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Orchard Beach State Park
Manistee, Michigan
Orchard Beach became a state park in 1921. Below is the first
known photo of the park and the first Manager Al Magnon in
1922.
Some early pictures of the Park
Then
Now
Some of our buildings and sights
at the Park.
Campground Office
Activities & Events
4th
of July bike parade, Camp Host crafts, Fall Fest and
Tie-dye in the Park.
More events
Pets in the Park event, softball games, repaving park road and
not so fun events flooding in the park.
Camper Cabin
The camper cabin will sleep six, it has a refrigerator, micro wave
and coffee pot. With a beautiful view of Lake Michigan.
Mini Cabin
The mini cabin will sleep four; it has a refrigerator and micro
wave with a table and four chairs. It is located on the bluff
over looking Lake Michigan.
Shelter Building
Our shelter building was built in the mid-1940’s by the Michigan
Civilian Conservation Corps. The stone was shipped across
Lake Michigan from Wisconsin.
More shelter sights
The shelter is used for different types of activities, you can see
the open hall area with a fire place at each end.
Beach Access & Lake Michigan View
Beach access to Lake Michigan is approximately 75 steps, with a
sandy shore. You can see eagles feasting on dead fish. Best
known for beautiful sunsets.
Day Use & Picnic Area
Our day use picnic area has grills to use, with a large open area
for ball games and a volleyball court.
Trails at Orchard Beach
Our Beech-Hemlock trail is a 30 minute self guided trail, and we have
about a 2 mile loop that is used in the winter for cross-country skiing.
Boating Access Sites maintained by
Orchard Beach
Stronach site, very popular with a new accessible fishing pier and
Little Manistee weir, where Fisheries Division harvests fish
eggs.
More Boating Access Sites
Portage Lake, close to Lake Michigan & Bear Lake a very large
Inland lake north of Manistee.
Thank You!
Orchard Beach State Park
2064 Lakeshore Rd.
Manistee, MI 49660
231-723-7422
Unit Supervisor, Melinda Eberbach