P.H. Hoeft State Park & Trails

Historic State Park located just north of Rogers City on US 23

One of Michigan's oldest State Parks, Hoeft State Park was established in the early 1920's on property donated to the State of Michigan by local lumberman Paul H. Hoeft, one of the area's first settlers. Hoeft State Park was further developed by the CCC during the 1930's, and many of the structures that remain in the park today date to that era.

Located approximately 4 miles north of Rogers City on the beautiful Lake Huron Dunes, Hoeft State Park is also adjacent to the Huron Sunrise Trail and has several listed geocaching sites. The park area on the west side of US 23 is open to hunting.

Hoeft is 300 acres and heavily wooded, with a total of 5 miles of ski trails running through gently rolling, mixed hardwood and conifer forest as well as along the Lake Huron shoreline. Trails are groomed. A lodge and mini-cabins are available for winter rental.

Birding Site: Located approximately three miles north of Rogers City, P.H. Hoeft State Park offers marked hiking trails that wander through the mature pineand oak woods and provide nesting habitat for an excellent variety of passerines, especially warblers. Some of these species that regularly nest here include the Nashville, Magnolia, Black-throated Blue, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Green, Blackburnian, Pine, Black-and-white Warblers, American Redstart, Ovenbird, and Merlin.

Blueways Access Type: Via Gravel or Dirt Road

Launch Type: Carry-in Launching (Kayak)

Beach Type: Sand

Beach Approach: Moderate Banks

Vehicle Parking: Access to shoreline from day use facility

Facilities/Services: Waste Receptacles, Water Faucet/Drinking Fountain

Camping Facilities: Class A Campsites(modern restrooms, electricity), Group Campsites, Handicapped Accessible Campsites

Day Use Facilities: Picnic Area, Playground/Activity Area, Interpretive Facilities, Cultural or Historic Site

Notes: Long carry-in from Day Use parking, about 400 feet; Huron Sunrise Trail connects Hoeft Park to Rogers City

Download the US 23 Trails Map to access trails along the entire US-23 Sunrise Coast! 

Things To Do: Biking, Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Freighter Watching, Geocaching, Hiking, Improved Camping, Kayaking, Native American Cultural Event, Picnicking, Rustic Camping, Short Term Rental, Snowshoeing, Swimming

Open: Year-Round, Restrooms Available, Handicap Accessible

US 23 North (4 Miles North of Rogers City), Rogers City, MI 49779

GPS: 45.4655, -83.88634