Dark Sky Park Northern Lights

4.5/5
(342) · Park in Mackinaw City, United States
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A public park in Emmet County, Michigan.

Reviews

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4.5/5 · 342 reviews
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Oct 10, 2024
What is a dark park? The must unique place i have ever been. If you love stars and beautiful nature. GO. We went in afternoon as it is a little far out in the middle of nowhere. 7 miles I think. Wor…Full review by edyeh2020
Oct 7, 2024
We usually travel in a motorhome but on this trip I was driving a small SUV. This gave me a perfect opportunity to visit the darksky park. For everyone in larger vehicles, I’d like to tell you that y…Full review by Flipper029
Sep 26, 2024
My friend and I went hiking in the Mackinaw City area. We decided to include the Dark Sky attraction on our itinerary. We wanted to go in the Events Center and discover what this place was all about…Full review by WinddancerDT3230CW

Questions & answers

Q:
Is there admission fee or parking fee
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It is totally Free...
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Do they allow dogs? We are visiting for 1 night only and can not leave our dog behind.
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Yes, dogs are allowed in the park but they must be on a leash. They are not allowed inside the building however. Enjoy your visit!
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Can you swim while waiting for the sun to set / stars to come out?
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You can go further down to the rocky beach and swim/wade but don’t know that it’s a great beach. It’s pretty rocky.
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Does anyone bring toddlers that are usually in bed at this time? We really want to visit while we camp nearby but don't …
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Does anyone bring toddlers that are usually in bed at this time? We really want to visit while we camp nearby but don't want to be judged and have no alt options
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Yes! Bring the kids (don't forget the insect repellent). Just bring something to keep them busy before it gets dark. People won't judge, it's a family thing for sure.
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