Facilities and Activities:
| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes |
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Burt Lake State Park
Nearby Parks:
Petoskey State Park
Aloha State Park
Black Lake State Forest
Pigeon River State Forest
Hardwood State Forest
Cheboygan State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Burt Lake State Park is located at the heart of the inland waterway, where Burt Lake and the Sturgeon River converge. The park consists of about 400 acres which include 306 modern campsites with 4 toilet/shower buildings, a day use area with beach for swimming or shoreline fishing, rentable picnic shelter, a youth organizational campground. The campground is closed November through April. An overlook tower and picnic area, and a boat launch with a skid pier and car/trailer parking. One mile hiking trail is marked within the park. No bicycles, horses, or motorized vehicles allowed on the trail. Cross-County ski trails are non-groomed. |
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One of our favorite parks
This is one of our favorite parks to stay in. It is close enough yet far enough away. For pilots, the nearby airport has friendly owners & nice runways.
Written by Peggy
27-Jul-2008
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We love to camp here!
We love camping in Burt Lake State Park. The staff are always nice.It is always clean and the Explorer program is awesome.
Written by Kandace
17-Jun-2009
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| Camping: |
| Burt Lake-Group Use Area(231) 238-9392Group Use Area, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
Burt Lake-Modern(800) 447-2757306 site(s)Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms |
| Trails: |
| A one-mile hiking trail is marked within the park. No bicycles, horses or motorized vehicles are allowed on this trail.
Burt Lake-Foot Trail Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking
Burt Lake-Inland Waterway Trail Length: 38.00 (Miles)Boat Launch, Swimming, Vault Toilet |
| Picnicking: |
| Picnic tables and fire pits/grills.
One picnic shelter for rent. For reservations contact the park. |
| Boating: |
| 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. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Shoreline fishing is available on the northern boundry of the park along the Sturgeon River. Walleye, trout, bass, bluegill, perch, pike and other species of pan fish can be found in Burt Lake. |
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| Area Accommodations |
| Hotels/Motels | |  | Comfort Suites Lakeside - Houghton Lake, MI
Located on the shores off of Michigan?s largest inland lake, Comfort Suites Lakeside offers a beautiful hotel, conference center, water park and restaurant. Take a pleasure cruise or use a number of available golf packages. We have you covered for all your accommodation needs.
Web Site: http://www.comfortsuiteslakesideresort.com/ |
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| Area Places to Eat |
| Restaurant | | | Comfort Suites Lakeside - Houghton Lake, MI
Located on the shores off of Michigan?s largest inland lake, Comfort Suites Lakeside offers a beautiful hotel, conference center, water park and restaurant. Take a pleasure cruise or use a number of available golf packages. We have you covered for all your accommodation needs.
Web Site: http://www.comfortsuiteslakesideresort.com/ |
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| Area Attractions: |
| 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. |
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| Directions: |
| From I 75 take exit 310 turn left on M-68, then left at light onto Old 27 Hwy. Park is 1/2 mile South on right side. |
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