BALD MOUNTAIN STATE RECREATION AREA

The Recreation Passport is required for all Michigan state parks, trails, historic sites, boat launches, harbors, and more. Visit Michigan.gov/RecreationPassport for more details and to purchase.

Quiet Hours: 10pm-8am. Overnight Lodging: Check-in 4pm, Check-out Noon. The park is open for activities year round. Day use area is open from 8am-10pm or dusk.

The ADA accessible Shooting Range is open year round: Thurs-Mon, 10am-5pm. Oct 1-30: Wed-Mon, 10am-5pm and Nov 1-15: Sun-Sat, 10am-5pm.

The park offers eight miles of cross country skiing trails, seven miles of snowmobile trails, and 15 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. Visitors can choose from both lake and stream fishing and two universally accessible piers make fishing available for everyone. Metal detecting is limited to clearly defined areas of the park. Contact the park for exact locations. Lower Trout Lake is enjoyed by swimmers while the north unit lakes are perfect for paddlers.

Possession of alcoholic beverages by minors is strictly prohibited. Despite the change in law, the use of marijuana in public is still not legal or allowed.

Pets must be kept on a 6-foot leash and must never be left unattended. Please clean up after your animals. No animals on the beach.

Invasive insects and diseases have destroyed MILLIONS OF TREES in Michigan, often after hitching a ride on firewood. Purchase only certified heat-treated firewood at the park or nearby vendors. If you don’t use it all, don’t transport it or take it home with you. Campfires are permitted only in designated fire rings. Never leave a campfire unattended.

“These Goods are Good for Michigan” is a collection of partners who work with the Michigan DNR to support parks, trails, and waterways through the sale of products and services. Visit Goods4Mi.com.

Want to give a camping or boating trip to your favorite outdoor enthusiast? Purchase a Michigan state park and harbor gift card or electronic card. Visit midnrreservations.com/gift-cards/purchase or call 517-284-7275.

Want to go camping but don’t own a tent or camper? There are many options available at Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, including: cabins, yurts, safari-style tents, or lodges and cottages with many of the amenities of home. Visit Michigan.gov/Camping.

Reservations can be made by visiting midnrreservations.com or by calling 1-800-44-PARKS (1-800-447-2757). For more information, visit Michigan.gov/StateParks.