Wilson State Park

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Wilson State Park
Location within the state of Michigan
Location Harrison, Clare County, Michigan, USA
Coordinates 44°01′44″N 84°48′16″W / 44.02889°N 84.80444°W / 44.02889; -84.80444Coordinates: 44°01′44″N 84°48′16″W / 44.02889°N 84.80444°W / 44.02889; -84.80444
Area 36 acres (150,000 m2)
Established 1927
Governing body Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Official website

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

  1. Michigan DNR - Wilson State Park
  2. Harrison Chamber of Commerce - Wilson State Park
  3. DuFresne, Jim (1998). Michigan State Parks: A Complete Recreation Guide (2nd ed.), p. 107. Seattle: The Mountaineers. ISBN 0-89886-544-1.

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