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Baraga State Park is a 56-acre (0.2 km²) state park in Baraga County, Michigan. The park is about 1/4 mile south of Baraga, Michigan along US-41 on Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. The park bears the name of Bishop Frederic Baraga. The Bishop Baraga Shrine is nearby.[1] The park has modern restrooms from mid-may to the end of October.
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- Playground
- Hiking
- Cross-country skiing on ungroomed trails
- Fishing. Pike, trout, perch and salmon are available in local streams and in Lake Superior.
- Picnicking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter. A pavilion located in the campground serves as a covered picnic shelter for campers and is the location of many park events. This picnic shelter offeres electrical outlets and lights for evening programs.
- Camping. Camping is available at 116 grassy sites or in the park's minicabin.
- Metal Detecting - Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statutes. Use a map that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation.
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