Van Riper State Park
The park entrance is 1.5 miles from Michigamme. Day-use fee: Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry. Hours: Day-use 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Van Riper State Park is a state park in Marquette County, Michigan.
Van Riper State Park map
Van Riper State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Entry to Van Riper State Park: Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry. Hours: Day-use 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- Van Riper State Park is 1.5 miles from Michigamme.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Van Riper State Park.
- Yes, Peshekee River is open to swimming at Van Riper State Park.
- Yes, Van Riper State Park has cabins available.
Before you go
Van Riper State Park is 1.5 miles from Michigamme.
What to see
- State park Designation in agency park name
Swimming
- Peshekee River
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