Facility Overview
Situated in scenic Clinton County, 5153 N Chandler Rd Parking provides practical open-air surface parking at 5153 N Chandler Rd, Elsie, MI 48831. This rural property is closely tied to the historic Tripp Creek Airport (FAA Identifier: 39T), a privately owned airfield that has served local aviators and community visitors for decades. Laid out across level terrain with open-field and packed gravel surfaces, the facility offers a straightforward, unobstructed parking footprint. Because there are no overhead barriers, structures, or low-hanging conduits, the site features unlimited vertical clearance, making it fully accessible not only to standard passenger sedans and crossovers, but also to oversized pickup trucks, work vans, utility trailers, RVs, and agricultural vehicles that frequently navigate Mid-Michigan roadways.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
The facility is strategically positioned in central Michigan farm country, situated roughly 6 miles northeast of the city of St. Johns and just minutes from the Village of Elsie and Ovid. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to the Maple River State Game Area to the north, a prime destination for seasonal waterfowl hunting, birdwatching, and nature exploration. The scenic shores, campgrounds, and hiking trails of Sleepy Hollow State Park are approximately 15 miles to the south, while the historic Clinton County Courthouse and quaint dining options in downtown St. Johns sit an easy 10-minute drive away. Elsie’s historic downtown area, home to annual community traditions like the Elsie Dairy Festival, lies a short drive northeast, offering convenient access to local bakeries, diners, and markets.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Access to the lot is straightforward via North Chandler Road, a well-maintained two-lane rural road connecting directly to East French Road to the south and East Colony Road to the north. Ingress and egress are wide and uncomplicated, ensuring smooth vehicle entry and departure even when towing equipment or maneuvering large utility beds. Regional transit connections operate primarily by automobile, with major regional artery US Highway 127 running just a few miles to the west, providing seamless north-south connections between Lansing, Alma, and Mount Pleasant. State Route M-21 is accessible to the south for convenient east-west travel between Owosso and Ionia. While fixed-route public transit is not available in this rural zone, the Clinton County Transit (Blue Bus) provides demand-response curb-to-curb service across the area upon prior dispatch.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious open-air ground-level surface parking on stable grass and gravel terrain
- Unlimited vertical clearance accommodating high-profile trucks, trailers, and campers
- Effortless direct driveway access from North Chandler Road
- Peaceful, low-traffic country setting with exceptional visibility and natural light
- Convenient turnaround room suitable for large vehicles and utility haulers
- Close proximity to Tripp Creek turf airstrip facilities for general aviation users
- Complimentary parking accommodation for visiting patrons and airfield guests
Ideal For
- Aviation hobbyists and visitors heading to Tripp Creek private turf airfield
- Hunters, anglers, and wildlife observers visiting the nearby Maple River basin
- Local rural commuters, tradespeople, and contractors operating larger service trucks
- Travelers seeking open staging ground along the St. Johns and Elsie corridor
- Visitors attending local rural agricultural gatherings and seasonal festivities
Visitor & Driver Tips
When traveling to 5153 N Chandler Rd, input the address into your GPS ahead of time, as mobile cellular service can occasionally vary in rural pockets of Clinton County. Because this lot features unpaved surface sections, exercise caution during heavy spring rains or winter thawing when ground surfaces can soften. During the winter months, be prepared for typical Michigan lake-effect snow and open-field wind drifts; rural roads are cleared on county maintenance schedules, so four-wheel or all-wheel drive is recommended during snow events. Always park responsibly alongside the driveway perimeter without blocking road shoulders, farm gates, or turf runway safety boundaries.
