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Craig Lake State Park
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Craig Lake State Park
851 County Road AKE
Champion, Michigan 49814
Phone: 906-339-4461
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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| State Park Overview: |
| Craig Lake is a wilderness area that spans over 6,900 acres in Baraga County. The park contains six full lakes with muskellunge, bass, walleye, and northern pike, plus a variety of wildlife including a portion of the UP moose herd. This park offers some of the most rugged trails in Michigan for hiking. Snowmobiles are allowed with 4" of snow or more on the ground. Cross-country skiing is allowed, however, the trails are not groomed. There are two cabins for rent just a two mile hike from the parking area. Metal Detecting Area. Now renting Yurts. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| The park contains six full lakes and a variety of wildlife such as deer, black bear, beaver, loons and moose. |
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| Camping: |
| Craig Lake State Park-Teddy Lake Yurt(800) 447-27571 site(s)
Craig Lake-Rustic(906) 339-446114 site(s)Rustic Site, Walk-in Sites
Craig Lake-Rustic Cabins(800) 447-27572 site(s)Cabins & Lodges, Vault Toilet |
| Trails: |
| This park offers some of the most rugged trails in Michigan. An eight-mile trail loops around Craig Lake and offers some great opportunities to view wild life, fauna and the lakeshore. A 7.5 mile section of the North Country Trail runs through the park. The trail covers some rough terrain, but is well worth the effort. This national scenic trail hiking route from North Dakota to New York includes more than 1,500 miles in Michigan.
Craig Lake-Main Trail Trail Length: 8.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking
Craig Lake-North Country Trail Trail Length: 7.50 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking |
| Boating: |
| Keewaydin Lake offers the only boat launch in the park and the only lake that allows motorboats. Fishing by artificial lure only on this lake. Please check the fishing guide under Baraga County for more information or contact the park. |
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| Fishing
Craig Lake is known for its muskellunge, bass, walleye and northern pike fishing. Teddy Lake is a good fishing site for pan fish. Motorized boats are not permitted to preserve the area's pristine qualities. There are several portages ideal for canoes on both lakes. Fishing is by artificial lure only with catch and release for bass, norther pike and muskellunge. Please check the fishing guide under Baraga County for more information or contact the park.
Hunting
Hunting is open for all species following regular state regulations between September 15 and March 31. The terrain is mixed hardwoods and swamp offering ideal habitat for deer, bear, squirrel, rabbit and grouse. The park is also open to trapping with excellent muskrat, beaver and mink populations. Use caution in the fall as snow can become quite heavy. |
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