Silver Lake State Park occupies 776 acres on the southwestern shore of the lake, a few miles south of the village of Perry. The park is primarily a boat access point: the hard-surface ramp puts anglers and pleasure boaters onto a lake that's home to largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, bluegill, and black crappie. There are picnic tables, a pavilion, restrooms, and a small playground. The park isn't really a swimming park, though the lake itself is shallow and warm. Silver Lake's inlet and outlet are both at the same end, an unusual feature that makes it one of the most hydrologically distinct small lakes in the region. Don't miss: rent a pontoon or paddleboard from Silver Lake Marine next door to cover more of the three-mile lake than the shoreline allows.















