Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park
Overview: 1,400-Year-Old Rock Carvings in the Thumb Hidden in a quiet, forested corner of Michigan’s Thumb region near Cass City, […]
State Parks
Seven Lakes State Park
Overview: Six Lakes Born from a Failed Development Spread across 1,434 acres of rolling, glacially sculpted terrain in Holly Township,
Albert E. Sleeper State Park
Overview: Michigan’s Thumb on Saginaw Bay Occupying 723 acres of forested dunes, wetlands, and sandy shoreline near the tip of
Sleepy Hollow State Park
Overview: A No-Wake Lake and 16 Miles of Trails Encompassing 2,678 acres of rolling mid-Michigan countryside in Clinton County, Sleepy
South Higgins Lake State Park
Overview: One of Michigan’s Largest Campgrounds on a Crystal-Clear Lake Sprawling across 1,364 acres of pine and hardwood forest on
Sterling State Park
Overview: Michigan’s Only Lake Erie State Park Stretching across 1,300 acres of lakefront marshland, man-made lagoons, and restored lakeplain prairie
Straits State Park
Overview: Camping with Mackinac Bridge Views Perched on the northern shore of the Straits of Mackinac in the city of
Sturgeon Point State Park
Overview: An Undeveloped Lighthouse Park on Lake Huron Occupying a quiet 76-acre stretch of Lake Huron shoreline approximately 3 miles
Tawas Point State Park
Overview: The Cape Cod of the Midwest Extending into Tawas Bay on a narrow sand spit at the western edge
Twin Lakes State Park
Overview: Copper Country’s Quiet Lakefront Camp Tucked into 175 wooded acres on the southwest shore of Lake Roland in Houghton
Van Buren State Park
Overview: Towering Dunes Near South Haven Perched atop some of the highest coastal sand dunes on Lake Michigan’s eastern shore,
Van Riper State Park
Overview: Moose Country on Lake Michigamme Nestled against 1.5 miles of shoreline on the eastern edge of Lake Michigamme—one of
Warren Woods State Park
Overview: Michigan’s Last Virgin Forest Hidden in the rolling countryside of Berrien County near the village of Three Oaks in
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
Overview: Michigan’s First State-County Partnership Park Spanning approximately 1,120 acres across the border of Jackson and Washtenaw Counties in southeastern
J.W. Wells State Park
Overview: A CCC-Era Gem on Green Bay Occupying nearly 700 acres of dense northern forest along approximately 3 miles of
Wilderness State Park
Overview: 12,800 Acres of Untouched Lake Michigan Shoreline Sprawling across 12,800 acres of dense northern forest and 26 miles of
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
Overview: Michigan’s First Urban State Park Rising from the revitalized waterfront of downtown Detroit, the William G. Milliken State Park
Wilson State Park
Overview: A Small-Town Lakefront Park with Sawmill History Nestled on a compact 36-acre property inside the city limits of Harrison,
Young State Park
Overview: Camping on Lake Charlevoix Occupying 563 wooded acres on the eastern shore of Lake Charlevoix—Michigan’s third-largest inland lake—Young State
Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
Overview: Rugged Hills and a Shooting Range Near Lake Orion Spread across approximately 4,600 acres of some of the steepest,
Brighton State Recreation Area
Overview: 5,000 Acres, Nine Lakes, and a Yurt Spread across nearly 5,000 acres of high, irregular glacial hills in Livingston
Fort Custer State Recreation Area
Overview: From Military Training Ground to Trail Running Mecca Occupying 3,033 acres of rolling, oak-hickory forest and remnant prairie between
Highland State Recreation Area
Overview: The Ford Family Legacy in Oakland County Stretching across 5,900 acres of rolling, glacially sculpted terrain in northern Oakland
Holly State Recreation Area
Overview: 8,000 Acres of Lakes, Trails, and Rolling Terrain Sprawling across nearly 8,000 acres of heavily glaciated terrain in northern
Ionia State Recreation Area
Overview: 4,500 Acres Between Grand Rapids and Lansing Occupying 4,500 acres of rolling hills, mature hardwood forests, pine plantations, open
Island Lake State Recreation Area
Overview: 4,000 Acres Where Metro Detroit Meets the Wild Straddling the boundary between suburban sprawl and genuine countryside in Livingston
Lake Hudson State Recreation Area
Overview: Michigan’s First Dark-Sky Preserve In the flat, open agricultural landscape of southwestern Lenawee County, just a few miles north
Lime Island State Recreation Area
Overview: Michigan’s Most Remote Island Park Floating in the swift, cold currents of the St. Marys River between Michigan’s Upper
Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area
Overview: A Family-Friendly Oasis Near Detroit Tucked into the gently rolling farmland of Lapeer County, just 45 minutes north of
Tippy Dam State Recreation Area
Overview: World-Class Fishing Below the Dam Tucked into the forested hills of Manistee County in Michigan’s northwestern Lower Peninsula, the
Yankee Springs State Recreation Area
Overview: 5,200 Acres of Glacial Lakes and Rugged Trails Sprawling across 5,200 acres of heavily forested, glacially sculpted terrain in
Hart-Montague Trail State Park
Overview: Michigan’s First Paved Rail-Trail Running 22 miles through the scenic rural heartland of western Michigan’s Oceana and Muskegon counties,
Kal-Haven Trail
Overview: 33 Miles from Kalamazoo to the Beach The Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park is a legendary 33-mile rail-trail cutting
Lakelands Trail State Park
Overview: Michigan’s Great Lake-to-Lake Connector Stretching over 30 miles across the rolling glacial landscape of south-central Michigan, the Mike Levine
Van Buren Trail State Park
Overview: A Rural Rail-Trail Through Michigan’s Fruit Belt Stretching approximately 14 miles through the rolling agricultural heartland of Van Buren
Bond Falls Scenic Site
Overview: The Upper Peninsula’s Most Photogenic Cascade In the remote, densely forested interior of Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula, where the
Douglass Houghton Falls Scenic Site
Overview: Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall Hidden within a deeply carved, ancient gorge on the remote Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula,
Dousman’s Mill
Overview: A Window into Michigan’s Frontier Past Tucked into a heavily forested ravine along the shores of northern Lake Huron,
Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area
Overview and Legendary Status Positioned strategically at the dynamic confluence of the Sangamon and Illinois rivers, the Sanganois State Fish
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
Overview and Significance Positioned uniquely at the upper, wilder reaches of the massive Lake Shelbyville project in central Illinois, the
Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area
Overview and Ecological Significance Sielbeck Forest State Natural Area stands as a majestic and deeply secluded ecological sanctuary tucked away
ʻIolani Palace State Monument
Overview: America’s Only Royal Palace Standing in the heart of downtown Honolulu, ʻIolani Palace holds a distinction no other building
Table Rock State Park Missouri
Quick Facts Detail Information Location Branson, Taney County, Missouri Size 356 acres (park) / 43,100 acres (lake) Established 1959 Lake
Natural Bridge Caverns
🏔️ Texas’s Largest Cave System — 180 feet underground, 75-minute Discovery Tour, adventure caving, gemstone mining, and a constant 70°F escape…
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
🏆 Florida’s Pre-Columbian Temple Mound — Ancient ceremonial mound built by the Safety Harbor culture on the shores of Tampa Bay
Spiegel Grove State Park
🏆 Presidential History on the Sandusky Plains — Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Victorian mansion, museum, and the first presidential…
Muskingum River State Park
🏆 Ohio’s Historic River Park — Muskingum River access, lock and dam heritage, fishing, camping, and Appalachian foothills recreation near Zanesville
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
🏆 Florida’s Antebellum Sugar Plantation Ruins — Limestone ruins of David Levy Yulee’s 1851 sugar mill on the Gulf Coast of Citrus County
Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area
🏆 Texas’s Bat Cavern — A massive 350-foot-deep limestone sinkhole hosting millions of Mexican free-tailed bats in the Texas Hill Country
Falling Spring Falls State Park
🏆 Virginia’s Roadside Masterpiece — A spectacular 80-foot waterfall visible from the road, admired by Thomas Jefferson, in the Alleghany Highlands