Wilson State Park is a state park located within the city limits of Harrison in the U.S. state of Michigan. The park occupies 36 acres (15 ha) along the shores of Budd Lake.
| Wilson State Park | |
|---|---|
 Beachfront along Budd Lake | |
  Location within the state of Michigan  Wilson State Park (Michigan) (the United States) | |
| Location | Harrison, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44°01′44″N 84°48′16″W / 44.02889°N 84.80444°W[1] |
| Area | 36 acres (15 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,158 feet (353 m) [1] |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Established | 1920[2] |
| Administrator | Michigan DNR |
| Website | Official website |
History
editThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists the park among thirteen state parks established in 1920 following creation of the Michigan State Parks Commission in 1919.[3] Land for the park was donated to the city of Harrison in 1900 by a lumber company, then transferred to the state in 1922. The state park was dedicated in 1927.[4] The Civilian Conservation Corps was active in the park from 1939 to 1941.[5]
Activities and amenities
editThe state park offers swimming, picnicking, fishing for muskellunge, bass, panfish, perch and walleye, camping, and lodge.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Wilson State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
- ^ "Michigan DNR celebrates 100 years of state parks" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. pp. 10–11. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
- ^ DuFresne, Jim (1998). Michigan State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide (2nd ed.), p. 107. Seattle: The Mountaineers. ISBN 0-89886-544-1.
- ^ a b "Wilson State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 18, 2008.
External links
edit- Wilson State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Wilson State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources