Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
The park entrance is 4.8 miles from Vineyard Lake. Day-use fee: Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry. Hours: Day-use 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is a state park in Michigan.
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve map
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Entry to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve: Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry. Hours: Day-use 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is 4.8 miles from Vineyard Lake.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve.
- Yes, Watkins Lake is open to swimming at Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve.
Before you go
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is 4.8 miles from Vineyard Lake.
What to see
- Natural area / preserve Designation in agency park name
- State park Designation in agency park name
Swimming
- Watkins Lake
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- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- michigan.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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- michigan.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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