Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
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Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
US State Park, Michigan
3871 Hurd Rd
Metamora, MI 48455
www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=472
Phone: 810-797-4439
Size: 723 acres. Location: In Lapeer County, 8 miles south of the city of Lapeer, off M-24. Facilities: 214 modern campsites, mini-cabins, picnic area and shelter, hiking trails (6 miles), beach house, boat launch, boat rentals (rowboats, paddleboats, canoes), 2 fishing piers (1
), playground, concession/store, snowmobile area. Activities: Camping, hunting, boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, interpretive programs. Special Features: Park features rolling hills, vast wooded areas, and 80-acre Lake Minnewanna.
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Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
| Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area | |
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| Location | Lower Peninsula, Lapeer County, Michigan USA |
| Nearest city | Lapeer, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°56′10″N 83°20′12″W / 42.93611°N 83.33666°WCoordinates: 42°56′10″N 83°20′12″W / 42.93611°N 83.33666°W |
| Area | 723 acres (293 ha) |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
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Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area is a state-managed protected area located in Hadley Township in Lapeer County, northwest of Detroit. It is located eight miles south of the city of Lapeer. The closest urban community is the village of Metamora, Michigan, which lies to its east and is its postal address.
The park is 723 acres (2.93 km2) in area and has 214 camping sites which are composed of a "north" and "south" campground, and one cabin. The north campground has larger lots, which can accommodate larger trailers than the south campground. There is a six mile (10 km) nature trail, as well as picnic areas, beach with boat rentals, and a camp store. Lake Minnewanna is in the center of the campground which is a man-made lake 80 acres (320,000 m2) in size.
History
Metamora in the beginning was laid out differently than it is today. Where the current north campground is, is where the original beach was and where the beach is now was just forest. The drive behind the campground host spot was the original dumping station. Lake Minnewanna itself was made by building the dam across the creek that flows into Lake Minnewanna.
References
- Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment
- Map of Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment
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