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TODAY’S HOURS: Park Open 24 Hours
MACKINAC ISLAND STATE PARK VISITOR’S CENTER: Open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
MILLIKEN NATURE CENTER AT ARCH ROCK: Open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
BRITISH LANDING NATURE CENTER: Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This is Mackinac.
Mackinac Island State Park was established in 1895. For twenty years before that it had been Mackinac National Park, the United States’ second national park. Today, over eighty percent of Mackinac Island is State Park property, and most of this park land remains in its natural condition to be enjoyed.
A great variety of historic and natural resources provides something of interest for every Mackinac Island visitor. Historic landmarks, breathtaking vistas, spectacular rock formations, quiet forests and inspiring nature trails are just minutes away. The sites are accessible by foot or bike, rented horse or buggy, sightseeing carriages or horse-drawn taxi.
Mackinac Island State Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, some buildings have seasonal hours:
Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center:
May 3 – May 31, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 1 – September 1, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
September 2 – October 6, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Milliken Nature Center:
June 1 – October 6, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mission Church and Bark Chapel:
May 3 – October 6, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fort Holmes Blockhouse:
May 3 – October 6, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
British Landing Nature Center:
June 1 – September 1, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mackinac Island State Park has several restrooms located throughout the park:
Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center and Huron Road Pavilion Restrooms:
April 29 – May 31, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
June 1 – September 1, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
September 2 – October 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Milliken Nature Center and British Landing Nature Center Restrooms:
May 3 – October 27, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Mackinac Island Airport Restrooms:
Open Daily
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fort Holmes Pit Toilet:
Dawn-Dusk
NOTE – there are no lights at this facility.
Mackinac Island State Park encompasses more than 80% of Mackinac Island. There are multiple ways to enter the park. A host of major landmarks reside within Mackinac Island State Park: Fort Mackinac, Marquette Park, Arch Rock, Sugarloaf Rock, British Landing, Fort Holmes, and many more.
Street Addresses
All addresses are Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center: 7165 Main St.
Administrative Office: 7029 Huron Rd.
Park Field Office and Maintenance Complex: 1856 Fort Service Rd.
Arch Rock: 6131 Arch Rock Rd.
British Landing: 3596 M-185
7700 Annex Rd. The Mackinac Island Airport, operated by the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, has a 3,500-foot paved runway for propeller planes and small jets. It is open year round, and is the only link with the mainland during the coldest months of the winter. Click here to learn more.
The absence of motor vehicles in Mackinac Island State Park is uniquely effective in retaining the historic character of this National Historic Landmark. Click here to learn more.
The Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center is located downtown, with helpful staff, exhibits, and information, along with restrooms and the official state park store. The Milliken Nature Center is located at Arch Rock, while the British Landing Nature Center is across from British Landing off M-185. Click here to learn more.
Mackinac Island State Park is filled with historic attractions. Fort Mackinac and the Historic Downtown Mackinac sites are the most prominent, but there are many points of interest and monuments throughout the park. Click here to learn more.
Ancient seas, Ice Age glaciers, and 10,000 years of rising and falling lake levels formed Mackinac Island. In recent centuries the climate, erosion, and human activity have shaped the island. Click here to learn more about the natural wonders of Mackinac Island State Park.
Mackinac Island State Park contains 70.5 miles of signed and interpreted roads and trails. Some are paved, some are not. Some are shared by horses, bikes and walkers; others are best for hiking only. There are also over 50 interpretive panels throughout the park that describe the natural wonders and historic locations, as well as five interpreted trails, including the Native American Cultural History Trail and Mackinac Island Botanical Trail. Click here to learn more.
11:00 a.m. – Mackinac’s Natural Wonders
Are you curious about the plants, animals, and famous geological features of Mackinac Island? Join a naturalist to learn about some natural wonders you’ll find in Mackinac’s North Woods. This 15-minute program takes place at the program seating area near the south side of the British Landing Nature Center.
2:00 p.m. – Nature Discovery Walk
Join us for a 20-minute walk along the British Landing Nature Trail where you’ll learn about some of the plants and animals that live on Mackinac Island. We’ll also visit Friendship’s Altar, one of Mackinac Island’s unique geological formations! Meet in front of the British Landing Nature Center. The nature trail is narrow and uneven (not wheelchair accessible).
