for camping and hiking.
Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park
Located along Pictured Rocks, this park is ideally located to explore the national park.
Muskallonge Lake State Park
Port Crescent State Park, located at the tip of Michigan’s “thumb,” is set along 3 miles of sandy Lake Huron. The park features a dark sky preserve, a modern campground, lodging facilities, trails and much more.
Port Crescent State Park
Grand Haven State Park is set along a half-mile of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline along the west side of the park and the Grand River along the north side of the park.
Grand Haven State Park
The park is home to 3 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 6 miles of hiking trails and two campgrounds. A rugged dune formation rises 260 feet above the lake and offers spectacular views.
Warren Dunes State Park
Situated on Little Traverse Bay and home to 1 mile of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan, two modern campgrounds and trails, the park is a popular destination for those wanting to find Petoskey stones.
Petoskey State Park
The park is home to 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline, a shallow designated swim area, modern camping, boating, fishing, sightseeing and much more. It's also a popular jumping-off point to Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, His...
Burt Lake State Park
The most famous island in Michigan has no motor vehicles, so you must get around on bike, foot, carriage ride, or horseback.
Mackinac Island State Historic Park
State Park Essentials
All the gear you'll need to visit Michigan State Parks.
Camping Tent
Camping Tents
Camping lantern/fan combo.
Odoland Portable LED Camping Lantern & Fan
Sleeping bags come in various types depending on the climate you'll be in.
Sleeping Bag
To add some comfort to your tent, grab a sleeping pad or air mattress.
Double Self-Inflating 4" Thick Sleeping Pad
This camping chair is great to relax around the fire, or read a book. The overhead visor blocks the sun, or the rain.
Elevon Oversized Folding Camping Chair w/ Canopy
Hammocks are great to relax in, or sleep in!
Sunyear Portable Single & Double Camping Hammock with Net & Straps
Flashlights are a neccessity when camping!
Victoper LED Flashlight 2 Pack, Bright 5 Modes
Make a panini sandwich out of whatever you like over the fire!
