Burt Lake State Park

6635 State Park Dr.
Indian River MI, 49749-

231-238-9392
TTY/TDD711 (Michigan Relay Center)

125 (Acres)

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The park is home to 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline, a shallow designated swim area, modern camping, boating, fishing, sightseeing and much more. It's also a popular jumping-off point to Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park and other regional attractions
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Event Information

Explorer Programs: Seasonal naturalists offer weekly nature-based nature programming Memorial Day through Labor Day. View weekly programming calendar (PDF).

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Established in 1921, Burt Lake State Park is situated on the southeast corner of beautiful Burt Lake. The park is home to 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline, a shallow designated swim area, modern camping, boating, fishing, sightseeing and much more. The park is a popular family destination and a jumping-off point to Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park and other regional attractions.

The park is in the heart of the Inland Waterway, a chain of rivers and lakes that offers approximately 38 miles of boating pleasure.

Campgrounds

Burt Lake-Group Use Area
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Burt Lake-Mini Cabin
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Burt Lake-Modern
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Trails

Burt Lake-Foot Trail
Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)

About the Area

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The world's largest "Cross in the Woods" is located near the park. Historic Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island are about 30 miles north on I-75. Hiking, cross-country skiing, ORV and snowmobiling trails are located nearby, along with many golf courses and restaurants.

Activities (Display as List)

Biking Item is accessible.
Biking: From the park, visitors can access the North Central State Trail via a paved path.
Cross-Country Skiing Item is accessible.
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Burt Lake, a 27-square-mile recreational lake, is popular for walleye fishing.
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking
Nature Programs Item is accessible.
Nature Programs: Seasonal naturalists offer weekly nature-based nature programming Memorial Day through Labor Day. View weekly programming calendar (PDF).
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Paddling is popular on the Sturgeon River.
Pet-Friendly Area Item is accessible.
Pet-Friendly Area: Pets are welcome throughout the park (except for the designated swim beach). A designated animal beach is located on the south end of the park. Pets must always be on a 6-foot leash and under an owner’s immediate control. All pet waste must be properly disposed of in trash receptacles.
Snowshoeing Item is accessible.
Snowshoeing
Swimming Item is accessible.
Swimming:

A designated swim area is in the park’s day-use area.

Facilities (Display as List)

Beach House Item is accessible.
Beach House: The beach house is in the day-use area on Burt Lake and includes restrooms, food concessions and kayak rentals.
Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: Burt Lake is at the heart of the Inland Waterway, a series of navigable rivers and lakes that stretch for 38 miles from Crooked Lake to Lake Huron.
Concession/ Store Item is accessible.
Concession/ Store: Lake to Lake Rentals offers food concessions in the beach house in the day-use area.
Group Use Area Item is accessible.
Group Use Area
Mini Cabin Item is accessible.
Mini Cabin
Modern Restrooms Item is accessible.
Modern Restrooms
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: The picnic area is in the day-use area and includes picnic tables and charcoal grills that are available first come, first served.
Picnic Shelter Item is accessible.
Picnic Shelter: There is a picnic shelter located in the day-use area that includes picnic tables, charcoal grills, electrical service (reservations only) and vault toilets. Shelter reservations can be made 12 months in advance at MiDNRReservations.com.
Playground Item is accessible.
Playground: Swings and slides are in the day-use area near the water.
Sanitation Station Item is accessible.
Sanitation Station: The park’s sanitation station is in the modern campground. There is potable water available and two lanes.
Some Campsites with 50 amp Service Item is accessible.
Some Campsites with 50 amp Service
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: The park is situated along the shores of Burt Lake and the Sturgeon River, providing easy access to the Inland Waterway.