Warren Dunes State Park

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Warren Dunes State Park

IUCN Category IV - Habitat / Species Management Area

View of a dune

View of a dune

location Berrien County , Michigan , USA
surface 7.9 km²
WDPA ID 4444748
Geographical location 41 ° 55 '  N , 86 ° 35'  W Coordinates: 41 ° 54 '45 "  N , 86 ° 35' 16"  W.
Warren Dunes State Park (Michigan)
Warren Dunes State Park
Setup date 1930
administration Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Warren Dunes State Park is a 7.9 km² large State Park in Berrien County , Michigan , USA . The main attraction of the park, which extends along the shores of Lake Michigan , are the large sand dunes . The most famous is Tower Hill , the highest point in the park at 73 meters above the lake.

The park was named after local businessman Edward K. Warren, who bought the area that was designated a state park in 1930 to protect the environment.

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