YANKEE SPRINGS RECREATION AREA
YANKEE SPRINGS RECREATION AREA2104 S. Briggs Road Middleville, Michigan 49333
Phone: 269-795-9081
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Yankee Springs Recreation Area was once the hunting grounds of the Algonquin Indians and the famous Chieftain, Chief Noonday. The site was established in 1835 and the village was made famous by Yankee Bill Lewis who owned and operated a hotel along the stagecoach run from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. The rugged terrain, the bogs and marshes, the lakes and streams, and the unique beauty of the park's 5,200 acres lend itself to many forms of recreation.
A modern campground is located on the shores of beautiful Gun Lake while rustic camping is available at Deep Lake. An equestrian campground and a youth organization campground also are available. Nine lakes are located within the park boundaries providing excellent fishing and water sports of all kinds.
As a year-round park, cross-county skiing on its more than 10 acres of Nordic ski trails, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing are all popular winter activities. Three special points of interest in the park are: Devil's Soupbowl, a glacially carved kettle formation, Graves Hill Overlook and The Pines, accessible from the extensive trail systems.
Favorite fairweather activities include 30 miles of hiking trails, 12 miles of challenging mountain bike trails, 9 miles of horseback trails, as well as two public beaches, picnic shelters, and two universally accessible fishing piers one at Gun Lake and one at Deep Lake.
Yankee Springs Deep Lake-Rustic(800) 447-2757 120 site(s)Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
Yankee Springs Gun Lake-Modern(800) 447-2757 200 site(s)Boat Launch, Electrical Service, Modern Restrooms
Yankee Springs-Equestrian(269) 795-9081 25 site(s)Campers with horses, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
Yankee Springs-Group Use Area(269) 795-9081 0 site(s), Contact the parkRustic Site, Vault Toilet
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Launch sites are available on Deep Lake and from the day-use area of Gun Lake. Non-accessble launch sites are located at Payne Lake, Hall Lake, Williams Lake, Long Lake, and a remote access site at McDonald Lake.
i was disappointed i drove two hours to look at the camp ground and the ranger told me i could not go thru to see the campground i will never go back to michigan camp grounds again michigan is a joke 