Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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 Location within the state of Michigan
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| Location | Jackson, Washtenaw counties, Michigan, USA |
| Nearest city | Manchester, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°07′47″N 84°08′17″W / 42.12972°N 84.13798°WCoordinates: 42°07′47″N 84°08′17″W / 42.12972°N 84.13798°W |
| Area | 1,122 acres (4.54 km2) |
| Established | 2017 |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Washtenaw County |
Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve is a 1,122-acre (4.54 km2) state park and county nature preserve located in Jackson and Washtenaw counties in the state of Michigan. It is jointly managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Washtenaw County and was established in 2017.
The Michigan DNR owns 717 acres (2.90 km2) in Norvell Township, Jackson County. Washtenaw County owns 405 acres (1.64 km2) in Manchester Township.
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