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7 Hidden  Secrets discovered about Michigan’s Sleeper State Park

 Sleeper State Park Michigan was the first state park in the Thumb. It has been a place to visit for over 95 years with an excellent beach and modern campsites. Named for Michigan Governor and local businessman Albert E. Sleeper, the park is one of two state parks in the Upper Thumb.  It’s one of the most widely viited parks in Southeast Michigan. The park contains impressive secrets in what is available for the veteran visitor.

 #1 Sleeper State Park Is Bigger Than The Beach And Campground

Driving by the park, visitors immediately see the day-use picnic and beach area along the shoreline and the extensive 226 site campground across M-25 from the beach. That is a small slice of the park. Sleeper State Park has over 700 acres of wetlands, an ancient dune forest, a half mile of beautiful sandy beach and natural dunes guarding the shore.

 Sleeper State Park Beach Access Stairs to the Beach Protect Fragile Dunes Families and groups can spend the day swimming, kayaking, and playing at the beach.

 A large covered pavilion is available for rent steps away from the beach. It’s perfect if you have a large group, such as a family reunion. The beach area is known as an ideal spot for beach weddings and company picnics.

 #2 Sleeper State Park Was Named For A Local Leader Who Became Governor

In 1925, the woods, dunes, and beach we see today opened as a county park. By 1927, the State of Michigan acquired the property and called it Huron State Park. In 1944, a group of Huron County citizens petitioned the state to rename the Park. The park was renamed in honor of Albert E. Sleeper, a resident and business leader in the Thumb region.

 Albert E. Sleeper - Sleeper State Park, Sleeper was governor of Michigan from 1917 until 1920.

  #3 You Can Camp In Relative Luxury Away From Everything Else

 Sleeper State Park has arranged with a camping outfitter that offers people a more private and comfortable camping experience. It’s called “glamping”. Glamping is a concept where nature meets a bit of spacious luxury. A fusion of the words glamour and camping or “glamping” is a way to authentically experience a bit of remote rustic camping in unique locations.

  The glamping experience is new to Michigan’s Albert E. Sleeper State Park and Highland Recreation Area starting the summer of 2020. More information about the Sleeper-Safari Tent program is on their website.

 #4 There Are Mountain Bike Trails In Sleeper State Park

Sleeper State Park Map Showing Trails

Sleeper State Park Trail Map

One of the parks’ best-kept secrets is the extensive trail system located just south of the campground. Over four miles of marked trails are available for. hiking, cross country skiing, (Which is groomed in the winter), and mountain biking.

   #5 You Can Try Kayaking At Sleeper State Park Beach

Turnip Rock what to Bring Saginaw Bay is known for its sea kayaking areas. Explore the islands and inlets of Wild Fowl Bay or paddle along the sugar sand shoreline. Just a bit further north in Port Austin is two well-known Kayaker destinations of Turnip Rock and Broken Rocks. Sleeper State Park beach is also a stop on the 100-mile Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail. The beach at Sleeper State Park is a perfect place to try out kayaking for the first time or to show others how it’s done. Kayaks are available for rent at the beach.  

  #6 There Are Archaeological Significant Sites In The Park

In a Stewardship report made in 1995 by the Michigan DNR, it noted that the potential exists for prehistoric sites in the park. Similar land formations have proven in the nearby Rush Lake State Game Area, where 36 sites have been recorded. These include prehistoric sites, as well as nineteenth and twentieth-century historic sites. Three more sites exist west of the park. One of these was found to be a large multi-component site. Its thought that smaller sites related to this large site are located in Sleeper State Park.

  #7 You Can Buy A Latte Or Smoothie At The Sleeper Campground

Sleeper State Park Chuck Wagon

The Chuck Wagon at Sleeper State Park

If you get a hankering for a Latte or Frappuccino when you’re camping you’re in luck. We found the “Chuck Wagon” waiting for us in the Albert E. Sleeper State Park campground area. It’s an open-air bar with seating for 12 people. They offer coffee, frappe, and smoothies. This is a mobile food truck part of Chucks Drive-Thru Diner in Caseville State Park . This mobile bar may move on from time to time especially during the Cheeseburger Festival.

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7 Hidden  Secrets discovered about Michigan’s Sleeper State Park

 Sleeper State Park Michigan was the first state park in the Thumb. It has been a place to visit for over 95 years with an excellent beach and modern campsites. Named for Michigan Governor and local businessman Albert E. Sleeper, the park is one of two state parks in the Upper Thumb.  It’s one of the most widely viited parks in Southeast Michigan. The park contains impressive secrets in what is available for the veteran visitor.

 #1 Sleeper State Park Is Bigger Than The Beach And Campground

Driving by the park, visitors immediately see the day-use picnic and beach area along the shoreline and the extensive 226 site campground across M-25 from the beach. That is a small slice of the park. Sleeper State Park has over 700 acres of wetlands, an ancient dune forest, a half mile of beautiful sandy beach and natural dunes guarding the shore.

 Sleeper State Park Beach Access Stairs to the Beach Protect Fragile Dunes Families and groups can spend the day swimming, kayaking, and playing at the beach.

 A large covered pavilion is available for rent steps away from the beach. It’s perfect if you have a large group, such as a family reunion. The beach area is known as an ideal spot for beach weddings and company picnics.

 #2 Sleeper State Park Was Named For A Local Leader Who Became Governor

In 1925, the woods, dunes, and beach we see today opened as a county park. By 1927, the State of Michigan acquired the property and called it Huron State Park. In 1944, a group of Huron County citizens petitioned the state to rename the Park. The park was renamed in honor of Albert E. Sleeper, a resident and business leader in the Thumb region.

 Albert E. Sleeper - Sleeper State Park, Sleeper was governor of Michigan from 1917 until 1920.

  #3 You Can Camp In Relative Luxury Away From Everything Else

 Sleeper State Park has arranged with a camping outfitter that offers people a more private and comfortable camping experience. It’s called “glamming”. glamming is a concept where nature meets a bit of spacious luxury. A fusion of the words glamour and camping or “glamming” is a way to authentically experience a bit of remote rustic camping in unique locations.

  The glamming experience is new to Michigan’s Albert E. Sleeper State Park and Highland Recreation Area starting the summer of 2020. More information about the Sleeper-Safari Tent program is on their website.

 #4 There Are Mountain Bike Trails In Sleeper State Park

Sleeper State Park Map Showing Trails

Sleeper State Park Trail Map

One of the parks’ best-kept secrets is the extensive trail system located just south of the campground. Over four miles of marked trails are available for. hiking, cross country skiing, (Which is groomed in the winter), and mountain biking.

   #5 You Can Try Kayaking At Sleeper State Park Beach

Turnip Rock what to Bring Saginaw Bay is known for its sea kayaking areas. Explore the islands and inlets of Wild Fowl Bay or paddle along the sugar sand shoreline. Just a bit further north in Port Austin is two well-known Kayaker destinations of Turnip Rock and Broken Rocks. Sleeper State Park beach is also a stop on the 100-mile Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail. The beach at Sleeper State Park is a perfect place to try out kayaking for the first time or to show others how it’s done. Kayaks are available for rent at the beach.  

  #6 There Are Archaeological Significant Sites In The Park

In a Stewardship report made in 1995 by the Michigan DNR, it noted that the potential exists for prehistoric sites in the park. Similar land formations have proven in the nearby Rush Lake State Game Area, where 36 sites have been recorded. These include prehistoric sites, as well as nineteenth and twentieth-century historic sites. Three more sites exist west of the park. One of these was found to be a large multi-component site. Its thought that smaller sites related to this large site are located in Sleeper State Park.

  #7 You Can Buy A Latte Or Smoothie At The Sleeper Campground

Sleeper State Park Chuck Wagon

The Chuck Wagon at Sleeper State Park

If you get a hankering for a Latte or Frappuccino when you’re camping you’re in luck. We found the “Chuck Wagon” waiting for us in the Albert E. Sleeper State Park campground area. It’s an open-air bar with seating for 12 people. They offer coffee, frappe, and smoothies. This is a mobile food truck part of Chucks Drive-Thru Diner in Caseville State Park . This mobile bar may move on from time to time especially during the Cheeseburger Festival.

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7 Hidden  Secrets discovered about Michigan’s Sleeper State Park

 Sleeper State Park Michigan was the first state park in the Thumb. It has been a place to visit for over 95 years with an excellent beach and modern campsites. Named for Michigan Governor and local businessman Albert E. Sleeper, the park is one of two state parks in the Upper Thumb.  It’s one of the most widely viited parks in Southeast Michigan. The park contains impressive secrets in what is available for the veteran visitor.

 #1 Sleeper State Park Is Bigger Than The Beach And Campground

Driving by the park, visitors immediately see the day-use picnic and beach area along the shoreline and the extensive 226 site campground across M-25 from the beach. That is a small slice of the park. Sleeper State Park has over 700 acres of wetlands, an ancient dune forest, a half mile of beautiful sandy beach and natural dunes guarding the shore.

 Sleeper State Park Beach Access Stairs to the Beach Protect Fragile Dunes Families and groups can spend the day swimming, kayaking, and playing at the beach.

 A large covered pavilion is available for rent steps away from the beach. It’s perfect if you have a large group, such as a family reunion. The beach area is known as an ideal spot for beach weddings and company picnics.

 #2 Sleeper State Park Was Named For A Local Leader Who Became Governor

In 1925, the woods, dunes, and beach we see today opened as a county park. By 1927, the State of Michigan acquired the property and called it Huron State Park. In 1944, a group of Huron County citizens petitioned the state to rename the Park. The park was renamed in honor of Albert E. Sleeper, a resident and business leader in the Thumb region.

 Albert E. Sleeper - Sleeper State Park, Sleeper was governor of Michigan from 1917 until 1920.

  #3 You Can Camp In Relative Luxury Away From Everything Else

 Sleeper State Park has arranged with a camping outfitter that offers people a more private and comfortable camping experience. It’s called “glamming”. glamming is a concept where nature meets a bit of spacious luxury. A fusion of the words glamour and camping or “glamming” is a way to authentically experience a bit of remote rustic camping in unique locations.

  The glamming experience is new to Michigan’s Albert E. Sleeper State Park and Highland Recreation Area starting the summer of 2020. More information about the Sleeper-Safari Tent program is on their website.

 #4 There Are Mountain Bike Trails In Sleeper State Park

Sleeper State Park Map Showing Trails

Sleeper State Park Trail Map

One of the parks’ best-kept secrets is the extensive trail system located just south of the campground. Over four miles of marked trails are available for. hiking, cross country skiing, (Which is groomed in the winter), and mountain biking.

   #5 You Can Try Kayaking At Sleeper State Park Beach

Turnip Rock what to Bring Saginaw Bay is known for its sea kayaking areas. Explore the islands and inlets of Wild Fowl Bay or paddle along the sugar sand shoreline. Just a bit further north in Port Austin is two well-known Kayaker destinations of Turnip Rock and Broken Rocks. Sleeper State Park beach is also a stop on the 100-mile Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail. The beach at Sleeper State Park is a perfect place to try out kayaking for the first time or to show others how it’s done. Kayaks are available for rent at the beach.  

  #6 There Are Archaeological Significant Sites In The Park

In a Stewardship report made in 1995 by the Michigan DNR, it noted that the potential exists for prehistoric sites in the park. Similar land formations have proven in the nearby Rush Lake State Game Area, where 36 sites have been recorded. These include prehistoric sites, as well as nineteenth and twentieth-century historic sites. Three more sites exist west of the park. One of these was found to be a large multi-component site. Its thought that smaller sites related to this large site are located in Sleeper State Park.

  #7 You Can Buy A Latte Or Smoothie At The Sleeper Campground

Sleeper State Park Chuck Wagon

The Chuck Wagon at Sleeper State Park

If you get a hankering for a Latte or Frappuccino when you’re camping you’re in luck. We found the “Chuck Wagon” waiting for us in the Albert E. Sleeper State Park campground area. It’s an open-air bar with seating for 12 people. They offer coffee, frappe, and smoothies. This is a mobile food truck part of Chucks Drive-Thru Diner in Caseville State Park . This mobile bar may move on from time to time especially during the Cheeseburger Festival.