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| Developed boat launch in City of River Rouge park located on the Detroit River | |
| Benton Charter Township Park | |
| The Big Sable Point Light is a lighthouse on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan near Ludington in Mason County, Michigan, at the Ludington State Park. | |
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| This launch is used during the annual Muskegon River Voyage of Discovery paddle from Houghton Lake to Muskegon Lake. | |
| Burt Lake State Park Boat Launch | |
| Lake Michigan Primary Route | |
| Camp Petosega County Park | |
| Lake Michigan Primary Route | |
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| City Boat Launch at the end of Elm Street in the community park. | |
| The City of Muskegon's Fisherman's Landing features an improved launch, campground, and fishing area. | |
| Grand Trunk features a small boat launch, parking, access to the Lakeshore Trail bike path, a wetland boardwalk, picnic shelter and interpretive signage. The Lake Express Muskegon to Milwaukee high speed ferry terminal is located nearby. | |
| This quiet, scenic park is nestled in wooded dunes. It is a popular picnic and swimming area. | |
| Pere Marquette is a popular Lake Michigan public beach, located on the south side of the Muskegon Navigational Channel near a historic lighthouse, coast guard station, NOAA Field Station, maritime walkway and the U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum. | |
| Richards Park is located between the South Branch and the Middle Branch of the Muskegon River. | |
| 2700 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline and 90 acres of land | |
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| Peter Copeyon Park is a city park located on the east shore of Pere Marquette Lake in Ludington, Michigan. | |
| Township Park & campground | |
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| Duck Lake State Park is a day-use park, featuring a towering sand dune. | |
| A Dearborn city park that now offers canoe rentals on week-ends. | |
| Lake Michigan Primary Route | |
| City Park and Beach on Lake Huron | |
| Local swimming hole on the Indian River | |
| Township Park | |
| Township Park | |
| Ludington State Park Canoe Trail starting point | |
| State Campground | |
| This small township park offers access to the relatively shallow waters of Bear Lake. Bear Lake is connected to Muskegon Lake by a recreational channel near a popular pub and eatery. | |
| Park and River Access at East Street | |
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| Dinghy dock, picnic area, no vehicle access | |
| County Park | |
| City Park | |
| Lake Erie Metropark Launch. | |
| This 189-acre park features a Lake Michigan beach and picnic area | |
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| DNR Boat Launch and Cheboygan Lock & Dam Facility on the Cheboygan River | |
| Lions Park is a 3.5 acre community park in the City of Whitehall, featuring access to the White River. | |
| Located between Middle Bayou and South Bayou on Hamlin Lake | |
| Lake Michigan Primary Route | |
| The Ludington State Park is known as the most popular state park in Michigan for its abundant natural resources and endless activities. | |
| DNR Maple Bay Boat Launch - Burt Lake | |
| Maple Grove Park has a covered picnic area, updated restroom facilities, barbeque grills, playground equipment and a paved circular walking path by the lake | |
| A quaint pocket park abutting Duck Lake State Park | |
| Best Indian River access, just up the Little Sturgeon River | |
| Mona Lake Park features a boat launch, a covered picnic shelter, parking, lighted fishing pier, beach and sporting facilities. Mona Lake is connected to Lake Michigan by a recreational channel. The park is located nearby the I-96 and US-31 Interchange. | |
| The Muskegon Conservation Club provides access for members and guests. Emergency access is available and additional paddler-friendly amenities are currently being planned. | |
| Blue Lake County Park features 600 feet of frontage along the southeast shore of the Big Blue Lake, just south of White River access at Diamond Point in the Huron Manistee National Forest. | |
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| Pioneer Park features a swimming beach and a campground that is accessible from the beach from a wooden stairway. | |
| The park features two campgrounds, a swimming beach and pavilion bath house, restrooms, hiking trails, scenic views of large sand dunes and the Lake Michigan shoreline, south of the Muskegon Lake Channel Lighthouse. | |
| Snug Harbor features a boat launch, parking, picnic pavilion, grills, fishing, swimming on Muskegon Lake and hiking trails to Lake Michigan through wooded dunes. | |
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| This popular State Park offers camping, swimming, hiking, cross country skiing, and interpretive programs at the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center. | |
| City Park | |
| City Park | |
| Pere Marquette River Side-Excursion | |
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| City Park | |
| County Park | |
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| Campground and Boat Launch | |
| County Park | |
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| Marina | |
| Spring Lake Park - Not a good access point. | |
| Springvale Township Park | |
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| Lake Michigan Primary Route | |
| Pere Marquette River Side-Excursion | |
| City Park | |
| County Park | |
| State Park Access Site | |
| Veterans Memorial Park, on Muskegon River at Muskegon Lake is a historically significant World War I memorial park and a tribute to all veterans. Significant effort is underway to restore historic features and passive public outdoor recreation amenities. | |
| State Park Access Site | |
| Waterfront Park is a beautiful park near the Municipal Marina | |
| City Park and Campground | |
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| Also known as Hamlin Lake Township Park | |
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| City Park | |
| City Park | |
 | Aloha State Park Campground and Day Use | |
| Campground with water access | |
| County Owned Park, Campground and Boat Launch. | |
| Burt Lake State Park - Popular campground and day use facility | |
| Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga, campground and cabins owned and operated by Emmet Countyers, seven rental cabins (open year round) | |
| Cartier Park is located along the M-116 corridor to the North of Stearns Park Beach. | |
| Cheboygan State Park Campground and day use facility | |
| Campground | |
| Park and campground and amenities | |
| Small rustic campground | |
| The Lake Michigan Recreation Area borders Lake Michigan to the west and Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area to the south | |
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| Rustic Campground on Burt Lake | |
| Meinert County Park offers a quiet retreat for the outdoor enthusiast. It features a pristine swimming beach, modern campground, parking lot, picnicking and public restrooms. Private campgrounds and cottages are located nearby. | |
| Pioneer Park is a 145-acre park with 213 campsites, picnic facilities, restrrom and a beach along the Lake Michigan shoreline | |
| The Muskegon State Park Lake Michigan Campground is located directly across Scenic Drive from Winter Sports Complex, luge and hiking trails through wooded dunes. The historic Blockhouse is nearby, offering a panoramic view of the topography. | |
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| The Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area is the only Federally designated wilderness in Michigan's lower peninsula and encompasses 3,450 acres of National Forest. | |
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| campground and canoe rental | |
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| Park & campground with water access and other amenities | |
| City Campground | |
 | The Channel connects Muskegon Lake to Lake Michigan and to the Great Lakes. Large freighters, tugs, sailboats, fishing boats and the Lake Express high-speed, cross lake ferry to Milwaukee all use this scenic, commercial and recreational channel. | |
 | Natural area | |
| Natural area with a walking path to provide access to water | |
 | Rent Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards on Lake Michigan | |
 | Community park with water access | |
| Community park with water access | |
| Bear River Recreation Area is a wonderful in town park. | |
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| Park with restrooms, picnic area, and recreation | |
| Community park with water access and amenities | |
| Walloon Village Park with beach and river access | |
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| Community park with trails | |
| City of Petoskey local park | |
| Park with adjacent water access and amenities | |
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| Private resort offering beach access to paddlers | |
 | Township Park | |
| Rest Stop | |
| County Park | |
| State Park | |
 | Lake Michigan Primary Route | |
