Hartwick Pines State Park, Visitors Center & Logging Museum
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The principal features of this park are the 49-acre forest of old-growth pines and logging museum. With 9,672 acres in which to roam, Hartwick Pines is a great destination for paddling, mountain biking, snowshoeing, hiking, picnicking, birding, metal detecting, and exploring Michigan's great outdoors. Miles of trails offer hikers of all ages and abilities the chance to explore the diverse wildlife and forest landscapes. The Hartwick Pines Logging Museum depicts the state's 19th-century logging era, when Michigan led the nation in sawed lumber production.
Hartwick Pines State Park is open year-round. The logging museum is open daily on the following schedule in 2022:
- April 30 - May 27: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- May 28 - September 4: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- September 5 - October 30: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Michigan Forest Visitor Center is also located within Hartwick Pines State Park. The visitor center is open on the following schedule:
- Memorial Day-Labor Day: open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sept.-Oct.: open daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Nov.-April: weekends only, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pets accompanied by and under the control of their human friends are welcomed on the grounds of this site. Pets may not enter any building.
A Michigan State Parks Recreation Passport is required for entry to the park.
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