Baraga State Park

Park in Michigan, USA

46°45′54″N 88°30′03″W / 46.76500°N 88.50083°W / 46.76500; -88.50083[2]Area56 acres (22.7 ha)Elevation614 feet (187 m) [2]DesignationMichigan State ParkEstablished1922 [3]AdministratorMichigan Department of Natural ResourcesWebsiteBaraga State Park

Baraga State Park is a public recreation area covering 56 acres (23 ha) on the shore of Lake Superior's Keweenaw Bay in Baraga County, Michigan. The state park sits along Route 41 on the south side of the village of Baraga. The park, village, and county bear the name of Bishop Frederic Baraga.[4]

Activities and amenities

The park offers swimming, fishing, paddling, picnicking facilities, camping, nature trail, ungroomed cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, playground, and metal detecting.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Baraga State Park". Protected Planet. IUCN. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Baraga State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Baraga State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 16, 2011.

External links

  • Baraga State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
  • Baraga State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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