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. To protect important bird habitat, the lake and surrounding park property is a designated waterfowl refuge and is closed Feb. 15–May 15 and Sept. 1–Jan. 1; however, wildlife viewing is available year-round along Arnold Rd. washtenaw.org (search Watkins Lake State Park)
