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Elni Lake
 | 10 miles away ...he bottom appears to have a loose mud texture and is, therefore, easily disturbed. But, there is more to that story... It is a fun lake for story-telling because it has as its bottom several feet of sawdust, which when merged with the natural sand and dirt compounds finds itself much like quicksand. At the top of that bottom layer (sawdust, mostly) is the volatile, easily disturbed, mystery muck. Hence, there isn't a beach on Elni. If you wonder about the veracity of my ''quicksand'' reference, take a good, thick stick (we used young poplars stripped of leaves, etc., to push our raft around the lake) and stick it into the bottom (a little off shore, since the very edges of the lake are sandy). You may push it down several feet and never touch bottom. When you pull the stick out, you'll see where the quicksand reference comes from. It is very difficult to overcome the sucking force of that mucky compound. I've seen boat motors and other large items sink into the Elni bottom, never to be seen again.. We used to swim in the lake off a raft in the middle. Imagine diving dow... |
Beaver Trails Campground
 | 10 miles away 5 PHOTOS Jeeps... Trees... Playground... Water... Peaceful setting... Beaver Trail Campground is located in beautiful Ogemaw County. Close to ATV and Snowmobile trails that run through the hills, inland lakes to fish from, many great golf courses, Tanger Outlet Mall, and downtown West Branch for a unique shopping experience. 31 large sites including 8 Rustic, a Group Rustic, 10 Electric and 10 Water and Electric sites. The large pond is good for swimming and fishing. Other things are a playground, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball hoops and boat rental. Check out our website: www.beavertrailcampground.com for more infformation and online reservations.... |
Beaver Trail Campground
| 10 miles away 1 PHOTO Located in beautiful northeastern Michigan with many inland lakes, ATV trails, snowmobile trails and the Rifle and Au Sable Rivers nearby. Great smaller campground with large sites, modern showerhouse, playground, horseshoes, volleyball and big pond with a swimming area and you can do a little fishing. ATV friendly campground located in Ogemaw County where you can ride along the shoulders of county roads to get to the trails.... |
Ogemaw Sport and Trail Center
| 10 miles away I spend most of my summer weekends at ostc and its a great area for any kind of orv use. They have modern showers, toilets, and electrical and water hookup on each site! then theres the motocross track (theres three of varying difficulties, mini, intermediate,and the big track) which is well groomed, as well as the private trail system on 175 acres. There is also the state orv and snowmobile trails very nearby. You can also ride legally on the county roads. Awesome place, Awesome ride. Check them out at Ogemawsportandtrail.com ... |
Smallwood Lake
| 12 miles away Smallwood lake is awsome it was where my first tubing experince was I fell off and it hurt alot. We moved to Smallwood lake in 2000. Smallwood lake is awsome I love the wooden shoe restrant great food friends and fights.... |
Molasses River Flooding Number Three
| 13 miles away Well now the dam has a big hole it it that the dnr made, then they went out there and fixed it, so if you want tosee your tax dollars at work go look at it.... |
River View Campground & Canoe Livery
| 15 miles away 2 PHOTOS Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom, Showers, Laundry, Nearby Restaurant(s), Nearby Attractions, Fishing, Boating, Kids Activities, Playground, Cabins... Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom... - 200 RV hookups, FISHING:River Fishing/2 Ponds with Catch & Release, BOATING:On Site Canoeing, Kayaking & Tubing, PLAYGROUND:2 Playgrounds plus Volleyball & Basketball Courts, CABINS:with 1/2 Baths... - 250 RV Hookup sites available RV hookups, PETS:Pets must be kept on leash at all times. Pets must never be left unattended. Noisy or aggressive dogs will be asked to be removed., FIRES:Due to firewood quarantine, no outside firewood allowed. , STORE:We offer a full line of groceries & picnic supplies, cold beer & wine, snacks, candy, dairy products, fresh pizza, nachos, hot pretzels, hot coffee & donuts, hot & cold sandwiches, pop, ice, hats, clothing, charcoal & grills, coolers, camping supplies, mini drug line, live bait, toys, firewood, toiletries, R.V. supplies, etc.., GROCERY:Several party stores nearby and a full grocery store a short 10 minute drive away., GAMEROOM:Our recreation center is available to all of our campers. This 32x64 foot pavilion provides groups a great place to picnic out of the hot sun, or shelter for those rainy days. Inside the pavilion is a game room with pinball machines, a pool table, darts, and video games.... |
Hardwood Lake
| 18 miles away There is a beautiful campground right on Hardwood Lake called the Hardwood Lake Campground owned by Richland Township... |
