DeTour beach, picnic and cross-country ski area
The former De Tour State Park, now part of Lake Superior State Forest, is a real find for picnickers, swimmers, and campers who don't require a lot of conveniences. Out of sight of the highway, towards St. Vital Point, are a nice, sandy beach backed by a mature coniferous forest. There are a few picnic tables, a hand pump, vault toilets, and 21 large, private campsites. An ungroomed cross-country ski loop, 3.3 miles, goes through the mature pines.
On M-134, 6 miles west of DeTour and 3 1/2 miles east of M-48. (906) 293-5131. $10 camping fee. Self-registration. Handicap accessible: no.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
DeTour beach, picnic and cross-country ski area. A diverse natural area without crowds or traffic: miles of beach, sandy and rocky; low dunes; mature white pine forest. ... more
Timberdoodle Mercantile. Seven owners shop for unusual & useful things to fill this 2-story house. You'll find every thing from party supplies to Polish pottery, books, & condiments ... more
Bailey Roadside Park. A beautiful sandy beach and shady picnic area with nice views of Lake Huron and, at night, the Martin Reef Light. ... more
DeTour Passage Historical Museum. Though small, it covers a broad gamut of DeTour history, from the native Indians, pioneer farming, and the old lighthouse to the ferry ... more
Dr. Shula F. Giddens Memorial Gardens. Watch occasional freighters from this sunny, well-landscaped park ... more
Caribou Lake beach. This sandy uncrowded beach is an oasis among most rocky shoreline ... more
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