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 Deerfield Hills Nature Area Posted by:  S5280ft
N 42° 45.832 W 083° 49.449
17T E 268921 N 4738461
Deerfield Hills Nature Area is a 388 acre park located at the corner of Green Rd. and Cohoctah Rd. It offers nature trails, magnificent views of Ore Creek and a handicapped accessible dock area on Howe Lake.
Waymark Code: WM3NNM
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2008
Views: 11
Park Rules are as follows:
¨ Park hours are from dawn to dusk.
¨ Destruction of buildings, markers, monuments and other properties is strictly prohibited.
¨ Destruction of plant life or any natural surroundings is strictly prohibited.
¨ It is unlawful for any person to cause any animal or fowl to run at large.
¨ Horseback riding is allowed on designated trails only.
¨ All animals must be under the immediate control of a competent person at all times. All dogs must be leashed.
¨ Bow hunting and fishing are allowed in accordance with the laws of the state of michigan and the rules of the department of natural resources.
¨ No swimming or bathing is allowed.
¨ Only non-motorized canoes and kayaks may be launched within the park property.
¨ It is unlawful to camp at any time.
¨ No person shall build any fire upon park property.
¨ You may park in permitted areas only.
¨ No motor-driven vehicles of any kind are permitted except in designated parking areas.
¨ No peddling or soliciting is allowed.
¨ No advertising or posting of unauthorized signs is allowed.
¨ It is unlawful to prevent or obstruct any person from entering, leaving, or using any park property.
¨ It is unlawful to hinder any township employee or agent while performing official duties.
¨ Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs shall be permitted.
¨ It is unlawful to engage in any violent, abusive, loud, boisterous, vulgar, lewd, wanton, obscene or otherwise disorderly conduct.
¨ Use of a loudspeaker is not permitted.
¨ Fireworks or any substance of an explosive nature is strictly prohibited.
¨ No firearms are permitted.
¨ It is unlawful to litter on park property or pollute the water in any way.
¨ No erection, construction, or maintenance shall be made above or below ground, across or beneath park property without written permission from the township board.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 388 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
There is an unmaintained trail system for traveling without power. The terrain is a series of rolling, mostly sandy hills. The area is heavily forested where there aren't wetlands and lakes, except for a meadow in the northeast.
What points of interest are there?:
There is a boardwalk to Turtle Island where there is some ruins, but my favorite part of the park is old Turner Road at the southern edge. The road is gone, but the pathway still exists by an old farmhouse, a pine grove, massive oak trees and down to Ore Creek.
What activities are available?:
Horsebackriding, bicycling, hiking, cross country skiing, canoe/kayaking, bowhunting and fishing etc. Pretty much anything except powered vehicles.
Hours of accessibility?: Until Dusk
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Watch for the groundhog holes in the old field by Green road.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
No permit required
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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