Van Buren State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]
Park sand dunes snow-covered in winter
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Location	Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
Nearest city	South Haven, Michigan
Coordinates	42°20′52″N 86°18′03″W / 42.34778°N 86.30083°W / 42.34778; -86.30083[2]
Area	400 acres (160 ha)
Elevation	646 feet (197 m) [2]
Designation	Michigan state park
Established	1966[3]
Administrator	Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Website	Van Buren State Park

Van Buren State Park is a 400-acre (160 ha) state park on Lake Michigan four miles (6.4 km) south of South Haven, Michigan, United States.^[4] The park, which is maintained and operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, is located in the southwest corner of South Haven Township and the northwest corner of Covert Township, just north of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. The Van Buren County–owned North Point Conservation Area is located directly north of the park. The park has forested sand dunes, camping, and a swimming beach.^[4]

History

Van Buren was established in 1966^[3] after purchase of the park's first 167 acres (68 ha) from the Harry LaBar Drake family in 1965. Two subsequent land purchases further expanded the park's boundaries.^[4]

Activities and amenities

The park offers swimming, picnicking, playground, and a 220-site campground.^[4]