Park Details

Name:	Palms Book State Park (Big Spring)
Address:	8970W County Road 442
	Manistique
	Michigan
	49854
Phone:	906-341-2355
Fax:	906-341-6171
URL:	www.michigan.gov/dnr

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

Palms Book State Park is located on the north end of Indian Lake in Michigan\\''s Upper Peninsula. It is a rewarding side trip for the vacationer, for here can be seen one of Michigan\\''s alluring natural attractions, Kitch-iti-kipi, \\"The Big Spring\\". Two hundred feet across, the forty foot deep Kitch-iti-kipi is Michigan\\''s largest Spring. Over 10,000 gallons a minute gush from fissures in uderlying limestone. The water temperature is a constant 45 degrees year around. By means of a self guided accessible observation raft, visitors are guided to vantage points overlooking fascinating underwater features & fantasies. Ancient tree trunks, lime-encrusted branches & fat trout appear suspended as they slip from the crystal waters far below. Clouds of sand kept in constant motion by gushing waters create ever-changing shapes & forms, a challenge to the imagination of the young & old alike. Near the spring is a pleasant & shaded picnic area with modern toilet facilities & a park store. This is a day use area only. No campsites.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible gift shops

Information and Interpretation Features

• Exhibits located on accessible routes
• Brochures or program guides provide information on its accessibility features