Aloha State Park in Michigan, USA - map, photos and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-22. Check linked official notices before travel.

Aloha State Park sits on Mullett Lake near Cheboygan in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula. Plan a beach visit, a ride on the adjoining rail trail or a camping trip with boat access. Before reserving, check the campground notices: some sites lack electricity, and others are closed.

Mullett Lake and the rail-trail corridor

• Boat basin: registered campers can keep their boats here during a stay.
• North Eastern State Trail: the adjoining route offers an alternative to a day on the water.
• Lakeside recreation: combine a picnic with time at the designated swimming area during its season.

Check the pass, campsite and season

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

A swimming area does not provide a lifeguard

Michigan state parks have no lifeguards. Watch children closely and do not swim alone. DNR recommends Coast Guard-approved life jackets, especially for inexperienced swimmers. Swim buoys are normally installed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; without them, the area is no longer a designated swim area. Check the current beach guidance before entering the water.

Keep pets and campfires within the rules

Keep pets under control on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Pets cannot use designated swim beaches or toilet and shower buildings; service-animal building exceptions apply. Remove pet waste. Use designated fire rings and never leave a fire unattended. Buy local or certified heat-treated firewood.

Reserve camping separately from vehicle entry

Book through Michigan's reservation service or call 800-447-2757. Campsites can be reserved six months before arrival. The nonrefundable reservation charge is USD 8 online or USD 10 by phone. Campsite check-in starts at 3 p.m.; checkout is by 1 p.m. Confirm the cancellation terms and the exact site's utilities before paying.

Find the lake access near Cheboygan

Use 4347 Third Street, Cheboygan, Michigan 49721. The official park map shows the entrance, campground, boat basin and North Eastern State Trail. Choose the launch, campsite or day-use area before driving in.

Nearby parks by road

• Burt Lake State Park: another lake stop in Indian River, at 6635 State Park Drive.
• Cheboygan State Park: a Lake Huron option east of Cheboygan, reached from US 23. Use its current park directions for the entrance.

Choose water recreation or a trail ride

The public boat launch connects with Mullett Lake and the Inland Waterway. Plan the route and return separately from securing a campsite. Fishing requires a Michigan license from age 17; younger anglers still follow fishing regulations.

The North Eastern State Trail has a crushed-limestone surface beside the park. A short ride can be a separate outing from a beach visit. Check seasonal conditions before choosing a longer section.

Match the campsite to its services

The south campground has full hookups but no bathroom building. During the operating season, other campground facilities include toilet and shower buildings, and potable water is available at the sanitation station. Ask about the location and features of an ADA-only site if you need one. A utility symbol does not override a current outage notice.

About Aloha's waterfront landscape

A railroad recreation area became a state park

A former railroad recreation area helped form the park's early land base. Cheboygan County donated land to Michigan in 1923. Drinking-water wells, picnic facilities and toilets followed in 1925, beginning the development of a public lakeside destination.

Wetland remnants beside developed recreation

Cedar swamp and other woodland remain around the developed park. Mullett Lake supports birds such as common loons, and bald eagles use the lake area. Observe from a distance without expecting a sighting.

Aloha park questions

Call 231-625-2522 for campsite services, boat access and local conditions. The park address is 4347 Third Street, Cheboygan, Michigan 49721.