Parks and Nature
This park has 8.5 miles of hiking trails with rustic campsites. The dog friendly beach is in the northern unit of the park along Lake Michigan.
This urban walkway running along the Detroit River was voted best riverwalk in a USA Today reader poll. It's great for dog walking and people watching... Read More
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping... Read More
Albert E. Sleeper State Park comprises 723 acres of forest, wetlands and sandy beach and dunes located on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. ... Read More
Over 80% of the island is in the state park--Michigan's oldest.
Parking, water, toilets and picnic tables are available at the park, which is generally open from early May through late October. The falls are known ... Read More
Algonac State Park contains approximately 1,500 acres and has a half-mile of St. Clair River frontage. Home to rare habitats, the lake plain prairies ... Read More
Watching wildlife, fishing, hiking, swimming and boating are among the many activities of this park. Designated beach areas are pet friendly.
Bay City State Park has one of the largest remaining freshwater, coastal wetlands on the Great Lakes. It offers more than a thousand feet of sandy bea... Read More
Bewabic has picnic areas, a tennis court, a hiking trail, two playgrounds, an excellent beach and a boat launch to Fortune Lake. Dogs may swim anywher... Read More
This area has 39 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, skiing and horseback riding. There are 3 campgrounds providing over 200 campsites.... Read More
This park is located at the Southern end of Whitefish Bay. It has a beautiful sandy beach on Lake Superior. Dogs may swim anywhere except for designat... Read More
There is a section of the Burt lake shoreline where dogs are permitted to swim.
This public recreation area covers 139 acres on the north shore of Cass Lake in the metro Detroit area. Dogs may swim in the area just west of the roc... Read More
A pet-friendly section of shoreline is available on Tawas Bay between the campground and the lighthouse. This pet-friendly area is enclosed by fencing... Read More
This 50-acre park is located along the canal that connects Lake Michigan to Pentwater Lake. It offers a wide range of recreation options as well as... Read More
Cheboygan State Park has a system of well-marked trails that provide access to scenic Lake Huron vistas and glimpses of rare wildflowers.
The park is located on the shore of spring-fed Clear Lake. Its sandy beach offers calm swimming conditions.
Craig Lake State Park is the most remote state park in the system. Access into the park can be an adventure. Vehicles with high ground clearance are r... Read More
Duck Lake State Park is a 728-acre day-use park, located in Muskegon County. It's towering sand dune stretches from Duck Lake to Lake Michigan.... Read More
This nature conservancy was set up to preserve the scenic beauty of northern Michigan. It's trails are perfect for hiking, bicycling, cross-country sk... Read More
Visitors can learn about the town through guided tours and information from the Visitor Center, or simply by walking through the townsite and explorin... Read More
Riley Trails comprises 300 acres of rolling hills, beech-maple forest, pine plantations, a small lake, and al trail system located in Park Township. H... Read More
The conservancy protects this natural area in northern Michigan. It offers hiking and other non-motorized recreation.
The Grass River Natural Area is located north of Alden. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Algonquin and Rail trails. And you may walk your dog on the Li... Read More
Fisherman's Island State Park is not actually an island, but a 2,678-acre park. The interior terrain consists of rolling dunes covered with maple, ... Read More
Located in Augusta between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Fort Custer features three lakes, the Kalamazoo River, second-growth forests, prairie restorati... Read More
This nearly 10-mile-long trail is paved and excludes motorized vehicles. It stretches from Carter Road east to Bunker Hill Road in Acme. It's easily a... Read More
The park covers a 35-mile stretch of Lake Michigan's eartern coastline as well as North and South Manitou Islands. The park features beaches, dune for... Read More
The park sits on the site of an 1844 military outpost and has one of Lake Superior's first lighthouses.
Grand Haven State Park has a beautiful sandy shore on Lake Michigan along the west side of the park and the Grand River along the north side of the pa... Read More
A pet-friendly section of shoreline is available at the north end of the camper’s beach. This section of shoreline is available via a foot trail nea... Read More
There are numerous geocaching hides in the park, metal detecting is allowed in designated areas and dogs are welcome visitors, too.
Highland Recreation Area offers 5,900 acres of forest, marshes and lakes in the rolling hills of Southern Michigan. With trails to accommodate equestr... Read More
Hoeft State Park is a heavily wooded 300-acre park with a mile of sandy, Lake Huron shoreline.
Miles of hiking and skiing trails offer stunning views of Lake Michigan and subtle beauty at every turn. Dogs are welcomes along this shore except for... Read More
The Ottawa County bike trail runs through the park and connects you to more than 25 miles of paved roadside trails. New to Holland State Park is the d... Read More
Holly Recreation Area, located within the northern portion of Oakland County between Pontiac and Flint, is less than an hour's drive from the Detroit ... Read More
This Upper Peninsula park is located on the state's fourth largest lake.
Located just 15 miles southwest of Traverse City, Interlochen State Park is situated between two well-known fishing and swimming lakes: Green Lake and... Read More
The park is only two miles from downtown Traverse City, one of the most popular resort towns in Michigan.
Located on the edge of an extensive upland area set in the heart of the Ottawa National Forest, Lake Gogebic State Park is an ideal point from which t... Read More
Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area offers 3500 acres of recreation along the shore of Lake Michigan. You can hike about 10 miles of trails with your pup.... Read More
Lake Hudson Recreation Area offers fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, camping, and much more. It is a designated dark sky area for serving the night... Read More
Magoon Creek is a large natural recreation area with hiking and biking trails. Its quiet beaches are also great for picnicking. The stunning views fro... Read More
This park sits on the shores of Lake Huron and is divided into two parts separated by the town of Lakeport.
This rail trail is pet friendly and runs for 33 miles from Kalamazoo to South Haven.
This small, community park located on the Pere Marquette River offers camping, swimming, and kayaking over its 30 acres. It also has pet friendly trai... Read More
