Duck Lake State Park

Duck Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering 728 acres (295 ha) along Lake Michigan five miles (8.0 km) southwest of Whitehall in Muskegon County, Michigan. The state park, which runs along the north side of Duck Lake to Lake Michigan, features a large sand dune.[4] The park's Scenic Drive is part of the Shoreline Trail route in Muskegon County.

Duck Lake State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]
Duck Lake: 1940s-era postcard view
Location in Michigan
LocationFruitland Township, Muskegon County, Michigan, United States
Nearest cityWhitehall, Michigan
Coordinates43°20′40″N 86°23′40″W[2]
Area728 acres (295 ha)
Elevation620 feet (190 m) [2]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1974[3]
AdministratorMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteDuck Lake State Park

History

The land was purchased by the Nature Conservancy from two Boy Scout organizations and acquired by the state in 1974. The park officially opened in 1988.[4]

Facilities and activities

A beach at the mouth of Duck Lake is a popular spot for swimming and fishing. A half-mile paved trail skirts Duck lake. The park also offers picnicking, boat launch, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and hunting.[4]

See also
  • List of lakes in Michigan

References
  1. "Duck Lake State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  2. "Duck 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 23, 2020.
  4. "Duck Lake State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
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