Dunbar Park

Charlotte River as seen from Twelve Mile Road

Today we felt like going on a picnic and we chose Dunbar Park which sits where the Charlotte River flows into the St. Marys River just north of the Neebish Island Ferry.


This quiet drive spot has many beautiful views of the Charlotte River as it bends and twists its way to the larger St. Marys.

St Marys River & lake freighter from Dunbar Park

There is a picnic area with tables, grills and lots of parking. This is a great place to observe down bound shipping.

Canadian Leader at Dunbar Park

Dunbar Park can be reached by taking Riverside Drive out of the Sault until Twelve Mile. Go east, left on Twelve Mile, turn right on Lower Hay Lake and follow it right into the park. This way has gravel. For a paved road, take Riverside Drive to 15 Mile, turn left onto Scenic Drive and follow Scenic to Dunbar. The Park is marked with a Michigan State University sign.
If you want a quiet place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the UP, this is a great pace to spend a couple of hours. There is no charge to enter the park.