Clear Lake State Park

09/14/2026

Today’s the day! A prescribed burn is taking place at Clear Lake State Park. Please use caution when traveling along CR622 and Clear Lake Drive, as there may be reduced visibility and increased fire personnel and apparatus in the area. The Day Use Area will remain closed for the duration of the burn. If conditions stay favorable, operations may continue into tomorrow as well. Thank you for your patience and support!

09/10/2026

Clear Lake State Park’s sanitation station will temporarily close Oct. 19–Nov. 2 to accommodate wastewater system upgrades. Water will remain available at the park headquarters during this time.
Please also remember:

• All campground water, restrooms, and showers will close for the season on Oct. 14.

• The day-use area water and restrooms will close for the season on Sept. 21.

Thank you for your patience as we prepare the park for fall and winter operations.

08/19/2026

A prescribed burn is planned at Clear Lake State Park sometime between Sept. 10–19. The exact date will depend on when weather and wind conditions are safest and most favorable. During the burn, the day-use area will be closed, and campers and neighbors may notice an increase in smoke at certain times.

Prescribed burns are one way the DNR keeps lands and forests healthy. The burns are conducted by highly trained DNR personnel in cooperation with the proper authorities and local units of government.

Public safety is a top priority during all prescribed burns, which sometimes are canceled at the last minute due to careful monitoring of weather and wind conditions.

08/19/2026

Thanks to the generous donations many of you make at the time of your campsite reservation, we’re excited to share that we’ve purchased a Mobi Chair—now available for guests who want to enjoy the lake but may need a little extra assistance getting there.
This amazing piece of equipment helps ensure everyone can experience the beauty and fun of our waterfront. Your contributions truly make a difference, and this is a perfect example of how your support creates more inclusive outdoor adventures for all.

Thank you for helping us make the park a place where everyone can enjoy Michigan’s natural splendor. If you or someone in your group would like to use the Mobi Chair during your stay, just let us know—we’re happy to help!

08/19/2026

07/15/2026

Power has been restored!

07/15/2026

Members are currently experiencing an outage at the Canada Creek substation with Wolverine Power, and Wolverine Power is aware of the issue and is working to resolve it.

Restoration timing is currently unknown, but we will keep you updated.

Please report any new outages either online or by phone:
📲 Online: PIE&G Outage Center: pieg.com/outage-center or your MYPIE&G app.
📞 Phone: 1-800-423-6634 or 989-733-8515

06/29/2026

Learn more about how you can help raise funds for community schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations. Our community rewards program makes it easy. Learn more about Kroger Community Rewards.

04/17/2026

Clear Lake State Park is showing off its spring colors, and it’s a great time to visit! The trails, day‑use area, disc golf course, and Tiny Elk Cabin are all open and ready to enjoy.

A quick reminder: the campground and sanitation station are closed for construction, and the project is on schedule for completion in June. The lake still has some ice, so courtesy piers are not yet installed at the boat launches.

If you're eager to camp, nearby options are open at Jackson Lake, Ess Lake, Avery Lake, and Big Oaks Equestrian State Forest Campgrounds.

Thanks for helping keep everyone safe by staying out of the construction areas, we look forward to welcoming campers back once improvements are complete!

04/10/2026