Burt Lake State Park Detail

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6635 State Park Dr.

Recreation Passport Required: Yes

Indian River, MI 49749-

Approximate Size: 406 (Acres)

Phone Number: (231) 238-9392

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	Cross Country Ski		Fishing
	Hiking		Michigan State Park Explorer Program
	Paddling		Swimming
	Watchable Wildlife

	Beach		Boat Launch
	Concession/ Store		Electrical Service
	Group Use Area		Mini Cabin
	Modern Restrooms		Picnic Area
	Picnic Shelter		Playground
	Sanitation Station

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Burt Lake-Group Use Area

(231) 238-9392

1 site(s), $3 per person/per night

Group Use Area, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet

Burt Lake-Modern

(800) 447-2757

306 site(s), $24-$26 Modern/($16 semi modern-off season rate)

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

Burt Lake-Foot Trail

Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)

Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Burt Lake-Inland Waterway

Trail Length: 38.00 (Miles)

Boat Launch, Swimming, Vault Toilet

Burt Lake State Park is located on the southeast corner of Burt Lake with 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline. Visitors are welcome to come and enjoy camping, boating, fishing, sight-seeing and many more activities in the beautiful area.

Burt Lake State Park Events
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Information about area surrounding the park

The world's largest "Cross in the Woods" is located near the park. Historic Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island are about 30 miles north on I-75. Hiking, cross-country skiing, ORV and snowmobiling trails are located nearby, along with many golf courses and restaurants.

The park is located in the "Heart" of Northern Michigan's famed Inland Waterway; a chain of rivers and lakes that offers approximately 38 miles of boating pleasure.

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In 1920, the first portion of land was acquired for Burt Lake State Park. Other portions of land were acquired up until 1939, when the park reached its present size of 406 acres. A caretaker was put in charge of the park as early as 1921

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