State Park · Michigan, United States
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is a state park in Michigan, United States, covering 1,122 acres (454 ha), established in 2017.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washtenaw, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 1,122 acres (454 ha) |
| Established | 2017 |
| Coordinates | 42.1297° N, 84.1380° 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 Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is a combination public recreation area and nature preserve located five miles west of Manchester in Jackson and Washtenaw counties, Michigan. The area occupies a total of 1,122 acres (454 ha), with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources owning 717 acres (290 ha) in Norvell Township, Jackson County, and Washtenaw County owning 405 acres (164 ha) in Manchester Township. Dedicated in 2017, it is under the joint management of the Michigan DNR and the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Manchester, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles west of Manchester |
Airports near this park
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- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 40.6 miles away
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 61.4 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 87.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
Where is Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve?
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is in Michigan, United States (42.1297° N, 84.1380° W).
When was Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve established?
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve was established in 2017, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve?
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve covers 1,122 acres (454 ha).
How do I get to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve?
The nearest town is Manchester, Michigan. about 5 miles west of Manchester.
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/Watkins_Lake_State_Park_and_County_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).