Brimley State Park

9200 W. 6 Mile Road
Brimley MI, 49715

906-248-3422
TTY/TDD711 (Michigan Relay Center)

100 (Acres)

Required

The park is one of the oldest state parks in the Upper Peninsula and offers numerous recreational opportunities along the sandy Lake Superior shoreline, including camping, swimming, boating and fishing.
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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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Brimley State Park, located along the beautiful shore of Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay, is home to 100 acres of lakeside recreation. The park is one of the oldest state parks in the Upper Peninsula and was established in 1923 when the Village of Brimley gifted the park’s initial acreage to the DNR.

The park is home to a campground, overnight lodging facility, boat launch, sandy swimming beach, picnic area and shelter. From the sandy shoreline or observation area, visitors enjoy watching passing freighters and the view of Canada across the lake. The nearby bays and rivers are a destination for fishing, and a number of designated trout streams are located within a 30-minute drive of the park in the Hiawatha National Forest.

Campgrounds

Brimley-Group-Use Area
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Brimley-Mini Cabin
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Brimley-Modern Campground
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About the Area

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From I-75, take exit 386 and come to M-28 heading west for 7 miles. Turn right at the M-28 and M-221 intersection and travel for 2 miles. Turn right at 6 Mile Road and travel three-quarters of a mile to the park entrance on left.

Brimley State Park is a great home base for exploring local attractions, including two national fish hatcheries and the Hiawatha National Forest, as well as regional destinations. Sault Ste. Marie and the Soo Locks are located 15 miles from the park, along with the Tower of History, the Museum Ship Valley Camp, U.S. Coast Guard Station and International Bridge. The park is within 60 miles of Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Mackinac Island and Fort Mackinac Historic Park and the Mackinac Bridge. Indian Lake State Park and Kitch-iti-kipi or the “Big Spring” at Palms Book State Park are also popular regional destinations.

Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Whitefish, perch, northern pike, bass and walleye are plentiful in nearby bays and rivers. A number of designated trout streams are located within a 30-minute drive of the park in the Hiawatha National Forest. Nearby Brimley Bay to the west of the park is a popular fishing location, in addition to Izaak Walton or Mosquito bays to the east of the park.
Metal Detecting Item is accessible.
Metal Detecting: Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that neither damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan state parks nor violate applicable state statutes. The entire park is open to metal detecting. 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.
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: Explore the Lake Superior shoreline. Carry-in launching is permitted from the day-use area beach outside of the designated swim area.
Pet-Friendly Area Item is accessible.
Pet-Friendly Area: Pets are allowed along the Lake Superior shoreline outside of the designated swimming area. 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.
Swimming Item is accessible.
Swimming:

The park has a designated swim area is in the park’s day-use area.

Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to the beach flag warning system in designated swim areas; red flags indicate the water is unsafe and no one should swim in or enter the water. DO NOT swim near or jump off break walls or navigational channel walls and pay attention to changing conditions.

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: There is a paved boat ramp located in day-use area; however, there is no courtesy pier or dock, and the launch depth can be shallow due to heavy wave action.
Group Use Area Item is accessible.
Group Use Area
Mini Cabin Item is accessible.
Mini Cabin
Modern Restrooms Item is accessible.
Modern Restrooms: Modern restrooms, connected to the picnic shelter, are located in the day-use area.
Observation Platform Item is accessible.
Observation Platform: There is a viewing area overlooking Lake Superior and the St. Marys River located in the day-use area and connected to the picnic shelter via a crushed limestone pathway. Visitors enjoy watching passing freighters and the view of Canada across the lake. A viewing telescope is available seasonally.
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: Picnic tables and charcoal grills, dispersed in grassy areas throughout the day-use area, are available first come, first served.
Picnic Shelter Item is accessible.
Picnic Shelter: There is an enclosed picnic shelter located in the day-use area that can accommodate up to 100 people and includes picnic tables, two large charcoal grills and electrical outlets. It is connected to the parking lot via a paved pathway. The shelter can be reserved seasonally, typically mid-May to mid-October, coinciding with modern restroom availability. Shelter reservations can be made 12 months in advance at MIDNRReservations.com by calling 1-800-447-2757.
Playground Item is accessible.
Playground: A playscape structure with a woodchipped surface is located in day-use area and can be accessed from the shelter via a crushed limestone pathway. There are additional playground areas with a swing set and slide located in the day-use area south of the playscape and near the campground.
Sanitation Station Item is accessible.
Sanitation Station: The park’s seasonal sanitation station is located just before the campground entrance. There is potable water available and two lanes. A $10 fee will be assessed for those not camping at Brimley State Park.
Some Campsites with 50 amp Service Item is accessible.
Some Campsites with 50 amp Service
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet: A vault toilet is available in the day-use area near the modern campground.
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access:

Enjoy 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline stretching along Lake Superior. From the shoreline, visitors enjoy watching passing freighters and the view of Canada across the lake.

Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to the beach flag warning system in designated swim areas; red flags indicate the water is unsafe and no one should swim in or enter the water. DO NOT swim near or jump off break walls or navigational channel walls and pay attention to changing conditions.