MICHIGAN

National Parks With Hiking

Isle Royale National Park
Dogs are not allowed in the park

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Dogs are allowed on the trails in this park

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Dogs are allowed on the trails in this park

Links to National Forests With Hiking

Hiawatha National Forest

Huron-Manistee National Forest

Ottawa National Forest

State Parks With Hiking
http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/

Dogs are not permitted in buildings or in swimming areas.

Algonac State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Algonac
Bald Mountain Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/BaldMountain
Baraga State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Baraga
Bay City State Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Bay City
Bewabic State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Bewabic
Brighton Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Brighton
Brimley State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Brimley
Burt Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/BurtLake
Cheboygan State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Cheboygan
Clear Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ClearLake
Coldwater Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Coldwater
Craig Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/CraigLake
Dodge #4 State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Dodge
Duck Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/DuckLake
Father Marquette Memorial Scenic Site- http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/FatherMarquette
Fayette State Historic Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Fayette
Fisherman's Island State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Fisherman's
Fort Custer Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/FortCuster
Fort Wilkins State Historic Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/FortWilkins
Grand Mere State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/GrandMere
Harrisville State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Harrisville
Hart-Montague Trail State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/HartMontague
Hartwick Pines State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Hartwick
Highland Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Highland
Holly Recreation Area- http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Holly
Indian Lake State Park- http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/IndianLake
Interlochen State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Interlochen
Ionia Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Ionia
Island Lake Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/IslandLake
Kal Haven Taril State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/KalHaven
Lake Gogebec State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/LakeGogebec
J.W. Wells State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Wells
Lakeland Trails State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Lakeland
Leelanau State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Leelanau
Ludington State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Ludington
Maybury State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Maybury
McLain State Park -http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/McLain
Mears State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Mears
Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Metamora
Muskallonge Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Muskallonge
Muskegon State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Muskegon
Negwegon State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Negwegon
Newaygo State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Newaygo
North Higgins Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/NorthHiggins
Onaway State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Onaway
Orchard Beach State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/OrchardBeach
Ortonville Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Ortonville
P.H. Hoeft State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Hoeft
Petoskey State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Petoskey
Pinckney Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Pinckney
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/PontiacLake
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Porcupine
Port Crescent - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Port Crescent
Proud Lake Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ProudLake
Rifle River Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/RifleRiver
South Higgins Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/SouthHiggins
Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic Site - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Sanilac
Saugatuck Dunes State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Saugatuck
Seven Lakes State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/SevenLakes
Silver Lake State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/SilverLake
Sleeper State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Sleeper
Sleepy Hollow State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/SleepyHollow
Sterling State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Sterling
Straits Park State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Straits
Tahquamenon Falls State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Tahquamenon
Tawas Point State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/TawasPoint
Thompson's Harbor State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Thompsons
Twin Lakes State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/TwinLakes
Van Buren Trail State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/VanBuren
Van Riper State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/VanRiper
Warren Dunes State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/WarrenDunes
Warren Woods State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/WarrenWoods
Waterloo Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Waterloo
Wetzel State Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Wetzel
White Pine Trail - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/WhitePine
Wilderness State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Wilderness
Wilson State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Wilson
Yankee Springs Recreation Area - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Yankee
Young State Park - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Young

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Your Dog's Favorite Hikes In Michigan

Submitted by Susan & Georgia Peach & Dolly
I actually got a ticket ($80.00) for taking my dog to the beach at Ludington State Park on Lake Michigan. I was along the road, no where near any controlled beaches. "But" I take my dogs all the time to Muskeygon State Park. The unoffical "dog" beach is on the south side of the park along the road. You have to climb over the guard rail and climb over rocks to get to the beach, but there are always people there with dogs. The beach is wonderful, especially at sunset. The best beach in Michigan for dogs is the Lake Michigan Recreational Area between Lundington and Manistee. It is a national forest area with a rustic, but wonderful campground. You climb over a dune to get to the beach and there are two direction, one way for dogs and the other, no dogs. So, everyone is happy. This shoreline is totally natural as far north and south as you can see and there are lots of trails for hiking. Nearby Manistee is good for ice cream and groceries. If you love to hike and swim with your pooch, this is the place.

Submitted by Mary Kay, Paul and Lucy
My husband, springer spaniel Lucy, and I spent 4 days camping in the
Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The area abounds with wonderful
campsites, state parks and national forest campgrounds. We did two
favorite hikes; one was along the North Country Trail which winds in
and out of the woods along the shore of Lake Superior. It's a bit
difficult with only one vehicle since there aren't too many circular
routes in this area. My husband ended up driving the car about 15
min., dropping it at a road crossed by the North Country Trail and
running back 4 miles to meet us. We then hiked the 4 miles back along
the trail to the car.

Another terrific place for dogs in the U.P. is Tahquamenon Falls
State Park. Dogs are allowed on all the trails and we saw many there.
The paths to the falls themselves (Upper and Lower) are paved and
handicap-accessible. There are also a number of circular backwoods
trails in this park, some passing through some old-growth
(relatively) forest. The North Country Trail follows parts of these
through the park. One great thing about Tahquamenon Falls State Park
that is a bit unusual is the micro-brewery at the Upper Falls, at
Camp 33. There is a very large outdoor deck with picnic tables,
rockers and an outdoor fireplace, and dogs are welcome there. So you
can order beer (or other beverages) and food at the micro-brewery and
take it outside and enjoy it with your well-behaved dog snoozing
under the picnic table.

One other area where dogs appear to be allowed, at least so far, is
the Seney Wildlife Refuge, with hiking trails winding along the banks
of the Fox River (known for its trout fishing). We didn't have a
chance to do this area but will save it for next time. I found
nothing that says dogs are not allowed here (which may be wrong as it
is, after all, a wildlife refuge, but so far it appears to me that
it's okay!).

Submitted by Kelly
Just was reviewing your wonderful site.I am a dog lover and have 3 of my own.
I live in St. Ignace Michigan and take my dogs to the Sand Dunes of Lake Michigan located on US-2 in
Michigan's Upper Peninsula.  The dogs love it and I certainly pick up after them!  I did notice on your site that
Mackinac Island was dog friendly and I certainly had to tell you about St. Ignace.  St. Ignace is on the North side of the
Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island is just a ferry boat ride away.  We love our animals and have many hotels that are pet friendly.
Please visit www.stignace.com to view the hotels.  Hope to see St. Ignace on your site soon.

Submitted by Lisa
Riverfront Park in Niles, Sw Michigan 8 miles north of the University of Notre Dame.   Lovely city park rambles along the banks of the St. Joseph River.  Park as two Mutt Mitt stands for cleaning up after fido plus a doggie water fountain.  Please keep your pup on a leash

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