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Indian Lake State Park
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View of Indian Lake from the boat launch
Indian Lake State Park is located in Michigan
Indian Lake State Park
Indian Lake State Park
Location in Michigan
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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