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Crystal Lake State Park Access

Crystal Lake State Park offers 68 electric campsites (20/30/50 amp service) on the east shore of Crystal Lake, with sites 1-10 providing lakeside camping and sites 11-68 overlooking the lake from a bluff.

The park features a hard surface boat ramp, beach access, fishing jetty, playground, and modern restroom facilities, operating seasonally from May 1 through October 15 at $20 per night. Park hours are 6 a. m. to 11 p. m.

for day-use visitors, with first-come, first-served access available, though 41 sites can be reserved online.


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