Yankee Springs Recreation Area

03/06/2026

We apparently excited a few people about mushrooms with our recent post. In that spirit, here's a reminder that we have a map for potentially productive morel foraging.

Did you know that areas with prescribed fires in the previous year can really bolster morel mushroom opportunities? Our MiMorels map shows you places that provide potential hot spots for these delicious fungi.

While they may not be out yet, this can help you plan some spring foraging activities. Who's excited?!

MiMorels - Michigan.gov/MiMorels

03/04/2026

Yankee Springs Recreation Area is seeking campground hosts for the months of June, July, and August.

See the link in the comments for more information.

02/11/2026

ATTENTION CAMPERS:

Please be aware that if you do not check into your campsite by 3 p.m on the second day of your reservation, your campsite reservation will be automatically cancelled (with additional fees).

If you will be arriving late, please adjust your reservation online (MiDNRReservations.com) or by calling 1.800.447.2757.

01/29/2026

We're hiring! Why not spend your summer outdoors caring for the places you love? You'll have the opportunity to connect with nature, meet incredible people and gain valuable skills all while getting paid!

As a summer worker, you will welcome guests, register campers and ensure the upkeep of facilities through essential tasks like cleaning and grounds maintenance. Pay start at $15.50 an hour.

Head to the comments for a link to apply and to tag someone that may be interested!

01/29/2026

Come see us February 17th at the Barry County Fair Grounds if you are interested in summer seasonal employment!

Join us for the Fourth Annual Barry County Career Fest, hosted at the Barry County Fair Grounds on February 17, 2026. This all-day event will focus on a wide variety of career choices found in Barry County and allow high school-aged students from the public and private schools to interact with area businesses and post-secondary educational institutions in pursuit of a possible career pathway.

This year we are also adding a time for adult learners and job seekers to explore career opportunities available in Barry County.

The Career Fest will focus on a multitude of career choices such as Business Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Construction, Health & Human Services, Medical, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Horticulture, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Insurance, and Mechanics.

Business registration is now open! There is no cost to have a booth at the Barry County Career Fest; however, we do ask that your booth is interactive and includes some type of demonstration, hands-on activity, or some other dynamic aspect that highlights the various career paths that exist within your company, large equipment is encouraged!

Register Here - https://business.mibarry.com/events/details/2026-barry-county-career-fest-5317

10/11/2025

Virtual Costume Contest
Rules:

- You must be in a costume.
- Take a picture in a costume in front of the scarecrow board located at site 154 (next to the Campground Host Site).
- Please only one picture per person/group
- You must reply with a comment (with picture) to this post to be entered. Any shares will not be counted.
- One like on your picture = one vote. Only likes will be counted for the purpose of the contest (no shares or other reactions will count as a vote, but feel free to share if you like!)

The picture with the most likes will win a prize! (Prize will be delivered to your campsite).

The costume contest is now live, so start getting those pictures in! At 8pm tonight, all votes will be counted.

Any pictures posted in the comments after 8pm will not count.

Good luck everyone!

10/04/2025

This dog was found at the Yankee Springs State Park. If you know the dog or the owner, please call the Barry County Animal Shelter at 269-948-4885.

10/02/2025

Today, October 1st means.... THE 9 MILE IS CLOSED TO ALL EQUESTRIANS.
*Until Jan. 1st*

Why?

It's officially archery season here in Michigan. And the 9 mile is located in the Barry State Game Area. This area is now closed and used by those wanting to hunt without any potential disturbance.

Please be respectful and ride where permitted.

The 6 mile, 4 mile & Pines trails are all available year round to equestrians since those trails are located in the Barry Recreational Area. While hunters are also permitted in/ around these trails...they will be expecting to see you unlike those in the game area.

Ride safe, wear bright colors.

We wish everyone a safe hunting and fall riding season! 🍂🍁

10/02/2025

Found black and white dog this morning in our park. Anyone local missing a friendly dog?