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Nearby lakes? Sure, Moon Lake is near Benton Lake, and camping is available at Putman Lake Camping. All through the summer months at Benton Lake highs are commonly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. Highs all through the winter are ordinarily in the 20's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Benton Lake drop into the 10's. Camping at Big Star Trailer and RV Resort is always a glorious experience, and close by you
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| | hit upon the North Country National Scenic Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail. You could also stop by Winnepesaug Lake if you're here at Benton Lake; it's nearby, and on a fine day you can take a hike along the Newaygo County Snowmobile Trail. So much exciting stuff to do here at Benton Lake, too pleasant to be true. A good close by hotel is Holiday Inn BIG RAPIDS. A common amount of rainfall falls here at Benton Lake; August is the wettest month | |
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with most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. This lake is so wonderful. Bear Creek is a delightful stream that is worth checking out; there is a brilliant hiking trail nearby called the Honeymoon Lake Snowmobile Trail.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 43.67139 Longitude: -85.89
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Moon Lake, Newaygo CountyCounty, 1 miles away |
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Putman Lake
 | 12 miles away If you'd like to camp at putman lake you can. A nice private campground on Putman Lakes West shoreline. Putman Lake campground offers easy access to the snowmobile trails, ORV trails, and the numerous lakes and other fishing oportunities. Hiking, Back riding, Cross Country Skiing, even dog sledding and ice fishing galore is possible from Putman Lake campground, a year around RV Park. www.putmanlake.com... |
Campbell Lake
 | 15 miles away spent my summers here -caught my first 28 inch northern pike on a cane pole when i was 11 years with my grandfather-tom c. story... |
Chinook Camping
 | 16 miles away We like it so well that we have a seasonal there!...We love this campground so much. We go there all the time and are greated by the nicest people. If you like to have fun you should definitely give it a try. If you go there, be sure to tip the owners attractive son Nick.... |
Hungerford Cross Country Ski Trail
 | 18 miles away Bring a map. Excellent xc skiing. In summer, cycles are permitted, nice and hilly, some sand.... |
Croton Dam Float Trips
 | 19 miles away 1 PHOTO ...Reservations highly recommended as we offer the lowest rates on the Muskegon River in the Newaygo Area for your river adventures.
Rustic Camping also available on a limited basis. As of April 15, 2009 we have two seasonal electric sites available for rent this season. Rate is $700. 00 for the year. Our camping rates nightly are $12. 00 for non-power sites and $15. 00 for electrical sites. No running water/hand pump. No dump station. Outhouses and porta- potties in the busy summer season.
Excellent smallmouth & largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye fishing on the backwaters to Croton Dam and also north about 5 miles on the backwaters of Hardy Dam. Spring steelhead runs, rainbow & german brown trout, and fall salmon runs down on the river itself below the dam.
We do not offer river services for the Little Muskegon River.
We do offer a car spotting service to take your vehicles down river while you boat, canoe, or kayak the river. We also provide transportation services for individuals and their own equipment for a reasonable fee.
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