Roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reopen for the season on Tuesday, April 28.
MDOT maintains 85 roadside parks around the state. Some parks operate seasonally, typically closing annually in late October and reopening in the spring.
The following roadside parks will remain closed until later this year due to weather, maintenance or construction activities:
Alger County
Au Train Roadside Park on M-28 (closed until later in May due to snow)
Deer Lake Roadside Park on M-28 (closed until later in May due to snow)
Grand Island Roadside Park on M-28 (closed until later in May due to snow)
Kiva Roadside Park on US-41 (closed until later in May due to snow)
Scott Falls Roadside Park on M-28 (closed until later in May due to snow)
Baraga County
Tioga Creek Roadside Park on US-41/M-28 (closed until later in May due to snow)
Canyon Falls Roadside Park on US-41 (closed until later in May due to snow)
Houghton County
Memorial Airport Roadside Park on US-41 (closed until later in May due to snow)
Mackinac County
Cut River Bridge Roadside Park on US-2 (closed until later in May due to snow)
While most parks are scheduled to reopen April 28, motorists should not expect drinking water at all parks to be turned on until sometime later in May, after annual testing and treatment of the park water systems is completed.
