Nearest city Ishpeming, Michigan Phone +1 906-339-4461 | Area 4.225 km² | |
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Location Marquette County, Michigan, US Governing body Michigan Department of Natural Resources Address 851 Co Rd AKE, Champion, MI 49814, USA Management Michigan Department of Natural Resources Similar Michigam Shores Campgro, Country Village RV Park, Beaufort Lake State Forest Ca, Michigan Departme State Poli, Presque Isle Park | ||
Van riper state park
Van Riper State Park is a 1,044-acre (4.22 km2) park located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, 17 miles (27 km) west of Ishpeming on US Highway 41. It lies partly in Michigamme Township and partly in Champion Township, both in Marquette County. The park has about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of frontage along the eastern shores of Lake Michigamme, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of frontage along the shores of the Peshekee River.
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It provides many services, to include:
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This park is named after Dr. Paul Van Riper, who practiced medicine in the area for most of his 91 years, and was involved in the local politics of the region.
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