Free Weekend Activities in 2025
Make the most out of your days off. Michigan’s fee-free weekends give you access to some of the state’s most incredible natural resources.
Free Fishing Weekend
February 15–16, 2025 | June 7–8, 2025
All fishing license fees will be waived for all species of fish, both inland and on the Great Lakes. All fishing regulations still apply.
Free ORV Weekend
June 7–8, 2025 | August 16–17, 2025
Access 4,000 miles of off-road-vehicle trails and six scramble areas without purchasing an ORV license or trail permit. All other ORV rules and laws still apply.
Free Recreation Passport Weekend
June 7–8, 2025
Skip the fee for your Recreation Passport, which gives motorized vehicle access to state parks and recreation areas, and state-managed boating access sites, state forest campgrounds, trails and other outdoor spaces.
Free Snowmobiling Weekend
January 2026
Explore over 6,000 miles of designated snowmobile trails and public roads without a snowmobile registration or trail permit. All snowmobiling regulations still apply.
Want to learn more about Michigan’s state parks?
- Discover how the Mitten State is going above and beyond with accessible outdoor recreation.
- Get to know the natural wonders of Michigan’s designated Trail Towns.
- Dig deeper into nature on a geocaching expedition.