Van Buren State Park (Michigan)
| Van Buren State Park | |
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 Park at sunset in winter | |
  Location in Michigan  Van Buren State Park (Michigan) (the United States) | |
| Location | Van Buren County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest city | South Haven, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°20′52″N 86°18′03″W / 42.34778°N 86.30083°W |
| Area | 400 acres (160 ha) |
| Elevation | 646 feet (197 m) |
| Established | 1966[1] |
| Administered by | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Van Buren State Park is a 400-acre (160 ha) public recreation area on Lake Michigan four miles (6.4 km) south of South Haven, Michigan, United States.[2] The state park, which is maintained and operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is located in the southwest corner of South Haven Township and the northwest corner of Covert Township, just north of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. The Van Buren County–owned North Point Conservation Area is located directly north of the park. The park has forested sand dunes, camping, and a swimming beach.[2]
History
[edit]The park was established in 1966[1] following the state's purchase of 167 acres (68 ha) from the Harry LaBar Drake family in 1965. Two subsequent land purchases further expanded the park's boundaries.[3]
Activities and amenities
[edit]The park offers swimming, picnicking, playground, 220-site campground, and access to Van Buren Trail State Park.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Van Buren State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Van Buren State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
External links
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- Van Buren State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Van Buren State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
