Friends of Mitchell State Park

09/02/2026

OOPS! We found a typo in the program schedule for Thursday! Both programs are listed for the same time. Here's the correction:

11AM: Hook, Line and Sinker (fishing)
3PM: Tacklecraft (DIY fish lures)

Come visit Park Interpreters John and Laura tomorrow and let's get to fishin'! 🐟 😉 😜

08/31/2026

Gift shop hours at the Johnson Center will vary during September due to volunteers' vacations and slow camping season.

We will be open this week Thurs. 1-4, Fri. and Sat. 10:30-4:00 for sure. We will try to be open weekends in Sept. Weekdays will depend on availability of volunteers and school groups at the visitors center. It is closed when groups are in attendance.

Feel free to call the Johnson Center to see if we are open.
231-779-1321.

New tee shirts and sweat shirts are in so check us out this weekend.

08/26/2026

With summer winding down, it’s time to start thinking about Harvest Fest! Join us for our second annual and grab your campsites while they last! Stay tuned for a full list of events coming soon!

08/25/2026

Second Harvest Fest at Mitchell State Park, October 2nd - 4th. Stay tuned for a list of activities and times.

08/21/2026

I have heard many compliments about how great our campground is. "Best park we have been too." "It is so clean." "Love it here." Compliments to our great staff. Another great year by a great staff.

08/09/2026

Check out these smiles! Whether or not you're camping Mitchell State Park, you're welcome to participate in our programs!

What do you enjoy most about our programs? We’d love for you to comment with a photo or a story!

08/07/2026

Friends - please help us get more visibility to the Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center, Mitchell State Park's visitor center. It will help spread word about free programs and events at the center. Thank you!

THREE. We're looking for 3 more folks to get us to 1000 Likes. Can YOU help get us there? Having followers helps us spread word about our free daily wildlife programs, Hunter Education classes, Outdoor Skills Academy clinics, and school group opportunities.
DNR Outdoor Skills Academy Wm. Mitchell State Park

08/04/2026

Gift Shop Hours August 5-August 9
Wed. 1:00-4:00
Thurs. CLOSED
Fri. 10:30-1:00
Sat. and Sun. 10:30-4:30

Send a message to learn more

08/04/2026

Looking for someplace to take the kids? Come see us at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center... programs today at 11a.m. & 3 p.m.

Looking for campground fun? Join us today at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center in beautiful Wm. Mitchell State Park!

Next 2 of weeks of programming available at the link below!

𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 at the state park check-in station, campground kiosks, and at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center located in beautiful Wm. Mitchell State Park. For more information & access to next week's nature program events, check this link: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/education/public/nature-programs/-/media/DBB4CA14EEC840F5BF0C67233A1CDE0E.ashx

08/03/2026