State Park · Michigan, United States
Wilderness State Park
Wilderness State Park is a state park in Michigan, United States, covering 12,800 acres (5,180 ha), established in 1922.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Emmet, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 12,800 acres (5,180 ha) |
| Established | 1922 |
| Coordinates | 45.7342° N, 84.9028° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Wilderness State Park
Wilderness State Park is a public recreation area bordering Lake Michigan, five miles southwest of Mackinaw City in Emmet County in Northern Michigan. The state park's 12,800 acres (5,200 ha) include 26 miles (42 km) of shoreline, diverse forested dune and swale complexes, wetlands, camping areas, and many miles of hiking trails. The state park is operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, which has, as of 2006, approved a proposal that 4,492 acres (1,818 ha) be officially dedicated as a wilderness area. Wilderness State Park was designated a Michigan "dark sky preserve" in 2012.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Mackinaw City, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles southwest of Mackinaw City |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) · Pellston, United States · 12.4 miles away
- Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) · Kincheloe, United States · 41.0 miles away
- Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) · Sault Ste Marie, Canada · 55.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wilderness State Park?
Wilderness State Park is in Michigan, United States (45.7342° N, 84.9028° W).
When was Wilderness State Park established?
Wilderness State Park was established in 1922, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Wilderness State Park?
Wilderness State Park covers 12,800 acres (5,180 ha).
Does Wilderness State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Wilderness State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Wilderness State Park?
The nearest town is Mackinaw City, Michigan. about 5 miles southwest of Mackinaw City.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilderness_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).