CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK
Nestled in 290 acres of Michigan 'Country,' a quiet, secluded retreat with 200 modern campsites and a mini-cabin. 133 acre lake of clear, deep water with great fishing. Enjoy swimming at our 300' sandy beach or launch your boat at the paved ramp, hike trails of rolling wooded hills from 6 to 70 miles long! Horseshoe courts, playgrounds, picnic areas. Trailhead for Clear Lake/Jackson Lake Pathway. Nearby access to ORV and snowmobile trails. Camping April - November. Metal detecting area. Clear Lake State Park is pleased to announce that this summer season canoes, kayaks and rowboats are available to rent at both parks. These boats will be available for full-day and half-day rentals.
The 48.5-mile scenic drive afford an opportunities to see deer, elk, black bear, snowshoes hare, fox, coyote, racoon, squirrel, ruffed grouse, bald eagle, loon and great blue heron. The fall season with the changing colors is an especially beautiful time to view the area.
The Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. Details and information on how to obtain your Michigan Recreation Passport can be found by visiting the
MICHIGAN RECREATION PASSPORT web page.
Clear Lake-Group Use Area1 site(s), Contact the parkGroup Use Area, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
Clear Lake-Modern(800) 447-2757200 site(s)Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms
A sandy beach and shallow swimming areas make this an ideal location for swimming.
Two paved launch sites provide access to the spring-fed lake.
Clear Lake is renting boats in 2009! Canoes, kayaks and rowboats. Call 989-785-4388.
The 133-acre Clear Lake is spring fed and has a depth of 100 feet. A variety of fish species have been planted and the lake is excellent for trout and smallmouth bass.