Vermilion Point Nature Preserve
North Vermillion Road, Paradise, Michigan 49768
About the Vermilion Point Nature Preserve
Vermilion Point Nature Preserve is a stunning park and tourist attraction located on North Vermillion Road in Paradise, Michigan, United States. This preserve offers a unique and remote experience, defined by the beauty and ever-changing moods of Lake Superior. Visitors can explore a wide sandy beach, low shore dunes, upland forest, old cranberry bog wetlands, and a stream. The land is a known habitat for the federally endangered piping plover.
Please note that dogs are not allowed at this preserve from May 1 to August 15, but are permitted on leash the rest of the year. A dirt road leads to a parking area with easy access to the beach, where a marked trail is open for exploration.
Protected in 2007 through a bargain sale and grants, this property was once a life-saving station built in 1876. Researchers from various organizations use the preserve to study birds and wetlands. Visitors can learn more about the plants and animals found here using the iNaturalist guide. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Vermilion Point Nature Preserve.
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N Vermillion Rd, Paradise, MI 49768, United States
Reviews of Vermilion Point Nature Preserve
"awsom views. beautiful lakeshore. a must visit. Long sandy road back to it, but just keep going."
"Long drive down a gravel road, but our CR-V made it safely. If you like rock hunting, this is a great place. They were in the process of some restoration/construction work on one of the buildings out there, but it was easy enough to walk past that. Lake Superior was beautiful. A nice place with not too many people."
"I was looking for an “off the beaten path” beach that was less crowded that Whitefish Point. The beach at Vermillion Point fit that description perfectly. The parking lot here is small…..6-8 vehicles tops. With limited parking, over a mile of beach means you always have space to yourself. The road out to Vermillion Point is passable (when dry) for most vehicles and does not require 4 wheel drive."
"Great beach! Secluded and not very crowded. There are also some cool old buildings to check out around the beach area. Plenty of rocks to look through too. If you don’t have a vehicle to get through dirt and sand, you won’t make it out."
"I realize now, I didn't get any photos of the buildings. Vermillion Point is a beautiful area. We went up there for a rock hunting excursion. Looking for Emberlites and Lake Superior Agates. We found both! Do not follow a GPS to get back here as most will route you down Pond Rd. Just take Vermillion Rd all the way in to the parking area. The walk to Lake Superior from the parking is about 1/4 mile. You will walk through the Ghostly Remains of Vermillion Point Coast Guard Saving Station. The road to get back here is dirt, of course, but it's in pretty good shape. A few ruts and bumps, but we made it and I feel like even most cars could make it if you take your time. This is a wonderful place to visit. The night sky here is outstanding!"
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