Hidden Lake Gardens is owned and operated by Michigan State University under the division of Land Management, but supported through admission fees, endowments, gifts and the "Friends of Hidden Lake Gardens" membership program. The Gardens is open 360 days of the year with an admission fee of $3 per person ($5 starting January 2019). Guided tours, requested at least two weeks in advance, are available for $3 per person. In addition to more than 6 miles of one-way paved drives, there are 12 miles of hiking trails to allow the visitor a closer look at the beauty that the Gardens provides.