Air quality across the state is being affected by wildfire smoke. Before heading outdoors, get information on current conditions and alerts at Michigan.gov/MiAir, and learn about the state’s response to inform and protect the public at Michigan.gov/EGLEWildfireSmoke.
Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Use the link above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more. Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below:
Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below:
Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below:
Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket.
Find cross-country ski, ice fishing , snowmobiling info and much more.
Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more.
Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.
Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. Click the box above to see all our locations, or click the individual location below.
We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below:
Recreational Safety and Hunter Education
Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Click the box above to see all species, or click the species group below.
DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR educators provide classroom lessons, field trip opportunities, professional development and experiential programs to teachers around the state. Click the box above to see all our offerings, or click the program below.
DNR forest resources professionals maintain healthy forests, manage wildfire, maintain responsible harvesting certifications and improve wildlife habitat. Click the box above to learn more about Michigan's state forests.
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The Building Michigan Together Plan, signed into law in March 2022, included $250 million in federal relief program funding to help tackle the backlog of critical infrastructure needs in our state parks system. This historic investment puts in motion a targeted effort to repair, replace or modernize the core components of state parks and trails. An additional $23 million was appropriated Aug. 1, 2023 for Belle Isle Park, including $10 million awarded to the Belle Isle Conservancy to tackle crucial HVAC upgrades. ARPA funding now stands at $273 million for the state's parks and recreation system.
The funding won’t solve every challenge, but will help address aging historic structures, camping facilities, parking lots, restrooms, water and sanitary systems and other vital amenities – projects that will solidly position state parks, trails and campgrounds to continue delivering the world-class outdoor recreation and visitor experiences that bring people back, year after year.
Looking for more information? Check out our FAQ page, a regularly updated roundup of answers to questions on everything from how projects were prioritized to how soon funding must be used.
An important note: Project costs and timelines are estimates based on the most urgent needs in our parks system but may be affected by contractor availability and supply chain challenges. Watch this space – including the interactive project map – for updates on where and how the funding will be used, status of individual projects, and more.
Use this interactive dashboard to see where projects are planned and what’s underway! Click on the projects in the table to view the project details, including the funding amount, project category, photos (where available) and more. You can also filter the list by project status.
Note: This application contains a complex, interactive map and dashboard. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact 517-927-5059. You also can find the latest details on these associated closures at Michigan.gov/DNRClosures.
As projects move through phases – proposed, in planning, in progress or completed – we will update this dashboard, including photos of projects as they become available.
Before you visit a state park, boat launch or trail, we recommend visiting our closures page to view current closures due to planned improvement projects, repairs or weather-related events.
View current closuresConstruction is underway, and enhancements will be ongoing through 2026 when construction is expected to finish.
The approximately 230-acre state park, which will be located along a 3-mile stretch of the Flint River and a section of Swartz Creek, will be Michigan’s 104th state park and Genesee County’s first. It will bring together local existing parks and natural areas, creating an outdoor experience of five distinct park units and connector trails. Visitors will have nonmotorized access throughout the park and easy access to surrounding neighborhoods, universities, community businesses and the state-managed Iron Belle Trail.
Concept drawing of possible waterfront feature at new Flint state park. Did you know general fund tax dollars provide just 3% of the state parks budget? The remaining 97% is generated through user fees and royalty revenues. Learn more about how parks are funded.
Explore Michigan's parks, trails and waterways. Get facts, statistics and management information about our state parks system and state trails system.
Check out our "state parks progress" photo gallery where you will find a mix of images: some showing opportunities for repair, others showing more “scenic” activities and areas at the parks.
Putting a story together? Send an email to DNR-Public-Info@Michigan.gov and we will connect you with the right DNR Parks and Recreation staff.
Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at a public meeting Monday, Aug. 10, to learn about and share feedback on a new draft general management plan for W.J. Hayes St...
Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at a virtual public meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, to learn about and share feedback on a new draft general management ...
If you’re looking for information about the Building Michigan Together Plan’s record $65 million investment in local and community parks (especially those communities adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic), the DNR is administering those dollars through the Michigan Spark Grants program.
