Enjoy the river at sunrise, sunset or anytime in between.
Follow this Wikepedia link to read more about Croton Dam.
Learn more about Michigan wildlife at the DNR Website.
The Croton Dam and Hardy Dam recreational areas have benefited from the Hydro Plants. Croton Pond is a paradise for all kinds of water activities. Combine that with the Muskegon River as it flows over a mile wide above the dam stretching you've got fun.
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The Trail Head for the Nature Trail along the Muskegon River and the Croton and Hardy Dam Area is just 500 feet from The Hilltop. According to the DNR "Consumers Energy Company owns this land as well as a considerable amount of the Muskegon River riverfront from Big Rapids down past the Croton Dam. Most of this land is open to public use." Visit the Consumer Energy Website to learn more about the Hydros and the DNR website to learn more about the trail and surrounding natural areas.



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Croton Pond and the adjoining waterways offer some of the best inland waterways to play on. The "Pond" is more like a lake. You can also enjoy over 17 miles of waterway between Hardy Dam and the Rogers Dam in Big Rapids. Float, Boat, Picnic, Hike.

The Michigan DNR has an extensive website with information on hunting, fishing, camping and more on everything to do with the amazing natural resources Michigan has to offer. You can find out more about hunting and fishing licenses and buy them the DNR e-license site. Just click on the link below the Online Fishing & Hunting Button for License Info

