Continent |
North America |
Country |
Michigan (USA) |
Next Big City |
Grand Rapids |
Next Town |
Wayland |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, School, Shower, Toilet, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Jetskis |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water.
Beach
Type: |
Grass |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
No information |
There are two large bays on Gun Lake. The west bay has a good launching area. The east bay is shallow and flat water, but does not have a great launching area.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Lake freezes over in the winter. Good for snow kiting.
Wind
Best Months: |
March, April, May, June, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
S, SW |
Gun Lake is a great spot on South directions.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
You can park right in front of the launching area. Follow state park drive back to boar launch area. Set up in grass north of the pavilion.
Extra information
Nightlife
Grand Rapids is 25 minutes away with plenty of night life, bars, music and other events. Outdoor music every Wednesday through the summer, called "Blues on the mall".