Muskallonge Lake State Park

Muskallonge Lake State Park

This popular park with its modern campground offers convenient access to a warmer inland lake. 217-acre Muskallonge Lake has a picnic area and swimming beach. Across H-58 is a beautiful Lake Superior beach, reached by a stairway. This stretch of Lake Superior has sand in some places, rocks (including agates) in others.

Right across the road from the state park is a splendid Lake Superior overlook with a path that takes you way down to the beach.

The North Country Trail parallels the Lake Superior shore. Here it is atop a wooded ridge. It's wonderfully wild but accessible, a good place for an in-and-out hike of moderate difficulty. Compared to Pictured Rocks, few hikers are here even in summer. Breezes off the big lake keep bugs way down compared with inland locations.

To reach both beaches, turn into the campground drive. (A state park sticker is required.) For the North Country Trail and Lake Superior beach, park by the office. Continue driving toward the campground to reach the developed Muskallonge Lake beach and picnic area.

The best fishing in Muskallonge Lake is for pike, walleye, and some perch. Lake Superior fishing, especially at the river mouths, is good for trout, salmon, and menominee. Boats and motors can be rented from Deer Park Lodge (906-658-3341) on H-58 a little west of the park.

There's more to this park than meets the eye. Pick up a map and ask about Cranberry Lake, Trout Creek, and other parts of the park.

18 miles east of Grand Marais on
CR 407/H-58 (gravel), or 26 miles north of Newberry via M-123 and H-37.
(906) 658-3338. Recreation passport required: $10/year for Michigan residents. Or $8/day, $29/year for others. Handicap access: restrooms & shower buildings.

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