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The sign for wMcLain State Park on wM-203 Michigan highway.
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McLain State Park beach on Lake Superior
McLain State Park © Yinan Chen / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
McLain State Park is a 443 Acre State Park in Michigans Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior. The park features a campground, picnic area and shelterTrees, grass, and a picnic shelter at McLain State Park, Michigan.
McLain State Park © Yinan Chen / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
McLain State Park is a 443 Acre State Park in Michigans Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior. The park features a campground, picnic area and shelterLooking at Lake Superior from the beach at McLain State Park, Michigan
McLain State Park © Yinan Chen / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
McLain State Park is a 443 Acre State Park in Michigans Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior. The park features a campground, picnic area and shelterThe forest path at McLain State Park, Michigan
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MCLAIN STATE PARK
MCLAIN STATE PARK
18350 Michigan 203
Hancock, Michigan   49930
(lat:47.2333 lon:-88.6159) map location

Phone: 906-482-0278
Reservations: 800-447-2757
On Lake Superior, 103 modern campsites and six mini cabins. Spectacular scenery, beautiful ice formations along the shore attract cross-country skiers and snowshoers. Terrain varies from flat open expanses to woods and hills. Two miles of sand beach, picnicking, playground, horseshoe pits, hiking and fitness trails, volleyball equipment.
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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
GeneralLand, acres443
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trail, miles4
 Picnickingyes
 Picnic Shelters, #2
 Swimming Beachyes
CampingPrimitive, #1
 Electric Sites, #113
 Pets Permittedyes
 Flush Toiletsyes
 Dumpstationyes
 Showersyes
 Camper Cabins, #7
WinterCross-Country Skiingyes
AccommodationsFamily Cottages, #7
Camping
McLain-Modern(800) 447-2757 98 site(s)Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms

McLain-Rustic Cabin(800) 447-2757 0 site(s)Cabins & Lodges, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
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Swimming
Two miles of Lake Superior shoreline provide a sandy beach for swimming, rockcombing and wind surfing.
Fishing
Enjoy fishing in Lake Superior, with options for shore or boat angling. Species include Salmon, Trout and Whitefish.

The Keweenaw Waterway offers opportunities to catch Walleye and Northern Pike.

Ice fishing is popular during winter months on the frozen lake surface.

Remember that a valid Michigan Fishing License is required before casting your line.

Location
McLain State Park is not close to any large cities!
Picnicking
Horseshoe pits are also available at both picnic areas. Fire pits/grills available. Two of the park's picnic shelters have fireplaces and all three shelters have large grills available for cooking. For reservations contact the park. There are two locations of playground equipment aswell.
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Trails
McLain-Hiking/Ski Trail Trail Length: 4.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking
Cross-country Skiing
Trails are groomed. Snow shoeing is also a popular activity at McLain State Park.
Nature Programs
Michigan State Park Explorer Program:

Learn more about the natural features and resources located in this park with the Outdoor Explorer Program.
Area Attractions
The park's location between Calumet and Hancock makes a fine base for visitors to visit attractions such as abandoned shafthouses, tram cars, "poor rock" piles and ghost towns. Visitors of the Keweenaw are invited to explore the newly created "Keweenaw National Historic Park," which has preserved relics from the days when "Copper was King!"

The Keweenaw Waterway Lighthouse is located near the park and one of the attractions of the area.
Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
June 9 Goodness gracious great ball of fire by terry
park review stars; one to five Spectacular sunsets , quiet during school days, nice camping buffer on outer rim, dog beach , lighthouse ,nice trail loop on Bear lake
March 7 Favorite Michigan park by cars
park review stars; one to five Incredibly beautiful. My husband and I fell in love at this park over 30 years ago. Have been back many times since. Love it.
September 29 Great Park by Nicole
park review stars; one to five My family used to camp here all the time when I was a child, and now my husband and I camp there too. Its got everything; beaches, trails, great sites, showers, etc...
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Directions
From US 41 in Hancock take Hwy M-203 9 miles north to park entrance.

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