Hartwick Pines State Park, State park with old-growth pine forest in Crawford County, Michigan, United States.
Hartwick Pines State Park encompasses 49 acres of preserved forest land with rolling hills, four small lakes, and the East Branch of the AuSable River.
Founded in 1927, the park maintains one of Michigan's last remaining stands of old-growth pine forest, featuring trees that extend beyond 350 years in age.
The Hartwick Pines Logging Museum presents exhibits about Michigan's 19th-century lumber industry when the state led national timber production.
The park requires a Recreation Passport for entry and offers modern campgrounds, a rustic cabin, boat launches, and 21 miles of trails for year-round activities.
A 1.25-mile paved trail, designed for accessibility, guides visitors through the Old Growth Forest section adjacent to the main visitor center.
Location: Crawford County
Inception: 1927
Website: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=453&type=SPRK
Website: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=453&type=SPRK
GPS coordinates: 44.74720,-84.66860
Latest update: November 19, 2025 14:28
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