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Sterling State Park

Michigan · MI

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Trails

1

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:(734) 289-2715
  • Address:2800 State Park Road, Monroe, MI 48162 · MI
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About

Michigan's only state park on Lake Erie, with a sandy shoreline and marsh. Camp, fish, hike, boat and walk the trail to downtown Monroe.

Source: michigan.gov

From Wikipedia

William C. Sterling State Park is a public recreation area located in Frenchtown Charter Township with a small portion lying within the city limits of Monroe, Michigan. It is the only Michigan state park located on Lake Erie. The park encompasses 1,300 acres (530 ha) of mostly man-made lagoons and beachfront near the mouth of Sandy Creek. The main attractions at the park include a 256-site campground, beach area, boat launch, and shore fishing lagoons. There are over seven miles (11 km) of biking and hiking trails within the park.

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Trails

All trails in Sterling State Park
Sterling State Park - Hunt Club Marsh Trail

Sterling State Park - Hunt Club Marsh Trail

Frenchtown Charter Township0.3 mi
TrailPoint to Point
Sterling State Park - Hunt Club Marsh Trail

Sterling State Park - Hunt Club Marsh Trail

Monroe0.3 mi
TrailPoint to Point
Sterling State Park - Hunt Club Marsh Trail

Sterling State Park - Hunt Club Marsh Trail

Monroe0.7 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Sterling State Park - Hunt Club Marsh Trail

Frenchtown Charter Township0.2 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Sterling State Park - Hunt Club Marsh Trail

Monroe0.3 mi
TrailPoint to Point
Sterling State Park - Lake View Trail

Sterling State Park - Lake View Trail

Frenchtown Charter Township0.4 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Sterling State Park - Lake View Trail

Frenchtown Charter Township0.4 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Sterling State Park - Lake View Trail

Frenchtown Charter Township0.2 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Sterling State Park - Lake View Trail

Frenchtown Charter Township0.3 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Sterling State Park - Lake View Trail

Frenchtown Charter Township0.3 mi
TrailPoint to Point

Sterling State Park - Lake View Trail

Monroe0.2 mi
TrailPoint to Point
Sterling State Park Trail

Sterling State Park Trail

Monroe3.4 mi184 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

Campgrounds

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Sterling State Park

Sterling State Park

Monroe, MIPricing varies — check with the operator
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