Guard Lake, Lake County, Michigan

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     Guard Lake is a fine location to visit for more than one day, Putman Lake Camping is a fine location to camp nearby, and if you need a place to stay Holiday Inn BIG RAPIDS is a delightful choice. Now, you may assume that's heaps but there's even more exciting stuff to do here at Guard Lake. Stay the night at Paris Park, and close by you find the Hungerford Cross Country Ski Trail which is a perfect hiking trail. This lake is so wonderful. There's whitewater  
   on Pine River for all you adrenaline kick people, and playing golf is lots of fun at Intimidator Golf Course. Going for a hike on the Lincoln Mills Snowmobile Trail is always a great adventure, and Chard Lake is a pleasant lake nearby.
For the duration of the months of summer at Guard Lake temperatures are mostly in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are frequently in the 20's; after
 
               the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Guard Lake fall into the 0's. There are perfect places to discover along the Newaygo County Snowmobile Trail; a pretty lake like Bristol Pond is a good site to go to. Guard Lake gets a normal amount of yearly rain; September is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is February.
A pleasant close by hotel is Super 8 Big Rapids MI.

 
Holiday Inn BIG RAPIDS, Big Rapids
14 miles away
The Holiday Inn Big Rapids is the Big Rapids hotel of choice and is located on the campus of Ferris State University. Our four story, full service hotel offers 118 guest rooms and suites. Enjoy our re...

Super 8 Big Rapids MI, Big Rapids
14 miles away
* Indoor pool and whirlpool * Just off the US 131 X-Way off Exit 139 * Right across Ferris State University * Area Activities including Golfing, Tubing, Skiing, Snowmobiling, White Pine Nature Trai...

Current weather conditions at Guard Lake, Lake County, Michigan
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Local climate location: BALDWIN 18 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.82583
Longitude: -85.675

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These outdoors activities are available near Guard Lake.
 Hotels Near Guard Lake:
Holiday Inn BIG RAPIDS, Big Rapids, 14 miles away
Super 8 Big Rapids MI, Big Rapids, 14 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Big Rapids, 15 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Big Rapids, Mi, Big Rapids, 17 miles away
Rodeway Inn Cadillac, Cadillac, 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Guard Lake:
Putman Lake Camping, Baldwin, 12 miles away
Paris Park, Paris, 12 miles away
White River Roughing Area Campground, Newaygo County, 12 miles away
Whispering Oaks Campground and Cabins, Baldwin, 12 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Guard Lake:
Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 27 miles away
      485 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Guard Lake:
Pine River, Lake CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class I-II - 16 miles long (Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge)
 National Parks Near Guard Lake:
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire - MI, 56 miles away
 Trails Near Guard Lake:
Hungerford Cross Country Ski Trail, Newaygo County, 7 miles away
Lincoln Mills Snowmobile Trail, Lake County, 16 miles away
Newaygo County Snowmobile Trail, Newaygo County, 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Guard Lake:
Intimidator Golf Course, Reed City, 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Guard Lake:
Chard Lake, Lake CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Bristol Pond, Lake CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Intimidator Golf Course
Very slow play.  To many hackers looking for balls in the woods.  Very narrow design ment only for those who hit the ball down the middle. ...fun course to play great condition reasonable rates lots of natural contours scenic  friendly staff great for beginners or the seasoned player will find it to be a challenge...nascar theme golf course. very woodsy, narrow fairways and fast greens, very fun and challenging course...great 9 hole course par 35 narrow fairways and lightning fast greens. making it a challenging course....

Hungerford Cross Country Ski Trail
Bring a map. Excellent xc skiing. In summer, cycles are permitted, nice and hilly, some sand....

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...

Pine River
13 miles away
Actually, the best paddling on the Pine River is below Lincoln, and especially in the section from Dobson Bridge to Low Bridge (approximately 21 miles). there are numerous CI rapids from about 20 minutes US from Dobson to about 20 minutes US from Low Bridge. Unfortunately, due to livery traffic the river is kept cleared to excess. Most of the leaning trees and logjams that make padding interesting have been removed so the drunken rental boat paddlers don't get into trouble....

Hunt Lake
16 miles away
Hunt Lake is a beautiful private lake with an abundance of wildlife, wetlands, as well as fisheries resources. It is only 10 acres in size, however, it is known for its' abundance and large sized Northern Pike. Access is completely private and may not be accessed without private land owner's permission. Cielo Nature Sanctuary is a private nature sanctuary located on the North and East sections of the lake which enhance its' importance as a habitat for fisheries, wildlife, and waterfowl....

Blodgett Landing
16 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery...Nightly

$20. 00 Without Sewer
$25. 00 With Sewer

Monthly

$350. 00 Without Sewer
$400. 00 With Sewer

Seasonal (May-Sept)

$975. 00 Without Sewer
$ 1,100. 00 With Sewer

An additional $5 charge applies if more than 4 adults at a site.
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Croton Township Campground
18 miles away
I've stayed here with my cast and film crew.. they were wonderful folks, and a fine facility.We'll be back!><> Psycho Fisher <><...

Croton Dam Float Trips
19 miles away
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...ommended 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.

Small camp store on premisis. Ice & Fi...

Caberfae Peaks
26 miles away
With 34 runs and 2 jib parks Caberfae Peaks is also home to Michigan's highest lift served peaks. We have the states newest and largest day lodge, a spacious rental building plus a 36-room hotel with outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Family friendly with children's programs on weekends and holidays. Rustic pub, restaurants, cafeteria....

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