Mitchell State Park, a Michigan park located near Cadillac

MITCHELL STATE PARK

MITCHELL STATE PARK
6093 East M-115
Cadillac, Michigan 49601

Phone: 231-775-7911
Reservations: 800-447-2757

215 site campground located on canal between Lakes Mitchell & Cadillac. Modern facilities, electricity and dumping station, sandy beaches for swimming. Both lakes are noted as fine walleye fisheries. Boating is available with launching facilities on both lakes. Easy hiking on The Heritage Nature Trail, 2.5 miles in length, mostly a woodchip path with bridges and boardwalks. Trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. The visitor center displays hunting & fishing exhibits. Open all year. Metal detecting area.

Camping

Mitchell-Modern (800) 447-2757 221 site(s)Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms

Visitors Center

Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center It is located in the park and is a great attraction for visitors of all ages. The center is open year-round and has interpretive displays, seminars, audio-visual presentations and workshops for visitors to enjoy.

Events

June 18

Day on the Canal

Grab the cardboard and duct tape and put your thinking cap on for William Mitchell State Park's 7th Annual Day on the Canal! This is a family friendly event that offers a little something for everyone; including an arts and craft show, delicious food provided by the North American Snow Festival committee and a visit from Smokey Bear and his firefighting friends (pending on the fire season). Not to mention the Cardboard Boat Regatta!

Swimming

Sandy beaches are available in the campground and in the day-use areas.

Boating

There are boat launch facilities on Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell which allow easy access to water sports and fishing activity.

Fishing

Lakes Mitchell and Cadillac are noted as fine walleye fisheries. The 1,150-acre Lake Cadillac is an extremely popular attraction and anglers can expect good catches of perch, walleye, panfish and bass. The quarter-mile canal that connects the two lakes is a popular place for children to shore fish in the park, and in the evening, many fish for bullheads.

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Nearby Parks

William Mitchell State Park

Day Use Area

The day-use area, located on Lake Mitchell, has a sandy beach, a boat launch and playground equipment.

Play equipment is located in the campground and in the day-use areas of the park.

Trails

The Heritage Nature Trail starts at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center and is about 2.5 miles in length. The trail is actually a study area that supports a variety of plants and wildlife, including whitetail deer, wild turkeys, beavers, great blue heron and other species of waterfowl. The trail is mostly a woodchip path with bridges and boardwalks for an easy hike around the wetland areas.

Mitchell-Heritage Nature Trail Trail Length: 2.50 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Area Attractions

There are several local festivals that are held throughout different times of year. There is a Snowmobile Festival, Art Festival, Northern District Fair, and a Free Fishing Weekend. Also, large parcels of U.S. Forest Service and State Forest lands that allow seasonal hunting are located close to the park.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

January 6 SITES TO CLOSE TOGETHER

SITES NOT TENT FRIENDLY TENTERS SHOULD PAY MUCH LESS VERY LITTLE POWER USED NO AIR, REFRIGERATION, POWER IN GENERAL

August 9 Our new favorite park! by AMSheffer

Wonderfully located park set on two lakes! The canal is a nice spot to sit and watch the boats. Campground is very clean, and staff was great.

Area Campgrounds

Cadillac Woods Campground
23163 M 115
Cadillac, MI

Birchwood Resort
6545 East M 115
Cadillac, MI

Camp Cadillac
10621 East 34th Road
Cadillac, MI
231-775-9724

The Campground L.L.C.
10330 East M-42
Manton, MI
231-824-9111

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