Clear Lake - Elk Tiny House

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.

The park’s tiny house is located near the boating access site and offers views of Clear Lake. It sleeps four people between a full-size sleeper sofa and a trundle bed on the main floor.

The tiny house has electricity, including air conditioning, a ceiling light and fan. There is no running water, but visitors can get water at the campground’s fill station.

Amenities include a digital fireplace and a heater, a small table and two chairs, a mini fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker. There is a picnic table, a fire pit and a grill outdoors.

Guests are required to provide their own bedding and cookware.

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.

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Winter Camping

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