Swan Creek Pond is a 59-acre impoundment of Swan Creek located in Allegan County's Allegan State Game Area.

The lake was created in 1937 by the Swan Creek Dam at 118th Avenue and takes a distinctive T-shape, with the top of the T running parallel to the dam and the main stem extending south following the original creek channel.

**Access and Launch:** The primary boat access is a carry-down launch located on the west side of 44th Street, between 118th Avenue and 117th Avenue. This primitive launch is what remains of the former Pine Point Campground.

The site has 10 parking spaces and is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, requiring a Michigan Recreation Passport for access. **Paddling Experience:** The pond offers diverse paddling opportunities within its T-shaped configuration.

The western arm features an unnamed creek channel that can be explored upstream until reaching a beaver dam. The main southern arm follows the original Swan Creek channel, transitioning from pond to creek as you paddle south.

Small tributary waterways branch off the main channels, providing additional exploration opportunities. Water depths vary significantly, with shallow areas requiring careful navigation.

**Seasonal Considerations:** The pond experiences problematic conditions during summer months, particularly July, when duckweed, algae, and other aquatic vegetation can cover substantial portions of the water surface.

The pond has been experiencing harmful algal blooms since 2021, which pose health risks and impact water quality. Early spring (May) and fall months offer better conditions with less vegetation and fewer insects.

**Notable Features:** The surrounding heavily wooded hillsides consist primarily of hardwood forest interspersed with large pine trees. Wildlife includes beavers, waterfowl, and various forest species.

The pond supports warmwater fish species including bass, bluegill, crappies, and northern pike.

**Important Considerations:** Dam removal has been planned since 2022 and could potentially eliminate the pond entirely, though removal remains in planning stages as of 2025.

The area sees little recreational use, providing a relatively secluded paddling experience within the 50,000-acre state game area.