Burt Lake State Park
Burt Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering approximately 125 acres (51 ha) on the south shore of Burt Lake at Indian River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. The state park features 2,000 feet (610 m) of sandy shoreline, swimming, boating access to the Inland Lakes Waterway, fishing on the Sturgeon River and Burt Lake, and camping facilities.
History
The park site was first purchased in 1920, with additional parcels acquired through 1939. It was among 13 parks established in 1920 following the creation of the Michigan State Parks Commission a year earlier.
References
- ^ "Burt Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Burt Lake State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "Burt Lake State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
- ^ "Michigan DNR celebrates 100 years of state parks" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. pp. 10–11. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
External links
- Burt Lake State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Burt Lake State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
