Van Riper State Park

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Van Riper State Park

Van Riper State Park contains one-half mile of beach on Lake Michigamme, 143 modern campsites, 39 rustic camp sites, and cabins available year round.

Van Riper State Park contains 1,055 acres, one-half mile of frontage on Lake Michigamme with a fine sandy beach. There is also one and one-half miles of frontage on the Peshekee River. A slow drive through the north side of the park may reward you with the sight of a majestic moose!

02/18/2026

Snow storms have never stopped us before! The job fair is still on! If you are looking for a summer position outside, we may be somewhere you are interested in! Come see us!

02/06/2026

We are still on for tonight! Dress warm and come join us!

02/05/2026

Hey there again! It's just us! Everyone worked hard to get ready for tomorrow's Lantern Lit Snowshoe for you! Come and see us at the Peshekee Cabin at 7pm! We hope to see you there!

01/22/2026

🚨 After looking at the weather and temps again this morning, we are CANCELING the Lantern Lit Snowshoe Event scheduled for tomorrow night, the 23th. We will not be rescheduling this event, however, there will be another opportunity on Friday, February 6th. Please stay warm and safe in these cold temperatures. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 6th! 🚨

01/21/2026

We are still prepping "just in case" the temps are warm enough for the Lantern Lit Snowshoe event on Friday. Stay tuned and thank you for your continued patience, we will make the call by noon on Thursday, as the whether we will have to cancel or not.

01/10/2026

Thanks to everyone that came out to make our 1st Lantern Lit Snowshoe of the year a success! We had 127 participants and some came from as far as Florence and southern Houghton County!

Now that the trails at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum are packed, feel free to continue to use them!

We will see you on January 23rd at the Peshekee River Rustic Cabin for more snowshoeing! Until then, enjoy the snow! ❄️☃️

01/08/2026

Other than putting lanterns out, we are event ready! If you are looking to get some exercise for the New Year, want to go for a snowshoe, learn about mining history, or just get some fresh air, come see us on Friday night! The Lantern Lit Snowshoe will begin at 7pm at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum on Forge Road in Negaunee. We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

12/19/2025

Preparation for our 2026 upcoming Lantern-Lit Snowshoe Events are underway. The first one will be at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum on Friday, January 9th. Two additional events will follow at Van Riper's Rustic Peshekee Cabin on Friday, January 23rd and Friday, February 6th. All 3 events will be held from 7 to 9 pm. Carpooling is encouraged as parking will be limited.

08/25/2025

Wishing all of our college students here at Van Riper State Park a GREAT 1st day back for classes! 📖

08/21/2025

Time to start thinking about tricks and treats! Please join us for Harvest Festival.....if you dare.....🎃 🍬

07/08/2025

Guess who's back!!!!! Smokey Bear is back from his hiatus and is still suffering from the aftermath of carpenter ants. Please notice the bottom of the photo and please don't allow children to climb on him. Our staff did the best we could for the interm to get him back our for your photo opportunities but may have to rescue him again if damage persists. Please help us take good care of Smokey by not climbing or standing on him.

07/03/2025

🚲 Bike Decorating & Parade 🚲

Address

298 County Road-AKE
Champion, MI
49814

Telephone

+19063394461

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/recsearch/parks/vanriper

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