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P25	Fisherman's Island State Park P.O. Box 456, Bells Bay Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720 616-547-6641	Fisherman's Island State Park features a large, rustic campground, scenic hiking areas and five miles of undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline. Take US-31 south of Charlevoix and turn west on Bells Bay Road.
P31	Interlochen State Park M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643 616-276-9511	Interlochen State Park is situated between two fishing and swimming lakes. In addition, the Interlochen National Music Camp adjacent to the park offers nightly musical performances by world-renowned artists from June through August. Take US-31 west of Traverse City seven miles to Interlochen, and go south on M-137 two miles.
P32	Leelanau State Park 15310 N. Lighthouse Point Rd., Northport, MI 49670 616-386-5422(summer) 616-386-5422	Leelanau State Park features a variety of natural attractions, including coastal dunes, rustic campsites along Lake Michigan and eight miles of hiking trails. Tours of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse are available during the summer. Go north of Traverse City on M-22 through Northport and take M-201 eight miles north.
P33	Ludington State Park P.O. Box 709, Ludington, MI 49431 616-843-8671 or 616-843-2423	Ludington State Park has modern camping, six miles of Lake Michigan beach shoreline and the Great Lakes Visitor Center with day and evening interpretive programs. Other park features include a beach and boat launch on Hamlin Lake, miles of hiking trails and a unique canoe trail along the Hamlin Lake shoreline. From Ludington, take Lakeshore Drive north eight miles. Lakeshore Drive becomes M-116.
P34	Charles Mears State Park P.O. Box 370, W. Lowell St., Pentwater, MI 49449 616-869-2051	Charles Mears State Park is in the quaint village of Pentwater along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Paved campsite lots are surrounded by fine sand, and a swimming beach is adjacent to the harbor pier. From US-31, take the Pentwater exit and go west on Lowell Street.
P35	Wm. Mitchell State Park 6093 E. M-115, Cadillac, MI 49601 616-869-2051	Located between Cadillac and Mitchell Lakes, William Mitchell State Park is a popular fishing and boating destination. The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center is open year-round, showcasing the history of hunting and fishing in Michigan. The park is on M-115 west of Cadillac near the intersection with M-55.
P38	Orchard Beach State Park 2064 Lakeshore Rd., Manistee, MI 49660 616-723-7422	Orchard Beach State Park is situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. The park offers grassy picnic areas and modern campsites, with a stairway from the campground leading to the sandy Lake Michigan beach. A half-mile self-guided nature trail and two miles of hiking trails are adjacent to the campground. Take M-110 two miles north of Manistee.
P40	Petoskey State Park 2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49712 616-347-2311	Petoskey State Park is situated on two miles of Little Traverse Bay and has easy access to both Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Take US-31 north of Petoskey to M-119 and go west one and a half miles.
P44	Traverse City State Park 1132 US-31N., Traverse City, MI 49686 616-922-5270	Traverse City State Park has a quarter mile of sandy beach along the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay. The park is a perfect getaway for swimming, sunbathing, boating, fishing and camping. It also is close to many attractions in Traverse City. Take US-31 three miles east of downtown Traverse City.
P45	Wilderness State Park Box 380, Carp Lake, MI 49718 616-436-5381	Wilderness State Park is a nature lover's paradise, offering 26 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 16 miles of hiking trails and nine rustic cabins, some of which are located on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Twelve miles of cross-country ski trails provide a winter wilderness experience. Take Wilderness Park Drive 11 miles west of Mackinaw City.
P47	Young State Park 2280 Boyne City Rd,. Boyne City, MI 49712 616-582-7523	Young State Park is on Lake Charlevoix, a beautiful inland lake offering boaters access to Lake Michigan. From US-131, go west on M-75 through Boyne City and continue west two miles on Boyne City Road.

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Facilities Legend

Facilities Legend for State Park Descriptions
Modern Campground Electricity, flush toilets, showers and sanitation station.

Rustic Campground Vault toilets and hand pump.

Equestrian Campground Vault toilets and hand pump, hitching posts for horses.

Organization Campground Vault toilets and hand pump, for organized groups (i.e. schools, church groups, scout troops).

Rustic Cabin Varies in size and accommodates from four to twenty-four people, includes bunk beds, fireplace, vault toilets.

Mini-Cabin Accommodates four people; includes bunk beds, electricity, table, located near showers and flush toilets.

Rent a Tent/Tepee Tent or replica American Indian tepee sleeps four, includes cots, located near showers and flush toilets.

Picnic Area Picnic tables and fire pits

Picnic Shelter Available on first-come, first-served basis or by reservation, contact the park.

Playground Variety of playground equipment for children.

Beach House Provides clothes changing area for swimming.

Concession or Store Provides food, drinks, snacks and supplies.

Boat Launch Access for boating and fishing.

Swimming Designated beaches.

Hunting In designated areas during hunting season; hunting license required.

Fishing During fishing seasons; fishing license required.

Snowmobiling In designated areas with at least 4" of snow on the ground.

Hiking On designated trails.

Horseback Riding On designated trails.

Cross-Country Skiing On designated trails.

Visitor Center Exhibits and audiovisual programs to orient visitors to Michigan's unique cultural and natural features.

Interpreter Program Park Interpreters and Adventure Rangers offer guided nature programs.

**Facilities Legend for State Park Descriptions**
	Modern Campground	Electricity, flush toilets, showers and sanitation station.
	Rustic Campground	Vault toilets and hand pump.
	Equestrian Campground	Vault toilets and hand pump, hitching posts for horses.
	Organization Campground	Vault toilets and hand pump, for organized groups (i.e. schools, church groups, scout troops).
	Rustic Cabin	Varies in size and accommodates from four to twenty-four people, includes bunk beds, fireplace, vault toilets.
	Mini-Cabin	Accommodates four people; includes bunk beds, electricity, table, located near showers and flush toilets.
	Rent a Tent/Tepee	Tent or replica American Indian tepee sleeps four, includes cots, located near showers and flush toilets.
	Picnic Area	Picnic tables and fire pits
	Picnic Shelter	Available on first-come, first-served basis or by reservation, contact the park.
	Playground	Variety of playground equipment for children.
	Beach House	Provides clothes changing area for swimming.
	Concession or Store	Provides food, drinks, snacks and supplies.
	Boat Launch	Access for boating and fishing.
	Swimming	Designated beaches.
	Hunting	In designated areas during hunting season; hunting license required.
	Fishing	During fishing seasons; fishing license required.
	Snowmobiling	In designated areas with at least 4" of snow on the ground.
	Hiking	On designated trails.
	Horseback Riding	On designated trails.
	Cross-Country Skiing	On designated trails.
	Visitor Center	Exhibits and audiovisual programs to orient visitors to Michigan's unique cultural and natural features.
	Interpreter Program	Park Interpreters and Adventure Rangers offer guided nature programs.

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