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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Clear Lake Near Me |
I have been researching to see if I can find something closer to home for me and my family to explore this coming season. Just curious if anyone has any suggestions of something within about 4 hours of central Ohio? I have seen and read about Torch Lake and Crystal Lake, but that might be too far for us to try this year. Any help/ suggestions would be great! |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Can't believe you don't go Lake Cumberland every weekend, I would.. https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&g ... CCoQ-A8wAA |
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
That is almost a definite trip this year!! I cant wait for that. My wife has been there several times and it is too short of a trip for us to not take. We have been really looking for the clear waters and maybe that almost Caribbean blue color  I think the closest of that kind is Houghton or Higgins?? Those might be possible, its just a little farther away.
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
This: http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj14 ... 0_2422.jpg The only think missing would be the palm trees. |
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| Author: | EvilZ [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Cap'n Morgan wrote: Can't believe you don't go Lake Cumberland every weekend, I would.. https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&g ... CCoQ-A8wAA Agreed - from Google Maps, Cumberland looks awesome! |
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| Author: | RotaryRacer [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
I suggest trailering over to South Haven or Saugatuck and then motoring up to Grand Haven or Muskegon for nice long weekend trip. The picture you posted looks a lot like the Lake Michigan shoreline from a dune in the Holland to Saugatuck stretch. I guess that is a 5 hour drive... |
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| Author: | Bliss36 [ Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Come visit beautiful Northwest Indiana!! We are 4hrs 49 minutes away from Columbus. Clear water,sandy beaches, and towering sand dunes to climb. Light a campfire and watch the sun set behind silhouette of Downtown Chicago. Speaking of Chicago, we are centrally located between Dowtown Chicago to the West and the quaint little beach town of New Buffalo Michigan to the East. An hour boat ride can bring a wild night in the big city or head the opposite direction and visit New Buffalo which is sure to be fun for the whole family! Ok maybe I'm making it sound better than it is     Lake Cumberland is also on our boating bucket list so if you go take plenty of pics to share! |
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| Author: | Jafo4U [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Beautiful pictures thanks for sharing. 
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| Author: | pet575 [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Love the pics of the distant CHI skyline on the water. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Okay, since you want a clear lake, Grand Haven,Saugatuck,Muskegon ,So. Indiana only really have Lake Michigan to offer for clear water. The lakes are fine but not what I would consider clear. I realize Torch Lake is a long haul, but 6 hours and 22 min is really not much longer than 4 hours IMO. And the water there is a night and day difference to any lake south of there in Michigan. You could get a slip at Dewitt Marine for the week, or just a few nights and stay on your boat to save hotel fees in Traverse City. De witt is on Clam Lake (not real clear) but is just a short ride up the Clam River directly onto Torch Lake. When you get on Torch, this is what you are in for... 
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
I second Bliss and Capn Morgan. If you can swing the distance, go to Torch. Pristine water. Can't go wrong with Lake Michigan either, but you need to hope for a good weather day. |
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
I am really intrigued by Torch! Love that blue, it is so amazing. I may have to push the limits and make that one happen. What about Higgins? I have read that the waters are close to that color. Is it just not as fun of a lake to explore? It doesn't seem like Torch or Higgins have any coves to hang out in, but then again I'm not really sure we would need that with that incredible water around us! |
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| Author: | hutch9900 [ Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Also, Higgins is about an hour closer to home. |
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| Author: | usje141 [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Higgins Lake has beautiful clear blue water as good as any here in Michigan. The south state park has great camping, a beautiful beach and a large boat ramp. However, you will find this facility very busy on weekends. You should also note that Higgins has several areas to "beach" your boat (the south state park campground one of them). You should also be aware that the lake also have a couple of sunken rock islands that will quickly end your time on the lake if you are not careful. However, all in all I think you'd be pleased with a trip to this lake. I'm on Houghton Lake (south of Higgins) and can tell you that my lake is shallow and not clear. However, it is very large and tends not to be as busy as other lakes and it's usually quite warm and great for fishing, skiing and just cruising around. Another hidden gem is Glen Lake. Much like Torch and Higgins, it is deep blue and crystal clear. It is also not very busy and located right across the street from the Sleeping Bear National dunes. You are also just a mile or so away from Lake Michigan so you can take your boat on either lake depending on wave conditions. Glen Arbor is a great little town with some shopping and a few restaurants. A cottage on the lake could potentially run you about $2K a week but is generally well worth it. You can also stay at a national campground just down the street. As an added bonus, due to the lake's close proximity to the coast, most days it is virtually cloud free verses even a couple of miles further inland. At night, head down to the Lake Michigan shore and have a bonfire with the family and watch the stars come out. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Clear Lake Near Me |
Good suggestions, but just a note. Higgins,Houghton and Glen lakes' are not connected to other lakes like Torch is. You can access at least 5 or 6 different lakes from Torch, without hauling your boat out of the water. A plus IMO. |
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