State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Lime Island State Recreation Area
Lime Island State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 980 acres (397 ha).
State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Chippewa, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 980 acres (397 ha) |
| Coordinates | 46.0882° N, 84.0110° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
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About Lime Island State Recreation Area
Lime Island State Recreation Area is a 980 acres (400 ha) undeveloped state park in the U.S. state of Michigan. The recreation area is located on Lime Island in the St. Marys River near its mouth. The park has no facilities except 5 primitive boat-in campsites. The park was purchased in 1982 and managed by the state's Forest Management Division until it was transferred to the Parks Department in 2011, becoming the 99th park unit. Lime Island contains historic sites from its history as summer camps of Woodland Indians, a lime kiln site, ship bunkering site, and a resort.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) · Kincheloe, United States · 24.1 miles away
- Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) · Sault Ste Marie, Canada · 36.2 miles away
- Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) · Pellston, United States · 52.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lime Island State Recreation Area?
Lime Island State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (46.0882° N, 84.0110° W).
How big is Lime Island State Recreation Area?
Lime Island State Recreation Area covers 980 acres (397 ha).
Does Lime Island State Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Lime Island State Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lime_Island_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).