Lake Michigan Beach
• Beautiful sand beach
with space to spread out
• Location of the historic
Lake Michigan Beach
House
• A camp store and
restaurant are located in
the beach house
Big Sable Point Lighthouse
• Located 1.8 miles north of
the park entrance
• No vehicle access allowed
along lighthouse road
• Hiking and biking allowed
• This hike can be a hot one,
so bring snacks and water
• Tower open 10 am - 5 pm
• Bus Days provide assisted
access three times per
year
• Lighthouse keepers
program is available
• Visit www.splka.org for
details
Hamlin Dam
• Regulates the water level in
Hamlin Lake
• Site of former logging
village of Hamlin and CCC
camp
• Excellent fishing location,
especially during fall
salmon run
Hamlin Lake Beach
• Warms up earlier in the year
than Lake Michigan
• Picnic area and playground
nearby
• Boat rentals available
through concessionaire
• Picnic shelter reservable at
www.michigan.gov/dnr
Dedicated Natural Area
• 2800 acres
protecting the
park’s coastal
dune ecosystem
and interdunal
wetlands
Pines Campground
• 99 campsites
• Located near Lake
Michigan
• Two modern restrooms
• Generally shady, with
some sunny sites
• 20/30 amp service
available on all sites
• 50 amp service on select
sites
• Connected to Bike Path,
Logging Trail and
Lighthouse Road
Cedar Campground
• 106 campsites in main
campground
• Located between Pines
and Beechwood
• One modern restroom
• 20/30 amp service on
modern sites
• Generally open and
sunny sites, with some
shade
• 8 campsites in tent loop
without electricity
• Connected to Bike Path
and Coast Guard Trail
Beechwood Campground
• 147 Campsites
• Adjacent to Hamlin and
Lost Lakes and near
Hamlin Dam
• Three modern restrooms
• Generally shady, with
some sun
• 20/30 amp service
available on all sites
• 50 amp service located
on select sites in front
loop
• Connected to Bike Path,
Coast Guard Trail, Island
Trail and Lost Lake Trail
Jack Pine Walk-in Sites
• 10 walk-in campsites
• Located one mile north
of Pines Campground
• Located in dunes and
jack pine barren; near
Lake Michigan
• Vault toilets and hand
pump provided
• All supplies must be
carried in; no vehicles
allowed
• Beautiful opportunity to
enjoy the quiet of the
dunes
Mini-Cabins
• Available year ‘round
• One each in Pines, Cedar
and Beechwood
campgrounds
• Two sets of bunk beds;
sleeps four
• Electricity, heat,
microwave and
refrigerator provided
• Restroom facilities nearby
• Contact (800) 44 – Parks
or www.michigan.gov/dnr
for reservations
Camp Stores
• Canoe and kayak
rentals
• Ice cream and
beverages
• Snacks and meals
• Souvenirs
• Camping supplies
• Tubes and rafts
• Swimming gear
• Clothing
Biking
• Over two miles of paved
bike paths connect
campgrounds with other
points of interest.
• Paths form a loop
around north and south
side of Big Sable River.
• Bicycles are allowed on
the unpaved access road
to the Big Sable Point
Lighthouse.
• From the Pines
campground to the
Lighthouse and back is
approximately 3 miles.
Boating and Canoeing
• Unimproved access points
along Hamlin Lake and the
Big Sable River provide
canoeing and kayaking
opportunities. Check out
the marked canoe trail; it
is one of a kind!
• With a paved, two lane
boat launch on Hamlin
Lake, it is easy to access
the excellent fishing and
water skiing of this
5,000 acre body of
water.
Fishing
• Whether fishing for
perch near the dam,
bluegills on Hamlin Lake
or salmon at the mouth
of the river, there are
plenty of opportunities
to reel one in!
• Special fishing
regulations apply along
the Big Sable River, so
check the MDNR fishing
regulations before
wetting a line.
Hiking
• 25 miles of hiking and
walking trails and miles of
Lake Michigan shoreline
allow you to explore the
dune, wetland and forest
environment.
Interpretive Programs
• Join the park interpreter
for daily summer
programs and learn
about the park’s history,
ecosystems and
recreational
opportunities.
Kayaking and Tubing
• Kayaking opportunities
include the Big Sable
River and Lost Lake.
• Tubing is an extremely
popular way to spend a
warm afternoon.
• Kayaks and canoes can
be rented from the park
concession at Hamlin
Lake.
• Tubes can be purchased
from the park store.
Recreation 101
• Fly a kite! Learn to fish!
Paddle a kayak for the
first time!
• If you want to learn about
a new outdoor activity,
Recreation 101 is your
chance.
• With Recreation 101
programs, you bring the
passion to learn
something new, we’ll
provide the gear, guide
and good times!
Special Programs
• Special programs are held each week
at the park’s amphitheater.
Musicians, animal rehabilitators and
historians show their skills and share
their knowledge.
• Visit www.michigan.gov/dnr
or pick up a copy of the
park newspaper for program
dates and times.
Winter Sports
• Just because it’s cold,
doesn’t mean that you
can’t enjoy the park.
Dress properly and stop
out for weekly snowshoe
hikes and groomed cross
country ski trails.