Mass Timber Cabins Young State Park and Burt Lake State Park

2026-11-03

On behalf of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ( DNR ) Parks and Recreation Division ( PRD ), the Department of Technology , Management , and Budget ( DTMB ) is requesting professional architectural and engineering services for a Phase 100 Study and Phase 300 Schematic Design of several mass - timber cabins to be located in Burt Lake State Park and Young State Park . DNR desires to enable people to experience mass timber firsthand . Creating mass - timber cabins will increase exposure of mass - timber technology and give the public an immersive experience . The goal of these mass - timber cabins is to be a demonstration showpiece and an educational tool to showcase advancing mass - timber technology and renewable resources , which combine different industries and DNR programs . If successful , these mass - timber cabins will become a prototype that may be replicated in other state parks . In addition , the DNR anticipates the successful application of mass timber for this project may impact future DNR infrastructure such as contact stations , toilet buildings , and beach houses . This request is to provide Phase 100 Study and Phase 300 Schematic Design only . DNR anticipates , but does not guarantee , that the services awarded to the PSC for this contract will be increased in the future to include additional design and construction administration services .

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2026-05-14