Backus Creek State Game Area
| Backus Creek State Game Area | |
|---|---|
Looking south from the Backus Creek Dam | |
| Location | Roscommon County, Michigan |
| Nearest city | West Branch, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44°20′43″N 84°35′42″W / 44.34528°N 84.59500°W |
| Area | 4,379 acres (1,772 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Established | 1954 |
| Governing body | MDNR |
| Website | Official DNR map |
Backus Creek State Game Area is a state game area within Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It incorporates 4,379 acres (17.72 km2) of hunting, recreational, and protected wildlife and wetland areas of rural Backus Township and Higgins Township. Backus Creek State Game Area is administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).