Van Riper State Park
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 Location within the state of Michigan
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| Location | Marquette County, Michigan, US |
| Nearest city | Ishpeming, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46°31′26″N 87°59′03″W / 46.52389°N 87.98417°WCoordinates: 46°31′26″N 87°59′03″W / 46.52389°N 87.98417°W |
| Area | 1,044 acres (422 ha) |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=430&type=SPRK | |
Van Riper State Park is a 1,044-acre (4.22 km2) park located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, 17 miles (27 km) west of Ishpeming on US Highway 41. It lies partly in Michigamme Township and partly in Champion Township, both in Marquette County. The park has about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of frontage along the eastern shores of Lake Michigamme, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of frontage along the shores of the Peshekee River.
It provides many services, to include:
This park is named after Dr. Paul Van Riper, who practiced medicine in the area for most of his 91 years, and was involved in the local politics of the region.
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