Aloha State Park

Aloha State Park
Location within the state of Michigan
Location	Aloha Township Cheboygan County, Michigan
Nearest city	Cheboygan, Michigan
Coordinates	45°31′10″N 84°27′53″W
Area	107 acres (43.3 ha)
Governing body	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Website	Official website

Aloha State Park is a 107-acre (43.3 ha) state park in Cheboygan County, Michigan on the northeast side of Mullett Lake. Mullett Lake is at the center of the Inland Lakes Waterways; campsites are near the park's boat launch for those traveling this route.

Facilities and activities

• Playground: A softball area, basketball court, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, swing sets, slides, and a merry-go-round all can be found on the campground.
• Swimming: Two beaches have sandy bottoms that smoothly incline from the shore.
• Hiking: The Mackinaw to Hawks Trail, with a primarily gravel surface, runs through Aloha State Park. In the summer months, this trail is non-motorized and used for hiking, equestrian travel, and biking. The trail is groomed for snowmobiling in winter.
• Fishing: Anglers will find walleye, smallmouth bass, pike, bluegill, yellow perch, lake trout and sturgeon in Mullett Lake. Ice fishing is a popular winter sport in the park.
• Picnicking: The park's picnic area includes one shelter available for rental.
• Camping: The park has 285 campsites available May 1 - Nov 1. Average temperature in the summer is 70 °F (21 °C). There is a 15-day stay maximum, with allowances for 8 people/site and 2 cars or trucks/site. Visitors are permitted 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sites are held until 3 p.m. the day after scheduled arrival, then the reservation is lost.
• Metal Detecting: Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreational activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage natural and cultural resources nor violate applicable state statutes. Use a map that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation.
• Boating: Access site/launch.

Pets: Pets must be kept on a 6-foot (1.8 m) leash and attended at all times and are not allowed on beaches; the prohibition is strictly enforced.

Attractions: The park is 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Cheboygan and 25 miles (40 km) from Mackinac City. Both cities offer many restaurants and stores. Also, a store near the park entrance provides fresh donuts every morning, daily newspapers from many towns, and an ice cream bar frequented by camp-goers after dinner.

External links

• Aloha State Park - Michigan DNR
• Official Travel and Tourism Site
• Protected Planet (World Database on Protected Areas) - Aloha State Park