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State Park

Van Riper State Park

Michigan · MI

3

Trails

1

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:(906) 339-4461
  • Address:298 County Road AKE, Champion, MI 49814 · MI
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A park on Lake Michigamme and the Peshekee River with a swim beach, trails, picnic areas and playgrounds. Traces of old mining can be seen along the trails north of the highway.

Source: michigan.gov

From Wikipedia

Van Riper State Park is a public recreation area located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, 17 miles (27 km) west of Ishpeming on US Highway 41. The state park's 1,100 acres (450 ha) lie 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.

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Trails

All trails in Van Riper State Park
Peshekee River

Peshekee River

Champion3.4 mi374 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Van Riper Park River Trail

Van Riper Park River Trail

Michigamme2.1 mi407 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

Van Riper State Park - Foot Trail

Champion Township0.1 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

Campgrounds

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Van Riper State Park

Van Riper State Park

Champion, MIPricing varies — check with the operator
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