Duck Lake State Park
| Duck Lake State Park | |
|---|---|
 Duck Lake: 1940s-era postcard view | |
  Location in Michigan  Duck Lake State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Fruitland Township, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest city | Whitehall, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43°20′40″N 86°23′40″W / 43.34444°N 86.39444°W |
| Area | 728 acres (295 ha) |
| Elevation | 640 feet (200 m)[1] |
| Established | 1974[2] |
| Administered by | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Duck Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering 728 acres (295 ha) on Lake Michigan five miles (8.0 km) southwest of Whitehall in Muskegon County, Michigan. The state park, which runs along the north side of Duck Lake to Lake Michigan, features a large sand dune.[3] The park's Scenic Drive is part of the Shoreline Trail route in Muskegon County.
History
[edit]The Nature Conservancy purchased the land from two Boy Scout organizations. The state removed the remains of the scout camps and built access roads after acquiring the site in 1974. The park was officially dedicated in 1988. In 2005, a new entrance was constructed off Scenic Drive.[4]
Facilities and activities
[edit]A beach at the mouth of Duck Lake is a popular spot for swimming and fishing. A half-mile paved trail skirts Duck lake. The park also offers picnicking, boat launch, snowmobiling, hiking, and hunting.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Duck Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Duck Lake State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Duck Lake State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
External links
[edit]- Duck Lake State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Duck Lake State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
