Algonac State Park
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| Location | Clay Township St. Clair County, Michigan |
| Nearest city | Algonac, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°38′40″N 82°31′26″W / 42.64444°N 82.52389°WCoordinates: 42°38′40″N 82°31′26″W / 42.64444°N 82.52389°W |
| Area | 2.27 mi² (5.90 km²) |
| Governing body |  Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website |
Algonac State Park is a 1,450-acre (5.9 km2) state park in St. Clair County, Michigan. The park has approximately a half mile (800 m) of St. Clair River frontage, making viewing of international freighters a major attraction.[1]
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[edit] Ecology
Approximately 83% of the park's area is undeveloped. This undeveloped portion of the park encompasses significant lakeplain prairie and oak openings (savannas),[2] which have been described as unique natural environments in Michigan. The park is home to at least 22 endangered, threatened, or special concern plant and animal species.[3]
[edit] Facilities and activities
- Hunting: The park is open to hunting during the fall and winter.
- Playground
- Hiking
- Cross-country skiing on ungroomed trails
- Fishing: Walleye fishing can be found in the St. Clair River.
- Picnicking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Shooting/Archery range
- Camping
- Metal Detecting - Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreational activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources nor violate applicable state statutes. Use a map that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation.
[edit] References
- ^ "Algonac State Park". http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&type=SPRK. Retrieved 2011-09-14.
- ^ "Algonac Prairie & Savanna". http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-30301_31154_31260-53997--,00.html. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ^ "Algonac State Park". http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&type=SPRK. Retrieved 2011-09-14.
[edit] External links
- Algonac State Park - Michigan DNR
- Natural Areas: Algonac Prairie & Savanna - Michigan DNR
- Protected Planet (World Database on Protected Areas) - Algonac State Park
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