Harrison, Michigan attracts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the city's recreational facilities and to visit the twenty lakes within twenty minutes of the city.
There are two lakes within the city limits, Budd Lake and Little Long Lake, while McWatty Lake is just outside Harrison's boundaries.
The largest of these, Budd Lake, is a 175-acre body of water entirely within the city limits and bordered by Wilson State Park, a 36-acre wooded campground with 160 campsites and a sandy beach. There is a boat ramp at the southern end of the lake. Budd Lake is an important tourist attraction, with several homes and cabins along the shore. The lake is used for swimming, fishing, and boating.
Most of Little Long Lake is in Hayes Township, but about fourteen acres of the 43-acre lake is within the city limits, just east of Budd Lake. Although Little Long Lake is mostly surrounded by private residences, there is a public boat launch in the northwest corner that can be used by boaters and fishermen.
McWaddy Lake is a 15-acre lake north of Little Long Lake and the northeastern corner of Harrison.
Harrison also has about three hundred acres of park and recreation land for a population of just over two thousand. The city operates seven public parks and a non-motorized trail system, and its residents and visitors have access to other recreational facilities within the city, such as Wilson State Park and the Clare County Fairgrounds. The city is developing a nature trail in City Park and a Dog Park near its downtown section.
There are several hotels, motels, and vacation resort cabins and cottages in Harrison, providing places for visitors and passersby to stay. The focus of this guide is on guest accommodations within the city.
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Originally owned by the Browne family, on land granted to William H. Browne in the 1880s, Browne's son, McKinley, and his wife built a small cabin that they later enlarged into a home overlooking Budd Lake. Later, it became the Carriage House Inn, which closed in 2006 and reopened in 2017 as the Carriage Inn Harrison. Situated on 127 acres, the home features nine guest rooms which, along with the common areas and grounds, are depicted in a photo gallery. Contacts are included.
http://www.carriageinnharrison.com/
Countryside Campground & Cabins
The family-owned campground and cabins are located on the west side of Harrison, at the corner of M-61 and Byfield Drive, within a minute of downtown Harrison, Michigan. Its location is shown on a map and the campground's telephone number and email address are included. A description, photographs, rates, and policies for its campsites and camping cabins are included, along with a list of features and amenities, and an online reservation system.
https://countrysidecampgroundandcabins.com/
Situated on Budd Lake, the family-oriented motel is open year-round, while its housekeeping cottages are open from May through November. Its location is shown on a map, and photos of its rooms and cottages are displayed, and its reservation and cancellation policies are stated on the site. Reservations may be made online. A gallery of photographs is included, and a telephone number and contact form are available. A guide to things to do in the area and a calendar of events are included.
https://lakesidemotel.com/
The family-owned campground is just off of US-127 in Harrison, Michigan, and offers ten electric and thirty rustic sites, with a dump station and water fill-up available. Directions are offered, and the campground's check-in and check-out times and campground policies and rules are posted, including its pet policies. Daily, monthly, and seasonal rates are posted for campsites with or without electric, rental trailer, and storage. Reservations may be made through an online booking system.
https://lostoakscampground.com/
In continuous operation since 1995, the resort was built in the 1950s and operated as Young's All-Season Resort in the early 1960s and 1970s, and as Nelson's Resort until the early 1990s. Its four guest cottages are highlighted, with photographs, descriptions, features, and amenities, and guest reviews are published on the site. Other resources include vacation tips, reasons why Snug Haven is a good choice, and an introduction to Budd Lake are put forth. Rates and contacts are included.
https://snughaven.com/
