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Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park
Photo: Claytonllibrar, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Sanilac County, Michigan
Nearest town
8.7 miles northeast of Cass City
Type
State Historic Site

About Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park

240 acres of land in Greenleaf Township protect the largest known collection of Native American petroglyphs in Michigan, also known as ezhibiigadek asin. The carvings date to the pre-Columbian era and depict elements of Native American spirituality. A hiking trail with interpretive markers runs through the property along the nearby Cass River, giving visitors a route to view the rock carvings in context.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park is in Sanilac County, Michigan, 8.7 miles northeast of Cass City. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.