Burt Lake State Park

Burt Lake State Park
Sunset over Burt Lake
Map showing the location of Burt Lake State Park
Location in Michigan
Location Burt Township
Cheboygan County, Michigan
Nearest city Indian River, Michigan
Coordinates 45°23′46″N 84°38′04″W / 45.39611°N 84.63444°W / 45.39611; -84.63444Coordinates: 45°23′46″N 84°38′04″W / 45.39611°N 84.63444°W / 45.39611; -84.63444 [1]
Area 406 acres (164 ha)
Elevation 682 feet (208 m) [1]
Established 1920
Governing body Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Website 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.[2]

History

The park site was first purchased in 1920, with additional parcels acquired through 1939.[2] Burt Lake was among the first 25 parks established after the Michigan State Parks Commission was created in 1919.[3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Burt Lake State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. 1 2 "Burt Lake Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Connections: Strategic Plan 2017–2022" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. p. 28. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Annual Report". American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society. 1921. p. 145. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
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