Twin Lakes State Park (Michigan)

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Twin Lakes State Park
Shore and lake
Map showing the location of Twin Lakes State Park
Map showing the location of Twin Lakes State Park
Location in Michigan
Map showing the location of Twin Lakes State Park
Map showing the location of Twin Lakes State Park
Twin Lakes State Park (Michigan) (the United States)
LocationElm River Township, Houghton County, Michigan, USA
Nearest cityHoughton, Michigan
Coordinates46°53′24″N 88°51′28″W / 46.89000°N 88.85778°W / 46.89000; -88.85778[2]
Area175 acres (0.71 km2)
Elevation1,197 feet (365 m) [2]
DesignationMichigan state park
Established1964[3]
AdministratorMichigan Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteTwin Lakes State Park

Twin Lakes State Park is a 175-acre (71 ha) state park on the western shore of Lake Roland in Houghton County, Michigan. It is located in the Elm River Township, Michigan along M-26.[4]

Activities and amenities

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The park offers fishing, swimming, beach house, boat launch, campground and cabins, picnicking and playground areas, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of trails for hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Twin Lakes State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Twin Lakes Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Twin Lakes State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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