Sterling State Park

Sterling State Park is a nature reserve in Michigan on Lake Erie's shore, featuring marshlands, forests, and sandy beaches. The park spreads across a large area with different habitats that visitors can explore through trails.

The park was created in 1935 to protect the Lake Erie shoreline and provide recreation for local communities. Since then, it has played an important role in safeguarding the region's wetlands.

The park sits along a major bird migration route, and visitors can watch species traveling between North and South America. The wetlands and shoreline habitats support wildlife that has become scarce elsewhere in the region.

The park is located right on the water and offers boat launch ramps and fully equipped camping areas. Facilities are accessible, and day-use areas are available for visitors who prefer not to stay overnight.

This is Michigan's only state park situated directly on Lake Erie, making it a rare access point to this Great Lakes shoreline. Its location makes it especially important for protecting marsh habitats that have vanished elsewhere.

Location: Monroe County

Inception: 1935

Address: State Park Road

Website: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=497&type=SPRK

GPS coordinates: 41.91560,-83.33360

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57