Wilson State Park

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.

Not to be confused with Wilson State Park (Kansas).

Wilson State Park
Beachfront along Budd Lake
Map showing the location of Wilson State Park
Map showing the location of Wilson State Park
Location within the state of Michigan
Map showing the location of Wilson State Park
Map showing the location of Wilson State Park
Wilson State Park (the United States)
LocationHarrison, Michigan
Coordinates44°01′44″N 84°48′16″W[1]
Area36 acres (15 ha)
Elevation1,158 feet (353 m) [1]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1920[2]
AdministratorMichigan DNR
WebsiteOfficial website
Entrance sign along Bus. US 127

History

The 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

The state park offers swimming, picnicking, fishing for muskellunge, bass, panfish, perch and walleye, camping, and lodge.[5]

References
  1. "Wilson State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  3. "Michigan DNR celebrates 100 years of state parks" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. pp. 10–11. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  4. DuFresne, Jim (1998). Michigan State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide (2nd ed.), p. 107. Seattle: The Mountaineers. ISBN 0-89886-544-1.
  5. "Wilson State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved February 18, 2008.
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