Van Buren State Park (Michigan)
Park in Michigan, USA
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Park sand dunes snow-covered in winter
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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 / 42.34778; -86.30083 [2] |
Area | 400 acres (160 ha) |
Elevation | 646 feet (197 m) [2] |
Designation | Michigan state park |
Established | 1966 [3] |
Administrator | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
Website | Van Buren State Park |
Van Buren State Park is a 400-acre (160 ha) state park on Lake Michigan four miles (6.4 km) south of South Haven , Michigan , United States . [4] The 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. [4]
History
Van Buren was established in 1966 [3] after purchase of the park's first 167 acres (68 ha) from the Harry LaBar Drake family in 1965. Two subsequent land purchases further expanded the park's boundaries. [4]
Activities and amenities
The park offers swimming, picnicking, playground, and a 220-site campground. [4]
References
- ↑ "Van Buren State Park" . IUCN . Retrieved May 7, 2020 .
- 1 2 "Van Buren State Park" . Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey , United States Department of the Interior .
- 1 2 "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF) . Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Retrieved May 7, 2020 .
- 1 2 3 4 "Van Buren State Park" . Michigan Department of Natural Resources . Retrieved June 27, 2018 .
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