Young State Park Detail


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02280 Boyne City Road

Vehicle Permit Required: Yes

Boyne City, MI 49712

Approximate Size: 563 (Acres)

Phone Number: (231) 582-7523

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	Boat Launch		Cross Country Ski
	Fishing		Hiking
	Metal Detecting		Michigan State Park Explorer Program
	Swimming

	Beach House		Concession/ Store
	Picnic Area		Playground

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Young-Modern/Oak

(800) 447-2757

41 site(s), $29/$27/($16 semi modern-off season rate)

Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms

Young-Modern/Spruce

(800) 447-2757

158 site(s), $29/$27

Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms

Young-Modern/Terrace

(800) 447-2757

41 site(s), $29/$27

Boat Launch, Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms

Young-Deer Flats Nature Trail

Trail Length: 3.40 (Miles)

Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Young-White Birch Trail

Trail Length: 1.50 (Miles)

Hiking

Young State Park on beautiful Lake Charlevoix spans over 560 acres and is a mix of gently rolling terrain, lowlands and cedar swamp. The beach at Young State Park was voted the "best beach of the year" by The Petoskey News Review Graphic.

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Information about area surrounding the park

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.

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. Young State Park officially opened in 1921. The park concession located at the beach was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's.