Lakeport State Park

Lakeport State Park
Map showing the location of Lakeport State Park
Location in Michigan
Location Lower Peninsula, St. Clair County, Michigan USA
Nearest city Lakeport, Michigan
Coordinates 43°07′24″N 82°29′45″W / 43.12333°N 82.49583°W / 43.12333; -82.49583Coordinates: 43°07′24″N 82°29′45″W / 43.12333°N 82.49583°W / 43.12333; -82.49583 [1]
Area 565 acres (229 ha)
Elevation 600 feet (180 m) [1]
Established 1946
Governing body Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Website Lakeport State Park

Lakeport State Park is a public recreation area on the shore of Lake Huron in St. Clair County, Michigan. The state park consists of two units on either side of the Village of Lakeport. Two campgrounds, beach and camp store are on the north side of the village. A picnic area and beach are on the south side of the village.[2]

History

The park's north unit was created in 1946 through the appropriation of $85,000 for initial improvements to be completed in 1947.[3] The south unit was formerly a United Auto Workers retreat, where in 1962, the Port Huron Statement was completed and announced.[4] It was added to the existing state park in the late 1960s.[5]

Activities and amenities

The park offers swimming, picnicking, playground, camp store, and campgrounds.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Lakeport State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. 1 2 "Lakeport State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Thirteenth Biennial Report 1945–1946". State of Michigan Department of Conservation. p. 177. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  4. ↑ Tony Wittkowski (December 22, 2014). "'Reason, freedom and love' get a historical marker". Times Herald. Port Huron, Michigan. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
  5. ↑ Jim Bloch (September 12, 2012). "Port Huron Statement could have been finalized elsewhere". The Voice. Clinton Township, Michigan. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
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