Laurel Lake — Attraction in Cooke Township

I will start out by saying this area is a very wonderful scenic relaxing place to spend the day. Some of the many activities you have to choose from are hiking, boating, BBQ Grilling, camping, history & kids museum, summer programs, 2 sandy beach inspired mountain top lakes to choose from for 🏊 #swimming which one has a concession stand, restrooms and shower to clean up. On the SUPER DOWN SIDE this year 2018 anyway IS THE HORRIBLE AMOUNT OF FLYING BITING INSECTS when not in motion and simply trying to relax, play in sand at the lakes, tan, ECT. Fix that...

This is a great little lake to visit. It is nicest when there aren't a bunch of people there. Regardless, it's a nice spot, locally, for some free swimming and nature walks. Make sure you take sunscreen, bug spray, a change of clothing, and towels. Parking and swimming are free. The only cost would be if you want to rent a kayak or canoe. Kayaking is very fun here. After a good time at this lake, you can go right down the road to Twirly Top for some burgers, chicken tenders, and/or fries for dinner and an ice...

Great little gem. Good size parking lot. Lots of picnic tables in the shade. Nice building with bathrooms and a snack bar. Beach was nice sandy surface. Water had very nice gradual slope that allowed young kids to go out a little ways. Saw a number of small fish swimming around us. Beach didn't have shade. Handicap ramp available to get to the beach and even into the water if you go to the far left side (facing water from the shore). The whole family really...