Van Riper State Park Maps

Van Riper State Park Description

Van Riper State Park is located 35 miles west of Marquette on US-41. This 1,044-acre park is home to 1.5 miles of waterfront on both Lake Michigamme and the Peshekee River. Visitors enjoy the park's fine sandy beach, a picnic area, campgrounds and opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, hiking and more. The water temperature is generally moderate - a sometimes pleasant change from Lake Superior temperatures. Van Riper's water park, Water Warrior Island, is located on Lake Michigamme featuring 20-foot water slides, climbing walls, trampolines, floating walkways and a ninja-warrior-like ob