Mitchell State Park Campground sits between Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell in downtown Cadillac, offering year-round camping with full hookups for RVs and tent sites. Managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, this established campground provides direct access to both lakes through a connecting canal that runs through the property.
The campground features sites of varying sizes, with some offering generous space and mature trees for shade while others prove more compact. Campers consistently mention the proximity to a busy road, which creates ongoing traffic noise throughout the day and night. Mary T. notes "If you like any water sports this is the park for you," highlighting the dual-lake access that allows boaters to explore both bodies of water from a single launch point.
Sites include electric, water, and sewer hookups, with clean restrooms and showers available. The campground provides a playground and connects to walking trails that lead directly into downtown Cadillac's waterfront district. Two beach areas serve campers, though the larger beach requires crossing the main road while the smaller in-park beach offers more limited space. Boaters should exercise caution on Lake Cadillac due to submerged rocks.
Reserve sites well ahead during summer months, as the campground fills quickly due to its central location and water access.
Description
William Mitchell State Park is a popular camping, fishing, and boating destination. The 660-acre park is situated between Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac, providing excellent opportunities to view a variety of wildlife. The quarter-mile Clam Lake Canal connects the two lakes. Under road walkthrough by canal to get from one lake to another. The canal is in the Guinness Book of World Records!
Fee Info
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds, and state trail parking lots.
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Location
Public CampgroundMitchell State Park Campground is located in Michigan
Directions
Located at the intersection of M-115 and M-55 on the west side of the city of Cadillac; 50 miles southeast of Traverse City, 50 miles east of Manistee.
Address
6093 E M 115
Cadillac, MI 49601
Coordinates
44.23828191 N
85.45463967 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 52 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 13 min from Midland, MI
- 1 hr 15 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 1 hr 42 min from Muskegon, MI
