State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Yankee Springs State Recreation Area
Yankee Springs State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 5,200 acres (2,104 ha).
State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Barry, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 5,200 acres (2,104 ha) |
| Coordinates | 42.6128° N, 85.4911° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
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About Yankee Springs State Recreation Area
Yankee Springs State Recreation Area is a state-managed protected area located in Yankee Springs Township in Barry County, Michigan. The park is 5,200 acres (21 km2) in area. It has 120 rustic, 200 modern and 25 equestrian camping sites, plus two cabins. There are 30 miles (48 km) of cross-county ski/hiking trails, 12 miles (19 km) of mountain biking trails and 9 miles (14 km) of equestrian trails. 6 miles (9.7 km) of the North Country Trail pass through the park. 30 miles (48 km) or more of seasonal two lane roads open to any road legal vehicles and is a popular destination for Enduro Riders.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Lodges | It has 120 rustic, 200 modern and 25 equestrian camping sites, plus two cabins |
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Airports near this park
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- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 18.6 miles away
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 112.5 miles away
- General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) · Milwaukee, United States · 124.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yankee Springs State Recreation Area?
Yankee Springs State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (42.6128° N, 85.4911° W).
How big is Yankee Springs State Recreation Area?
Yankee Springs State Recreation Area covers 5,200 acres (2,104 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_Springs_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).