After A Day Of Scenic Hiking, Sleep In A Yurt At These 6 Michigan Parks
For an awesome outdoor adventure, spend the day hiking and then camp overnight in one of these great yurts in Michigan. Yurts are sturdy, tent-like structures with canvas covers and wood latticework. They include a bunkbed, a woodstove (with cooktop), and small propane grills, so they are perfect for campers who enjoy a little more comfort than a standard tent and sleeping bag. So check out these six options for hiking and yurt camping in Michigan, and then go check one of them out!
This remote Michigan state park in the Upper Peninsula has over 8,000 acres of wilderness to explore. There are six different lakes, miles of hiking trails, and a variety of wildlife. There are two yurts here to camp in overnight.
Craig Lake State Park, 851 County Road Ake, Champion, MI 49841, USA
With two miles of shoreline on Lake Michigan and one mile of shoreline on Lake Muskegon, this state park is perfect for beach and water lovers. Go exploring here, and then stay the night at the park's one yurt. Learn more about Muskegon State Park on the Michigan DNR website.
Muskegon State Park Lake Michigan Campground, Laketon Township, MI 49445, USA
About an hour west of Detroit, this Michigan recreation area has an extensive trail system and a chain of lake great for fishing. There is one yurt at this park that is perfect for calling home at the end of a day of hiking. Learn more about Pinkney Recreation Area on the Michigan DNR website.
Pinckney Recreation Area, 8555 Silver Hill Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169, USA
Michigan’s largest state park has over 60,000 acres of wilderness to explore. To camp in a yurt here, you will have to hike anywhere from 100 yards to 2.5 miles, and from mid-November through May, snowshoes or cross-country skis are needed are needed to access the yurts.
Porcupine Mountains, Carp Lake Township, MI 49953, USA
Known at the Cape Cod of Michigan, Tawas Point State Park is perfect for a beachfront hike along Lake Michigan. After a day of sandy delight, spend the night in the park's yurt.
You will love hiking through the 21,000 acres of wetlands, lakes, and forests at this Michigan park. Then get a good night's rest at the park's Green Lake Yurt. Learn more about Waterloo Recreation Area on the Michigan DNR website.
Waterloo State Recreation Area, 16345 McClure Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
What do you think about these yurts in Michigan? Learn more about booking the yurts, and then go give one a try today!
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