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Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA)

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Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
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The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
270km from spot
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
255km from spot
Detroit Wayne County, MI (DTW)
240km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Chicago O Hare International, IL (ORD)
270km from spot
Milwaukee General Mitchell, WI (MKE)
255km from spot
Detroit Wayne County, MI (DTW)
240km from spot

Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan, next to Wayland, Grand Rapids, Michigan (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Lake freezes over in the winter. Good for snow kiting.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA).
Gun Lake is a great spot on South directions.
Wind usually blows from S and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA) are March, April, May, June, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Lake freezes over in the winter. Good for snow kiting.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA).
Gun Lake is a great spot on South directions.
Wind usually blows from S and SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA) are March, April, May, June, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
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.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
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.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Jet Skis .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Jet Skis .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Gun Lake/ Yankee Springs State Park, Michigan (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
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There are 1 kitesurf school and 23 kitesurf spots in Michigan.
Best months: June July August September
Best months: June July August September
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