| Baraga State Park | |
|---|---|
 Entrance sign | |
  Location in MichiganShow map of Michigan Baraga State Park (the United States)Show map of the United States | |
| Location | Baraga Township, Baraga County, Michigan |
| Nearest city | Baraga, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46°45′39″N 88°30′03″W / 46.760896°N 88.500729°W / 46.760896; -88.500729 |
| Area | 56 acres (22.7 ha) |
| Elevation | 614 feet (187 m) |
| Established | 1922 |
| Administered by | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Michigan State Park |
| Website | Official website  |
Baraga State Park is a public recreation area covering 56 acres (23 ha) on the shore of Lake Superior's Keweenaw Bay in Baraga County, Michigan. The state park sits along Route 41 on the south side of the village of Baraga. The park, village, and county bear the name of Bishop Frederic Baraga.
History
After making its initial land purchase in 1922, the state began developing the park in 1924. Further improvements and enlargement were undertaken under the aegis of the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s.
Activities and amenities
The park offers swimming, fishing, paddling, picnicking facilities, camping, nature trail, ungroomed cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, playground, and metal detecting.
References
- ^ "Baraga State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
- "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- Pepin, John (November 1, 2024). "The beauty of Baraga and L'Anse". The Mining Journal. Marquette, Michigan. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
External links
- Baraga State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Baraga State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
