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Van Buren State Park (Michigan)

Park in Michigan, USA

Summary

Park in Michigan, USA

Field	Value
name	Van Buren State Park
photo	Lake_Michigan_shore%2C_winter.JPG
photo_caption	Park at sunset in winter
photo_width	280
photo_alt	Winter sunset
map	USA Michigan#USA
map_caption	Location in Michigan
map_width	280
relief	1
location	Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
nearest_city	South Haven, Michigan
coordinates
elevation	646 ft
area	400 acre
designation	Michigan state park
established	1966
administrator	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
website

Van Buren State Park is a 400 acre public recreation area on Lake Michigan 4 mi south of South Haven, Michigan, United States. 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.

History

The park was established in 1966 following the state's purchase of 167 acre from the Harry LaBar Drake family in 1965. Two subsequent land purchases further expanded the park's boundaries.

Activities and amenities

The park offers swimming, picnicking, playground, 220-site campground, and access to Van Buren Trail State Park.

References

"Van Buren State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
"Van Buren State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
"When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?". Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Wikipedia Source

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