Palms Book State Park

Category: State park in Manistique, Michigan

Address: Thompson, Manistique, MI 49854, USA

Phone: +19063412355

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

Mike

Jul 17, 2022

Let me just say this place is magical! How the hell does somewhere like this even exist?! The water is so clear it almost seems unreal. It was one our quickest visits on our trip in the UP, but also one of the best. I would tell you to stop here, but I don’t want too many people going and destroying the beauty. Just do me a favor and treat it with the respect it deserves.

Stephen Nicklas

Jun 25, 2022

Fun stop. Riding the ferry across the spring and back is the main event. Price to get in the park varies. But a great little place.

Frank Post

Mar 8, 2022

Beautiful crystal clear water. Natural springs rubble up through the bottom of the pond maintaining a temperature of 42° year-round.

Carol Hobson-Payne

Oct 14, 2021

Great place to enjoy in our UP! This is a state park & free with a pastor a small parking fee. It's an amazing spring fed lake that stays 45 degrees. We'll worth driving for such a unique adventure!

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Questions & Answers

Where is a good place to stay overnight?

Gail Hathaway | Aug 14, 2021
Melissa K-W | Aug 15, 2021

We stayed at The Summer House, a bed and breakfast in Garden. The accommodations were great and we were near both Fayette and Palms Brook State Parks.

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We are visiting in October. What are the hours?

blue lightng | Mar 12, 2020
Denise Crapse | Mar 13, 2020

The Park is open until 10...

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What time does it open in the morning

John Houser | Mar 13, 2019
lisa santos | Mar 14, 2019

We were there around 1100am.

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Are dogs welcome?

Jackie Evey | Aug 14, 2021
Nikki Jenkins | Aug 15, 2021

Yes! We saw dogs everywhere.

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Is there a fee to enter the park

scott brighton | Jul 15, 2021
artsydoll - Kelly Parker | Jul 16, 2021

NO fees

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Can one soak in your hot springs?

Karen Rice King | Oct 13, 2021
Dan Del Zoppo | Oct 14, 2021

The water temperature is 45 degrees F year round

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Can we park our RV in the parking lot over night?

Jeremy Hicks | Mar 12, 2021
Jessie Brown | Mar 13, 2021

Not as far as I know of..

do you save any sights for drive up campers?

Kathleen McGlynn | Mar 12, 2021
Bob Dettwiler | Mar 13, 2021

There is no camping at Palms Brook that I know of. There is room in the parking lot for large campers so you can visit.

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Where can we get married in March

Allison Chenault | Mar 12, 2020
Brian Johnson | Mar 13, 2020

I would get married are the raft at kitchaKippy it's absolutely beautiful

Is there a camp ground here

Sue Ward | Mar 12, 2020
Kip Schoonmaker | Mar 13, 2020

No there is no campground there

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What is the entry fee?

Dan Sutberry | Mar 12, 2020
Kevin kroczaleski | Mar 13, 2020

State Park day pass i think its 6. 00 if you don't have the park pass on your license plate

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Are the parks dog friendly

Richard Achter | Mar 12, 2020
Patti Sherman | Mar 13, 2020

Yes. We seen many dogs on leashes.

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Would like to know if the self guided float is dog friendly or will he have to stay elsewhere?

Marcia Reed | Mar 12, 2020
EDWARD KIGER | Mar 13, 2020

Same here, there were dogs on leashes when I went.

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What is the park address.

Janice Eyre | Mar 12, 2020
Troy Zawacke | Mar 13, 2020

I do not know of a street # but it is easy to find. It's off Sawmill Road on what's called Fishingsite Road. You can put Palms Book Park in GPS or even Kitchitikipi and you'll get there. Also there's the Google Plus Code you could use to locate.

Is it a long walk to the raft, or is a shuttle available.

Janice Eyre | Mar 12, 2020
Steven T | Mar 13, 2020

It's a very short walk. I have limited mobility due to arthritis and had no problems.

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Is there any entry fee per person or per vehicle?

Swagata Dey Banerjee | Mar 12, 2020
Becky | Mar 13, 2020

If you have the state park pass it's free or you can buy a pass at any state park its 10 dollars at sos or 15 I believe at the park

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What time does it close today is Friday 7th september

Barbara G. Roland | Mar 13, 2019
Caleb Swanson | Mar 14, 2019

Hours are 8-11 everyday of the year

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Can you kayak there?

mr. roboto | Mar 13, 2019
SCOTT Roder | Mar 14, 2019

No you cannot kayak on Big Spring. You can kayak on Indian Lake, (there is a spot to put in just north of the park). Big Spring dumps into Indian Lake. But the DNR will take away your birthday and bend your dog tags if you get caught kayaking up the springs channel from the lake. There is a giant raft on the spring with a huge viewing port you can look down and see the bottom and the huge trout in the spring. Seriously don't kayak up the spring, I am told it is a very expensive ticket. Just use the raft, you will have a great experience. Oh if you don't want to pay admission, you can park outside and walk in.

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Can you swim in the water?

Dirty Talk | Mar 13, 2019
Glenn Ziemer | Mar 14, 2019

No,it is only 45 degrees

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Is the park dog friendly

H Jansma | Mar 13, 2019
Vickey Hoxie | Mar 14, 2019

Yes but if you take it to the looking at the fish don't let it drink the,water out of the river,pond it has alot of sulfur in it an our cocker spaniel got real sick ,

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how much is it a person to go on this

Andrea Kreutz | Mar 13, 2018
Steve Yager | Mar 14, 2018

$9 day pass

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