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| State Park Overview: |
 | W.J. Hayes State Park, in the heart of the Irish Hills, is bordered by a group of inland lakes frequented by anglers and boaters. The park's close proximity to Michigan International Speedway, crafts and antique shows and other attractions make Hayes State Park a prime tourist destination. The park is also newly handicapped accessible.
Hayes State Park is one of the system's oldest state parks. Dedicated in 1920, the park originally was named Cedar Hill State Park. The name changed when the Hayes family donated land to the park with the condition that it be renamed to honor Walter J. Hayes, a Michigan senator. The park has gone through many changes, but the major constant has been the attraction of Michigan's visitors to the recreational waters of Wamplers Lake. |
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| Chicago Street Inn Bed Breakfast - Brooklyn, Michigan - Bed Breakfast Inns ONLINE - Travel - Come create a memory at the Chicago Street Inn Bed Breakfast, Brooklyn, Michigan, where the Victorian setting of the Inn is a nostalgic retreat into the past. | | Hayrides - Horse Drawn Hayrides Judson Collins Center September Through November 2002. Experience the sights and sounds of autumn with a traditional hayride at Judson Collins Center on Wamplers Lake in the... | | Places of Interest - The Village of Brooklyn, Michigan, is a cozy little town located in the heart of Irish Hills. The town has a complete shopping area and there are more than 50 lakes within a 10-mile radius. Also... | | Village of Brooklyn, Michigan - The Village of Brooklyn, Michigan, is a cozy little town located in the heart of Irish Hills. The town has a complete shopping area and there are more than 50 lakes within a 10-mile radius. Also... |
| Area Attractions: |
| For automobile and speed lovers, the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn is a short drive from the park. Stage Coach Stop, USA, a local theme park, is also within miles of the park. Other local activities include miniature golfing and antique shopping along U.S. 12.
Concession/Store:
Canoe, row boat, paddle boats and tube rentals available. Call the concessions vendor at 517-467-4550 or the park at 517-467-7401 for hours and prices.
Metal Detecting Areas:
Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statues. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Lake Hudson Recreation Area
5505 Morey Hwy
Clayton, MI
(517) 445-2265
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Clearwater Resort Devil's Lake
6150 Us Highway 223
Addison, MI
(517) 547-7472
| Hideaway Cove
11560 Breyman Hwy
Tipton, MI
(517) 431-2594
| Whispering Lakes
12900 Mull Hwy
Tipton, MI
(517) 431-2416
| North Haven Resort
11400 Waterman Rd
Brooklyn, MI
(517) 592-6170
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| Directions: |
| Entrance on US-12 9 miles West of Clinton, 4 miles East of M-50, M124 cuts directly through the middle of the park. |
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