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Genessee Recreation Area

Michigan

About

Genessee Recreation Area is a county park in Michigan, managed by the County of Genesee and located about 5 miles from the town of Otisville. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 70°F in May and 74°F in September, with July warming to about 84°F. Winters are cold, with January highs near 31°F. Several other destinations are close by. Outdoor Adventures Lake Shore Resort, a campground, sits about 2.4 miles away. The Flint River and the Flint River Trail are both roughly 4.5 miles off, offering paddling and hiking. For a longer outing on the water, the Flint River Water Trail is about 8 miles away.

Park size

4,052 acres

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Genessee Recreation Area

Michigan

Data source: padus local parks

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–84°F and lows of 39–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Burton 4n, MI weather station, 2.7 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan31° high15° low
  2. Feb34° high14° low
  3. Mar44° high23° low
  4. Apr57° high32° low
  5. May70° high44° low
  6. Jun79° high54° low
  7. Jul84° high58° low
  8. Aug81° high56° low
  9. Sep74° high48° low
  10. Oct61° high39° low
  11. Nov48° high29° low
  12. Dec36° high21° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Genessee Recreation Area · Public land
Nearest town
Otisville, Michigan · 4.9 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Genessee Recreation Area

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    31° / 15°

  2. Feb

    34° / 14°

  3. Mar

    44° / 23°

  4. Apr

    57° / 32°

  5. May

    70° / 44°

  6. Jun

    79° / 54°

  7. Jul

    84° / 58°

  8. Aug

    81° / 56°

  9. Sep

    74° / 48°

  10. Oct

    61° / 39°

  11. Nov

    48° / 29°

  12. Dec

    36° / 21°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Burton 4n, MI, 2.7 mi away at 757 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.