Newaygo State Park should not be confused with Negwegon State Park.
Newaygo State Park | |
Iucn Category: | III |
Iucn Ref: | [1] |
Photo Width: | 280 |
Map: | USA Michigan#USA |
Map Width: | 280 |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, United States |
Nearest City: | Newaygo, Michigan |
Coordinates: | 43.5025°N -85.5917°W |
Designation: | Michigan state park |
Established: | 1966 |
Administrator: | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
Website: | Newaygo State Park |
Newaygo State Park is a public recreation area covering on the south side of Hardy Dam Pond in Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. The state park sits atop 20feet embankments overlooking the six-mile-long (10 km), 4000acres impoundment of the Muskegon River.
The park was created in 1966 when the state leased acreage that included of water frontage from Consumers Power Company.
The park offers swimming, fishing for bass, walleye and panfish, boat launch, picnicking, playground, and 99 rustic campsites.