The Boyle Lake State Wildlife Area is 430 acres in central Berrien County. The wildlife area has a 35-acre freshwater lake (Boyle Lake) and the east branch of the Galien River flows through the southern end of the property.

The land for Boyle Lake State Wildlife Area was purchased in 1997 from the estate of Anita and Gerald Tichenor using money from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF). In 1999, an additional 40 acres were purchased from Mr. Merle Phillippi using MNRTF and Pittman Robertson funding.

While the main use of the area is for hunting, there is usually always someone at the Boyle Lake State Wildlife Area. Uses throughout the year include hiking, cross-country skiing, bird watching, mushroom hunting, and berry picking. Also, several people enjoy kayaking and canoeing on the lake throughout the summer months. Local educators occasionally use the site as an outdoor classroom and it’s a popular location for people to camp.