Maplewood Recreation Area park
Maplewood Recreation Area
One of the most popular attractions in the park is the 300-acre lake, which is ideal for fishing and boating. The lake is home to a variety of fish, including bass, walleye, and pike, making it a perfect spot for fishing enthusiasts. The park also offers a range of hiking trails, including the 10-mile Maplewood Trail, which takes visitors through dense forests, across streams, and over hills.
Apart from these attractions, the park also has a range of facilities, including picnic areas, playgrounds, and campsites. Visitors can also rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats to explore the lake.
Interesting facts about the park include the fact that it was once a golf course, and the lake was created by damming a stream. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey.
The best time of year to visit Maplewood Recreation Area is during the summer months, as the weather is warm and sunny, and there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. However, the park is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months.
In conclusion, Maplewood Recreation Area is a beautiful park that offers a wide range of outdoor activities for visitors. From fishing and boating to hiking and camping, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So, if you are looking for a fun and relaxing outdoor getaway in Michigan, be sure to check out Maplewood Recreation Area.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Maplewood Recreation Area, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Tri-Ponds Family Camp Resort | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ely Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Maplewood Recreation Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Maplewood Recreation Area
What can I do at Maplewood Recreation Area?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Maplewood Recreation Area?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Maplewood Recreation Area.