March 14, 2017

Contact: James Gallie, 231-843-2423

Ludington State Park to raise Hamlin Lake after ice is gone

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that Ludington State Park will begin the annual process of raising Hamlin Lake to its summer water level, 2 feet above the winter level, once all ice is off the Mason County lake.

The lake-raising process is expected to take two to six weeks, depending upon precipitation during the period. The lake needs to be raised after being lowered 2 feet in late fall to help control ice damage and erosion. Timing of the lake-raising process varies year to year, but it has taken place in April the last two years.

Ludington State Park is home to scenic sand dunes, ponds, marshlands and forests. It is situated between Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan with several miles of shoreline and beaches. There are three modern campgrounds, including Pines, Cedar and Beechwood. It is located at 8800 W. M-116 in Ludington.

For more information, contact James Gallie, park supervisor, at 231-843-2423 or galliej@michigan.gov.

To check camping availability and make a reservation, visit www.midnrreservations.com or call 1-800-44PARKS (1-800-447-2757).

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.