14801 Arnold, Brooklyn • (517) 467–7401
1,122-acre state park with 5.8 miles of trails through its high ridges, deciduous forests, meadows, and wetlands, and with views of 144-acre Watkins Lake. Birdwatching, especially waterfowl. The lake and surrounding park property is a designated waterfowl refuge and is closed Feb. 15–May 15 and Sept. 1–Jan. 1 to protect important bird habitat; however, viewing is available year-round along Arnold Rd. mich.gov/recsearch (search Watkins Lake State Park)
