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Alcohol Restrictions Item is accessible.
Alcohol Restrictions: You may not possess or consume an alcoholic beverage in the 1) rented shelters in the Silver Lake and Halfmoon day-use areas and 2) within .25 miles of Pickerel Lake day-use area/parking lot April 1 through Labor Day (unless the park manager has granted written authorization through an event permit).
Boat Rental Item is accessible.
Boat Rental:

JR’s Concession – located in the Silver Lake day-use area (near the beach) – rents kayak, canoes, stand-up paddleboard and rowboats Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Hell Canoe & Kayak Rentals – located at the Bruin Lake Campground boat launch - rents canoes and kayaks Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Cross Country Ski Item is accessible.
Cross Country Ski
Equestrian Item is accessible.
Equestrian: The park is home to13 miles of trails, a staging area and a stable.
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Pier fishing is available at Silver Lake and Crooked Lake. Shore fishing is available at Silver Lake.
Hiking Item is accessible.
Hiking: An extensive trail system is available to the hiker and mountain biker. The trails all begin at Silver Lake Beach. Trailside camping is available within designated campgrounds. Please contact the park office for registration information before you camp.
Hunting Item is accessible.
Hunting: The majority of the recreation area is open to hunting according to the various seasons, except for safety zones around the developed day use areas, campgrounds and office areas. There are seasonal restrictions on shooting from April 1 to September 14. Target shooting is prohibited at any time or place.
Metal Detecting Item is accessible.
Metal Detecting: Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage natural and cultural resources in Michigan state parks nor violate applicable state statutes. This park map clearly shows where this activity is allowed to take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. Areas located within the campground are limited to registered campers only.
Mountain Biking Item is accessible.
Mountain Biking: An extensive trail system is available to the hikers and mountain bikers. The Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association (PMBA) grooms five miles of trails in the winter.
Interpretive Programs Item is accessible.
Interpretive Programs: Seasonal naturalists offer weekly nature-based nature programming Memorial Day through Labor Day. View weekly programming calendar (PDF).
Paddling Item is accessible.
Paddling
Swimming Item is accessible.
Swimming: There are two public beaches, one at Silver Lake and one at Halfmoon Lake. The Bruin Lake beach is only open to campers.
Watchable Wildlife Item is accessible.
Watchable Wildlife

Facilities (Display as List)

Beach House Item is accessible.
Beach House: A beach house with change courts and showers is available at the Silver Lake Day Use Area.
Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch:

Boaters and anglers will find great opportunities on the many lakes throughout the recreation area. There are improved boat launches on Bruin, Halfmoon, South, North, Joslin and Portage lakes. Unimproved ramps are located on, Crooked, Gosling and Hiland Lakes. There are hand-carry access sites onto Sullivan Lake and Pickerel Lake. The chain of seven lakes can be accessed from Bruin and Halfmoon.

Bruin Lake access site is open to the public for launch, however the beach at Bruin Lake is only open to campers and their visitors. There is a day-use beach and picnic area at Halfmoon and Silver Lake (Silver Lake does not have boating access).

Cabins & Lodges Item is accessible.
Cabins & Lodges
Electrical Service Item is accessible.
Electrical Service
Fishing Pier Item is accessible.
Fishing Pier
Modern Restrooms Item is accessible.
Modern Restrooms
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: Boat rentals, a trail system, seasonal modern toilet facilities, playground, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and a fishing pier are available at Silver Lake beach and picnic area. A boat launch, picnic shelters, trail access, volleyball court, horseshoe pits and playground are available at Halfmoon Lake beach and picnic area.
Picnic Shelter Item is accessible.
Picnic Shelter: Two picnic shelters are available at Half Moon Lake. These shelters can be reserved up to a year in advance by calling 1-800-447-2757 or visiting www.midnrreservations.com.
Playground Item is accessible.
Playground
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site
Sanitation Station Item is accessible.
Sanitation Station
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Walk-in Sites Item is accessible.
Walk-in Sites
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access:

Bruin Lake access site is open to the public for launch, however the beach at Bruin Lake is only open to campers and their visitors. There is a day-use beach and picnic area at Halfmoon and Silver Lake.

Yurt Item is accessible.
Yurt: The Glenbrook Yurt is located on a ridge overlooking the Portage River and Halfmoon Lake and is on the shortcut on the Potawatomi Trail.