Burt Lake State Park

Burt Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering 406 acres (164 ha) on the south shore of Burt Lake at Indian River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. The state park features over 2000 feet of sandy shoreline, swimming, boating access to the Inland Lakes Waterway, fishing on the Sturgeon River and Burt Lake, and camping facilities.[4]

Burt Lake State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]
Day-use area toward Burt Lake
Location in Michigan
LocationBurt Township, Cheboygan County, Michigan
Nearest townIndian River, Michigan
Coordinates45°23′46″N 84°38′04″W[2]
Area406 acres (164 ha)
Elevation682 feet (208 m) [2]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1920[3]
Governing bodyMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteBurt Lake State Park

History

The park site was first purchased in 1920, with additional parcels acquired through 1939.[4] It was among 13 parks established in 1920 following the creation of the Michigan State Parks Commission a year earlier.[5]

References
  1. "Burt Lake State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  2. "Burt Lake State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  4. "Burt Lake Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  5. "Michigan DNR celebrates 100 years of state parks" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. pp. 10–11. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
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