Van Riper State Park Detail


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851 County Road AKE

Vehicle Permit Required: Yes

Champion, MI 49814

Approximate Size: 1044 (Acres)

Phone Number: (906) 339-4461

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	Biking		Boat Launch
	Cross Country Ski		Fishing
	Hiking		Hunting
	Metal Detecting		Michigan State Park Explorer Program
	Snow-mobiling		Swimming
	Watchable Wildlife

	Beach House		Concession/ Store
	Mini Cabin		Picnic Area
	Picnic Shelter		Playground
	Sandy Beach

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Van Riper-Modern

(800) 447-2757

147 site(s), $23/$21

Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms, Playground

Van Riper-Rustic

(800) 447-2757

40 site(s), $14

Rustic Site, Vault Toilet

Van Riper-Rustic Cabin

(800) 447-2757

0 site(s), $60

Cabins & Lodges, Vault Toilet

Van Riper-Main Trail

Trail Length: 0.50 (Miles)

Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Van Riper-Miners Loop

Trail Length: 0.25 (Miles)

Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Van Riper-Old Wagon Road Trail

Trail Length: 1.50 (Miles)

Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Van Riper-Overlook Trail

Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)

Hiking

Van Riper-River Trail

Trail Length: 1.50 (Miles)

Cross Country Ski, Hiking

Van Riper State Park contains one-half mile of frontage on Lake Michigamme with a fine sandy beach. There is also one and one-half miles of frontage on the Peshekee River. A slow drive through the north of the park may reward you with the sight of a majestic moose!

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Information about area surrounding the park

Van Riper is located in an area rich in scenic, historic and recreational sites. It is only a few miles east of the park where iron ore was first discovered in the Lake Superior region in 1845. Evidence of early mining ventures of almost a century ago can be seen along several miles of good foot trails that wander through the hills on the north side of the highway. A fine scenic overlook of Lake Michigamme is found along these trails. Open pit mines are still operating in the general area and the Iron Industry Museum located in Negaunee is well worth a visit.

Van Riper State Park is located 35 miles west of Marquette on US-41. This 1,044 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.