There's A Little-Known State Park Just Waiting For Detroit Explorers
By Melissa Mahoney|Published December 26, 2022
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and I love photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world! Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream.
Need an escape from the city? Well, it’s always a good idea to spend some time in the great outdoors getting some exercise and breathing in some fresh air. Just over an hour away is a little-known state park in Michigan that is waiting for people from Detroit to explore. Lakeport State Park is a hidden gem you’ll want to visit.
Located along the shores of Lake Huron, Lakeport State Park is an underrated park in Michigan. If you need an escape from the Detroit Metro area, head north to the village of Lakeport.
Lakeport State Park is 565 acres with two parcels separated by the village of Lakeport. Here you will find a campground, camp store, beaches, picnic areas, and a playground.
While a portion of the 54-mile-long Bay to Bridge Trail runs through the park, you can also enjoy a short easy hike along the out-and-back Campground Trail.
If you want to spend more than a day here, Lakeport State Park is home to two campgrounds with a total of 250 campsites. In addition to tent camping, you also have the option of renting out the park's 400-square-foot camper cabin or one of two mini cabins.
Have you visited this little-known state park in Michigan yet? What is your favorite park for enjoying the great outdoors? Let us know in the comments. To learn more about Lakeport State Park, head to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website
If you enjoy hiking, check out these 5 Hikes Near Detroit. These trails offer plenty of scenery to enjoy along the way.
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