Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. Sunset along the rocky shores of Lake Michigan. Fayette State Park.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. The furnace for smelting iron at Fayette. Tours are self guided and almost all of the buildings are open to the public; including this one.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. Waterfront buildings in the ghost town of Fayette.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. Historic hotel at Fayette. This building was under restoration and was slated to open to the public in 2015

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. The doctor's home in Fayette State Park.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. Stairs to the swimming area at Fayette. The beach is narrow with dune grass almost to the water's edge.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. At the end of the day use area is a small trail that leads to St. Peter The Fisherman Cemetery. It is a small historic graveyard that few people seem to know about.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. View of the rocky Lake Michigan shore. Fayette State Park.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. Historic home open to the public for self guided tours. Fayette State Park.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. Pioneer kitchen display in a home at Fayette.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. Exterior of historic building. Fayette State Park.

Fayette Historic State Park, Michigan, United States. Snail Shell harbor has a small state operated marina for boaters. Slips are available for rent through the Michigan DNR website. When we were there, the park was also offering kayaks to visitors for use in the harbor. They were free with a small deposit and signed waiver of liability. The kayaks were offered for limited time in the summer months, so you would want to contact the park for specific dates and availability.