Marl Lake — Attraction in Town of Dayton

Marl Lake is a gem! Yes, the water is that clear and blue! If you paddle in or hike in the experience is well worth it. Please keep it clean and take with you whatever you bring in! PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN: I just wanted to let you know a few things so you can prepare accordingly. As I have heard several parents complaining at the lake. There is a long flight of rustic stone stairs to get to the lake. Not stroller friendly. We pack everything in a wagon, and two people carry down. There is not a place to spread out a blanket or room for the kids to play on shore. The shoreline is maybe 10'x30' dirt, no sand, heavily wooded, and the mosquitoes and biting flies on shore can be bad at times. There is a very small picnic area but usually it's occupied all day. The pier is full of people and can get very slippery. With all that being said this is one of my most favorite places...

Beautiful blue-green colored water, easy access to put in boats (not a ton of parking though), a public dock and swimming area, and calm water. We started our paddle here and then explored a few other lakes. This was our first experience with the Chain o' Lakes and I'm glad we started with this sweet...

This lake is absolutely gorgeous! On a sunny day, the water looks like you're in the Caribbean. If you're looking for a longer paddle, this is not that, but it's definitely worth a shorter outing to bask in the sun while enjoying the...