07/18/2026
Enjoy a day in the sun by launching a boat, kayak, paddleboard or canoe at Lake Ovid.
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Brighton Recreation Area – Brighton Recreation Area offers a variety of paddling opportunities with access to six lakes, plus a connection to Caroga Lake through Bishop Lake, giving visitors access to a total of seven lakes to paddle on. The recreation area features six boat launches and one designated kayak launch at Bishop Lake. Three lakes are no-wake, providing a quieter paddling experience, although Appleton Lake permits wakes from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. Kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available at Bishop Lake.
Hayes State Park - Hayes State Park offers paddling opportunities on three lakes: Wamplers Lake, Round Lake, and Watkins Lake. The park has two boat launches but no designated kayak launches. Round Lake and Watkins Lake are no-wake lakes, making them ideal for a peaceful paddling experience. Kayak, canoe, and SUP rentals are coming soon to Wamplers Lake. For those looking to explore beyond the park, nearby Allen Lake provides access to a scenic chain of connected lakes linked by canals that are well suited for paddling.