Indian Lake State Park (Michigan) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Indian Lake State Park |
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View of Indian Lake from the boat launch
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Location | Upper Peninsula, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States |
Nearest city | Manistique, Michigan |
Area | 847 acres (343 ha) |
Elevation | 630 feet (190 m) |
Designation | Michigan state park |
Established | 1932 |
Administrator | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
Website | Indian Lake State Park |
Indian Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering 847 acres (343 ha) in Schoolcraft County on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The state park is made up of two units that are three miles apart, one on the south shore of Indian Lake, one on the west shore.
History
Acquisition of the south shore site occurred in 1932; acquisition of the west shore site occurred in 1939, with development beginning there in 1965. Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps and WPA developed the south shore site in the 1930s, building a log bath house and a 40-by-80-foot limestone picnic shelter that is still in use.
Activities and amenities
The park offers swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping.
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