Algonac State Park

Algonac State Park
Location within the state of Michigan
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°W / 42.64444; -82.52389Coordinates: 42°38′40″N 82°31′26″W / 42.64444°N 82.52389°W / 42.64444; -82.52389
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]

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]

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.

References

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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