State Park · Michigan, United States
Van Riper State Park
Van Riper State Park is a state park in Michigan, United States, covering 1,100 acres (445 ha), established in 1925.
State Park · Michigan, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Marquette, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 1,100 acres (445 ha) |
| Established | 1925 |
| Coordinates | 46.5239° N, 87.9842° 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 Riper State Park
Van Riper State Park is a public recreation area located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, 17 miles (27 km) west of Ishpeming on US Highway 41. The state park's 1,100 acres (450 ha) lie partly in Michigamme Township and partly in Champion Township, both in Marquette County. The park has about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of frontage along the eastern shores of Lake Michigamme, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of frontage along the shores of the Peshekee River.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Ishpeming, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 17 miles west of Ishpeming |
Airports near this park
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- Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) · Gwinn, United States · 30.4 miles away
- Ford Airport (IMT) · Kingsford, United States · 49.1 miles away
- Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) · Hancock, United States · 50.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Van Riper State Park?
Van Riper State Park is in Michigan, United States (46.5239° N, 87.9842° W).
When was Van Riper State Park established?
Van Riper State Park was established in 1925, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Van Riper State Park?
Van Riper State Park covers 1,100 acres (445 ha).
How do I get to Van Riper State Park?
The nearest town is Ishpeming, Michigan. about 17 miles west of Ishpeming.
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_Riper_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).