Yankee Springs Recreation Area

Yankee Springs Recreation Area

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Michigan
Location:In Barry County. From US-131 Exit 61, go 7 miles east on M-179, then south 1 mile on Briggs Road.
Facilities:200 modern campsites (on Gun Lake; @di), 120 rustic campsites (at DeepLake), equestrian campground with 25 sites, youth organizationcampground, picnic areas and shelters (é), playground, hiking trails(30 miles), mountain bike trails (12 miles), equestrian trails (9miles), Nordic ski trails (10 miles), snowmobile area, fishing pier (é), boat launchsites (é), concession/store (é).
Activities:Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horsebackriding, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, wildlifeobservation, interpretive programs.
Special Features:Park has nine lakes within its boundaries, two public beaches, and an extensive trail system.Special points of interest accessible from the trails include theGraves Hill scenic overlook and a glacially carved kettle formationcalled the Devil's Soupbowl.
Address:2104 S Briggs Rd
Middleville, MI 49333

Phone:269-795-9081
Web: www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=511
Size: 5,200 acres.

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