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This small natural inland lake (125 acres) was formerly known as Crystal Lake. It is a popular site with local folks in summer. There is one public access with a swimming beach, boat launch, parking loop and accessible latrine. A commercial campground is nearby.
Boat Launch
Boat Launch- cement boat ramp with dock, plenty of parking for trailers
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Fishing
Fishing- black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, rock bass, sunfish, yellow perch (list from lake-link.com)
Swimming
Swimming- The swimming area is nice as sand has been brought in to make the area more pleasant than the mud one usually encounters at small lakes. There is a grassy lawn surrounding the beach area. No picnic tables, but the grass is kept mowed and you can always bring a blanket.
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Handicap Accessibility
Handicap Accessibility- The latrine is handicapped accessible. The parking area is not paved- difficult for wheelchairs.
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Rest Rooms and Potable Water
Restrooms- The latrine is handicapped accessible.
Potable Water- none
Details
Access- 0.3 mile on dirt road off paved Hansen Rd. Parking area is dirt
Restrictions- waterskiing and high speed boating permitted only from 11 am to 7:30 pm, no camping.
Ecosystem- small inland lake with private cottages all around. Wooded with mowed grassy lawn at beach.
Other points of interest- Crystal Lake commercial campground 1/2 mile east on Hansen Rd.
Most recent date this info personally checked - July 2006
Maintained by- Michigan DNR
More- Michigan DNR Mason County Lakes
Locator
Driving Directions
Go north from US Highway 10/31 on Stiles Road between Ludington and Scottville. 1.5 miles north of US 10/31 turn east on Hansen Road. Turn north off Hansen on Quarterline, which is a dirt road 1/2 mile east of Stiles Rd. Reach the lake in 0.3 mile.