Michigan state park pet-friendly cabins that let you take your dog or cat camping

Published June 8, 2023 12:57 PM EDT

Sleepy Hollow State Park, Summer 2019. (Michigan DNR)

Your dog or cat can join you on your camping trip this summer.

Certain Michigan state park cabins are pet-friendly, so you can camp without leaving your furry friend at home. 

According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, there is a $10 fee per pet per night. That fee is $15 for lodges. Up to two pets are allowed per cabin, and only dogs and cats are permitted.  

Cabins can be booked up to a year in advance here.

Michigan state park pet-friendly cabins:

  • Cheboygan State Park - Poe Reef cabin
  • Craig Lake State Park - Teddy Lake Yurt and small cabin
  • Harrisville State Park - mini cabin #186
  • Lime Island State Park - mini cabin #4
  • Little Presque Isle Cabins - cabins #4 and #5
  • Leelanau State Park - Hemlock and Cedar mini cabins
  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Crosscut 2, White Birch 2, Whitetail 8, Union River 8, Gitche Gumee 8; Union Bay East 4 Yurt, Union Bay West 4 Yurt, Little Union River 4 Yurt and Kaug Wudgoo Lodge
  • Port Crescent State Park - mini cabin A
  • Sleepy Hollow State Park - modern cabin and rustic cabin
  • Van Riper State Park - Rustic Peshekee Cabin and mini cabin #2

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In addition to the cabins above, the cedar mini cabin at Ludington State Park will be pet-friendly beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

When outside, pets must be on a 6-foot leash.

Also, be sure to clean up after your pet and prevent them from interacting with wild animals. 

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