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

Research checked: 2026-10-26. Check linked official notices before travel.

Baraga State Park combines a Lake Superior shoreline stop with camping and access to motorized trails in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. On Keweenaw Bay, the park has a rocky shore, places to picnic, and a campground that connects off-road vehicle (ORV) riders with nearby routes.

A shoreline stop with a campground base

• Keweenaw Bay: a quarter-mile of rocky Lake Superior shore, reached by three concrete walkways.
• Campground-to-trail access: Baraga allows ORVs to travel between the campground and nearby ORV trails.
• Accessible play: the playground has a rubberized surface and a range of climbing, swinging, and interactive equipment.

Planning your visit

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Lake Superior safety

Check the weather and lake conditions before going onto or into the water. Great Lakes waves and currents can be dangerous. Michigan state park beaches have no lifeguards; the DNR advises close supervision of children, life jackets, and never swimming alone. Review its water-safety guidance before a lakeshore outing.

Pets and considerate use

Dogs may accompany you along the entire shoreline, on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under immediate control. Pick up pet waste. Use the designated route information when planning an ORV outing; campground access connects you to trails rather than opening the whole park to riding.

Camping and cabin reservations

Book through Michigan DNR reservations or call 800-447-2757. Choose the campsite features you need when booking, including an accessible site, electrical service, or a full hookup.

Location and road access

The park's address is 1300 US-41 South, Baraga, MI 49908. Vehicle and trailer parking is available near park headquarters. Use the maps on the official park page to orient your stay and check the designated recreation routes.

Nearby parks

• Twin Lakes State Park is on M-26 at Toivola, on Lake Roland's southwest shore.
• Van Riper State Park is off US-41 near Champion, with waterfront on Lake Michigamme and the Peshekee River.

Shoreline time and trail outings

Walk to the rocky waterfront, bring a kayak for a bay outing when conditions suit your trip, or use the day-use picnic tables and charcoal grills, available first come, first served. Hiking and motorized-route outings offer different ways to spend time beyond the campsite.

Camping and accessible features

The 95-site modern campground has north and south loops, with back-in, pull-through, and accessible sites. Facilities include a toilet and shower building. The sanitation station has potable water but is available only to registered campers.

The mini cabin sleeps four and has electricity, a refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and electric heater. Bring your own linens. The accessible playground offers a separate place to spend time away from the water.

The setting

Baraga is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Its combination of a bayfront location and motorized-route connections shapes both short stops and camping trips.

Woodland and shoreline

Oaks, maples, and pines shade much of the campground. The rocky Keweenaw Bay shore gives the park a different setting from an inland-lake campground.

Park contact

For park-specific questions, call 906-353-6558. The park address is 1300 US-41 South, Baraga, MI 49908.