Clear Lake Mini Cabin

Clear Lake State Park

Address

Phone

800-447-2757

Approximate Size

(Acres)

Recreation Passport

Required

Trail Length

Trail Head

Camp Sites/Fees

(1)

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More Information

The planned park enhancements to upgrade water distribution, the toilet and shower building and sanitation station have been postponed. The campground will now close Aug. 4 for the remainder of the 2025 season. As a result, camping reservations between Feb. 21 to Aug. 3 will become available in the reservation system at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. The Tiny Elk Cabin is not impacted. These projects are made possible thanks to a proposed $4.65M in federal relief funding from Gov. Whitmer's Building Michigan Together Plan.

An accessible mini cabin, which sleeps up to four (two bunkbeds), is in the modern campground (site #196). There is a counter with barstools, a microwave and a mini fridge. A picnic table, a fire ring and a grill are outdoors. There is electric heat and a fan.

Guests must bring their own linens and cookware.

This park allows the operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby ORV trails. Riders can access the Atlanta ORV route and the Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail from the park. An ORV trailhead parking lot is located across from the park’s contact station.

Trails

Clear Lake-Canada Creek Nature Trail: Trail Length: 4.50 (Miles)

About the Area

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The park is located in the Mackinaw State Forest, which is comprises the northern eight counties of the Lower Peninsula. Deer, elk, turkey and small game are plentiful. Elk can often be seen and heard throughout the area in the early morning and evening, especially during the spring and fall.

Rain or shine, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary creates lasting memories! Explore interactive exhibits or embark on a glass-bottom boat tour over shipwrecks. Visit Visit thunderbay.noaa.gov.

Activities (Display as List)

Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes

Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes: The park is one of just a few state parks that allow the operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby ORV trails. Riders can access the Atlanta ORV route and the Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail from the park. An ORV trailhead parking lot is located across from the park’s contact station.

Winter Camping

Winter Camping: The cabin is open year-round; however, there are no open bathrooms/showers or running water October through April. Potable water is available at headquarters.