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Wampum Lake

Best time
sunrise to sunset Best times: rainy cool overcast days Dates open: sunrise to sunset.
Crowd
mostly 40ish bi's
Watch out
Best bet is to meet here and go someplace else,or go to one of the parks with a…
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The guide

Where exactly

Wampum Lake is situated between the towns of Thornton and Lansing. Take I-94 (Bishop Ford Freeway), exit at 159th St east. The entrance to the Sand Ridge Nature Center is on the north side of 159th, on Paxton Avenue a short distance from the expressway. Continue east on 159th to Torrence. Go south/right on Torrence, over the Kingery expressway, to Thornton Lansing Rd. Go west/right on Thornton Lansing, past a cemetery and over the Bishop Ford Freeway. The entrance to Zanders Woods will be on the left, but a right turn will lead you to Wampum Lake.

When to go

sunrise to sunset Best times: rainy cool overcast days Dates open: sunrise to sunset

Etiquette

There are numerous spots in this area but this one is the easiest to find. Sweet Woods is the best.

Nudity: watch out for 'tree pigs'

Safety

Best bet is to meet here and go someplace else,or go to one of the parks with a vantage point.

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