Sterling State Park
Monroe MI, 48162
734-289-2715
TTY/TDD711 (Michigan Relay Center)
1300 (Acres)
Required
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William C. Sterling State Park is the only Michigan state park on Lake Erie, located just a few miles from the Ohio border and approximately an hour from Detroit. The park is situated along 1 mile of sandy shoreline and is home to a modern campground, full-amenity cottages, a boating access site, trails and more. There are plenty of opportunities for shoreline and off-shore fishing.
The park protects more than 500 acres of Great Lakes marsh and restored lakeplain prairie habitat and is well known for its access to walleye and perch fisheries.
The River Raisin Heritage Trail connects the park (via the 1-mile River Raisin Heritage (connector) Trail) to downtown Monroe, local parks and trails, and the River Raisin National Battlefield Park.
Campgrounds
Trails
- Sterling - River Raisin Heritage (connector) Trail
- Trail Length: 1.05 (Miles)
- Sterling-Marsh Trail
- Trail Length: 2.70 (Miles)
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A designated swim area is in the park’s day-use area.
Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to the beach flag warning system in designated swim areas; red flags indicate the water is unsafe and no one should swim in or enter the water. DO NOT swim near the break wall and pay attention to changing conditions.
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Enjoy about 1 mile of sandy shoreline stretching along Lake Erie
Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to the beach flag warning system in designated swim areas; red flags indicate the water is unsafe and no one should swim in or enter the water. DO NOT swim near the break wall and pay attention to changing conditions.