RV rental Hagerman Lake, MI: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

In part due to its proximity to the larger lake, Lake Ottawa, and in part due to its small size of around 585 acres, Hagerman Lake is not a highly trafficked lake. Fishermen and adventurers seeking solitude for quiet reflections and bliss will find it on Hagerman Lake. The lake is ringed by low hills shrouded by tall hardwoods and fir trees. Sheltered by these trees, the lake is typically calm on all but the stormiest of days. A simple boat launch invites aquatic recreational fun. The lake is relatively deep in spite of its glacial origins, and as a result, it has a mix of warm and cold water. Northern pike, walleye, bass, bluegill, and panfish are abundant, easily observed swimming in the clear water as far down as 10 feet. Birdwatchers, and animal lovers, too will enjoy visiting Hagerman Lake. It’s one of the few lakes in Michigan that has a healthy population of common loons, which frequently nests in the reeds. Though common loons are not endangered, they were, at one point, nearly driven out of Michigan due to deforestation and water pollution. The loons are, however, slowly making a comeback in Michigan thanks to stringent laws established in the 80s to protect their nesting grounds. Hagerman Lake is surrounded by almost one million acres of Ottawa National Forest. There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails, many of which are multi-use. Hikers and outdoor adventurers may find themselves sharing the woods with white-tailed deer, various small-game creatures like foxes and raccoons. In open spaces and near waterways, keep a sharp eye overhead. Ospreys and bald eagles nest in the area and are frequently sighted as they hunt for rodents and fish. Ottawa National Forest is especially well known for waterfalls, which are scattered across the park. At least 18 falls gush over rocks and boulders year-round, and there are hundreds, if not thousands more that emerge only after the spring snowmelt occurs and just as quickly disappear.