70°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
70
Emmet County, MI · Great Lakes
Wilderness State Park
903 Wilderness Park Dr, Carp Lake, MI 49718
26 miles of undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline at the very tip of the Lower Peninsula, 11 miles west of Mackinaw City. Designated a Dark Sky Preserve. Two campgrounds, rustic cabins, and 20+ miles of trails.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke. Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Clear. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 2:42pm edt until july 18 at 11:00pm edt by nws gaylord mi
69 /100
good
64 Sunbathe
77 Walk
73 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:42PM EDT until July 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest waves around 5 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Haze
Wind
15 mph
NW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~100m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
73°F
Areas Of Smoke
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
2 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
9:24 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
73°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
77
76°
Areas Of Smoke then Patchy Smoke
61%
35
71°
Rain Showers Likely
56%
33
67°
Mostly Sunny
6%
61
72°
Sunny
6%
76
74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
43
What to Bring Today
Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use lots; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Designated pet beach within the park; dogs must be on 6-ft leash. Not permitted on the main buoyed swim beach.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Address
903 Wilderness Park Dr, Carp Lake, MI 49718
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Wilderness State Park today?
Wilderness State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Wilderness State Park dog-friendly?
Designated pet beach within the park; dogs must be on 6-ft leash. Not permitted on the main buoyed swim beach.
Is there an entry fee at Wilderness State Park?
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Are there lifeguards at Wilderness State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Wilderness State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Wilderness State Park?
Amenities at Wilderness State Park include restrooms, showers, campgrounds, rustic cabins, boat launch, hiking trails, dark sky preserve.
When is the water warmest at Wilderness State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Wilderness State Park located?
Wilderness State Park is in Emmet County, MI, at 903 Wilderness Park Dr, Carp Lake, MI 49718.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS