Seven Lakes State Park

Seven Lakes State Park is a Michigan state park about 2 miles from the town of Fenton, making it a quick trip for anyone already in that corner of the state. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Linden, about 7 miles away, show a wide seasonal swing. Summer is the warmest stretch, with June highs around 77°F, July around 81°F and August around 79°F, and overnight lows in the mid-to-upper 50s. September stays mild, with highs near 72°F and lows around 50°F, while October cools to highs near 59°F and lows around 40°F. Spring warms quickly, from April highs of about 55°F to May highs of about 68°F, with lows climbing from the mid-30s into the mid-40s. Winter is cold: January averages a high near 30°F and a low around 15°F, and February is only slightly warmer at about 33°F. Paddlers have options close by. The Shiawassee River is under 2 miles away, and Swartz Creek and Thread Creek are both within about 10 miles, all of them canoeing routes.