McLain State Park

McLain State Park
Sign on M-203
Location within the state of Michigan
Location	Hancock Township, Houghton County, Michigan, USA
Nearest city	Calumet, Michigan
Coordinates	47°14′13″N 88°36′26″W / 47.23682°N 88.60731°W / 47.23682; -88.60731Coordinates: 47°14′13″N 88°36′26″W / 47.23682°N 88.60731°W / 47.23682; -88.60731
Area	443 acres (179 ha)
Governing body	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Official website

McLain State Park is a 443-acre (179 ha) state park on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Houghton County, Michigan. It is located on M-203 halfway between Hancock and Calumet.^[1]

Description

The park is on the shore of Lake Superior, and most of the beach areas are rocky. However, a stretch of land known as the Breakwaters, on the edge of the park near the Keweenaw Waterway, is sandy and popular for swimming. There are also swimming areas adjacent to the campground.

McLain lies between the towns of Calumet and Houghton/Hancock. It is a popular destination for mountain bikers and road bikers as it has many trails through and near the park, and the park is situated approximately 10 miles from both cities which have biking traditions and many trails.

McLain State Park is also home to a campground, with showers and bathrooms. This campground is popular in the summertime, and offers sunsets over Lake Superior. It has about 80 campsites all of which are on or near the water's edge and a handful of small and rustic cabins, most of which sleep 4. They have one cabin that sleeps 8 and has a small primitive kitchen area. There are playgrounds scattered throughout.

There is a fee to enter the park with a car or to use the campground. Pedestrian access to the park is free, and there is a free parking area outside the gates.

During the first week of the fall semester, Michigan Technological University holds "K-Day" (or "Keweenaw Day") at the park.^[2] The university cancels afternoon classes so that students and faculty can enjoy a day of fun, sun, music, games, and food.

The spelling of the park's name is inconsistent on roadsigns and in local publications, varying between "McLain", "MacLain", and "McClain".

Facilities

• Campground - 98 Sites, 7 Cabins
• Lighthouse
• Picnic Area
• Picnic Shelters (3) - Reservation required
• Playground

Activities

• Cross Country Skiing - 4 miles (6.4 km)
• Fishing
• Hiking - 4 miles (6.4 km)
• Hunting
• Swimming

Nearby Points of Interest

• Bishop Baraga Shrine
• Isle Royale National Park
• North Canal Township Park is on the opposite side of the Keweenaw Waterway as McLain.

References

External links

• McLain State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
• McLain State Park Protected Planet (World Database on Protected Areas)

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