Indian Lake State Park, a Michigan State Park

INDIAN LAKE STATE PARK

INDIAN LAKE STATE PARK
8970 County Highway 442
Manistique, Michigan 49854

(lat:45.9417 lon:-86.3335)

Phone: 906-341-2355
Reservations: 800-447-2757

Indian Lake State Park is located on Indian Lake, the fourth largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula with an area of 8,400 acres. It is six miles long and three miles wide. According to 1850 surveyor records, Native Americans lived in log cabins near the outlet of the lake.

History of the Area

Indian Lake State Park is located on Indian Lake, the fourth largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula with an area of 8,400 acres. It is six miles long and three miles wide. The lake was once called M'O'Nistique Lake. According to 1850 surveyor records, Native Americans lived in log cabins near the outlet of the lake.

The park is composed of two units which are three miles apart and separated by the waters of Indian Lake. Original land acquisition at the south shore was in 1932 and development began in 1933 using CCC and WPA labor. The original acquisition of land at the west shore was in 1939, however, development did not begin until 1965.

Passes

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.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Huntingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Camping

Indian Lake South-Modern(800) 447-2757 145 site(s)Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms

Indian Lake West-Semi-Modern(906) 341-2355 72 site(s)Electrical Service, Vault Toilet

Swimming

The clean sandy beaches and shallow water make swimming a fun way to spend the day.

Boating

Indian Lake has a maximum depth of 18 feet with about 90 percent of the lake with less than 15 feet deep. It is best suited for smaller boats.

Fishing

Perch, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, rock bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, sturgeon and brown trout have been fished from Indian Lake.

Location

Indian Lake State Park is

Nearby Parks

Palms Book State Park

Manistique River State Forest

Picnicking

Two picnic shelters are available for rent, one being ADA accessible. Contact the park for reservations.

Trails

A variety of hiking opportunities are available. One section near the lake is paved and ADA accessible.

Indian Lake-TrailsTrail Length: 2.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Area Attractions

The area around Indian Lake State Park is a playground for the sportsman and outdoor recreationist. The Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior State Forest offer unlimited opportunities for hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, cross- country skiing and berry picking. The Seney National Wildlife Refuge is a favorite with bird watchers and other wildlife lovers. The mouth of the Thompson Creek and the Manistique River are hot spots for salmon and steelhead fishing in season. Thompson State Fish Hatchery is only two miles from the park and is open weekdays for viewing 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

May 4 Beautiful park by lindy

We visit Indian Lake S.P. when we come to visit my family, and we love this park. We love all the nearby things to do (Palms Book S.P., Fayette Historic Site). The lake is beautiful, campsites are all good, and the staff has interesting things for the kids.