two couples in the woods on a hike in gaylord.

Department of Natural Resources

Michigan's forests offer an abundance of recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, camping, ORV riding, hunting and more.

 

Closures and detours may take place due to improvement projects, repairs and weather-related events. Find out more information here.

 

Free Fishing Weekend: June 13 - 14, 2026

Explore Michigan's Finest Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.

Accessible Recreation

Corey Lee using a Track Chair on a beach in Muskegon.

Boating

sailboat coming out of the channel in holland by the red lighthouse.

ORV Riding

two people overlooking the trees on a stop on their ORV run

Birding

person looking through their binoculars at birds.

Fishing

fly-fisherman on the ausable river in grayling.

State Parks & Camping

aerial of fayette state park on a sunny day

Trails

Museums & Historic Sites

raft out on the spring at Kitch-iti-Kipi

Hunting

Family hunting together

Volunteering

volunteers spreading seeds in winter for more spring trees

Michigan's State Forests

tent campgers at ft wilkins state park

Snowmobiling

For More Information:
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
videos of winter activities
Experience Michigan's Outdoors in Downtown Detroit
Camping for the First Time in Northern Michigan
Silver Lake State Park: Off-Road Vehicle Safety
Harvest & Haunts Festivals
family sitting around the campfire with their tent set up behind them, mom is making hobo pies

As temperatures cool and leaves change color, harvest festivals are held in many state parks in September, October and November. These family-friendly events offer activities like hayrides, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, costume contests, haunted trails, nature programs and more.

Camping reservations can be made up to six months in advance at MiDNRReservations.com or by calling 1-800-44PARKS. We highly recommend booking early, as these popular event weekends fill up fast. Please note that activities within state park campgrounds are generally exclusive to registered campers.

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Experience Michigan's Outdoors in Downtown Detroit
Camping for the First Time in Northern Michigan
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Harvest & Haunts Festivals
family sitting around the campfire with their tent set up behind them, mom is making hobo pies

As temperatures cool and leaves change color, harvest festivals are held in many state parks in September, October and November. These family-friendly events offer activities like hayrides, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, costume contests, haunted trails, nature programs and more.

Camping reservations can be made up to six months in advance at MiDNRReservations.com or by calling 1-800-44PARKS. We highly recommend booking early, as these popular event weekends fill up fast. Please note that activities within state park campgrounds are generally exclusive to registered campers.

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