Grand Traverse & Inland Lakes
Cadillac
For lake and trail people in every season: two lakes, a state park beach between them, the end of the White Pine Trail and a big winter trail network.
About 3 miles away (straight line)
State park · Grand Traverse & Inland Lakes
William Mitchell State Park
Cadillac's state park between Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac, with a campground, the Clam Lake Canal and the start of the White Pine Trail.
William Mitchell State Park is Cadillac’s base for water days: 770 acres on the strip of land between Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac, with a campground, swimming and a beach house, a boat launch and paddlesport rentals.
The two lakes are joined by the Clam Lake Canal, a historic quarter-mile channel through the park. Anglers have a fishing pier, and the park lists paddling and a kayak launch.
Bring a bike. The park is the trailhead for the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, and it connects to the 7.5-mile Lake Cadillac Foot & Bike Path.
For families, the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in the park runs nature programs for all ages; recent listings included a night hike and a lure-making workshop, so check the DNR events calendar. You need a Recreation Passport on your car (see licenses and passes).
Practical information
- Managed by
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Best months
- Year-round
- Official website
- michigan.gov
Location
Map of William Mitchell State Park
4 places on an OpenStreetMap map
Nearby towns
Also nearby
Straight-line distances, not driving distances.
Trail
Fred Meijer White Pine Trail
A 92-mile paved rail trail whose northern end is in Cadillac, for long rides south through towns, farmland and woods toward Grand Rapids.
About 2 miles away (straight line)
Ski area
Caberfae Peaks
A ski resort west of Cadillac with 27 runs and 5 lifts across three peaks, plus about 10 miles of cross-country trails that are free to use.
About 15 miles away (straight line)
Trail
Manistee River Trail
A backpacking loop in the Manistee National Forest: the Manistee River Trail and the North Country Trail, joined by a suspension bridge near Hodenpyl Dam.
About 20 miles away (straight line)