DNR Centennial: A Visit To Michigan’s Most Remote State Park

The following is an excerpt from "A Visit To Michigan's Most Remote State Park" by John Pepin, part of a series of stories to mark the centennial of Michigan state parks. On May 12, 1919, the Michigan Legislature established the Michigan State Park Commission paving the way for our state parks system. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is celebrating this milestone throughout the year with special events, podcasts, historical stories, videos, geocaching and more. Find more details at Michigan.gov/StateParks100.

"Today, the park covers more than 8,400 acres and has maintained its sense of wilderness.

From the granite bluffs that tower behind Craig Lake to the numerous ponds providing homes for beavers, loons, fish, frogs and other wild creatures, to the quiet backcountry campsites and trails, this park remains a vital refuge from the numerous challenges to peace and quiet posed by the noise and pressures of daily living.

Craig Lake State Park has walk-in campsites and other camping options, including yurts and rustic cabins. The park has a main trail covering 8 miles, while the National North Country Scenic Trail runs for more than 7 miles here too.

Beyond hiking and camping, the park offers visitors opportunities to fish, hunt, paddle, birdwatch and take photographs.

Craig Lake itself is 374 acres and features six islands and high granite bluffs along its northern shoreline. The forests here are quiet and green."

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Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Filed Under: Craig Lake State Park, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Categories: Lapeer News, Michigan News, Nature - Outdoors