State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Rifle River State Recreation Area
Rifle River State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 4,449 acres (1,800 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Ogemaw, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 4,449 acres (1,800 ha) |
| Coordinates | 44.3911° N, 84.0253° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
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About Rifle River State Recreation Area
Rifle River State Recreation Area is a state park located on the upper reaches of the Rifle River within the Au Sable State Forest in Ogemaw County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Covering 4,449 acres (1,800 ha), the area provides a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, hiking, hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, biking, and swimming. This area was formerly a private hunting and fishing retreat owned by Harry Mulford Jewett, president of the Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company, for whom the Jewett automobile was named.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 128.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rifle River State Recreation Area?
Rifle River State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (44.3911° N, 84.0253° W).
How big is Rifle River State Recreation Area?
Rifle River State Recreation Area covers 4,449 acres (1,800 ha).
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/Rifle_River_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).