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| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes |
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Young State Park
Nearby Parks:
Petoskey State Park
Fisherman's Island State Park
Hardwood State Forest
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Young State Park
02280 Boyne City Road
Boyne City, Michigan 49712
Phone: 231-582-7523
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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| State Park Overview: |
| Young State Park is located at the east end of beautiful Lake Charlevoix. The park spans over 560 acres in Charlevoix County and is a mix of gently rolling terrain, lowlands and cedar swamp. Officially opened in 1921, some of the buildings in existence today were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and 1940s. |
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Great Beach
the beach is very nice, with lots of space to play for the kids and young at heart. the only draw back is the lack of restrooms and showers for the amount of people camping at the park. is kinda of close when getting a camper in a spot. maybe have people park cars off to the side of sites instead of in front of camp site.
Written by annie from ohio
28-Jul-2008
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The BEST
The other woman giving the review below me is an idiot. She obviously is a city-slicker that would like to see a campground turned into a motel instead. This park is BEAUTIFUL.
Written by Jess
12-Oct-2008
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One of my favorite places to camp!
My family & I looooooove this park. They have a host campsite where the host does all sorts of cool crafts & activities for kids. The lake and beach are BEAUTIFUL and well maintained.
Written by Julia from GR, MI
1-Jul-2009
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| Young-Modern/Oak(800) 447-2757 41 site(s)Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms
Young-Modern/Spruce(800) 447-2757 158 site(s)Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms
Young-Modern/Terrace(800) 447-2757 41 site(s)Boat Launch, Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms |
| Trails: |
| There are nearly five miles of nature trails that are perfect for hiking, jogging, and nature study in the park.
Trails in the park:
Young-Deer Flats Nature Trail - 5 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Young-White Birch Nature Trail - 2.2 (Miles), Hiking, Cross Country Ski |
| Picnicking: |
| There is plenty of day use parking for trailers and cars near the large, sandy beach on Lake Charlevoix. Overlooking the beach and grassy picnic area is a classic log building, which houses a concession store. Fire pits/grills available. |
| Boating: |
| Lake Charlevoix is 17,260 acres and has depths up to 122 feet. It is great for sailing, power-boating, 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. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Lake Charlevoix is stocked annually with rainbow, brown, and lake trout. Mirror Pond provides a good fishing site for children. The pond is stocked with sunfish and rock bass. |
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| Hotels/Motels | |  | Comfort Suites Lakeside - Houghton Lake, MI
Located on the shores off of Michigan?s largest inland lake, Comfort Suites Lakeside offers a beautiful hotel, conference center, water park and restaurant. Take a pleasure cruise or use a number of available golf packages. We have you covered for all your accommodation needs.
Web Site: http://www.comfortsuiteslakesideresort.com/ |
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| Restaurant | | | Comfort Suites Lakeside - Houghton Lake, MI
Located on the shores off of Michigan?s largest inland lake, Comfort Suites Lakeside offers a beautiful hotel, conference center, water park and restaurant. Take a pleasure cruise or use a number of available golf packages. We have you covered for all your accommodation needs.
Web Site: http://www.comfortsuiteslakesideresort.com/ |
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| Related Links: |
| Petes Mtn - Ride Directions - Petes Mtn-Ride Map | | Michigan fishing Boating, Lake Charlevoix, Horse Point, Young State Park, Michigan - An Interactive map tour of Lake Charlevoix, Michigan with printable maps, photos, stories and tips. |
| Area Attractions: |
| Charlevoix, Boyne City and East Jordan all offer small town charm, especially in the summer months. They each offer dining and shopping opportunities as well as holiday events and festivals. Charlevoix has a Venetian Festival, Boyne City has a Mushroom Fest, East Jordan has a Freedom Fest and Horton Bay sponsors a 4th of July parade. Young State Park will be hosting a harvest festival October 10-12, 2008. Contact the park for more information. |
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| Directions: |
| US 131 to Boyne Falls, M-75 to Boyne City, N.W. on C56 to Park Entrance. |
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