Detour Village & Township

Malette Park, Olmstead Bay Turnout & Public Boat Launch

Home Locations of Parks Trails & Beaches Malette Park, Olmstead Bay Turnout & Public Boat Launch

Malette Park Overview

Maintained & Owned by: DeTour Village
A great spot spring, summer, and fall alike. Located just south of town on M-134, Malette Park offers families a great picnic, swimming, fishing, freighter watching, kayaking, and boating spot on the St Mary’s River. With 8 picnic tables, seven charcoal grills, a sandy beach, and plenty of sun and shade, you can relax all day. A DNR public boat launch on the south end of this park allows for all around fun.

Olmstead Bay Turnout Overview

Maintained & Owned by: MDOT
On the north end of Malette Park you will find this scenic turnout with a viewing platform overlooking Olmstad Bay and St Mary’s River, a picnic table with a charcoal drill, ample parking plus an information booth offering maps and flyers about DeTour and surrounding communities and eastern upper peninsula.

Public Boat Launch Overview

Maintained & Owned by: MDNR
Located on the south end of Malette Park, family’s can enjoy a day of boating, swimming, and picnic fun; all from one sweet spot. This quiet put-in location is used by many locals for a day of fishing or channigans on their pleasure boats. The ramps are open to the public, and provide an excellent spot to launch your small boat.