PERE MARQUETTE STATE FOREST
PERE MARQUETTE STATE FOREST
The Pere Marquette State Forest Campground encompasses lands in the upper lower peninsula on the western side of the state. Counties within the Pere Marquette, are: Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Oceana, Newaygo and Mecosta.
The Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. Details and information on how to obtain your Michigan Recreation Passport can be found by visiting the
MICHIGAN RECREATION PASSPORT web page.
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Pere Marquette State Forest is
The North Country Trail includes 65 miles within this State Forest: This National Scenic Trail hiking route from North Dakota to New York includes over 1500 miles in Michigan.
Trails in the park:
Betsie River - 10 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
Platte Springs - 2.5 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
Lake Ann - 5.8 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
Lost Lake - 6.3 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
Muncie Lake - 11.5 (Miles), Biking, Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Vasa Trail - 16.7 (Miles), Biking, Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Sand Lake Quiet Area - 10 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
Cadillac - 11.3 (Miles), Biking, Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Silver Creek - 4 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
Pine Valley - 8.2 (Miles), Biking, Hiking, Cross Country Ski
Pine Forest - 0.8 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
Sheep Ranch - 4.5 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
Osceola - 0.5 (Miles), Biking, Hiking
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