State Park · Michigan, United States
Van Buren State Park
Van Buren State Park is a state park in Michigan, United States, covering 400 acres (162 ha), established in 1965.
State Park · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Van Buren, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 400 acres (162 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 42.3478° N, 86.3008° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Van Buren State Park
Van Buren State Park is a 400-acre (160 ha) public recreation area on Lake Michigan four miles (6.4 km) 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | South Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 4 miles south of South Haven |
Airports near this park
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- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 54.0 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 84.0 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 86.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Van Buren State Park?
Van Buren State Park is in Michigan, United States (42.3478° N, 86.3008° W).
When was Van Buren State Park established?
Van Buren State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Van Buren State Park?
Van Buren State Park covers 400 acres (162 ha).
How do I get to Van Buren State Park?
The nearest town is South Haven, Michigan. about 4 miles south of South Haven.
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/Van_Buren_State_Park_(Michigan) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).