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[gNats]

spring mill pond is in Micigan. it is right off of 96 and 23. Milford I think.
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That's correct. And, don't make it part of a special trip.

I've been there and was very unimpressed. Viz in October was nasty bad (and for me to say nasty-bad, it is bad). There was nothing really impressive to see, and it does not have the depths of real quarries.

But, for Metro Detroit divers who do not dive the St. Clair river, it is cheap (Metro Park so you get in free if you have an annual sticker) and close. I believe it is the only Metro / State park where diving is permitted.

If you want to practice skills or just blow bubbles, it is a good place to go (IMO).

Nat

 

[BoneCrusher]

There are quite a few State parks in Michigan that allow diving. North of Detroit, diving is sometimes done at Big Fish Lake and Loon Lake. Nothing spectaular in terms of things to see, but a nice easy dive if you want to go out and get wet.

 

[gNats]

There are quite a few State parks in Michigan that allow diving. North of Detroit, diving is sometimes done at Big Fish Lake and Loon Lake. Nothing spectaular in terms of things to see, but a nice easy dive if you want to go out and get wet.

Mike, Is there an easy way to determine who does and who does not allow diving?

 

[BoneCrusher]

I'm not sure of an easy way. I normally try and find a local DNR agent/officer and start asking. Ive found most don't know or care. Very few are "against the rules". I also ask at every LDS I am in to find out if they now of any good "local" spots to get wet.

 

[Divers Incorporated]

the law in the state of michigan says that most lakes that have DNR map posted on the website are public access anywhere on the water... meaning if you are in the water... even ankle deep... you are on a public waterway. the law further states that anywhere a public road ends at the water the road is public and so the access is public... problem with this is the land on the side of the road is private so parking is a problem and then a lot of places the "road end" has been cleaned up by the land owners on either side who call the cops on you even though they dont really own it. You would win in court but it would be a real hassle.

I was on the board of directors for a right of access commision about 4 years ago and we were addressing this... I got off it when they focused soley on the area of Higgins lake... too far from me to be much help.

Remember.. the waterways are your right... not the land on either side.

Hope this helps

Rich