Sterling State Park

08/27/2026

‼️The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Detroit River...
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 819 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Monroe
Harbor, moving east at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* The strong thunderstorm will be near...
Lake Erie Metropark Harbor, Woodland Beach, Detroit Beach, Stony
Point, and Estral Beach around 825 PM EDT.
Detroit River Light and Gibraltar around 830 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by the strong thunderstorm include Woodland
Beach, Stony Point, Gibraltar, Estral Beach, and Detroit Beach

08/17/2026

2 AEDs will be installed at each campground building and available to the public in the event of an emergency.

Thank you to the Monroe Community Heartsavers and the Frenchtown Firefighters Association.

07/31/2026

Happy World Ranger Day! Thank you to the dedicated Rangers here at Sterling. If you see Jim, Chris, Chad, Austin or Lindsey let them know how much you appreciate them!

07/30/2026

Have you walked or biked the Marsh Loop yet?

07/30/2026

Just a bike ride away on the heritage trail to St. Mary’s Park, concert tonight at 7pm. Check out the restaurants downtown Monroe and the social district. The weather looks fantastic ☀️

It's going to be a great day for the concert at St. Mary's Park tonight! Concert starts at 7pm!

M125 is a Monroe-based, high-energy cover band performing danceable hits from the 1960’s to the present!

07/29/2026

🥾 Michigan State Parks are home to some of the best hiking opportunities in the state from quiet forest paths and scenic shoreline trails to paved, accessible routes that everyone can enjoy.

One great option is the Marsh Loop Trail at Sterling State Park, a paved trail that winds through wetlands and offers excellent wildlife viewing. Looking for a longer adventure? The Marsh Loop connects to the Heritage Trail, which in turn links with the Monroe Loop, giving hikers and cyclists even more miles to explore while taking in the beauty of southeast Michigan.

Looking for near by state parks or recreation areas: Maybury State Park Waterloo Recreation Area Sleepy Hollow State Park W. J. Hayes State Park Brighton Recreation Area

Want to add an extra challenge to your hike? Try geocaching in Michigan State Parks! It’s a fun, family friendly treasure hunt that combines hiking, exploration, and GPS navigation. Whether you’re a seasoned geocacher or trying it for the first time, you’ll find caches hidden in parks across the state.

Learn more about geocaching in Michigan State Parks here: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/places/state-parks/geocaching

Where’s your favorite Michigan State Park trail? Share it in the comments! 🌲🌿🚶

07/25/2026

Michigan sunrises, sunsets, and night skies never disappoint and we want to see your best shots!
Whether it’s the glow over the Great Lakes, a fiery sunset through the trees, or a crystal‑clear starry night from your campsite, Michigan State Parks are full of unforgettable sky moments.
Share your favorite sunrise, sunset, or night‑sky photos taken in any Michigan State Park in the comments!
Tell us where you captured it and what made the moment special.
Let’s fill this post with Michigan’s beauty and maybe even inspire someone’s next adventure. 🌟📸
Can’t wait to see what you’ve captured out there!

07/16/2026

Reservation holders see information below…

07/16/2026

Good Morning! The sky is looking a little different this morning. Pictures from around 7:30am today.

07/16/2026

⚠️July 19th’s event canceled due to air quality. Next event is in September.

RSVP now for The Cleanup Club’s beach cleanup this Sunday 10am - 12pm.

Protecting our Great Lakes from plastic pollution wouldn’t be possible without all of YOU! 🩷

If you haven’t been to one of our Lake Erie beach cleanups yet.. we ~highly~ recommend joining one! This beach is the heart of our mission and where our community cleanups began. 🌊

📸: Jenn 🌲