Indian Lake State Park is a public recreation area covering in

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is made up of two units that are three miles apart, one on the south shore of Indian Lake, one on the west shore.

History

Acquisition of the south shore site occurred in 1932; acquisition of the west shore site occurred in 1939, with development beginning there in 1965. Members of the

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developed the south shore site in the 1930s, building a log bath house and a 40-by-80-foot limestone picnic shelter that is still in use.

Activities and amenities

The park offers swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping.

References

External links

Indian Lake State Park
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Indian Lake State Park Map
Michigan Department of Natural Resources {{authority control State parks of Michigan Protected areas of Schoolcraft County, Michigan Protected areas established in 1932 1932 establishments in Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan