Van Buren State Park | |
Iucn Category: | III |
Iucn Ref: | [1] |
Photo Width: | 280 |
Map: | USA Michigan#USA |
Map Width: | 280 |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Van Buren County, Michigan, United States |
Nearest City: | South Haven, Michigan |
Coordinates: | 42.3478°N -86.3008°W |
Designation: | Michigan state park |
Established: | 1966 |
Administrator: | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
Website: | Van Buren State Park |
Van Buren State Park is a 400acres state park on Lake Michigan 4miles south of South Haven, Michigan, United States. The park, which is maintained and operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is located in the southwest corner of South Haven Township and the northwest corner of Covert Township, just north of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. The Van Buren County–owned North Point Conservation Area is located directly north of the park. The park has forested sand dunes, camping, and a swimming beach.
Van Buren was established in 1966 after purchase of the park's first from the Harry LaBar Drake family in 1965. Two subsequent land purchases further expanded the park's boundaries.
The park offers swimming, picnicking, playground, and a 220-site campground.