Dodge No. 4 State Park
Dodge No. 4 State Park is a public recreation area covering 139 acres (56 ha) on the north shore of Cass Lake in Oakland County, northern Metro Detroit, Michigan. The state park occupies a mile of shoreline on the 1,280-acre (520 ha) lake.
History
The park was created in 1922 when Dodge Brothers Corporation donated the land, stipulating that it be maintained as a public park in perpetuity.
Activities and amenities
The park offers swimming, fishing for bass, pike, perch and trout, a fishing pier, picnicking facilities, and boat ramp.
References
- ^ "Hess 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 25, 2020.
- ^ "Dodge No. 4 State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Institute for Fisheries Research. "Lake Inventory Map: Cass Lake" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
External links
- Dodge No. 4 State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Dodge No. 4 State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
