Detour Village & Township

State Forest Campground

Home On The Shore State Forest Campground

State Forest Campground Overview

Maintained & Owned by: MDNR
DeTour State Forest Campground offers fabulous beaches along Lake Huron, plus, there are walking and ORV trails linked to the area. A quick six miles out of town on M-134 to this sweet spot.

This peaceful campground is home to 21 sites for tent and small trailer use, three of which will accommodate 40-ft vehicle/trailer. Amenities include campfire rings on each site, vault toilets and potable water from well-hand pump. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

Olmstad 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.