Van Buren State Park, State park at Lake Michigan shoreline, United States.
The 400-acre park includes a one-mile sandy beach, high dune formations, woodland trails, and modern camping facilities along Lake Michigan's shore.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources established the park in 1966 after purchasing 167 acres from the Harry LaBar Drake family in 1965.
The park connects to Van Buren Trail State Park and Kal-Haven Trail State Park, forming a network of recreational paths for Michigan residents.
The park maintains 220 camping sites with modern restrooms, showers, picnic tables, grills, and direct access to the beach for swimming activities.
Sand dunes reaching 646 feet in elevation provide views of Lake Michigan, transforming into white landscapes during winter months.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1965
Website: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=502&type=SPRK
GPS coordinates: 42.34780,-86.30080
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:07
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