Bewabic State Park

Due to enhancements – construct new toilet/shower building and repave park roads – the B and C loops (sites 25-129) will be closed for the 2025 season. The A loop will remain open for much of the season; although campers should expect construction-related noise during daylight hours. A proposed $3.7M in federal relief funding from Gov. Whitmer's Building Michigan Together Plan made renovations possible.

Address

720 Idlewild Rd.
Crystal Falls MI, 49920

Phone

906-875-3324
TTY/TDD711 (Michigan Relay Center)

Approximate Size

315 (Acres)

Recreation Passport

Required

Trail Length

Trail Head

Camp Sites/Fees

Bewabic State Park is situated on Fortune Lake, which is part of the Fortune Lakes Chain. It is one of just a few state parks that allow the operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby ORV trails.

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More Information

Bewabic State Park is situated on Fortune Lake, which is part of the Fortune Lakes Chain. The park is home to both modern and rustic campsites, a day-use area, a tennis court, hiking trails, a boat launch and more. The park is rich with Civilian Conservation Corps history, which is evident by several CCC structures still in use.

Bewabic is one of just a few state parks that allow the operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby ORV trails. The park connects to Twin Lakes and Baraga state parks and Bond Falls Scenic Site via several motorized routes. Please note: ORV use is for exiting and entering the park only, not for traveling within the park.

The park is site #9 along the Iron County Heritage Trail system.

ORV route and trail maps are available for purchase at the park (pending availability) or by visiting MI-TRALE.org (online maps of signed ATV, side-by-side and multi-use trails in the Western Upper Peninsula) or the DNR’s interactive ORV route and trail map.

Campgrounds

Bewabic-Modern Campground: 800-447-2757
(130)

Trails

Bewabic-Nature Trail: Trail Length: 2.00 (Miles)

About the Area

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Other nearby points of interest include Piers Gorge in Menominee State Park, Bond Falls Scenic Site (1 hour west) Horse Race Rapids, Pentoga Park, Iron Mountain Iron Mine and the Iron County Museum in Caspian.

Activities (Display as List)

Boat Rental

Boat Rental: Kayak, stand-up paddleboard and canoe rentals are available Memorial Day through September. Visit the campground office or call the park at 906-875-3324 to make rental arrangements.

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing

Fishing

Fishing: Fishing is popular in the Fortune Lakes Chain. There is a boating access site in the park.

Hiking

Hiking

Metal Detecting

Metal Detecting: Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage natural and cultural resources in Michigan state parks nor violate applicable state statutes. This park map clearly shows where this activity is allowed to take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. Areas located within the campground are limited to registered campers only.

ORV Trails/Routes

ORV Trails/Routes:

The park provides direct access to the Heritage Trail. The park connects to Twin Lakes and Baraga state parks and Bond Falls Scenic Site via several motorized routes.

Paddlesports

Paddlesports: Paddling is a popular activity on the Fortune Lakes Chain.

Pet-Friendly Area

Pet-Friendly Area: Pets are allowed along the entire length Fortune Lake shoreline other than the designated swim beach. 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

Snowshoeing

Swimming

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

Tennis

Tennis

Facilities (Display as List)

Beach House

Beach House: The beach house is in the day-use area on Fortune Lake and includes restrooms.

Boat Launch

Boat Launch: There is an accessible boat launch on Fortune Lake, which provides the only public boating access to the Fortune Lakes Chain.

Modern Restrooms

Modern Restrooms

Picnic Area

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

Picnic Shelter: There is a picnic shelter located in the day-use area that includes picnic tables, charcoal grills, electrical service (reservations only) and restrooms. Shelter reservations can be made 12 months in advance at MiDNRReservations.com.

Playground

Playground: There are swings and a slide in the day-use area.

Rustic Site

Rustic Site

Sanitation Station

Sanitation Station: The park’s sanitation station is in the modern campground – open to registered campers only. There is potable water available and two lanes.