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| website = [http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&type=SPRK Official website]
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'''Craig Lake State Park''' is the most remote State park in the state of Michigan.
'''Craig Lake State Park''' is a remote [[state park]] in the state of [[Michigan]]. Located in [[Baraga County]] on Michigan's [[Upper Peninsula]], this {{convert|6983|acre|km2|adj=on}} tract of wilderness was at one time owned by the [[Miller_Brewing_Company|Miller Brewing]] family. By the late 1960s, it was acquired by the state of Michigan.
Located on {{Convert|6900|acre|km2|0}} in [[Baraga County]] of Michigan's [[Upper Peninsula]], this tract of wilderness was originally owned by the [[Miller_Brewing_Company|Miller Brewing]] family. By the late 1960s it was acquired by the state of Michigan.


The land contains several lakes accessible only by foot or paddle. It offers fishing and beautiful scenery.
The land contains several lakes accessible only by foot or paddle. It offers fishing and beautiful scenery.


Rustic camping is available to those who are willing to hike in along the many backpacking trails.
Rustic camping is available to those who are willing to hike in along the many backpacking trails.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=415&type=SPRK| title = Craig Lake State Park| accessdate = 2011-09-26}}</ref>

== Facilities and activities ==
*[[Hunting]]: The park is open to hunting from mid-September until the end of March.
*[[Hiking]]: Trails are rugged. An eight-mile loop encompasses Craig Lake. The park also has a 7.5 mile stretch of the [[North Country Trail|North Country National Scenic Trail]].
*[[Cross-country skiing]]: Trails are ungroomed.
*[[Fishing]]: Muskellunge and northern pike are found in Craig Lake, pan fish in Teddy Lake.
*[[Snowmobile|Snowmobiling]]

== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=415&type=SPRK Craig Lake State Park - Michigan DNR]
*[http://www.protectedplanet.net/sites/Craig_Lake_State_Park Protected Planet (World Database on Protected Areas) - Craig Lake State Park]


{{Michigan state parks}}
{{Michigan state parks}}

Revision as of 20:51, 26 September 2011

Craig Lake State Park
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LocationSpurr Township
Baraga County, Michigan
Nearest cityNestoria, Michigan
Area10.91 mi² (28.26 km²)
Governing body Michigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteOfficial website

Craig Lake State Park is a remote state park in the state of Michigan. Located in Baraga County on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this 6,983-acre (28.26 km2) tract of wilderness was at one time owned by the Miller Brewing family. By the late 1960s, it was acquired by the state of Michigan.

The land contains several lakes accessible only by foot or paddle. It offers fishing and beautiful scenery.

Rustic camping is available to those who are willing to hike in along the many backpacking trails.[1]

Facilities and activities

References

  1. ^ "Craig Lake State Park". Retrieved 2011-09-26.


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