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Wilderness State Park
903 Wilderness Park Drive
Carp Lake, Michigan 49718
Phone: 231-436-5381
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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| Wilderness State Park offers visitors a variety of year-round recreational activities within its 8,000 acres. Wilderness areas and a beautiful shoreline provide great places to observe naure from the nurmerous trails throughout the park. The park's 250 modern campsites are divided into two units, the Lakeshore and the Pines. Six rustic cabins and three rustic bunkhouses are additional options for accommodations withint the park.
The terrain is a mixture of dense coniferous forest to mature hardwood forest, with some pockets of open, wet, meadows mixed in. There are an abundance of small ponds mixed in with coniferous wetlands. It is easy to get lost and everyone going into the forest is advised to carry a map and compass. |
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A true Wilderness Park
Located 11 miles from Mackinaw City this park is truly remote. I have camped here for 50 years now and it has never lost its remote wilderness charm. You will not regret camping here.
Written by Rob Younce
23-Oct-2008
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We honeymooned here!
I volunteered at this park for 8 fall breaks through Aquinas College. Then my husband and I spent our honeymoon at Sturgeon Bay cabin. It was wonderful. Peaceful, remote, beautiful, all that I hoped for and more.
Written by Janie
15-Feb-2009
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Wilderness is my Favorite!
I have stayed in the Wilderness Log Cabins for a long weekend every winter now fror the past 25 years. I never grow tired of it and look forward to every trip even now. The park has great hiking trails and cross country ski trails. The beauty and peacefullness of this park just has to be experienced to be appreciated!
Written by Doug Smith
24-Jun-2009
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| Trails: |
| More than 16 miles stretch across the East Boundary, South Boundary, Nebo, Sturgeon Bay, Swamp Line and Big Stone trails. These trails are shared with all bicycles, including mountain bikes. The North Country Trail includes 10 miles within the state park, including the Red Pine Trail. This national scenic trail hiking route from North Dakota to New York includes more than 1,500 miles in Michigan.
Trails in the park:
Wilderness-Big Stone - 0.75 (Miles), Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-East Boundary - 2 mi, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-East Ridge - 1 (Miles), Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-Hemlock - 0.75 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-Nebo - 2 (Miles), Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-North Country - 5.5 mi, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-Park Road - 3.5 (Miles), Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-Pondside - 0.25 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-Red Pine - 1.25 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-South Boundary - 1.5 mi, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-Sturgeon Bay - 2.25 mi, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski
Wilderness-Swamp Line - 2 (Miles), Hiking, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Ski |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| This park boasts excellent deer and snowshoe hare hunting, while hunting opportunities exist for grouse, duck, goose, and squirrel as well. Bear hunting is available with the appropriate license. There are a few bobcats. The park is also open to trapping. There is an abundant population of beaver, which receive moderate trapping pressure. Coyote numbers are also high, but they receive little hunting or trapping attention. The park also supports mink, muskrat, and otter. |
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| Related Links: |
| Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Spring, Summer and Fall Recreation - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park,Ontonagon, Michigan. 59,000 acres of rivers, lakes and forest. Spring, Summer and Fall activities,Camping, fishing, backpacking, hiking, hunting | | Wilderness State Park, Emmet County, Michigan - An interactive tour of Wilderness State Park, Michigan | | Wilderness State Park, Sturgeon Bay, Michigan - An interactive tour of Wilderness State Park, Michigan |
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| Metal Detecting Areas:
Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statues. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. |
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| Directions: |
| 11 miles W. of Mackinaw City on Wilderness Park Drive. |
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