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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.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 58 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
74 /100
great
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
71°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
SW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
2 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Sunset
9:23 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
74°
Mostly Sunny
1%
84
71°
Rain Showers Likely
64%
49
72°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56%
38
75°
Sunny
2%
84
74°
Sunny
1%
84
78°
Mostly Sunny
12%
84
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Wilderness State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Wilderness State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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