Craig Lake State Park, a Michigan State Park

CRAIG LAKE STATE PARK

CRAIG LAKE STATE PARK
851 County Road AKE
Champion, Michigan 49814

Phone: 906-339-4461
Reservations: 800-447-2757

Craig Lake is a wilderness area that spans over 6,900 acres in Baraga County. The park contains six full lakes with muskellunge, bass, walleye, and northern pike, plus a variety of wildlife including a portion of the UP moose herd. This park offers some of the most rugged trails in Michigan for hiking. Snowmobiles are allowed with 4" of snow or more on the ground. Cross-country skiing is allowed, however, the trails are not groomed. There are two cabins for rent just a two mile hike from the parking area. Metal Detecting Area. Now renting Yurts.

Nature of the Area

The park contains six full lakes and a variety of wildlife such as deer, black bear, beaver, loons and moose.

Camping

Craig Lake State Park-Teddy Lake Yurt(800) 447-27571 site(s)

Craig Lake-Rustic(906) 339-446114 site(s)Rustic Site, Walk-in Sites

Craig Lake-Rustic Cabins(800) 447-27572 site(s)Cabins & Lodges, Vault Toilet

Boating

Keewaydin Lake offers the only boat launch in the park and the only lake that allows motorboats. Fishing by artificial lure only on this lake. Please check the fishing guide under Baraga County for more information or contact the park.

This park offers some of the most rugged trails in Michigan. An eight-mile trail loops around Craig Lake and offers some great opportunities to view wild life, fauna and the lakeshore. A 7.5 mile section of the North Country Trail runs through the park. The trail covers some rough terrain, but is well worth the effort. This national scenic trail hiking route from North Dakota to New York includes more than 1,500 miles in Michigan.

Craig Lake-Main Trail Trail Length: 8.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Craig Lake-North Country Trail Trail Length: 7.50 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Michigan State Parks

Michigan State Parks