Area Info
Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga
11000 Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga
Alanson, MI 49706
Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga was constructed by Jim Templin in the 1930's. Established as a boys camp, the young men were instructed in a variety of activities including: athletics, archery, riflery, orienteering camping and aviation.
Facilities include: 61 campsites with electricity (many with water), modern restrooms and showers (new in 2002), five rental cabins, playground equipment, and open field game areas. The park also has a recreation hall/multi-use building which can accommodate family reunions, receptions, and meetings.Click here for more information
Cecil Bay
northern tip of emmet county
no city, MI no zip
Cecil Bay is at the Northern tip of Emmet County, at the mouth of the Carp River and East towards Mackinaw City. The park consists of 800 acres and 1+ mile of shoreline on Lake Michigan that offers fishing at the Carp River, a boardwalk, and sandy beaches for swimming in Lake Michigan. Click here for more information
Emmet County Fairground
PO Box 496
Petoskey, MI 49770
Contact: emmetchvxfair@upnorth.net
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Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119 Hwy
Petoskey, MI 49770
Petoskey State Park, located on the north end of Little Traverse Bay, is situated on 303 scenic acres and offers a beautiful sandy beach on the bay. The park has two separate modern campgrounds. Tannery Creek offers 98 campsites, and Dunes offers 70 campsites.
The park land was originally deeded to Pay-Me-Gwau under an Ottawa Indian treaty in July of 1855. Later, much of the land was the site of the W.W. Rice Company. In 1934, the City of Petoskey purchased the land and named it the Petoskey Bathing Beach. In April of 1968, the beach was sold to the State of Michigan. On May 21, 1969, the state was given the title to the land. The campground opened its sites to the first campers in July of 1970.Click here for more information
The Headlands
The Headlands Park of Emmet County is located on the Straits of Mackinac, 3.8 miles west of downtown Mackinaw City.
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
The Park contains approximately 550 acres of pristine woodlands, more than two miles of undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline and many species of rare and endangered plant life. Visitors to the Headlands may experience sightings of the many wild animals native to the area including: bald eagles, osprey, white tail deer, wild turkeys, coyotes and occasionally a black bear. Marked nature trails guide hikers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, and nature photographers to experience the park throughout the changing seasons.
The Headlands offers two facilities for rental by the public. The Beach House, built by Chicago architect R. Hinkley, accommodates 18 people in two spacious bedrooms. There are two bathrooms with shower facilities, a complete kitchen and a meeting room all on one level. The Guest House provides accommodations for 22 people in four bedrooms on three levels. There are three bathrooms with tub/shower facilities, a complete kitchen and a conference area. Linens are provided at both buildings.Click here for more information
