Wilson State Park
Wilson State Park is a 36-acre (0.15 km2) state park in Harrison, Michigan, located on the shores of Budd Lake. The primary activities are camping, swimming, and fishing.[1]
The land for the park was donated to the city of Harrison in 1900 by a lumber company.[2] In 1922 the land was transferred to the state, and in 1927 the state park was dedicated.[3]
Facilities and activities
- Swimming
- Fishing: Muskellunge, bass, panfish, perch and walleye inhabit Budd Lake.
- Boating: A concrete launch is located on the south shore of the lake, outside of park boundaries.
- Picnicking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Camping: Overnight options include 160 campsites, a mini cabin, a modern lodge, and a tepee.
- Metal Detecting: Metal detecting is permitted in designated areas of the park; however, any found items are subject to review by park staff and may be retained pending further investigation.
References
- ^ Michigan DNR - Wilson State Park [1]
- ^ Harrison Chamber of Commerce - Wilson State Park [2]
- ^ DuFresne, Jim (1998). Michigan State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide (2nd ed.), p. 107. Seattle: The Mountaineers. ISBN 0898865441.
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