Clear Lake State Park (Michigan)
Encyclopedia
Clear Lake State Park is a 290 acres (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.
Clear Lake State Park is located within Mackinaw State Forest
, which covers the northern eight counties of the Lower Peninsula
.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
in Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. 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.
Clear Lake State Park is located within Mackinaw State Forest
Mackinaw State Forest
The Mackinaw State Forest is a forested area owned by the U.S. state of Michigan and operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It is located in the northern area of the Lower Peninsula within the eight counties of Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego,...
, which covers the northern eight counties of the Lower Peninsula
Lower Peninsula of Michigan
The Lower Peninsula of Michigan is the southern of the two major landmasses of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is surrounded by water on all sides except its southern border, which it shares with Ohio and Indiana. Geographically, the Lower Peninsula has a recognizable shape that many people...
.
Facilities and activities
- Swimming
- PlaygroundPlaygroundA playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...
- HikingHikingHiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
. From the park there is access to more than 70 miles (112.7 km) of hiking trails. - FishingFishingFishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
. The 133 acre (0.53823238 km²) Clear Lake is spring fed and has a depth of 100 feet (30.5 m). A variety of fish species have been planted and the lake is excellent for trout and smallmouth bass. - Picnicking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter.
- CampingCampingCamping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
. There are 200 camping sites and a mini cabin. - BoatingBoatingBoating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
. Two paved launch sites provide access to the spring-fed lake.