63°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 62% rain · 63°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then patchy fog between 3am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 63°F air — chilly for a beach day
- 62% rain — rain likely at some point
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
20 /100
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27 Sunbathe
6 Walk
28 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
63°F
Clear
Wind
10 to 15 mph
NE
Rain
62%
Today
UV Peak
2 Low
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~100m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 02 PM
Tomorrow
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
2 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
9:33 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Mostly Sunny
11%
76
69°
Patchy Fog then Sunny
0%
76
75°
Mostly Sunny
9%
84
79°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
50%
38
76°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
52
77°
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
52
What to Bring Today
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 62% chance of rain
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
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