At the southern edge of the Village of Baraga, Baraga State Park sits on Lake Superior along Keweenaw Bay. Its rocky shoreline stretches for a quarter mile, and three concrete paths provide direct access to the lake. If you’d like to get to know Baraga through its coastal landscape, the park is a specific point of reference. The shoreline reflects the character of the coast, while the three paths offer direct access to the water.

Activities at the State Park

The park offers hiking, kayaking, camping, and ORV-friendly recreation. ORVs may be used between the park campground and nearby ORV trails. For planning motorized recreation, this connection is the key point: permission applies to the route between the campground and the trails. Hiking and kayaking are other activities in the park; camping offers a different focus from an outing on the shoreline paths.

Trails between the Marina and State Park

The first section of the Waterfront Trail, Phase 1, has been built and is maintained by the Village. It connects Sand Point to the Marina and runs through Baraga Waterfront Park. In addition, a 2.5-mile non-motorized trail runs from Ojibwa Campground to Baraga State Park. The endpoints help you distinguish between the two trail routes when planning: Sand Point and the Marina on one side, and Ojibwa Campground and the State Park on the other.

Marina, Shore Fishing, and Capul Park

Baraga Marina has berths for approximately 28 recreational boats, as well as a boat launch ramp with a dock. Next to the Marina, a boardwalk and fishing pier offer views of the bay and a place to fish from shore. This means there are two distinct ways to enjoy the water: boating facilities at the Marina, and bay views and shore fishing from the nearby piers. When choosing the focus of your outing, you can distinguish between boating facilities and activities right on the shore.

Capul Park offers a different focus. It has new play equipment, cornhole boards, a ping-pong table, and picnic tables. These amenities complement the shoreline and trail options with another park offering specific recreational activities. Options range from waterfront facilities to play and ping-pong equipment, as well as seating at Capul Park.

Museum and Research

The Baraga County Historical Museum is currently undergoing renovations and is closed to visitors. For on-site research using historical records, archives, and collections, the museum offers appointments by arrangement. These are distinct options: a spontaneous museum visit is not currently possible because the museum is closed; on-site research requires an appointment. If cultural history is part of your stay, you can distinguish between a regular visit and focused work with the historical collections.

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