Memorial Day weekend is almost here and while the weather will be chilly, many of Michigan’s state park campgrounds are at or nearing capacity — you’ll need to act quickly to find a spot to set a tent or park an RV.
From Lake Huron to Lake Michigan, and all the way north to the Upper Peninsula, Michigan’s more than 100 state parks offer prime travel destinations for the holiday. However, many state parks are already full or close to fully booked, others are closed for updates, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
“Visit for a day and enjoy fun family programs and events, or stay overnight in our campgrounds to immerse yourself in the outdoors,” Pure Michigan’s website says.
Here’s what to know.
How many state parks are in Michigan?
Michigan features 103 parks across the state, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said.
When is Memorial Day weekend?
Memorial Day is May 26, 2025, with the weekend running May 24-26.
What state parks are closed in 2025?
The following state parks have closures in effect during Memorial Day weekend:
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Bewabic State Park: The B and C loops of the modern campground are closed for construction and road repaving.
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Fort Wilkins Historic State Park: The modern campground’s west loop and mini cabin are closed through June 22 for construction and the east loop will close Aug. 1 through the end of the season for upgrades.
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Ludington State Park: Campgrounds are closed through July 1 for road, parking and pedestrian improvements.
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park: The Lower Falls campground Portage loop is closed for electrical upgrades and is set to reopen June 13. The Hemlock loop is closed for water distribution upgrades and will reopen June 27.
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Tawas Point State Park: The modern campground is closed for electrical upgrades and the entire park is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for paving through May 31.
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Young State Park: The Spruce modern campground is closed for building replacements and drainage repairs through June 15.
What state parks are full Memorial Day weekend?
Here are some state parks where all available spots have already been reserved and/or remaining sites have restrictions in place for May 24-26, according to the Michigan DNR’s Michigan State Park & Harbor Reservations website. Among the popular campgrounds across the state that are full, or nearly so, are:
Where can I find a beach?
The following state parks feature beaches and still had limited availability to book Memorial Day weekend:
To explore the woods, try this
The following state recreation area includes woods and limited availability remained to book Memorial Day weekend:
To glimpse waterfalls, try this
The following state parks are in the UP near waterfalls. They had limited availability to book Memorial Day weekend:
To traverse the dunes, try these
The following state parks feature dunes and still had limited availability to book Memorial Day weekend:
When do state park fees increase?
The Michigan DNR will increase fees for modern and semi-modern campsites and overnight lodging at state parks beginning in late summer, the DNR’s website says. The new rates will take effect Aug. 1, 2025.
What will the new state park fees be?
Campsite rates will increase between $4 and $10 a night depending on the location and amenities, the Detroit Free Press reported.
Overnight lodging rates will range from $60 to $120 per night. Deluxe lodging will be $160 per night. The rates are being adjusted to be more consistent and to have fewer rates, according to the DNR. Locations with 85% or higher occupancy rates will incur a 7.5% premium fee per night.
Modern lodges will undergo a phased increase, capping at $236 per night. Locations with 85% or higher occupancy rates will incur a $50 premium fee per night.
The DNR is also establishing fees for intermittent camping and equipment storage.
There will be no fee increases for rustic campsites in state parks and state forest campgrounds.
The Detroit Free Press contributed.
Contact Jenna Prestininzi: [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Where to find MI state parks for Memorial Day. DNR reservations still available
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