Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
859 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trail sign
–Not graded
Outdoors in Three Lakes
Few parks or trails are on the map in Three Lakes
The biggest trail networks: Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit (0.5 mi). 23% of Three Lakes’ land is conserved, about 888 acres. 894 acres are parks and preserves, 5,200 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
23%
888 acres · of 6.0 sq mi of land
Trails
4.9 mi
0.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
894 ac
5,200 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
49%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
8
2 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
888 conserved acres
23% of Three Lakes’ land. Water is left out: Three Lakes has 6.0 square miles of land and 1.9 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Three Lakes’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources705 ac
State parks136 ac
Private owners47 ac
State Conservation Area · 705 acState Park · 136 acPrivate Park · 47 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baraga State Forest Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 705 | Open |
| Craig Lake State Park State Park | State parks | 136 | Open |
| Beaufort Sportsmen Club Private Park | Private owners | 47 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Three Lakes
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Three Lakes
Beaufort Lake Boat Launch
DirectionsRuth Lake Boat LaunchIn Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit
DirectionsCampgrounds in Three Lakes
Beaufort Lake State Forest CampgroundFee · In Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsTrails & water
8 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Three Lakes: May and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.0 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 19 | 24 | 35 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 66 | 52 | 36 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
February is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 76 °F). 4.0 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Three Lakes →
Questions about parks and trails in Three Lakes
Where can I hike in Three Lakes?
The longest trail networks: Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Three Lakes’ trails?
Copper Country State Forest- Baraga Unit doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Three Lakes?
31,625 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Three Lakes or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 894 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Three Lakes neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →