Snowkiting at Black Lake

One of the more popular Muskegon area snowkiting spots is Little Black Lake. Because the lake is shallow it freezes early, and has few obstacles as ice fishing is only possible in a few locations on the NE side of the lake. Best wind directions for Black Lake are N, NE, E, SE, S. Due to trees and sand dunes, West winds are unstable and gusty.

Parking is a problem if you do not have a 4wd. The public access point is on Blake Lake Road on the West side of the lake (basically dead center of the lake on a N-S orientation). There is a trail across the road from a gate marked with a DNR game area sign. Parking is on the shoulder of the road only, and can be very deep with snow.