Baraga State Park facts for kids
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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Entrance sign
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 Baraga State Park
Location in Michigan
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| Location | Baraga Township, Baraga County, Michigan |
| Nearest city | Baraga, Michigan |
| Area | 56 acres (22.7 ha) |
| Elevation | 614 feet (187 m) |
| Designation | Michigan State Park |
| Established | 1922 |
| Administrator | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Baraga State Park |
Baraga State Park is a public recreation area covering 56 acres (23 ha) on the shore of Lake Superior's Keweenaw Bay in Baraga County, Michigan. The state park sits along Route 41 on the south side of the village of Baraga. The park, village, and county bear the name of Bishop Frederic Baraga.
Activities and amenities
The park offers swimming, fishing, paddling, picnicking facilities, camping, nature trail, ungroomed cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, playground, and metal detecting.
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