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Stanton

Stanton is a town in Montcalm district, Michigan, United States of about 1,414 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit: 191 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 parks and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cowden Lake, Murray Lake and Ionia State Recreation Area.

43.2925° N, 85.0814° WPop. 1,414

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Within 30 km144 places
Within 50 km219
Must-see50
Notable214
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Cowden Lake

Lake · 29 km

Murray Lake, lake near Stanton
Must-see

Murray Lake

Lake · 47 km · Kent

Ionia State Recreation Area, nature spot near Stanton
Must-see

Ionia State Recreation Area

Nature spot · 48 km · Ionia

Places near Stanton by type

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One day from Stanton

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

74 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Stanton
  2. Stanton State Game Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Grass Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Nelson Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Cowden Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Hemmingway Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Stanton
Today’s loopStantonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Stanton?

Gray Lake (lake, about 3 km), Hardley Lake (lake, about 3 km), Colby Lake (lake, about 4 km), Grass Lake (lake, about 4 km), Nelson Lake (lake, about 5 km), Twin Stone Lakes (lake, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Stanton?

219 places on Spotwander: 191 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 parks, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Stanton?

Gray Lake, about 3 km by road; Hardley Lake (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Stanton?

Krum Park, about 9 km by road; Crystal Township Park (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Stanton?

Start in Stanton, visit Stanton State Game Area, then Grass Lake, then Nelson Lake, then Cowden Lake, then Hemmingway Lake, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.