Michigan boasts more than 100 state parks, state recreation areas, trail state parks, and other sites, along with 16 state harbors on the Great Lakes. Many of these protected areas offer a variety of ways to spend the night including campsites and beautiful lodges. This article features three Michigan State Park lodges at Fayette Historic State Park, Port Crescent State Park, and J.W. Wells State Park.

Fayette Historic State Park is a 711-acre wonder zone, featuring Snail Shell Harbor slips, a historic townsite showcasing more than 20 historic buildings, five miles of hiking and skiing trails, and a beach.

Fayette Historic State Park/Facebook Something unique about this park is the stunning views of the limestone cliffs surrounding the harbor. Pop into the visitor center to learn about how people once lived in this 19th-century industrial town. Fayette Historic State Park, 4785 II Rd, Garden, MI 49835, USA

In addition to camping, this park offers a unique Furnace Hill Lodge that has that rustic feel one might expect from a state park.

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This beauty accommodates up to 10 people, who can slumber in the artfully-crafted cedar-framed beds. You will keep warm or cool with the fuel-efficient furnace and central air conditioning.

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Try out another state adventure at Port Crescent State Park, which boasts three miles of Lake Huron shoreline. This family-friendly park is packed with fun including five miles of hiking trails, a dark sky preserve, canoeing, fishing, hunting, and birding. And don’t forget to watch the sunset of Saginaw Bay, from the wooden boardwalk.

Port Crescent State Park/Facebook Port Crescent State Park, 1775 Port Austin Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467, USA

While a modern campground is available, you might try this unique way of lodging in one of two geodesic domes located in the center of the campground. Each one sleeps up to four comfortably, with heat and air conditioning. The intimate sitting area includes a coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and a microwave. The domes are without running water, but a shower building with a toilet is located about 300 feet away.

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Some of the highlights include the unique architectural design with skylights and cozy, spruce paneling.

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For more fun, check out J.W. Wells State Park where you can fish, swim, hunt, play horseshoes, or just have a nice family picnic. Six miles of hiking trails are also available to explore on the sprawling 678 acres.

Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons J W Wells State Park, 7670 M-35, Stephenson, MI 49887, USA

A stay at the historic Baystone Lodge takes you right near the beach and day-use area. Originally built in the 1940s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lodge served as the park manager’s residence until recently.

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The lodge comes with that country feel you might expect, with hardwood floors, a cut-stone fireplace, and hand-hewn beams.

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With a long list of activities these beautiful wild places in Michigan have to offer, don’t worry about driving home after a long day of fun. What’s your hurry? Instead, check out these three state park lodges that make the ultimate getaway in Michigan. Wake up to a wonderland right outside of your window, throw on a bathing suit and run.

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Something unique about this park is the stunning views of the limestone cliffs surrounding the harbor. Pop into the visitor center to learn about how people once lived in this 19th-century industrial town.

Fayette Historic State Park, 4785 II Rd, Garden, MI 49835, USA

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Port Crescent State Park, 1775 Port Austin Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467, USA

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J W Wells State Park, 7670 M-35, Stephenson, MI 49887, USA

And while you are in the Great Lake State and the hunger pangs start hitting, enjoy one of these favorite restaurants.

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