Duck Lake State Park Explained

Duck Lake State Park
Iucn Category:III
Iucn Ref:[1]
Photo Width:280
Map:USA Michigan#USA
Map Width:280
Relief:1
Nearest City:Whitehall, Michigan
Coordinates:43.3444°N -86.3944°W
Designation:Michigan state park
Established:1974
Administrator:Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Website:Duck Lake State Park

Duck Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering along Lake Michigan 5miles 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. The park's Scenic Drive is part of the Shoreline Trail route in Muskegon County.

History

The land was purchased by the Nature Conservancy from two Boy Scout organizations and acquired by the state in 1974. The park officially opened in 1988.

Facilities and activities

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, cross-country skiing, and hunting.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Duck Lake State Park. IUCN. April 23, 2020.