Clear Lake State Park (Michigan)
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| Location | Montmorency Township Montmorency County, Michigan |
| Nearest city | Canada Creek Ranch, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°07′35″N 84°10′50″W / 45.12639°N 84.18056°WCoordinates: 45°07′35″N 84°10′50″W / 45.12639°N 84.18056°W |
| Area | 290 acres (1.2 km²) |
| Established | 1966 |
| Governing body |  Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website |
Clear Lake State Park is a 290-acre (1.2 km2) state park in Michigan. Located in elk country, the park is a secluded retreat offering a sandy beach and a shallow swimming area that is ideal for children. Dedicated as a state park in 1966, it encompasses 2/3 of the Clear Lake shoreline.[1]
Clear Lake State Park is located within Mackinaw State Forest, which covers the northern eight counties of the Lower Peninsula.
[edit] Facilities and activities
- Swimming
- Playground
- Hiking. From the park there is access to more than 70 miles (110 km) of hiking trails.
- Fishing. The 133-acre (0.54 km2) Clear Lake is spring fed and has a depth of 100 feet (30 m). A variety of fish species have been planted and the lake is excellent for trout and smallmouth bass.
- Picnicking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter.
- Camping. There are 200 camping sites and a mini cabin.
- Boating. Two paved launch sites provide access to the spring-fed lake.
[edit] References
- ^ "Clear Lake State Park". http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=442&type=SPRK. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
[edit] External links
- Clear Lake State Park - Michigan DNR
- Protected Planet (World Database on Protected Areas) - Clear Lake State Park
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