Detour Village & Township

State Road Side Park

State Road Side Park Overview

Maintained & Owned by: MDOT
Hidden on the back side of the State Rest Stop you’ll find a great little sunning and swimming spot. Plus, the Rest Stop park offers tables, grills, and rest rooms. With ample parking, this spot is a great family gathering area on a beautiful summer day.

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.