Clear Lake State Park (Michigan)

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Created 1966 Phone +1 989-785-4388		Area 117 ha

Location Montmorency TownshipMontmorency County, Michigan Nearest city Canada Creek Ranch, Michigan Operated by Michigan Department of Natural Resources Address 20500 M-33, Atlanta, MI 49709, USA Hours Open today · 8AM–10PMMonday8AM–10PMTuesday8AM–10PMWednesday8AM–10PMThursday8AM–10PMFriday8AM–10PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosed Similar Onaway State Park, Hoeft State Park, Cheboygan State Park, Lake Gogebic State Park, Wilson State Park

Clear Lake State Park is a 290-acre (1.2 km²) state park in Michigan. Located in Montmorency 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.

Clear Lake State Park is located within Mackinaw State Forest, which covers the northern eight counties of the Lower Peninsula.

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.

References

Clear Lake State Park (Michigan) Wikipedia

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