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 | | Wilderness State Park |  |  Cross Country Ski For a map of cross country ski trails please click here. |  Fishing |  Hiking More than 16 miles stretch across the East Boundary, South Boundary, Nebo, Sturgeon Bay, Swamp Line and Big Stone trails. These trails are shared with all bicycles, including mountain bikes. The North Country Trail includes 10 miles within the state park, including the Red Pine Trail. This national scenic trail hiking route from North Dakota to New York includes more than 1,500 miles in Michigan. |  Hunting This park boasts excellent deer and snowshoe hare hunting, while hunting opportunities exist for grouse, duck, goose, and squirrel as well. Bear hunting is available with the appropriate license. There are a few bobcats. The park is also open to trapping. There is an abundant population of beaver, which receive moderate trapping pressure. Coyote numbers are also high, but they receive little hunting or trapping attention. The park also supports mink, muskrat, and otter. |  Metal Detecting Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statutes. If you wish to use a metal detector in this state park, here is a map that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. |  Michigan State Park Explorer Program Learn more about the natural features and resources located in this park with the Outdoor Explorer Program. |  Mountain Biking More than 16 miles stretch across the East Boundary, South Boundary, Nebo, Sturgeon Bay and Swamp Line trails. These trails are shared with hikers. Mountain biking is not allowed on Big Stone, Pondside and Red Pine trails. |  Snowmobiling |  Swimming |  Watchable Wildlife The Wildlife Viewing Guide is now on line at www.michigan.gov/miwildlifeviewing. For a checklist of birds that can be seen at this park click here.
For a checklist of wildflowers commonly found in this park click here. |
|  | | Beach |  Boat Launch The park has a boat launch for access to Lake Michigan on Big Stone Bay. The boat launch provides an ADA accessible vault toilet. Due to low water conditions, launching larger boats may be difficult. For further information please contact the park. |  Cabins & Lodges |  Electrical Service |  Group Use Area |  Modern Restrooms |  Picnic Area Fire pits/grills available. |  Playground |  Sanitation Station |
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