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<b>Algonac State Park</b><br><br><IMG SRC="http://www.michigandnr.com/images/RecreationCamping/parkphotos/algonacaerial250x163.jpg"><br><br><br><b>Algonac State Park</b> contains approximately 1,500 acres and has a half-mile of St. Clair River frontage. The park is open all year for a variety of activities.<br><br>Camping and Day Use The park has 296 modern campsites found in two campgrounds, the water front and the wagon wheel. There are three modern toilet/shower buildings, electric service and a sanitation station. The day use area has a picnic area, picnic shelter, and restroom facilities.<br><br>Lakeplain Prairies and Oak Savannas Algonac State Park is home to some of the rarest natural communities in Michigan. Algonac's lakeplain prairies and lakeplain oak savannas are considered globally significant. These special habitats include nineteen species that are on the state list of endangered, threatened, and special concern species. Prairies and oak savannas require periodic burning to remain healthy. Stewardship efforts are underway to restore Algonac's prairies and savannas. The blazing star prairie across from the archery range is a wonderful place to view prairie plants, birds, and butterflies.<br><br>Boating and Fishing Both are available on the St. Clair River, which is well known for excellent walleye fishing in the summer. The park has a boat launch for access to the river.<br><br>Attractions One of the major attractions is viewing the freighters of the world along the river frontage and pleasure boat-watching.<br><br>Ranges For those who enjoy the shooting sports, the park has both an archery range and a trap shooting range. The park is also open to small and big game hunting, during the fall and winter seasons.<br><br>Winter Activities Besides winter camping, for the adventuresome, the park offers a place to go cross-country skiing and snowmobiling (4" of snow required). A winter store/camp program is also available during off-season months.<br><br>Trail Information Algonac State Park maintains foot trails for those who wish to hike or cross-country ski. These trails pass through a variety of habitats. The new Lake Plain Prairie Trail allows one to walk through the blazing star prairie.<br><br>Location The park is located on M-29 approximately three miles north of the city of Algonac.<br> <br> <br> Algonac Modern - (800) 447-2757, 296 site(s), $20.00-16.00, Toilets/Electricity, Electricity Only <br> Algonac Organizational - (800) 447-2757, 296 site(s), $14.00, Toilets/Electricity, Electricity Only <br> <br><br><br><br><A HREF="http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/" target="_new">http://myweb.ecomplanet.com/MESS6438/</A> <br>For Kids Sake <br>Recycle your old Equipment<br>Dave