Van Riper State Park

Contact: sbear@fs.fed.us
Phone: (906) 339-4461

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Van Riper State Park is located 17 miles west of Ishpeming on US-41. This 1,200 acre park contains one-half mile of frontage on the east end of Lake Michigamme with a fine sand beach. The water temperature is generally moderate -- a pleasant change from Lake Superior temperatures. There is also one and one-half miles of frontage on the Peshekee River

The campground is closed for winter. Information about winter camping opportunities is available on the DNR web site.

Location: Take US-41 west of Marquette 35 miles to the park.

Directions

From US 41 take Blue Rd. south for about 1/4 miles to park entrance.

More info at http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=430

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