Yankee Springs Gun Lake
Yankee Springs Gun Lake is a state park that attracts tens of thousands of visitors throughout the year. The site has 200 sites on its 5200 acres, and is quite family-friendly. Visitors can relax on the shores of Yankee Springs Gun Lake, take advantage of the boat launch to go on a fishing or boating expedition, or simply relax in the peaceful campsites. You'd be remiss to not check out the Devil's Soupbowl, a geologic anomaly that has hiking trails to the top.
Yankee Springs Gun Lake
2104 S. Briggs Road
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9081
www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=247&type=SPCG
Whispering Waters Campground
Whispering Waters Campground, situated on the Thornapple River, is a full-service campground for families and individuals. Amenities at the campground include: camp store, picnic tables, a large pavilion for lunching, hook-ups for RVs (water, sewer, electric), and twenty-six acres in which explore. Canoeing is the main event at this site--canoe rentals are available, as are group excursions that last from ninety minutes to all day. Charlton Park is nearby, and has a Recreation Area for hiking and biking.
Whispering Waters Campground
1805 North Irving Road
Hastings, MI 49058-9582
(269) 945-5166
www.whisperingwatersonline.com/
Yankee Springs Deep Lake
Yankee Springs Deep Lake, unlike its more modern cousin, Yankee Springs Gun Lake, is a rustic and primitive campground for hearty hikers. The campground has 120 tent sites with flat pads, privies (no indoor plumbing), and nature trails around Deep Lake. Campers should prepare to bring all that's necessary into the camp, and pack out all garbage (practice Leave No Trace). Graves Hill Overlook is nearby, and can be a great spot for sunset/sunrise.
Yankee Springs Deep Lake
2104 S. Briggs Road
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9081
www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=246&type=SPCG
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