Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve

10 Mile RoadEast of Inkster, Southfield, MI 48076
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Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve is located on the south side of Ten Mile Road, just east of Inkster Road in Southfield. Photo
Carpenter Lake is an impoundment of the Ravines Branch of the Rouge River Watershed. Photo 2
It is an approximately 1 mile to walk from the trailhead to the Dam and back using both sides of the trail loop at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve Photo 3
Nature Trails with interpretive signs and trailheads and numerous benches are located throughout the Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve Photo 4
Barrier-free fishing is available at the Dam and Fishing Platform at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve. Photo 5
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield features Nature Trails with interpretive signs and trailheads and numerous benches Photo 6
It is an approximately 1 mile to walk from the trailhead to the Dam and back using both sides of the trail loop at Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield. Photo 7

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The Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve features 42 acres of woodlands, forested wetlands and native meadows overlooking the beautiful five-acre Carpenter Lake. Interpretive signs, trailheads and numerous benches are located along the nearly one mile of nature trails to assist visitors. Once at the lake, take advantage of the easily-accessible fishing and viewing platforms. Various species of largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, sunfish and minnows inhabit the lake and make it a popular spot with fisherman. The Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve is located on 10 Mile Road just east of Inkster Road along the Ravines Branch of the Rouge River.

Local: (248) 796-4620

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  • Eco-friendly
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Open Year-round
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  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

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