Garey Lake

Garey Lake offers boat ramp access located within a rustic 12-site campground in Empire, making it a convenient launch point for paddlers and boaters exploring this inland lake. The campground sits on the lake's shores and provides basic amenities including vault toilets and hand-pump water. This access point works well as a base for day trips or multi-day paddling adventures in the area.

The lake supports good fishing opportunities for perch, pike, and bluegill. Paddlers looking to explore nearby waters will find additional options within short distances: Pearl Lake is just half a mile southeast with carry-in access ideal for kayaks and canoes, and Glen Lake lies six miles north with its own ramp access. The area also connects to the 420-mile Shore-to-Shore Trail, which enters the campground.

Several campground options are available nearby for overnight trips, including Platte River Campground and D.H. Day Group Campground (both reservable). The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, featuring 450-foot bluffs and clear inland lakes, is also within the region for those wanting to combine lake paddling with coastal exploration.