Water Feature Viewing

Places where interesting examples of the critical role water plays in our natural environment can be observed

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Click to center Alcona Township Park - Black River in the map view.
Alcona Township Park - Black River
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Click to center Burt Lake State Park -Access in the map view.
Burt Lake State Park -Access
Burt Lake State Park Boat Launch
Click to center Cheboygan State Park Hike-in in the map view.
Cheboygan State Park Hike-in
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Click to center City of Muskegon Fisherman's Landing in the map view.
City of Muskegon Fisherman's Landing
The City of Muskegon's Fisherman's Landing features an improved launch, campground, and fishing area.
Click to center City of Muskegon Grand Trunk Launch Ramp on Muskegon Lake in the map view.
City of Muskegon Grand Trunk Launch Ramp on Muskegon Lake
Grand Trunk features a small boat launch, parking, access to the Lakeshore Trail bike path, a wetland boardwalk, picnic shelter and interpretive signage. The Lake Express Muskegon to Milwaukee high speed ferry terminal is located nearby.
Click to center City of Muskegon Harbour Towne Park Access in the map view.
City of Muskegon Harbour Towne Park Access
Harbour Towne Beach looks out to Muskegon Lake with a clear view of the channel out to Lake Michigan. It’s a public beach that is a favorite among locals and perfect for getting the bead on Walleye and Salmon fishing activity.
Click to center City of Muskegon Hartshorn Marina in the map view.
City of Muskegon Hartshorn Marina
Hartshorn Marina is located in the downtown Muskegon area, with access to Muskegon Lake, Muskegon River and Lake Michigan. The Lakeshore Trail bike path is accessible from the launch parking lot area.
Click to center City of Muskegon Pere Marquette Park Access in the map view.
City of Muskegon Pere Marquette Park Access
Pere Marquette is a popular Lake Michigan public beach, located on the south side of the Muskegon Navigational Channel near a historic lighthouse, coast guard station, NOAA Field Station, maritime walkway and the U.S.S. Silversides Submarine Museum.
Click to center City of Muskegon Richards Park Access in the map view.
City of Muskegon Richards Park Access
Richards Park is located between the South Branch and the Middle Branch of the Muskegon River.
Click to center Claybanks Township Park Access in the map view.
Claybanks Township Park Access
2700 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline and 90 acres of land
Click to center Covell Park Access in the map view.
Covell Park Access
A 3.9 acre community park with access to the White River and White Lake
Click to center Duck Lake State Park Access in the map view.
Duck Lake State Park Access
Duck Lake State Park is a day-use park, featuring a towering sand dune.
Click to center Galien River-Red Arrow Highway Public Access in the map view.
Galien River-Red Arrow Highway Public Access
Click to center Goodrich Park Access in the map view.
Goodrich Park Access
This popular, 8.5 acre regional and community park is located in the City of Whitehall and co-located with the White Lake Municipal Marina.
Click to center Grand River Park in the map view.
Grand River Park
Click to center Hardwood Road - Burt Lake in the map view.
Hardwood Road - Burt Lake
Hardwood Road end
Click to center John Gurney Park Boat Launch in the map view.
John Gurney Park Boat Launch
Hart Lake Access
Click to center Kal-Haven Trail Picnic Pavilion in the map view.
Kal-Haven Trail Picnic Pavilion
Dinghy dock, picnic area, no vehicle access
Click to center Lake Erie Metropark Launch in the map view.
Lake Erie Metropark Launch
Lake Erie Metropark Launch.
Click to center Lake Michigan Oval Park Access in the map view.
Lake Michigan Oval Park Access
Park on Lake Michigan
Click to center Lake Michigan Recreation Area - Manistee N.F. Access in the map view.
Lake Michigan Recreation Area - Manistee N.F. Access
Click to center Lau Road Ending - on White Lake in the map view.
Lau Road Ending - on White Lake
No amenities at the Lau Road End, but nearby Medberry Park has Lake Michigan beach, restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables.
Click to center Lloyd's Landing at Old Channel Inn in the map view.
Lloyd's Landing at Old Channel Inn
Lloyd's Landing features a Lake Michigan swimming beach at the Ferry Street road end, adjacent to the White River Barrier Dunes Sanctuary. It is the location of the original White Lake channel and a short walk to the Old Channel Inn restaurant.
Click to center Maple Bay Boating Access Site in the map view.
Maple Bay Boating Access Site
DNR Maple Bay Boat Launch - Burt Lake
Click to center Medbery Park Access in the map view.
Medbery Park Access
Medbery Park offers parking, a boat launch, picnic area, restrooms and park benches.
Click to center Mill Iron Road at Muskegon River in the map view.
Mill Iron Road at Muskegon River
This is a popular local launch for small boats, canoes and kayaks. Free parking is available at a paved culdesac above a 50 yard gravel driveway that leads to a flat area right at the river's edge.
Click to center Montague Boat Launch in the map view.
Montague Boat Launch
This is a public boat launch and fish cleaning station, featuring access to downtown Montague, a campground and bike path. Annual boat launch permits can be purchased at Montague City Hall, Montague Foods, Moxie Marine and Johnson Great Outdoors.
Click to center Muskegon Conservation Club in the map view.
Muskegon Conservation Club
The Muskegon Conservation Club provides access for members and guests. Emergency access is available and additional paddler-friendly amenities are currently being planned.
Click to center Muskegon County Heritage Landing Access in the map view.
Muskegon County Heritage Landing Access
Heritage Landing features picturesque views of Muskegon Lake, spectacular sunsets and a variety of festivals and outdoor, recreational opportunities,
Click to center Muskegon State Park Beach Access in the map view.
Muskegon State Park Beach Access
The park features two campgrounds, a swimming beach and pavilion bath house, restrooms, hiking trails, scenic views of large sand dunes and the Lake Michigan shoreline, south of the Muskegon Lake Channel Lighthouse.
Click to center Muskegon State Park Snug Harbor in the map view.
Muskegon State Park Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor features a boat launch, parking, picnic pavilion, grills, fishing, swimming on Muskegon Lake and hiking trails to Lake Michigan through wooded dunes.
Click to center Muskegon State Park South Channel Campground Access in the map view.
Muskegon State Park South Channel Campground Access
Muskegon State Park features two campgrounds, a swimming beach and pavilion bath house, restrooms, hiking trails, scenic views of large sand dunes and the Lake Michigan shoreline, south of the Muskegon Lake Channel Lighthouse.
Click to center New Buffalo Boat Launch in the map view.
New Buffalo Boat Launch
Click to center P.J. Hoffmaster State Park Access in the map view.
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park Access
This popular State Park offers camping, swimming, hiking, cross country skiing, and interpretive programs at the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center.
Click to center Petoskey State Park- Tannery Creek Campground water access in the map view.
Petoskey State Park- Tannery Creek Campground water access
Click to center Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in the map view.
Pointe Mouillee State Game Area
Public Boat Launch
Click to center Scenic Drive Road Ending - on White Lake in the map view.
Scenic Drive Road Ending - on White Lake
The Scenic Road End on White Lake has limited parking, but very close to lodging, restaurant and a popular golf course.
Click to center Silver Lake State Park-Boat Launch in the map view.
Silver Lake State Park-Boat Launch
Click to center Spring Lake Park - Spring Lake in the map view.
Spring Lake Park - Spring Lake
Spring Lake Park - Not a good access point.
Click to center Van Buren State Park in the map view.
Van Buren State Park
State Park Access Site
Click to center Veterans Memorial Park on Muskegon River in the map view.
Veterans Memorial Park on Muskegon River
Veterans Memorial Park, on Muskegon River at Muskegon Lake is a historically significant World War I memorial park and a tribute to all veterans. Significant effort is underway to restore historic features and passive public outdoor recreation amenities.
Click to center Warren Dunes State Park in the map view.
Warren Dunes State Park
State Park Access Site
Click to center White River Light Station Access in the map view.
White River Light Station Access
The White River Light Station is located on a recreational, navigational channel between White Lake and Lake Michigan
Click to center Best Western River Terrace in the map view.
Best Western River Terrace
Best Western River Terrace Hotel on the Cheboygan River and Inland Waterway…
Click to center Clearwater Lakeshore Motel in the map view.
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel
Click to center Country Cabins of Topinabee in the map view.
Country Cabins of Topinabee
Click to center Crooked River Lodge in the map view.
Crooked River Lodge
Click to center Fleetwood Inn & Suites in the map view.
Fleetwood Inn & Suites
Click to center Hansen's Cottages in the map view.
Hansen's Cottages
Click to center Koviak's Cabins in the map view.
Koviak's Cabins
Click to center Riverside Cottages in the map view.
Riverside Cottages
Click to center The Pines Cottages of Indian River in the map view.
The Pines Cottages of Indian River
Click to center North Beach - City of South Haven in the map view.
North Beach - City of South Haven
City Park
Click to center Oak Street Beach - City of South Haven in the map view.
Oak Street Beach - City of South Haven
Small public beach
Click to center South Beach - City of South Haven in the map view.
South Beach - City of South Haven
City Park
Click to center Buttersville Campground in the map view.
Buttersville Campground
Click to center Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga in the map view.
Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga
Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga, campground and cabins owned and operated by Emmet Countyers, seven rental cabins (open year round)
Click to center Charles Mears State Park- Mears Modern Campground in the map view.
Charles Mears State Park- Mears Modern Campground
Click to center Kal-Haven Rustic Campground, No Vehicle Access in the map view.
Kal-Haven Rustic Campground, No Vehicle Access
Small rustic campground
Click to center Maple Bay State Forest Campground in the map view.
Maple Bay State Forest Campground
Rustic Campground on Burt Lake
Click to center Muskegon State Park Lake Michigan Campground in the map view.
Muskegon State Park Lake Michigan Campground
The Muskegon State Park Lake Michigan Campground is located directly across Scenic Drive from Winter Sports Complex, luge and hiking trails through wooded dunes. The historic Blockhouse is nearby, offering a panoramic view of the topography.
Click to center Muskegon State Park- South Channel Campground in the map view.
Muskegon State Park- South Channel Campground
Click to center P.J. Hoffmaster State Park Campground in the map view.
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park Campground
Click to center Pigeon Bay Campground in the map view.
Pigeon Bay Campground
Click to center Pigeon Bay Campground in the map view.
Pigeon Bay Campground
Click to center Silver Lake State Park- Silver Lake Modern Campground in the map view.
Silver Lake State Park- Silver Lake Modern Campground
Click to center Downtown South Haven Restaurants Map in the map view.
Downtown South Haven Restaurants Map
Click to center Muskegon Lake Navigational Channel at Lake Michigan in the map view.
Muskegon Lake Navigational Channel at Lake Michigan
The Channel connects Muskegon Lake to Lake Michigan and to the Great Lakes. Large freighters, tugs, sailboats, fishing boats and the Lake Express high-speed, cross lake ferry to Milwaukee all use this scenic, commercial and recreational channel.
Click to center BearSaw Creek Nature Preserve in the map view.
BearSaw Creek Nature Preserve
Nature Preserve
Click to center Black Hole Nature Preserve in the map view.
Black Hole Nature Preserve
Nature Preserve on connecting channel to Pickerel Lake
Click to center Chaboiganing Nature Preserve in the map view.
Chaboiganing Nature Preserve
Nature Preserve on Burt Lake near Maple Bay Campground
Click to center Fergus Nature Preserve in the map view.
Fergus Nature Preserve
Nature Preserve
Click to center Fochtman Nature Preserve in the map view.
Fochtman Nature Preserve
Property on Round Lake and creek connecting to Crooked Lake
Click to center Gauthier Nature Preserve in the map view.
Gauthier Nature Preserve
Enjoy hiking and sightseeing along the shore of Lake Huron
Click to center Giauque Nature Preserve in the map view.
Giauque Nature Preserve
Nature Preserve
Click to center Hildner Bearce-Wauben Nature Preserves in the map view.
Hildner Bearce-Wauben Nature Preserves
Enjoy hiking and wildlife
Click to center Ponshewaing Nature Preserve in the map view.
Ponshewaing Nature Preserve
Click to center Seven Springs Nature Preserve in the map view.
Seven Springs Nature Preserve
Enjoy hiking and wildlife
Click to center Kids Corners - City of South Haven in the map view.
Kids Corners - City of South Haven
Lake Michigan Beach
Click to center Fay Martin River Resort in the map view.
Fay Martin River Resort
Resort with 6 cabins sits on 2 ˝ acres of landscaped lawn, fronting one side of Michigan's famous Inland Waterway, on the Indian River.
Click to center Gower Resort in the map view.
Gower Resort
Click to center Happy Hour Resort in the map view.
Happy Hour Resort
Click to center Sunset Shores Resort in the map view.
Sunset Shores Resort
Click to center The Landings Resort & Marina in the map view.
The Landings Resort & Marina
Click to center Grand Mere State Park in the map view.
Grand Mere State Park
State Park Access Site
Click to center Harborwalk - City of South Haven in the map view.
Harborwalk - City of South Haven
Pedestrian Walkway from South Haven Lighthouse to North Beach